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Rank the Free Agent Shooting Guards

Rank the top 5 unrestricted free agent shooting guards in order you'd want them here: Marcus Thorton Marquis Daniels Antoine Wright Vince Carter JR Smith Willie Green DeShawn Stevenson Josh Howard Maurice Evans Jason Richardson Morris Peterson Michael Redd Tracy McGrady Anthony Parker Kalenna Azubuike Delonte West Von Wafer
Via Timberwolves Central  |  June 25, 2011

King prepared to rule over Nets' draft

If you are a Nets fan -- and face it, there are several dozen of you lurking out there -- you generally cringe at the thought of the NBA Draft. Zoran Planinic with a guarantee taken over Carlos Delfino, Kendrick Perkins and Leandro Barbosa in 2003. Antoine Wright in 2005...
Via NY Post  |  June 22, 2011

Antoine Wright Got Cut From The NBA Due To His Mom

During my time here at That NBA Lottery Pick, I have come across some pretty strange stories in the world of the NBA but the below one ranks among the best.Former Sacramento King Antoine Wright claims that he was released from the organization because of a argument he had with assistant coach Mario Elie over Elie's refusal to take a picture with his mother.We get more from Sports...
Via That NBA Lottery Pick  |  June 16, 2011

Antoine Wright doesn’t have an NBA gig because of his mom

Count former NBA washout Antoine Wright among those who are getting it all wrong. And while plays on words are just about the worst thing ever, they pale in comparison to losing a job on an NBA team because you just yelled at one of your coaches because the coach (and former NBA champion starter) didn't want to pose for pictures with your mother. Does that last reference seem a little...
Via Ball Don't Lie  |  June 16, 2011

Antoine Wright says that the Kings were a mess

Sports Illustrated’s Sam Amick has an excellent story up today on former top prospect Antoine Wright, who has allowed himself to go from a top prospect to a first-round pick to a journeyman just looking for an NBA job at the age of 27. The piece is mainly about how Wright squandered a lot of…
Via Pro Basketball Talk  |  June 15, 2011
KINGS SPEECH

Antoine Wright rips Kings, Cousins

Former NBA player Antoine Wright is trying to break back into the Association and he seems to believe that calling out his former team is the best way to do so.

Via Jocks and Stiletto Jill  |  June 15, 2011

Sam Amick: Former lottery pick Wright provides cautionary tale for prospects

Former lottery pick Antoine Wright seemed to have it all at 21 years old. But he quickly learned of the NBA's dark side, and now, writes Sam Amick, he's out to warn future prospects.
Via SI.com  |  June 15, 2011

Ex-Kings player Antonie Wright gets probation for DUI

Former Sacramento Kings forward Antoine Wright has been ordered to serve 15 days in jail and three years of informal probation for a November drunken driving arrest.
Via ESPN  |  January 12, 2011

Ex-Kings player Wright gets probation for DUI

Former Sacramento Kings forward Antoine Wright has been ordered to serve 15 days in jail and three years of informal probation for a November drunken driving arrest.
Via Basketball ] MiamiHerald.com  |  January 12, 2011

Ex-Kings forward Antoine Wright sentenced to 3 years informal probation for November DUI

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Via StarTribune.com  |  January 12, 2011

Ex-Kings player Wright gets probation for DUI

ROSEVILLE, CALIF. (AP) - Former Sacramento Kings forward Antoine Wright has been ordered to serve 15 days in jail and three years of informal probation for a November drunken driving arrest.The Placer County District Attorney's office says the 26-year-old was sentenced Tuesday for the Nov. 5 incident in Rocklin, northeast ...
Via Washington Times  |  January 12, 2011

Lettermen In The News: TAMU’s Antoine Wright Heads To China

Texas A&M’s Antoine Wright is no longer part of the basketball unemployed. Wright signed a contract with China’s Jiangsu Dragons. Last season he appeared in 67 games with the Toronto Raptors and averaged nearly seven points a night. He began this season with Sacramento but was let go in November. Wright was the 15th overall pick of the 2005 NBA Draft by the New Jersey...
Via Lost Lettermen  |  January 02, 2011

Antoine Wright may be heading to China

Here’s the report, courtesy of NIUBBall.com: A source told me this morning that Antoine Wright, who last played in the NBA with the Toronto Raptors last season, is working out a deal with an undisclosed CBA team.  Expect a lot of foreign player movement in the next few weeks as teams being to clear out…
Via Pro Basketball Talk  |  December 28, 2010

