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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
In-game blog, Kings vs. Houston
FIRST QUARTER (Kings 30, Houston 30)
Tyreke Evans set an aggressive tone early, blowing past Trevor Ariza down the right side of the lane for a layup on the first possesion. The Kings held the tempo from there, hitting 13 of 25 shots (52 percent) while Evans had 12 points on five...
Gameday: Kings vs. Houston
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I know, I know. The starving Kings fanbase doesn't want to put a lid on the excitement around here of late - just let the good times spill...
Weekly Kings chat
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For those of you who missed it, we're going to start doing weekly Kings chats at 11 am (Pacific) on Thursdays. Sometimes it will be me on...
Young Kings making team tougher
Before the start of the season Kings guard Kevin Martin was asked about the make up of the Kings when the subject of toughness came up.
The three players mentioned by Martin: Tyreke Evans, Omri Casspi and Jon Brockman.
Making a team younger isn't supposed to make it tougher,...
Generating a buzz ....
Though the crowds at Arco Arena have been underwhelming since the opening night sellout, the Kings' surprisingly strong recent performances - and three-game win streak -appears to be generating a bit of a local buzz. For Tuesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the...
In-game blog: Kings vs. Oklahoma City (OKC 26, Kings 24 first quarter)
Beno Udrih sparked a good start for the Kings, but Oklahoma City stayed close and holds a 26-24 lead over Sacramento at the end of the first quarter.
Udrih has six points and an assist. Andres Nocioni also has six points for the Kings. Jeff Green leads Oklahoma City with seven points...
Casspi vs. Jackson: Kings rookie not bothered
Omri Casspi is winning over fans in Sacramento with his style of play.
One person who isn't too fond of Casspi is Golden State Warriors forward Stephen Jackson. You can read what Jackson had to say about Casspi here courtesy of Marcus Thompson of the Contra Costa Times.
Apparently...
Kevin Martin update
Kings guard Kevin Martin underwent "successful" surgery today to repair a hairline fracture of the navicular bone in his left wrist. He is expected to be released from the hospital today.
Martin is expected to miss a minimum of eight weeks.
Martin was injured in the Kings...
In-game blog: Kings vs. Golden State
FIRST QUARTER (Kings 30, Golden State 29)
The Kings spoiled most of their good start, as the Warriors finished the quarter on a 9-2 run. Nonetheless, Omri Casspi's three three-pointers off the bench were key and welcomed considering the Kings shot just 37.5 percent in all (9 of...
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