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Kings commit another 21 turnovers in loss to Mavericks
DALLAS – The Kings committed 21 turnovers for the second game in a row, and as a result lost their second consecutive game.
This time, the Kings fell to the Dallas Mavericks 104-102 on Friday at American Airlines Center.
The Kings have lost 12 in a row in Dallas. Their...
Kings plan vs. Houston Rockets
When: 5:30 p.m.
Where: Toyota Center.
TV: CSNCA.
Radio: KHTK (1140 AM).
Kings update: If Sacramento can take care of the ball, it has a chance to beat the Rockets again. Sacramento beat Houston 109-100 on Nov. 13. Jason Thompson had 27 points, a career high, and 11 rebounds in...
Kings notes: Nocioni draws tough assignment upon return
DALLAS – This easily could be seen as a rude welcome back. Miss a game because of an injury, and the first night back on the job, you're asked to defend Dirk Nowitzki.
That was the task of Kings forward Andres Nocioni on Friday night. After missing Tuesday's loss to Chicago...
Sacramento Mayor Johnson recruits 'dream team' on arena project
NBA legend Jerry West leads the task force to a news conference Thursday. The volunteer group runs the gamut from developers to a labor leader. Johnson admits the arena will be a tough sell in a bad economy.
Sacramento mayor introduces arena task force
Building momentum for his vision for a sports and entertainment complex in Sacramento, Mayor Kevin Johnson on Thursday introduced a 12-person volunteer task force that will conduct a public review of proposals in coming months for a project with a basketball arena as centerpiece.
...
Replay: Kings live chat with The Bee's Ailene Voisin
The Sacramento Kings' Jason Thompson reacts to a foul called against him on the Chicago Bulls during the first half Tuesday night at Arco Arena in Sacramento, Calif, on November 17, 2009.
New Kings forward Udoka a wise traveler
Ime Udoka knows a little bit about adjusting to a new team.
He started his college career at Eastern Utah before transferring to USF. His final stop was Portland State in 2000.
Then came the International Basketball League, United States Basketball League, Spanish League, French...
Youthful mistakes doom Kings in loss to Bulls
PAUL KITAGAKI JR. pkitagaki@sacbee.com
Jason Thompson has the ball poked away by Chicago's Jannero Pargo, right, as former King Brad Miller tries to stay in front of Thompson. The Kings had 21 turnovers.
Kings notes: Team explores deal for 76ers' Dalembert
PAUL KITAGAKI JR. pkitagaki@sacbee.com
The Kings' Donté Greene finds the going tough against Luol Deng, left, and Joakim Noah of the Chicago Bulls.
Webber's Center Court restaurant closes abruptly
Ex-Sacramento Kings star Chris Webber, right, helps Jason Shinstock mix drinks at the 2006 opening of the Center Court restaurant.
Kings Blog: Chicago Bulls (5-4) at Kings (5-4)
Chicago Bulls' Joakim Noah dunks against the Philadelphia 76ers during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009.
NBA Preview: Chicago Bulls (5-4) at Kings (5-4)
Chicago Bulls' Joakim Noah dunks against the Philadelphia 76ers during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009.
Ailene Voisin: Evans near top of class of 2009
PAUL KITAGAKI JR. pkitagaki@sacbee.com
The Kings have no complaints with first-round draft pick Tyreke Evans. The 6-foot-6, 220-pound point guard has helped fill the void left by the injury to Kevin Martin. Says fellow guard Beno Udrih, "I think we work together really well."
Kings notes: May accepts inactivity during winning streak
It's been 10 days since Sean May appeared in a Kings game, but he understands because the team hasn't lost during that span.
May started the first four games of the season but has not played since Sacramento's win at Utah on Nov. 7. That victory was the first of four in...
Kings' early success creates fan buzz
Paul Westphal has spent much of his life in the Los Angeles area, so the first-year Kings coach would know how to live the incognito celebrity existence if he had to.
He'd wear sunglasses in public, and maybe a wig and oversized hat. But while his team has won four consecutive...
Kings: Westphal encourages Hawes to shoot
Kings center Spencer Hawes, driving against the Rockets' Trevor Ariza, says although his shooting is off, he is pleased with his other contributions.
Hornets coach not too stung by firing
When Byron Scott learned Thursday that he had been fired as coach of the New Orleans Hornets, there was hardly a sense of shock or dismay.
Scott went golfing in New Orleans. His longtime agent, Brian McInerney, stayed in his Southern California ZIP code, booking a Bayou flight for...
Kings Notes: Thomas mentioned in a deal for Okafor
Kenny Thomas is familiar with being used as a cost-cutting measure, so this isn't entirely different.
The Kings veteran forward didn't travel with the team for the second half of last season, a move that never would have been made if he had any significant role to speak of...
Ailene Voisin: With Westphal, it's good to be King
Kings coach Paul Westphal and his sideline manner – with fist pumps, pirouettes, the barking of directions and the heaping of praise – has injected life back into the team.
Kings: Week ahead
A look at the Kings' opponents this week:
Tuesday
vs. Chicago
Time: 7 p.m.
TV: CSNCA. The skinny: Brad Miller and John Salmons return to Sacramento as key members of the Bulls. It will also be the first NBA game between Tyreke Evans and the Bulls' Derrick Rose, both of...
Kings notes: Casspi finds culinary delight
Kings rookie Omri Casspi's much-chronicled search for quality hummus is finally over. Casspi and his brother, Eitan, sampled the Middle Eastern delicacy at Opa! Opa!Restaurant on J Street on Wednesday and decided that it met their high standards.
"I tried the hummus and the...
Kings: Evans says it's 'time for a change' after the game
HECTOR AMEZCUA hamezcua@sacbee.com
Kings forward Jason Thompson, who scored 27 points, is fouled as he goes to the basket against the Rockets' Chuck Hayes on Friday.
Israeli fans pin hopes on Kings' Casspi
What they say about Omri Casspi in his native Israel is true. He will drive miles for a good plate of hummus.
And he loves to run and dunk. And he agitates opponents with his sly, quick hands and appetite for physical contact. And he isn't afraid to take big shots, and when he...
Downtown Sacramento back in play for new Kings arena
Responding quickly to a mayoral call, some of the region's largest developers are rushing to draw up proposals for a new sports and entertainment arena in Sacramento.
And from the early discussions, it looks like downtown is back in play.
Mayor Kevin Johnson released what he...
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