Can't Stop the Bleeding (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009
When “Star Spangled Banner” abstainer Shareef Abdur-Rahim left pro hoops in 2008, the news was greeted with a headline of “NBA Gravy Train Ends for Muslim Proselytizer Who Supports Cop Killers”. Hopefullly, Blazers G Brandon Roy won’t receive nearly as much abuse, given that he just wants some peace and quiet. From the Oregonian’s John [...]
Sactown Royalty (Free subscription) | 11/14/2009
by Elise Amendola - AP View full size photo » Sam Amick of The Bee reports the Kings are discussing an Emeka Okafor-Kenny Thomas trade with the Hornets . Thomas's contract, as we all know, expires this summer. Okafor's deal runs through 2014. Here's a full salary breakdown, thanks to ShamSports.com . Player '09-10 '10-11 '11-12 '12-13 '13-14 Thomas $8.7M -- -- -- -- Okafor $10.8M $11.8M $12.8M...
Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | 10/24/2009
It could be Jake Voskuhl, someone else, or perhaps no one at all. But the Kings' 95-85 loss to Utah in their exhibition finale Friday night at Arco Arena made one thing clear: They could use another big man. After the free-throw lessons, that is, as they hit just 28 of 45 while falling to 2-5 in the exhibition season in front of an announced crowd of 11,104. The Kings' frontcourt deficiency was clear...
Sactown Royalty (Free subscription) | 10/20/2009
Sacramento Bee: Suns offer Kings tough test of Carril's lessons Some notes on tonight's Suns game, along with some tidbits on how Pete Carril operates under Paul Westphal . Kings Blog and Q&A: Mason impresses Westphal without impressive stats NBA FanHouse: Mason Looking Like Kings' Starting SF A pair of pieces in which Westphal says nice things about Desmond Mason . Kings.com: JT, Tyreke Ready...
A Walking Paradox (Free subscription) | 10/11/2009
Someone made a comment in something I paid attention to for a brief moment earlier today. I was watching Bones, and there was a questions asked by Hodgins whether the best Islamic team would beat the best Christian team. It followed a question about Celtics and Lakers, so I went to the basketball world immediately. It got me thinking about whether a team made up of Christians or Muslims might have...
Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | 09/11/2009
Ibrahim Abukhdair, a running back at Del Oro High School, breaks his fast earlier this month during a scrimmage against Oak Ridge High in El Dorado Hills. Participating in the Ramadan fast during football season is a challenge for Abukhdair, whose weight has dropped from 165 to 162 pounds. After playing golf with her dad one recent triple-digit afternoon, Noor Ahmed needed a drink. The 10-year-old...
Sactown Royalty (Free subscription) | 08/11/2009
Former Kings players gather in Roseville to call a time-out on cancer B-Jax, Matt Barnes, Mitch Richmond, Doug Christie, Harold Pressley, Shareef Abdur-Rahim, Henry Turner were all there. Oh, so was C-Webb. Do I click the "publish" button to revise the link title?
Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | 07/18/2009
Sean May appears to be the frontcourt player the Kings have sought in the free-agent market this offseason. But hold that thought. A deal could take days or perhaps weeks to happen – if it doesn't fall through. But indications are that the fifth-year, 6-foot-9 forward will become a King with a one-year agreement worth the league minimum for veterans of $884,881. "There is strong interest...
Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | 07/17/2009
LAS VEGAS – As Bryan Gates walked through Cox Pavilion, he was greeted with hugs from several friends who heard he would be joining the Kings' coaching staff. Gates, the coach of the Idaho Stampede of the NBA Development League since 2006, was a two-time D-League Coach of the Year (2006-07, '07-08). He went 100-50 and led the Stampede to the 2007-08 D-League title. "The hardest part of my...
Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | 07/17/2009
According to two sources with knowledge of the situation, two-time NBA Development League Coach of the Year Bryan Gates will soon be added to the staff of Kings coach Paul Westphal. Gates is considered a rising star in the coaching ranks, having coached in the United States Basketball League, International Basketball Association and the Carolinas Basketball League before his successful run with the...
Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | 07/16/2009
According to two sources with knowledge of the situation, two-time NBA Development League Coach of the Year Bryan Gates will soon be added to the staff of Kings coach Paul Westphal. Gates is considered a rising star in the coaching ranks, having coached in the United States Basketball League, International Basketball Association and the Carolinas Basketball League before his successful run with the...
Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | 07/02/2009
The Kings will field 15 players for the 2009 NBA Summer League. No., Player, Pos., Ht. Wt., Born, From, NBA Exp. 42 Robert Battle, F, 6-8 230, 05/05/1981, Drexel, R 40 Jon Brockman, F, 6-7 255, 03/20/1987, Washington, R 43 John Bryant, C, 6-11 275, 06/13/1987, Santa Clara, R 20 Pat Calathes, G-F, 6-10 210, 12/12/1985, St. Joseph's, R 18 Omri Casspi, F, 6-9 225, 06/22/1988, Israel, R 13 Tyreke Evans,...
Sactown Royalty (Free subscription) | 06/30/2009
The following is an estimated listing of the projected salaries subsequent to last week's draft selections. Not included are potential free agent resignings/new acquisitions. Also included are some relevant salary-related links and a currently projected depth chart for the upcoming 2009/10 season. Team Salaries: Player, Position 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 Kevin Martin , G $9,680,170 $10,600,005...
Give Me The Rock (Free subscription) | 06/25/2009
The Vitals Years Played: 12 Career Stat Line (pts/reb/ast/stl/blk/fg%/ft%) : 18.1 / 7.5 / 2.5 / 1.0 / 0.7 / 47% / 81% Career Value Over Fantasy Replacement Player (VOFRP): 60.3 Career VOFRP (Game Adjusted): 58.1 Highest Fantasy Rank in a Season: 11th (1998-99). Highest Fantasy Rank in a Season (on the All-Time list): 533 (my comments below in case you want [...]
Sactown Royalty (Free subscription) | 06/23/2009
A few things have become apparent in the wake of Ricky Rubio's solo workout with the Kings this afternoon. 1. No media viewed the workout. 2. The Kings will not be releasing video they shot. I attended only one pre-draft workout this season, though the Kings were gracious enough to invite me to all of them. I went to the first Tyreke Evans workout. The team opened the curtain for the final 15 minutes...
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