Recap: Sacramento vs. Golden State Nov 9, 2009
Rookie Tyreke Evans finished with 23 points and eight rebounds to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 120-107 win over the Golden State Warriors ... Rookie Tyreke Evans finished with 23 points and eight rebounds to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 120-107 win over the Golden State Warriors. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Suns off to hot start Nov 9, 2009
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Kings win consecutive games for first time in a year with win over Warriors Nov 9, 2009
Golden State Warriors guard Anthony Morrow, right, flips up a shot against Sacramento Kings defender Spencer Hawes, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif. Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009. (FOX61, CT)
Evans career-high 32 lifts Kings over Jazz Nov 8, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -Rookie Tyreke Evans did his best to make up for Kevin Martin's absence in the Sacramento Kings' backcourt. Evans scored a season-high 32 points and the Kings held off the Utah Jazz 104-99 on Saturday night in their first game without the high-scoring Martin. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kings get big game from Evans, rock Jazz Nov 8, 2009
(Sports Network) - Rookie guard Tyreke Evans scored 32 points and doled out seven assists to lead the Sacramento Kings in a 104-99 victory over the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena. The Kings were playing their first game without guard Kevin Martin, who is set to have surgery Monday to repair a fractured left wrist. (ABC 7 News, DC)
GAME REPORT: Kings 104, Jazz 99 Nov 8, 2009
Saturday, November 7, 2009 Sacramento Kings - Utah Jazz Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com ... Salt Lake City, UT (Sports Network) - Rookie guard Tyreke Evans scored a career-high 32 points and doled out seven assists to lead the Sacramento Kings in a 104-99 victory over the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena. (USA Today -- Sports)
Sacramento's Martin opts for surgery Nov 7, 2009
Sacramento Kings leading scorer Kevin Martin will be sidelined for about two months after deciding to undergo surgery on his injured wrist. The team said Martin will have the operation on his left wrist Monday and is expected to miss at least eight weeks. (Boston Globe)
Lowe Drafted By D-League's Reno Bighorns Nov 7, 2009
Lowe will have a chance to play with the affiliate of the Orlando Magic and Sacramento Kings ... Lowe will have a chance to play with the affiliate of the Orlando Magic and Sacramento Kings. (Umassathletics.com)
Hornets set to hit rough part of schedule Nov 7, 2009
A tall order for any team, no doubt, but especially for one that has struggled to create an identity in its first four games, losing three, two against contenders San Antonio and Boston, one against the lowly New York Knicks, with the only win a struggling victory against an equally dismal Sacramento Kings team. The Hornets, whose starting unit has played just four games together (center Emeka Okafor missed all six preseason games with a toe sprain), are laboring with defensive assignments and... (Nola.com -- Sports)
Pacers pound Wizards Nov 7, 2009
Martin out 8 weeks: Sacramento Kings leading scorer Kevin Martin will be sidelined for about two months after deciding to undergo surgery on his injured wrist. Hornets owner has cancer: New Orleans Hornets owner George Shinn, a native of Kannapolis, said Friday he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer but remains healthy and is optimistic that he will conquer the disease. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports from The AP Nov 6, 2009
- The Sacramento Kings have signed swingman Ime Udoka (EE'-may you-DOH'-kah) to a contract. The team did not release terms of the deal announced yesterday. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Kings Martin has injured fractured left wrist Nov 6, 2009
(AP) -The Sacramento Kings say leading scorer Kevin Martin has a hairline fracture in his left wrist. An MRI taken Thursday revealed a non displaced hairline fracture of the navicular bone in Martin's left wrist. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hawks win on road again Nov 6, 2009
Were they to sprinkle a little defense in there somewhere, Hawks coach Mike Woodson would have to get as worked up as he did Wednesday night at Arco Arena, when the Hawks toyed with the Sacramento Kings before putting them away late for a 113-105 win. It was the second straight impressive road win for the Hawks (4-1), a team that struggled with games like these a year ago. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Kings sign Udoka Nov 5, 2009
