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NBA Previewin': Sacramento Kings

Found October 12, 2009 on No Guts, No Glory: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Sergio Rodriguez,  Sean May,  Desmond Mason,  Ike Diogu,  Cedric Simmons,  Spencer Hawes,  Jason Thompson,  Andres Nocioni,  Kevin Martin,  Francisco Garcia
TEAMS: Sacramento Kings,  Oklahoma City Thunder,  New Orleans Hornets

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Have you checked the calendar lately?  It's October! And there's a special feeling in the air. The feeling of NBA action!Yes, that time is almost upon us.  While we're waiting, let's embark on a journey to preview each and every team in the association.Just so we're clear, we won't make any promises about how we'll treat your beloved franchise.  We may praise them.  We may mock them.  Just be certain that we will preview them in some sort or fashion.  So let's kick things off with the Sacramento Kings.  Shall we?How did they fare last season?: Not very well. The Kings finished a dismal 17-65. For their efforts they were awarded the last place trophy in the Pacific Division, the Western Conference and the NBA.  Lofty feat.The suckers who were fooled into joining this offseason: Tyreke Evans (4th pick in the draft), Omir Casspi (23rd pick in the draft), Jon Brockman (38th pick in the draft), Sergio Rodriguez, Sean May, Desmond Mason, and new head coach, Paul WestphalThe guys that are ...
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