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The Sacramento Kings – Firing Gamblers (While Profiting From Them)

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:53:05 -0500

The Sacramento Bee’s Jason Jones reports a former Kings scout has been barred from NBA employment while his gambling history is being investigated. The Kings in January fired Jack Mai, who was in his third season as the team’s assistant director of scouting. His dismissal was not related to gambling. In a statement released Wednesday, the Kings [...]

Kings Things I'm Thankful For

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:34:25 -0500

More photos » by Rich Pedroncelli - AP Nate Robinson is thankful he got out of the way and won't be prominently featured on Donté Greene's next poster. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli) Browse more photos » As I sit here watching the Thanksgiving Day Parade, I can't help but wish that it was dangerously windy in New York. It always make the parade more interesting. But I also can't h...

Day 30 of 170: Talking Turkey

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:54:03 -0500

Line of the Night/Waiver Wire Line of the Night: With Beno Udrih out of this game because of a virus, the Kings shifted Tyreke Evans to the point, Andres Nocioni to SG, and started Donte Greene (1.95) at SF. The changed worked for at least one night against the Knicks, as the Kings won 111-97 [...]

Kings Blow Out Knicks 111-97, Donte Greene Makes Case for Hall of Fame

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:51:49 -0500

Since the 1986-87 season, only three players have registered six block and six made threes in a single game: Raef LaFrentz (twice), Robert Horry ... and Donte Greene. Tonight, against the Knicks. The Show added five assists, four rebounds and a steal for good measure, and finished with 24 points on 13 shots. The entire Sacramento team played well, but this was Donte's night. Tyreke Evans's 20-point streak ended at seven. Instead, he pulled together a 19-11-7 night. (Not...

NBA: Ex-Kings' assistant scouting boss gambled

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:57:20 -0500

The Sacramento Kings said Wednesday they were informed by the NBA that a former employee gambled while on their staff. Jack Mai, the team's former assistant director of scouting, was found to have gambled while with the Kings, who fired him in January. Last season was his eighth with the franchise and third as assistant director of scouting. The Kings' release said the "investigation revealed that Mr. Mai participated in improper wagering activities while a member of this o...

Kings say ex-employee took part in gambling

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:51:00 -0500

The Sacramento Kings say they've been informed by the NBA that a former employee gambled while on their staff. Jack Mai, the team's former assistant director of scouting, was found to have gambled while with the Kings, who fired him in January.

Kings say former employee took part in gambling

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:51:00 -0500

Kings Scout Bet On NBA Games, I Wonder Who He Bet Against? (Hint: The Kings)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:39:00 -0500

‘I Resigned’That’s all Jack Mai, an International NBA Talent Scout for the Sacramento Kings had to say about his dismissal and banning from the NBA. Mai bet on NBA games, though, according to the Yahoo Sports article, Mai ‘limited to small amounts of money among acquaintances and there is no evidence that he ever attempted to use his position with the Kings to influence the outcome of any NBA game.’ I guess it’s kind of a grey area, since he’s not directly involved in the outcome of the game ...

Preview: Knicks at Kings

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:00:27 -0500

by Mike Groll - AP View full size photo » That's low, Al Harrington. Real fricking low. THE OPPONENT This is going to blow your fricking mind: the Knicks defense is better than the Knicks offense. That is more of a commentary on the dreadful shooting the Knicks have given the world this season. New York ranks 22nd in effective field goal percentage, and 24th in three-point shooting. This is particularly problematic b...

From Kings.com. If Kevin Martin weren't there, Tyreke Evans totally could have served twice as many...

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:59:31 -0500

From Kings.com. If Kevin Martin weren't there, Tyreke Evans totally could have served twice as many families.

Tyreke Evans twisted his ankle in practice today. X-rays taken were negative. He is questionable...

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:27:32 -0500

Tyreke Evans twisted his ankle in practice today. X-rays taken were negative. He is questionable for the Kings-Knicks game on Wednesday. Sacramento Kings Official Twitter

Quick Poll - Who Is Your Favorite Current King?

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:57:56 -0500

Based on nothing statistical or scientific - just who is your favorite King of the moment? Expound in the thread. Poll My favorite King du jour is: Jon Brockman Omri Casspi Tyreke Evans Francisco Garcia Donté Greene Spencer Hawes Kevin Martin Sean May Andres Nocioni Sergio Rodriguez Kenny Thomas Jason Thompson Ime Udoka Beno Udrih Paul Westphal ...

Preview: Kings at Rockets

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:00:15 -0500

by Rich Pedroncelli - AP View full size photo » THE OPPONENT The Kings, you may remember, saw these Rockets about a week ago, in Sacramento's most recent win, one which took the team to a 5-4 record. The Kings have lost two straight: a disappointing slopfest against Chicago, and a resilient fight in Dallas. Houston has gone 2-2 since last Friday, beating the Lakers and Wolves on the road but losing to Phoenix at home, ...

Mavericks Vanquish Kings 104-102

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:00:31 -0500

by Tony Gutierrez - AP View full size photo » This was the Mary, Queen of Scots of basketball games. The Mavericks were always in the executioner's role, always with the biggest weapon and the strategically superior position. But damn if they didn't have to hack at the Kings repeatedly to get the job done. "Put the kids to bed, Sally, the Kings are in town!" Dallas ended up winning 104-102, though it was basical...

Preview: Bulls at Kings

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:00:31 -0500

More photos » by Nam Y. Huh - AP Browse more photos » " HAHA! And then the Hamburglar was like, 'Whatchu talkin' 'bout Willis?' HA HA HA HA HA HA! Oh my god, it was hilarious. ... You had to be there." THE OPPONENT The Bulls are doing it wrong. Whereas the Kings thrive on offense and pull through (sorta) on defense, Chicago does the opposite: good boring defense, bad boring offense. Th...

Sources told ESPN.com that the Philadelphia 76ers and Sacramento Kings, in considering the...

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:16:47 -0500

Sources told ESPN.com that the Philadelphia 76ers and Sacramento Kings, in considering the feasibility of a Samuel Dalembert-for-Kenny Thomas swap, have discussed expanding that concept with Boston by trying to draw in the Celtics on a potential three-way deal that would land Andres Nocioni with the Celts. Sources further stressed over the past 48 hours that this should be classified as an ongoing conversation as the teams involved decide how much they like what’s on the table. But...

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Week 3

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:42:34 -0500

What a great week for us. I don't think anyone could have predicted how good we've been playing, especially without Kevin Martin and Francisco Garcia. We end the week at 5-4 and in 6th...

Why Tyreke Evans and the Kings Have Been More Successful

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:55:58 -0500

by Rich Pedroncelli - AP View full size photo » 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 the starting line-up, and the Kings have gone on a 3-0 string. I actually received a thoughtful email from a reader a few days ago stating that the Kings should trade Martin because "Evans clearly is not a ...