(Sports Network) - The Sacramento Kings signed guard/forward Ime Udoka on Wednesday. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Recap: Sacramento vs. Atlanta Nov 5, 2009
Jamal Crawford provided a spark off the bench, scoring 26 points on 10-of-15 shooting, as the Atlanta Hawks continued a four-game road trip with a 113-105 win over the Sacramento Kings at Arco Arena ... Jamal Crawford provided a spark off the bench, scoring 26 points on 10-of-15 shooting, as the Atlanta Hawks continued a four-game road trip with a 113-105 win over the Sacramento Kings at Arco Arena ... Joe Johnson and Jamal Crawford had 26 points each to help the Atlanta Hawks beat the... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson And Crawford Help Hawks Beat Kings Nov 5, 2009
(AP) - Joe Johnson and Jamal Crawford had 26 points each to help the Atlanta Hawks beat the Sacramento Kings 113-105 on Wednesday night. Marvin Williams and Mike Bibby each had 13 points for the Hawks (4-1). (CBS News)
A fresh start Nov 5, 2009
The Sacramento Kings await tonight at Arco Arena. They re a new challenge, something else to focus on. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
NBA's Manu Ginobili Undergoes Rabies Shots Nov 4, 2009
SAN ANTONIO -- Two days after swatting a bat that was flying around the AT&T Center during Saturday night's game against the Sacramento Kings, Spurs shooting guard Manu as a precaution, San Antonio's KSAT reported. Ginobili showed up at the team's practice facility Monday afternoon with a bandage on his arm and acknowledged that he had started a round of rabies vaccinations. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
GRIZZLIES 127, KINGS 116 (OT) Nov 3, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009 Memphis Grizzlies - Sacramento Kings Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com. Search. (USA Today -- Sports)
Martin, Kings spoil Iverson's Grizzlies debut Nov 3, 2009
Memphis Grizzlies guard Allen Iverson, right, dribbles past Sacramento Kings guard Beno Udrih during the first quarter at Arco Arena in Sacramento. The Kings spoiled Iverson's debut with a 127-116 win in overtime. (USA Today -- Sports)
Martins 48 points boost Kings past Griz Nov 3, 2009
That didnt take away from his excitement after his first with the Sacramento Kings. Kevin Martin scored 48 points and Beno Udrih hit a game-tying layup in the closing seconds of regulation to give the Kings a 127-116 overtime victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in their home opener Monday night. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Okafor's late blocks give Hornets narrow win Nov 1, 2009
New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor (50) blocks a shot of Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans (13) late in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. The Hornets defeated the Kings 97-92. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Holy flying rats, Batman! Ginobili catches bat Nov 1, 2009
That was amazing, teammate Tony Parker said after the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 113-94 on Saturday night. The legend continues with Manu. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hornets working to get it together Nov 1, 2009
BOSTON -- Instead of emphasizing how the Hornets shut down the Sacramento Kings in the final minute to preserve Friday night's home-opening victory, forward David West mostly talked about defending dribble penetrations and kick out plays better. Despite sitting in a joyful locker room at the New Orleans Arena, West was subdued as if he had already put their 97-92 victory against the Kings behind him and was already looking ahead to tonight's difficult road game against the Boston Celtics, who... (Nola.com -- Sports)
Handwerger: Hornets show improvement in win over Kings Nov 1, 2009
But West has been on playoff teams and a division winner and beating the Sacramento Kings the worst team in the NBA a season ago by five points at home isn t exactly something to be thrilled with. It s the second game of the year, West said. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Spurs' Ginobili puts on show by beating Kings, catching a bat Nov 1, 2009
A team official, left, applies hand sanitizer for San Antonio Spurs player Manu Ginobili's hands after the Spurs guard swatted a rogue bat from the air and removed it from the court during the first half of the game against the Sacramento Kings in San Antonio. The Spurs beat the Kings 113-94. (USA Today -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Spurs 113, Kings 94 Nov 1, 2009