Cavs Release Jawad Williams, Look to D-League to Fill Roster Spot

by Scott SchroederFiled under: Cavaliers, NBA D-League, Reno Bighorns, Erie BayHawks, Iowa EnergyThe Cleveland Cavaliers released under-performing Jawad Williams on Monday, but they may not leave his roster spot open for long. The Cavaliers are expected soon to host NBA D-League standouts Kyle Weaver, Othyus Jeffers, Patrick Ewing Jr. and Marcus Landry along with Antoine Wright and...
Via FanHouse  |  December 27, 2010

Bawful After Dark: December 9, 2010

Hey Kuester, shouldn't you be coaching instead of eating an invisible sandwich during timeouts?Suckramento assistant coach Mario Elie has been arrested for carrying on the tradition of getting arrested for drunken driving. George Maloof Jr, Antoine Wright, Andres Nocioni, and Eric Musselman must be proud. (h/t Chris)Via Deadspin, here is a video of Antoine Walker airballing a free...
Via Basketbawful  |  December 09, 2010

Notes from Kings Practice Nov. 29

The Sacramento Kings made a lot of moves today, but one thing would stay the same for now. Head coach Paul Westphal announced that Jason Thompson would remain the starter for the Kings at power forward.Carl Landry, who was in the running for Sixth Man of the Year last season with the Houston Rockets, said he doesn't mind coming off the bench."It doesn't matter," Landry said. "My...
Via Crowned Hoops  |  November 29, 2010

Kings Waive Antoine Wright

Antoine Wright played just seven games for the Kings...
Via RealGM  |  November 29, 2010

Kings waive Antoine Wright

Antoine Wright, the seldom-used swingman of the Sacramento Kings who has only made headlines this season for a DUI, has been waived by the team, according to Marc Spears of Yahoo. The Kings signed him this summer out of Toronto, but he has barely gotten off the bench. Wright has played just 31 minutes total…
Via Pro Basketball Talk  |  November 29, 2010

Kings Waive Antoine Wright

YaY? I can’t wait until we sign Desmond Mason again!!! Who’s with me11!?!?3!?1?!?!?
Via A Royal Pain  |  November 29, 2010

Kings waive Antoine Wright

The Sacramento Kings today announced that they waived guard Antoine Wright. Wright totaled two points and three rebounds in seven appearances this season. The Kings roster now stands at 13. For his NBA career, which began with the New Jersey Nets in the 2005-06 season, Wright has averaged 5.4 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 19.2 minutes [...]
Via Inside Hoops  |  November 29, 2010

Game Recap No. 8: Sacramento Kings Fall To Phoenix Suns, 103-89, Go Down To 3-5

Starting Lineups Kings (3-4) Tyreke Evans Beno Udrih Omri Casspi Carl Landry Samuel Dalembert Reserves: DeMarcus Cousins, Jason Thompson, Darnell Jackson, Francisco Garcia, Luther Head, Donté Greene, Antoine Wright...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  November 13, 2010

Game Recap No. 8: Sacramento Kings Fall To Phoenix Suns, 103-89, Go Down To 3-5

Starting Lineups Kings (3-4) Tyreke Evans Beno Udrih Omri Casspi Carl Landry Samuel Dalembert Reserves: DeMarcus Cousins, Jason Thompson, Darnell Jackson, Francisco Garcia, Luther Head, Donté Greene, Antoine Wright...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  November 13, 2010

Game 8 Season Preview: Can the Sacramento Kings Get Past Nash, Phoenix Suns?

Starting Line-ups Kings (3-4) Tyreke Evans Beno Udrih Omri Casspi Carl Landry Samuel Dalembert Reserves: DeMarcus Cousins, Jason Thompson, Darnell Jackson, Francisco Garcia, Luther Head, Donté Greene, Antoine Wright...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  November 12, 2010

Game 8 Season Preview: Can the Sacramento Kings Get Past Nash, Phoenix Suns?

Starting Line-ups Kings (3-4) Tyreke Evans Beno Udrih Omri Casspi Carl Landry Samuel Dalembert Reserves: DeMarcus Cousins, Jason Thompson, Darnell Jackson, Francisco Garcia, Luther Head, Donté Greene, Antoine Wright...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  November 12, 2010

Notes from Kings Practice Nov. 9

The Sacramento Kings continued their half court work today. They couldn't stay out long after practice. Rookie center Hassan Whiteside was sent out twice to remind everyone of the 2:00 p.m. team meeting. Of course, the rookie was sent out.The courts after practice were very active today.Tyreke Evans, Pooh Jeter and coach Otis Hughley played around after practice, shooting left...
Via Crowned Hoops  |  November 09, 2010
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