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Kings notes: For Nocioni, win spells relief following rough week
SALT LAKE CITY – Andres Nocioni may have been wrapped in ice, but he hardly felt numb.
The Kings veteran small forward was elated after the 104-99 win over Utah Saturday, relieved and thankful that something had gone right after a week that was so wrong.
Nocioni was charged...
NBA Plus: Thunder's Durant dismisses low plus-minus stats
SUE OGROCKI Associated Press
Kevin Durant's low plus-minus numbers suggest the 2007-08 NBA Rookie of the Year is overrated. "What more do you want?" he fired back on Twitter. "Let me be the player I am."
Evans scores 32 as Kings beat Jazz
Kings guard Tyreke Evans draws a foul from Utah center Mehmet Okur in the second half.
Martin opts for surgery, battles 'soft' label
When Kevin Martin addressed the media Friday to discuss his latest devastating injury, he was faced with questions typically reserved for radio talk shows or anonymous Internet postings.
Just seconds after Martin's opening statement, a reporter who doesn't typically cover...
Ailene Voisin: Injury forces shuffle at point guard
The very protective company line holds that very little has changed. No radical shifts, Kings coach Paul Westphal says. Kevin Martin moves toward wrist surgery, Beno Udrih slips into the starting backcourt, but Tyreke Evans remains the point guard.
Not so fast. If not exactly a radical...
Kings game plan vs. Jazz
TONIGHT'S GAME KINGS (1-4) AT UTAH (2-3)
When: 6 p.m.
Where: EnergySolutions Arena TV: CSNCA.
Radio: KHTK (1140 AM).
Kings update: It's yet another game that looks unwinnable for the Kings, who have been competitive in three of their five games but managed just one win...
Kings update: Martin will have surgery, sit out 8 weeks
Kings guard Kevin Martin was enjoying the best two weeks of his career, averaging 30.6 points per game, before learning of his wrist fracture.
Nocioni's DUI arrest extends Sacramento Kings' streak of bad news
Sacramento Kings forward Andres Nocioni leaves the downtown jail Thursday. He apologized to the team's "owners, coaches, general manager, players, fans and especially my family."
Martin may be out 6-8 weeks
Kevin Martin leaned against the wall in the Kings' practice facility Thursday afternoon, still very much in shock, his damaged left wrist dangling at his side.
Hours earlier, an MRI revealed that the league's third-leading scorer – and the Kings' best player –...
Kings' Martin suffered hairline fracture in wrist
Sacramento Kings Kevin Martin is fouled by Atlanta Hawks Joe Johnson in the 1st half at Arco Arena in Sacramento on Wednesday.
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...
Are Sharks for real, or are they just teasing?
They're doing it again. They're teasing us.
The Sharks are trying to convince us that it's OK to watch them. It's OK to root for them. It's OK to think they won't break your heart again.
After beating Columbus in a shootout Wednesday, they have the second...
Bibby looks back fondly
Atlanta's Mike Bibby, left, and his former Kings teammate, Kevin Martin, greet each other before Wednesday night's game at Arco Arena.
Kings wilt in fourth quarter, fall to Atlanta
The Southern California sensibilities were not to be found.
Kings coach and Torrance native Paul Westphal wasn't laid-back, easygoing or anywhere close to a SoCal state of mind as he stood at the postgame podium. He gave short answers, stood rigid and allowed long pauses before...
Johnson and Crawford help Hawks beat Kings
Sacramento Kings Kevin Martin is fouled by Atlanta Hawks Joe Johnson in the 1st half at Arco Arena in Sacramento on Wednesday.
Kings sign guard-forward Udoka; Mason in trouble?
The Kings have signed guard-forward Ime Udoka to an undisclosed contract, team basketball president Geoff Petrie announced Wednesday afternoon.
Udoka, 6-foot-5 and 220 pounds, has played for four NBA teams in five seasons. He averaged 6.0 points and 1.0 assists in 227 career games...
Kings sign guard-forward Udoka
The Kings have signed guard-forward Ime Udoka to an undisclosed contract, team basketball president Geoff Petrie announced Wednesday afternoon.
Udoka, 6-foot-5 and 220 pounds, has played for four NBA teams in five seasons. He averaged 6.0 points and 1.0 assists in 227 career games...
Kings notes: Thompson tries to limit fouls
PAUL KITAGAKI JR. pkitagaki@sacbee.com
It is important for Jason Thompson to stay out of foul trouble and in the game if the Kings are to improve their rebounding this season.
Kings' Martin trying to be more complete player
HECTOR AMEZCUA hamezcua@sacbee.com
Kevin Martin soars Monday during his 48-point performance in the Kings' overtime win against Memphis.
Kings game plan vs. Atlanta
Kings' update: This team must get used to that sinking feeling whenever it peeks at the opponent's roster, and tonight is no different. The Hawks pose threats on every front and are far more talented. The Kings, however, could start a decent buzz in town if they can protect...
It's not taking long for Casspi to shine
Omri Casspi wore three long scratches on his right arm proudly.
Apparently someone had tried to do what the Memphis Grizzlies failed to do most of Monday night, contain the fiery rookie.
"At the end of the game, O.J. (Mayo) scratched me like this," Casspi said. "But...
Extra effort wins home opener
The Kings' Jason Thompson (34) reacts before an announced sellout crowd of 17,317 at Arco Arena. Thompson fouled out with seven points and five rebounds.
Ailene Voisin: Kings entertain, provide flashes of hope at Arco
It began 25 years ago, these Kings in Sacramento. Gregg Lukenbill in his red sneakers. David Stern arriving in his limousine. Jerry Reynolds in the old, old, old Arco Arena, holding the assistant's clipboard and leading the cheers.
It was loud.
It was sold out.
It was a victory...
Kings notes: Evans, Mayo bring versatile games, Westphal says
Some of the questions surrounding Kings rookie guard Tyreke Evans before last June's NBA draft had to do with whether he was a point guard or shooting guard and if he had a consistent jump shot.
Some of the same things were said about Memphis Grizzlies guard O.J. Mayo before...
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