Saturday, October 31, 2009 Sacramento Kings - San Antonio Spurs Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com ... San Antonio, TX (Sports Network) - Tony Parker had 24 points and seven assists to lead the San Antonio Spurs in a 113-94 blowout of the Sacramento Kings at AT&T Center. (USA Today -- Sports)
Cal Expo extends arena negotiating pact Oct 31, 2009
Would you buy a long-term seat for possibly $100,000 to help finance a new arena for the Sacramento Kings. Yes. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Donaghy won't go away Oct 31, 2009
Donaghy cites the 2002 Western Conference Finals Game 6 between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings as an example of Bavetta's skills. Sacramento had a 3-2 edge in the series and the referees assigned to work were Bavetta, Bob Delaney, and Ted Bernhardt. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Okafor lifts Hornets over Kings Oct 31, 2009
New Orleans, LA (Sports Network) - Emeka Okafor accounted for the go-ahead basket with a putback slam and then blocked Kevin Martin's three-point attempt in the waning seconds as the Hornets won their home-opener, 97-92, over the Sacramento Kings. Chris Paul totaled 31 points, went 14-of-15 from the foul line, and sank four free throws in the closing 5. (ABC 7 News, DC)
NO PLACE LIKE HOME Oct 31, 2009
The goal for the Hornets in Friday night's regular-season home opener against the Sacramento Kings was simple: improvement. Specifically, Coach Byron Scott wanted to see better play from his team on the defensive end, where in Wednesday night's opening loss to the San Antonio Spurs, they seemed to become demoralized after numerous misadventures on the offensive side that, in turn, created stagnancy on defense resulting in a 113-96 loss. (Nola.com -- Sports)
LITTLE IN RESERVE Oct 31, 2009
" To rectify the disparity in points from reserves (the Spurs ultimately held a 61-19 edge), during Thursday's practice at the Alario Center, the last full workout leading up to tonight's regular-season home opener at the New Orleans Arena against the Sacramento Kings, some Hornets such as guard Bobby Brown spent extra time working on outside shooting. It was Brown's 21-foot jumper with 3:11 to go in the third quarter of the Spurs' 113-96 victory that provided New Orleans' reserves with their... (Nola.com -- Sports)
Fans continue show of support Oct 27, 2009
" Tickets can be purchased at the customary outlets, including the Hornets' box office, Ticketmaster and the team's Web site. A year ago, the Hornets had 22 sellouts at the 17,000-seat New Orleans Arena -- the most in any season since relocating from Charlotte, N.C., in 2002 -- drawing 695,727 fans, an average of 16,969. Hornets owner George Shinn has expressed his pleasure with the way ticket sales have advanced leading up to Friday night's home opener against the Sacramento Kings. "I think... (Nola.com -- Sports)
NBA PREVIEW: Western Conference Oct 27, 2009
Mark Heisler, Los Angeles Times. Tuesday, October 27, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
NBA Pacific Division Preview Oct 27, 2009
The Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, and Sacramento Kings will all due battle in a division where the Lakers are expected to dominate ... Sacramento Kings Season Preview. (Suite101.com)
Western conference Oct 26, 2009
Sacramento Kings: They're slowly digging out of a mess. Tyreke Evans belongs in the rookie-of-the-year discussion; he's a skilled and brawny combo guard who should help Kevin Martin, a proven scorer. (News & Observer -- Sports)
BRINGING IN REINFORCEMENTS Oct 25, 2009
At the tail end of July, Bower signed free-agent power forward Ike Diogu, who played with the Sacramento Kings, to give the team a dependable backup to All-Star forward David West. A day later, the team made perhaps the biggest splash of the summer, obtaining center Emeka Okafor from the Charlotte Bobcats for injury-prone Tyson Chandler. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Former Kings guard Bobby Jackson calls it a career Oct 25, 2009
(Sports Network) - Former Sacramento Kings guard Bobby Jackson announced his retirement from the NBA as a player prior to the Kings' preseason finale against the Utah Jazz on Friday. Jackson, who spent half of his 12-year NBA career with Sacramento, will serve as the first-ever Kings ambassador, as well as assisting in the club's scouting department. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Pepperdine University Set to Induct NBA Star Doug Christie Into Its 2009 Hall of Fame Class Oct 24, 2009
