“Women can’t have a little locker room chat?” – NBA Fans Lose It Over Female Kings Reporters’ Spicy Hot-Mic Gossip On Ben Simmons & Zach LaVine

KCRA 3 reporters were captured on a hot mic gossiping about Sacramento Kings players Ben Simmons and Zach LaVine during the team's media day on Monday. The viral clip featured the reporters sharing personal impressions of the two athletes before scheduled interviews began, prompting widespread reactions from NBA fans across social media platforms.

Simmons joined the Sacramento Kings on a one-year, $3.5 million contract following a one-year hiatus from the NBA, having previously played for the LA Clippers. Meanwhile, LaVine exercised his $49 million player option for the 2026-27 season with Sacramento following the departure of DeMar DeRozan.