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Taking them to the streets ....
Anyone who has driven the freeways around the Sacramento region the past several weeks has probably noticed the new advertising billboards featuring the Kings. You know. Like the old days? While I was returning to the office from practice a few minutes ago, I noticed a rendering of Tyreke Evans on a billboard on X and 20th, adjacent to the Capital Cities Freeway. It includes the...
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December 01, 2009
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Martin to sign with Dan Fegan
Being injured has been good for Kevin Martin in at least on regard: he had time to go shopping for an agent.
Martin, the Kings shooting guard who is out at least eight weeks after suffering a hairline fracture Nov. 2, said he will soon sign with agent Dan Fegan. Martin hasn't had an agent since his former one began working for the Kings, as assistant general manager Jason Levien...
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December 01, 2009
Evans named Western Conference Rookie of the Month(s)
Per the Kings, who would be justified in popping champagne today in Tyreke Evans' honor (even if he can't have any). It's been quite some time since a Kings player was recognized in this way or anything close to it. We don't want to get ahead of ourselves here, but don't be shocked if they actually have a representative at All-Star weekend this year (Evans in...
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December 01, 2009
In-game blog: Kings vs. Nets
Spencer Hawes ended the first quarter with dunk that had the crowd going and the Kings lead the New Jersey Nets, 33-20 after the first quarter.
Hawes and Tyreke Evans each have 10 points as the offense is coming easy for the Kings. Sacramento has made 60 percent of its shots while the Nets are at 38.1 percent.
The scariest moment of the half came when Kings forward Jason Thompson...
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November 27, 2009
Gameday: Kings (6-8) vs. Nets (0-15)
By the end of the season it's likely the New Jersey Nets won't be the worst team in the NBA.
The Nets won't go 0-82 this season.
And after Wednesday's win over the Knicks you could tell Kings coach Paul Westphal wouldn't have had a problem with the Nets winning in Portland and coming into tonight's game at 1-14.
"Whenever a team is struggling a little bit that's the time they...
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November 27, 2009
In-game blog (Kings vs. New York)
HALFTIME (Kings 61, Knicks 51)
The Kings are hitting shots (51 percent from the field) and the Knicks are not (36.2 percent). Sometimes it's just that simple.
There's certainly more to their solid start, from the balanced contributions of Spencer Hawes, Andres Nocioni, and Tyreke Evans (33 points combined) to their ability to hold Danilo Gallinari scoreless in the first half....
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November 25, 2009
Gameday: Kings (5-8) vs. Knicks (3-11)
Tyreke Evans is questionable for tonight's game because of a sprained right ankle.
If Evans can play against a Knicks team that is among the worst defensive teams in the NBA, he has a chance to break a Sacramento-era record.
If Evans scores 20 points tonight, it would be his eighth straight game doing so. That would surpass the seven-straight games by Lionel Simmons during the...
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November 25, 2009
In-game blog: Kings at Memphis (Grizzlies lead 25-16)
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - It's the final game of a three-game road trip, the Kings looked like a team ready to get home to start tonight's game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Kings came out sluggish and trail 25-16 after the first quarter.
Tyreke Evans, in his first game in Memphis since leaving the University of Memphis after his freshman season, has six points to lead Sacramento....
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November 23, 2009
Evans expects to play tonight
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Kings guard Tyreke Evans said after shootaround this afternoon that he plans to play tonight against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Evans missed the Kings last game two days ago in Houston because of a sprained right middle finger and a sore right ankle.
Evans said he was still "a little sore" but well enough to play in the city he starred in for a season at the University...
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November 23, 2009
In-game blog: Kings at Houston (Rockets 33, Kings 27 after first quarter)
HOUSTON - Spencer Hawes is off to a good start with 10 points and five rebounds but the Kings trail the Houston Rockets 33-27 after the first quarter.
Hawes made two threes in teh first quarter which is significant because he'd missed his first 13 to start the season.
The Kings are without Tyreke Evans, who is not playing because of a sprained right middle finger and sore right...
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November 21, 2009
Evans won't play against the Rockets
HOUSTON -- Kings guard Tyreke Evans is out tonight against the Houston Rockets with a sprained right middle finger. He's listed as day-to-day. Donte' Greene will start in place of Evans, leaving primary ballhandling to Beno Udrih.
Evans is coming off one of his best games last night in Dallas. He had 29 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds in the loss to the Mavs, but injured his...
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November 21, 2009
Gameday: Kings at Rockets
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HOUSTON - The last time the Kings won was eight days ago against the Rockets. Just in case you forgot here's how the Kings did that:
The 21 turnovers in each of the last two games hasn't helped the Kings as they've lost to Chicago and Dallas...