"I'm extremely honored to have been chosen for this years' Pepperdine Hall of fame induction along with such an elite class. My years attending Pepperdine were some of the best of my life, from all of my teammates and their diligence, hard work and support, to Coaches, Tom Asbury, Bob Hawkins, Bob Williams and David Campbell, and all the wonderful staff I am forever grateful," states Doug Christie, on the heels of a stellar 14 year NBA career where Doug played with NBA teams such as the Los... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Deron Williams has 19 points, 11 assists to lead Jazz to 95-85 preseason win over Kings Oct 24, 2009
(AP) Deron Williams had 19 points and 11 assists and Paul Milsap added 19 points for the Utah Jazz in a 95-85 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night in the final preseason game for both teams. Trailing throughout most of the game, the Kings got within 72-69 early in the fourth quarter, but rookie Eric Maynor hit a 3-pointer and the Jazz pulled away to their third straight game. (FOX61, CT)
Kings' Martin (ankle) held out against Thunder Oct 23, 2009
Sacramento Kings forward Kevin Martin misses preseason game vs. Oklahoma City Thunder - ESPN. Updated: October 23, 2009, 12:51 AM ET. (ESPN -- Basketball)
New coach Paul Westphal hoping to rebuild Kings Oct 23, 2009
AP Photo Sacramento Kings coach Paul Westphal talks to his players during their NBA preseason basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009 in Las Vegas ... -- Old age, injuries and a series of bad personnel moves sent the Sacramento Kings spiraling from the team with the NBA's best record to the one with the worst during a seven-year slide ... Old age, injuries and a series of bad personnel moves sent the Sacramento Kings spiraling from the team with the NBA's best... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kings add corporate sponsors Oct 23, 2009
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Jazz pounce on Blazers, 108-97 Oct 22, 2009
The Jazz, who went 48-34 last season before falling to the eventual NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the playoffs, visit the Sacramento Kings for the preseason finale before opening at Denver on Oct. 28. Portland won 54 games last season but fell to the Rockets in the first round of the playoffs. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
Fight To The Finish John Biever/SIPaul Pierce and the Celtics added a key piece to their roster in the offseason, as did Kobe Bryant and the Lakers.The NBA regular season gets underway next week, and the usual suspects are favored to win it all. Ian Thomsen takes his best shot at predicting who will still be standing in June. Oct 22, 2009
Defense shouldlead Celtics over Lakers for NBA title - Ian Thomsen - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday October 21, 2009 1:46PM; Updated: Wednesday October 21, 2009 1:46PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Frye and Stoudemire lead Suns past Kings Oct 21, 2009
(AP) PHOENIX (AP) - Channing Frye scored 29 points, Amare Stoudemire had 26, and the fast-moving Phoenix Suns overcame the losses of Steve Nash and Grant Hill to beat the Sacramento Kings 143-127 on Tuesday night in their final home preseason game. Nash left in the second half with an injured right ankle and Hill was ejected after getting two technical fouls for arguing with the officials. (CBS News -- 60 minutes II)
Healthy Brand ready to lend hand to 76ers, stay on court Oct 21, 2009
Along with Eddie Jordan in Philadelphia, the new coaches are Flip Saunders (Washington Wizards), Kurt Rambis (Minnesota Timberwolves), John Kuester (Detroit Pistons) and Paul Westphal (Sacramento Kings). Kuester, 54, a former Cleveland Cavaliers assistant, is the lone first-year coach. (USA Today -- Sports)
Bobcats waiting for Bell to break out of it Oct 18, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Sun, Oct 18, 2009 03:16 AMModified Sun, Oct 18, 2009 03:17 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Pre-Season: NBA teams often play off the beaten path Oct 18, 2009
The Buzz: Shortly after Reggie Theus took over as head coach of the Sacramento Kings in 2007, he took his team near the Mexican border where Theus is beloved as a former coach of New Mexico State basketball. Theus bought 500 tickets to give out to NMSU students. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Suns' preseason schedule Oct 17, 2009
Phoenix Suns preseason schedule 2009. Phoenix Suns preseason schedule 2009. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Bobcats must stop penetration Oct 16, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Fri, Oct 16, 2009 02:32 AMModified Fri, Oct 16, 2009 02:34 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bynum strong in Lakers win over Kings Oct 16, 2009
