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Why Tyreke Evans and the Kings Have Been More Successful
22 days ago by
SacTown Royalty
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by Rich Pedroncelli - AP
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Already the hyenas invade. I have noticed a sincere uptick in "Tyreke Evans is not a point guard!" talk since Kevin Martin got injured, Beno Udrih got inserted into...
Crazy Thoughts About Coaches
24 days ago by
SacTown Royalty
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by Rich Pedroncelli - AP
"Wait, Exhibit G said that? He's crazy. Don't listen to bananas."
(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)
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The recent meteoric...
Court Report: Attention, K-Mart Owners
November 05, 2009 by
Roto Arcade
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I'm not one for long introductions. Let's get right to the info, immediately actionable or otherwise.* The big news of the day broke just over an hour ago. Kevin Martin(notes) has been diagnosed with a hairline fracture in his left wrist and treatment options are currently...
Kings waive G/F Mason
November 05, 2009 by
Basketball ] MiamiHerald.com
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The Sacramento Kings waived guard/forward Desmond Mason on Thursday.
Kings request waivers on Desmond Mason
November 05, 2009 by
SacTown Royalty
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Kings request waivers on Desmond Mason
Finally all is good in the world
Kings waive Desmond Mason
November 05, 2009 by
Inside Hoops
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The Sacramento Kings today requested waivers on swingman Desmond Mason, according to President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie. Mason, currently in his 10th NBA season and first with the Kings, averaged 2.6 points (.417 FGs, .750 FTs) and 2.6 rebounds per game through five outings...
A Young Team With an Aversion to Youth
November 05, 2009 by
SacTown Royalty
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The signing of Ime Udoka, like the signing of Desmond Mason before it, portends little for the Sacramento Kings. Udoka, like Mason, is an aging defensive roleplayer whose a bit of a drain on offense at a position where the Kings have plenty of talent. Udoka turned 32 years old...
Pat Morita is in hell, er, Sacramento
November 05, 2009 by
Basketbawful
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Important note: All three of the people in this picture chose to be here. That is all.I received this picture in an e-mail from Basketbawful reader Adrian titled "Mr. Miyagi rues lack of Kings D." Here's what Adrian had to say:I've been a reader for a long time but...
Sacramento signs swingman Udoka
When the talent pool is shallow, you fill it up whenever possible.
That was the rough logic behind the Kings' signing of Ime Udoka on Wednesday.
The 6-foot-5, sixth-year swingman spent the last two seasons as a key reserve for San Antonio, averaging 18.0 and 15.4 minutes, respectively...
Hawks 113 Kings 105
BoxscoreTeam Poss Off Eff eFG% FT Rate OR% TO% ATL 94.1 1.20 57.6 17.6 33.3 18.1 SAC 94.1 1.12 44.3 20.8 35.2 8.5It was something of a replay of the opening night win over Indiana. Three quarters of negligible defensive effort from the Hawks against a lesser team. A renewed interest...
Udoka signs; Mason in trouble?
A quick bit of perspective on the Kings' signing of Ime Udoka today that my sources with knowledge of the situation say is a non-guaranteed veteran's minimum deal for the rest of the season (fully guaranteed on Jan. 10)...
The succession of non-interest to interest can be...
Four Factors Through Three Games
November 01, 2009 by
SacTown Royalty
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by Darren Abate - AP
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I thought it'd be worth checking out how the Kings figure in the general offensive and defensive categories through the early going.
OFFENSIVE
Overall...
2009-2010 NBA Regular Season: Desmond Mason Dunks On Tim Duncan
November 01, 2009 by
You Got Dunked On
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Desmond Mason with the nasty putback jam on Tim Duncan, via NBA.
A fan's guide to what's new at Arco Arena
Arco Arena has received plenty of attention for being old. Sure, the building needs to be replaced, but don't think that means things are falling apart inside and out. Those who show up for the Kings' 2009-10 home opener against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night will find...
Game Preview #3: Sacramento Kings @ San Antonio Spurs - Scare Tactics
October 31, 2009 by
Pounding the Rock
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The team needs to be scared stiff to play their best basketball and quickly bury this win-hungry Kings team six feet under. I think I have just the right idea. Close your eyes when you make the jump.
It's Halloween. You know what I want Gregg Popovich to...
Kings game plan vs. San Antonio
TONIGHT'S GAME
KINGS (0-2) AT SAN ANTONIO (1-1)
When: 5:30 p.m. TV: CSNCA.
Where: AT&T Center, San Antonio.
Radio: KHTK (1140 AM).
Kings update: Like it or not, moral victories do matter to this team. And that was exactly what the Kings pulled off in New Orleans on Friday...
Kings at Hornets - In-game blog...
Blogging from New Orleans Arena, second row mid-court....
PRE-GAME
6:41 p.m.
Same starting lineup for the Kings, but one defensive adjustment coach Paul Westphal informed me about. Kings small forward Desmond Mason will be guarding Hornets power forward David West most of the night...
Kings seek a fresh start
The Kings played their best game of the exhibition season six days ago in a road victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ford Center.
It was the Kings' only road win of the exhibition season.
When the team returns to Ford Center for tonight's regular-season opener in Paul...
Kings plan for season opener
TONIGHT'S GAME
KINGS (0-0) AT THUNDER (0-0)
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Ford Center, Oklahoma City.
TV: CSNCA.
Radio: KHTK (1140 AM).
Kings update: The Sacramento bench led a 104-89 rout of the Thunder last week in an exhibition game, but the Kings can't expect tonight to be...
2009-10 NBA Preview: Sacramento Kings
October 26, 2009 by
The Recliner GM
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Sacramento Kings
2008-09 Record: 17-65
Anticipated Starting Five
PG- Tyreke Evans
SG- Kevin Martin
SF- Andres Nocioni
PF- Jason Thompson
C- Spencer Hawes
Key Reserves: Omri Casspi, Donte Green, Desmond Mason, Sean May, Sergio Rodriguez
Biggest Strength: Wing scoring
Tyreke and...
The View From Section 214, 10/23 - Fact Or Fiction?
October 24, 2009 by
SacTown Royalty
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by Jim Mone - AP
Kenny Natt exhorts the KIngs to get back on defense during their 95-85 loss to the Utah Jazz. Unfortunately for Natt, he was relieved of his coaching duties months ago. He was eventually led away...
Oklahoma City cheers for Mason
OKLAHOMA CITY – Desmond Mason was the last Kings starter introduced Thursday night, and he received loud applause in a region that knows him well.
Mason played college basketball at Oklahoma State. He was with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2008-09 before sustaining a season-ending...
Kings 104, Thunder 89 - Preseason win total doubled!
October 23, 2009 by
SacTown Royalty
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by Sue Ogrocki - AP
Spencer Hawes saves the day for the Kings and stems a furious 4th quarter rally by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Sacramento won the game 104-89. (AP Photo)
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Kings Links, Oct. 20: Preparing for Phoenix
October 20, 2009 by
SacTown Royalty
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Sacramento Bee: Suns offer Kings tough test of Carril's lessonsSome 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 statsNBA FanHouse: Mason Looking...
Oklahoma City Thunder ‘09-10 NBA season preview
Last year we debuted the “Highs and Lows” system — previewing the NBA season by predicting the respective ceiling and basement for each team. Same theme, different season…
Added: James Harden, Byron Mullens, Serge Ibaka, Etan Thomas, Robert Vaden, Kevin Ollie
Lost:...
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