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November 21, 2009
In-game blog: Kings at Dallas (24-22 Kings, end of first quarter)
DALLAS - The Kings overcame an early 7-0 deficit less than two minutes in to the ame to take a 24-22 lead over the Dallas Mavericks after the first quarter.
Jason Thompson had eight points to lead the Kings, but he picked up two fouls. Defense led the comeback for the Kings. They scored eight points off five Dallas turnovers. Dallas had eight offensive rebounds, but didn't do a...
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November 20, 2009
Gameday: Kings at Dallas
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Tonight won't be the first time Tyreke Evans goes up against Jason Kidd.
Evans said he worked out in New Jersey with Kidd when Evans was still in high school. He doesn't remember exactly if it was before his junior or senior year, but...
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November 20, 2009
Webber uses the "cowtown" word
Long-time Kings fans remember Phil Jackson's description of Sacramento - an "old cow town."
That word was uttered again this week when former Kings forward Chris Webber was interviewed by Colin Cowherd on his nationally syndicated ESPN Radio morning show.
"If anybody's has been in that position and made the choice to stay in a cowtown, it was me," Webber said Tuesday.
The answer...
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November 19, 2009
Replay: Kings live chat with Ailene Voisin
Talk of possible trades dominated the conversation in our Kings live chat with Bee columnist Ailene Voisin. Replay it here.
Sacramento Kings with The Bee's Ailene Voisin
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November 19, 2009
Nocioni update
Here's what Kings coach Paul Westphal had to say about forward Andres Nocioni, who missed last night's game with a right hip pointer:
"He practiced some. We held him out after a while. I think the nature of that injury is you don't want to overdo it and get bumped again. But I'd say he's a little more likely to play next game than he was last game but he's probably questionable...
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November 18, 2009
In-game blog: Kings vs. Chicago
The maturation of Donte' Greene's game continues to yield positive results.
Greene started his first game of the season and ended the first quarter with 11 points, but the Kings trail the Chicago Bulls, 27-23, at Arco Arena.
Greene started in place of Andres Nocioni (right hip pointer). The Kings missed for of five three pointers to start the game.
Former King John Salmons...
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November 17, 2009
Dalembert's agent likes idea of trade to the Kings
An ESPN report this morning said the Kings are involved in talks for a three-team deal with Philadelphia and Boston that would include sending Kenny Thomas to the Sixers and bring center Samuel Dalembert to Sacramento.
And while a league source confirmed the Kings and Philadelphia have discussed a deal involving Thomas and Dalembert, the deal appears to be dead for the foreseeable...
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November 17, 2009
Gameday: Kings vs. Chicago
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The Kings' chances of extending their winning streak to five and continuing to protect the home floor have taken a hit - square on the right hip of Andres Nocioni.
The Kings small forward said at this morning's shoot-a-round that he's unlikely...
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November 17, 2009
Nocioni's hip has him questionable
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Forward Andres Nocioni was limited to non-contact drills in today's practice because of right hip pointer. He's officially listed as questionable for tomorrow night's game against Chicago.
Nocioni spent more than four seasons with the Bulls before...
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November 16, 2009
Coaching these Kings can be emotional
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The Kings have shown a style of play during their four-game winning streak that's hard not to admire.
The effort of the Kings is already winning over the coaching staff. The wins are important, but there's a pleasure the staff has in watching...
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November 16, 2009
Great (Byron) Scott: Desire in Kings' job rooted in NO issues
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Nice time to revisit the Byron Scott storyline, huh?
I've got to admit it works out pretty well on this end. It's interesting stuff and a chance to elaborate and expand on his situation in New Orleans and how it related to the Kings over the...
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November 15, 2009
Kings considering Okafor
A source with knowledge of the situation says the Kings are discussing a trade with New Orleans that would send Kenny Thomas to the Hornets and bring center Emeka Okafor to Sacramento.
The deal would be ideal for the Hornets, as Thomas' expiring contract worth $8.7 million is just the kind of contract that would trim their enormous payroll. The question, of course, is whether...
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November 14, 2009
Postgame comments
Kings gamer, By Sam Amick
Kings notesm By Ailene Voisin
Box score
There's obviously a legitimate buzz in the Arco Arena air with the Kings winning their fourth straight, but I'm opting for zzzs with the old postgame blog post. Read the above game story and notes to relive the experience, and then move on to see what everyone had to say afterward. The heavy lifting on this...
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November 14, 2009
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