Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | yesterday
John Salmons is complaining about dwindling opportunities. Beno Udrih is unhappy about his minutes. Mikki Moore is being removed from the starting lineup, and given the veteran's rich history of provocative soundbites, he figures to enhance his collection within the next few days. Oh. And trade rumblings are ongoing, and Pete Carril has been summoned from the East Coast, and the Kings have lost 10...
Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | 01/07/2009
CHICAGO When Kings swingman John Salmons voiced frustrations about his offensive struggles Monday night, there was no mistaking his opinion. Even with Kevin Martin's return from injury, Salmons said it is up to the team's coaching staff to keep him involved. A day later, Kings coach Kenny Natt disagreed. "I'll continue to make the decisions as long as I'm the coach of the team," Natt said before...
Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | 01/06/2009
CHICAGO - In the fourth and final game of the Kings' road trip, they lead Chicago 23-22 after the first quarter at the United Center. Kings center Brad Miller hit four of five shots in the period for eight points, while swingman John Salmons - who voiced his displeasure that he isn't involved enough in the offense after Monday night's loss at New Jersey - has hit just one of five shots. The Kings...
SLAM Online (Free subscription) | 01/06/2009
Because, y’know, that will solve all of the Kings’ problems: “It’s drastic,” Salmons said when asked about the difference in the number of plays being called for him. “It’s just ridiculous.”
Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | 01/06/2009
Nets rookie Brook Lopez blocks a shot by the Kings' Brad Miller, who had eight points, seven rebounds and eight assists. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. John Salmons has post-basketball aspirations, among them to be a preacher or perhaps even a politician. So the Kings swingman, one could gather, knows about the power of a message and the importance of establishing consistency in the theme. It showed Monday...
Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | 01/03/2009
Kings guard John Salmons, left, and Indiana Pacers guard Marquis Daniels (6) battle for a loose ball during the second half their game on Saturday. The Kings used three-pointers and free throws to claw their way back into the game, while Kevin Martin heated up in the second period as he totaled 25 points off 7-for-11 shooting from the field heading into intermission. The Pacers led by as many as seven...
Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | 01/03/2009
Kings guard John Salmons, left, and Indiana Pacers guard Marquis Daniels (6) battle for a loose ball during the second half their game on Saturday. The Kings were hot from the three-point line all night, but when they needed a trey the most, it just wouldn't sink. The Kings fell 122-117 to the Indiana Pacers on Saturday at Conseco Fieldhouse. Kevin Martin neared his career-high by scoring 45 points,...
Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | 01/03/2009
Kings guard John Salmons, left, and Indiana Pacers guard Marquis Daniels (6) battle for a loose ball during the second half their game on Saturday. The Kings were hot from the three-point line all night, but when they needed a trey the most, it just wouldn't sink. The Kings fell 122-117 to the Indiana Pacers on Saturday at Conseco Fieldhouse. Kevin Martin neared his career-high by scoring 45 points,...
Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | 01/02/2009
At least one team executive says the Kings are actively trying to trade 2006 first-round pick Quincy Douby. A rejuvenated Kings team began the second quarter with a 4-0 run and continued to chip away at the Pistons' 11-point first quarter lead. Swingman John Salmons scored 10 of his 12 points in the second quarter, including six consecutive points within two minutes. The Kings aided their effort by...
Times of the Internet (Free subscription) | 12/31/2008
SACRAMENTO, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- The Sacramento Kings used 20 points from Kevin Martin Tuesday to build up a big early lead over the LA Clippers and then fought them off for a 92-90 win. Brad Miller and John Salmons added scored 15 points apiece as Sacramento put an end to a six-game losing streak. Miller also had 13 rebounds. Beno Udrih added 13 points. The Clippers got a game-high 24 points from Eric...
Dimes (Free subscription) | 12/30/2008
With the value of Brad Miller falling faster then the price of gasoline, it appears that the Sacramento Kings only trade value is Swingman John Salmons. Salmons has been the Kings only consistent scorer this season but the Kings have a miserable record, with only 8 wins so far. And with Leading Scorer Kevin Martin's return possibly imminent, Salmons might be on his way out as the player who would command...
Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | 12/30/2008
Swingman John Salmons (15) is averaging career highs in points, field-goal percentage, three-point percentage and minutes. If home is where the heart is, then the Kings are currently homeless. That's how Mikki Moore sees it, anyway. A day after the Kings' 45-point loss to Boston their worst home loss in franchise history and 11th in their last 13 games at Arco Arena the team's veteran forward...
Sactown Royalty (Free subscription) | 12/17/2008
Don't forget that the last time the Kings visited Portland, John Salmons was an inch away from a win . Portland's good, the Kings are bad. But this is the NBA. (And hey, the Clips won in PDX last week.) Terry Porter will have his jersey retired tonight; Geoff Petrie will surely make the trip north to pay tribute. Brandon Roy has a bum finger but will likely play . Also, Travis Outlaw apparently sprained...
Examiner (Free subscription) | 12/16/2008
Francisco Garcia scored 21 points, John Salmons added 17 and Sacramento beat the woeful Minnesota Timberwolves 118-103 Monday night in the Kings' first game under interim coach Kenny Natt.
New York Times (Free subscription) | 12/16/2008
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Francisco Garcia scored 21 points, John Salmons added 17 and Sacramento beat the woeful Minnesota Timberwolves 118-103 Monday night in the Kings' first game under interim coach Kenny Natt.
