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City Beat: Maloof says some negotiating left to do on Sacramento arena
As the city prepares to release the financial term sheet of a new downtown sports arena, Kings co-owner George Maloof said today there are "some things we still have to negotiate," but that he is confident a deal will get done.
Sacramento Kings owners Joe Maloof, left, and Gavin Maloof, right, celebrate with Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson about a tentative agreement...
Kings Blog: Kings' Thomas named rookie of the month
Kings point guard Isaiah Thomas was named today by the NBA as the Western Conference rookie of the month for February.
Isaiah Thomas looks for an opening against the Jazz's defense. Thomas had another solid start, getting 18 points and eight assists. With 96 points, Thomas equaled Otis Birdsong's mark set in 1977 for the most points by a Kings rookie in his first five starts.
Kings: Arena chat excerpts
Bee columnist Ailene Voisin hosted an online chat Wednesday about the proposed new arena. Some highlights:
Kings plan: Tonight's game vs. L.A. Clippers
A glance at tonight's Kings game vs. L.A. Clippers; including: game information, three keys to the game and probable starters.
Leading Off: Kings' Cousins among elite centers in NBA
Kings center DeMarcus Cousins had another dominating performance with 22 points and 18 rebounds in just 32 minutes in Tuesday's victory over Utah.
Officials put public share of Sacramento arena at nearly $256 million
As Sacramentans debate how much they should be asked to contribute to a new downtown arena, city officials Wednesday pegged the planned facility's public price at $255,530,000.
Kings' Thornton looks to do more than just score
Marcus Thornton has stolen from a teammate.It happened Feb. 6 in New Orleans, and center DeMarcus Cousins was the victim.
Marcus Thornton
He has scored 20 or more points in nine of his last 10 games and averaged 20.4 points in February. His season average is a team-high 18.3.
The Kings' Marcus Thornton has gone to the basket more when his jumper isn't connecting...
Sacramento to contribute $255 million to downtown arena
Sacramento city officials will release details tomorrow of the arena deal reached earlier this week with the Kings, including this notable number: $255,530,000.
Live chat replay: Sports columnist Ailene Voisin hosts arena Q&A
Bee sports columnist Ailene Voisin hosted a live chat to discuss the new arena deal and what it means for sports fans.
Ailene Voisin
Live chat at noon: Sports columnist Ailene Voisin hosts arena Q&A
Bee sports columnist Ailene Voisin hosts a live chat at noon today to discuss the new arena deal and what it means for sports fans.
Ailene Voisin
The Morning After: Smart just wants Jimmer to shoot
Win or lose, my Twitter account at some point is usually flooded at some point with Jimmer Fredette questions.
The Sacramento Kings Jimmer Fredette, (7) drives to the basket against Daequan Cook, (14) of the Oklahoma City Thunder at Power Balance Pavilion on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012 in Sacramento.
Sacramento writing up the terms of arena deal
Backers of a new downtown arena for the Sacramento Kings took a virtual victory lap through the city Tuesday and plunged into the nitty-gritty details of a $387 million endeavor that still has as many questions as answers.
Maloof brothers Joe, left, and Gavin, right, exult with Mayor Kevin Johnson to a standing ovation during a timeout in Tuesday's game against Utah at...
Kings Notes: Evans' defense is a work in progress
One concern Kings coach Keith Smart had about playing Tyreke Evans at small forward was his defense.
Kings fans in celebratory mood -- before win over Jazz
As Kings co-owner Gavin Maloof addressed a crowd of reporters along one of the baselines inside Power Balance Pavilion before the game against the Utah Jazz, a fan in a jeweled crown and white Kings jersey leaned over the railing behind him.
Hector Amezcua hamezcua@sacbee.com
Kings fans provided a royal welcome for Gavin and Joe Maloof and Mayor Kevin Johnson.
Kings extend good vibes with win over Jazz
For all the good things Isaiah Thomas has done in five starts, he's still a rookie and learning the NBA.
Hector Amezcua hamezcua@sacbee.com
Isaiah Thomas looks for an opening against the Jazz's defense. Thomas had another solid start, getting 18 points and eight assists. With 96 points, Thomas equaled Otis Birdsong's mark set in 1977 for the most points by a Kings...
In-game blog: Kings vs. Jazz
The Kings have started the second half of the season reminding us they struggle to make shots.
Relieved Sacramento Kings fans celebrate arena deal
Sacramento Kings fans at tonight's game against the Jazz stand and applaud Gavin Maloof, say they're ready to build a new arena to keep their team in town.
Juan Vargas and his girlfriend Leticia Arredondo, both of Sacramento walk to the Sacramento Kings game against the Utah Jazz at Power Balance Pavilion on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012. Vargas with Ironworkers Local 118 said...
County votes to earmark about $3 million in parking revenue for downtown arena
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors agreed today to move forward on a plan to help the city's arena financing effort.
Sacramento County Supervisor Roberta MacGlashan
FILE - In this Feb. 22, 2012 file photo, Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson speaks during a news conference in Sacramento, Calif. The city of Sacramento, the NBA basketball and the Kings have announced...
Mayor to brief press on arena deal at 5 p.m.
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson will hold a press briefing at 5 p.m. today in front of City Hall to offer an update on the tentative agreement the city reached Monday with the Sacramento Kings and NBA on a deal to build a new downtown arena.
FILE - In this Feb. 22, 2012 file photo, Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson speaks during a news conference in Sacramento, Calif. The city of...
Elation now - big votes next
Sacramento and its sole major league sports team, the Kings, have agreed on the pieces of a $387 million arena financing puzzle that would keep the franchise in town another 30 years.
The railyard development northeast of downtown Sacramento will be the location for the new arena if an agreement reached Monday is finalized. Under the deal, the city would pay more than half the...
Arena chat excerpts
Bee staff writer Dale Kasler and columnist Marcos Breton hosted an online chat Monday about the tentative deal to build a new arena. Here are highlights:
Kings' Thomas can't pass up chance to start
Isaiah Thomas possesses a quick first step. So perhaps it's fitting that given the opportunity to start as a rookie in the Kings' backcourt an opportunity he says he "honestly didn't" think he would get has run with it.
Hector Amezcua hamezcua@sacbee.com
Kings point guard Isaiah Thomas, the last pick in the 2011 draft, has beaten the odds, gaining...
Kings' plan: Tonight's game vs. the Utah Jazz
Tonight's Kings game against the Utah Jazz, including broadcast times, three keys to victory and probable starters for both teams.
Mayor Johnson pressed Maloofs for a commitment
ORLANDO, Fla. The city's decades-long fight for a new arena came down to a single question.
Ailene Voisin: Thanks to teamwork, arena deal reached
After all these years, all the failed arena attempts, all the angst of that wrenching night last April with the Lakers of all teams visiting for what appeared to be the Kings' Sacramento finale this is the earth moving, the ground shaking.
José Luis Villegas jvillegas@sacbee.com
Co-owners Joe Maloof, right, and Gavin Maloof appeared intent on moving the Kings to Anaheim...
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