LAS VEGAS (AP) -Andrew Bynum scored 20 of his 24 points in the first half to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 98-92 preseason victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. Kobe Bryant had 18 points, four rebounds, four assists and four steals for the Lakers (2-1). (MSNBC -- Sports)
Red Wings’ Franzen out with torn ACL Oct 10, 2009
NBA Kings Garcia to have surgery on arm Sacramento Kings swingman Francisco Garcia will require surgery today after breaking his right forearm while lifting weights. The Kings gave no timeline for when he might return. (Boston Globe)
Kings Player Fractures Forearm Oct 10, 2009
-- Francisco Garcia, a forward for the Sacramento Kings, fractured his right forearm Friday, according to spokesman Darrin May. Garcia hurt his arm while lifting weights before practice. (KCRA 3, CA)
NOTEBOOK Garcia breaks arm weightlifting Oct 10, 2009
Sacramento Kings swingman Francisco Garcia will have surgery after breaking his right forearm while lifting weights ... NOTEBOOK / Garcia breaks arm weightlifting Articles Sacramento Kings swingman Francisco Garcia will have surgery after breaking his right forearm while lifting weights. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Kings Garcia injured lifting, to have surgery Oct 10, 2009
- Sacramento Kings swingman Francisco Garcia will have surgery after breaking his right forearm while lifting weights. The Kings said Garcia was injured on Friday and will have the surgery on Saturday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cal Expo keeps arena proposal moving Oct 10, 2009
The draft request for qualifications also will be given to the state Department of General Services and the , which is negotiating with Cal Expo for a possible new home for the Sacramento Kings. The Cal Expo board directed its staff in March to prepare language for a request for qualifications, and to bring it back for the board s review. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Kings' Garcia to have surgery on broken forearm Oct 10, 2009
(Sports Network) - Sacramento Kings swingman Francisco Garcia fractured his right forearm Friday. The former first-round pick injured his forearm while lifting weights and is scheduled to undergo surgery Saturday. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Oden has 20 points, 12 rebounds in another strong performance as Blazers beat Kings Oct 8, 2009
Sacramento Kings rookie guard Tyreke Evans, left, drives to the basket past Portland Trail Blazers guard Andre Miller, duing the second quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game in Sacramento ... (AP) Greg Oden had 20 points and 12 rebounds in his second consecutive strong performance, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to an 89-86 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night in a preseason game. (FOX61, CT)
Opening win for Blazers over Kings Oct 8, 2009
Oden had 18 points and nine rebounds in the Portland Trail Blazers' 98-86 victory over the Sacramento Kings in the preseason opener for both teams on Tuesday night. A trainer wrapped both of Oden's knees in ice afterward and he quickly answered a few questions before hurrying off. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
McMillan names starting lineup for exhibition opener Oct 7, 2009
(AP) -- Coach Nate McMillan says Steve Blake, Brandon Roy, Nicolas Batum, LaMarcus Aldridge and Joel Przybilla will start tonight's exhibition opener against the Sacramento Kings. McMillan plans to use up to a dozen players against the Kings as he experiments with different lineup combinations. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
Stojakovic says he's fine with bench role Oct 2, 2009
" About the only thing Stojakovic has not achieved in his NBA career is a championship. He has been selected to the All-Star Game three times (2002, '03 and '04), finished second in the league in scoring (24.2 in 2003-04, the same season he led the league in 3-point field goals with 240) and appeared in the postseason 10 times. But the closest he has come to the NBA Finals was in 2002, when the Sacramento Kings lost to the Lakers in seven games in the Western Conference finals. Stojakovic, a... (Nola.com -- Sports)
Bobcats thin at forward as starters nurse injuries Oct 2, 2009
Wallace has benefited greatly from Capel's work; a 50 percent foul-shooter with the Sacramento Kings, Wallace shot 80 percent from the line last season. Around th 00004000 e league. (News & Observer -- Sports)
MRI Reveals Evans Has Bruised Bone Oct 1, 2009
Sacramento Kings Top Draft Listed As Day-To-Day ... -- A MRI scan Wednesday revealed the Sacramento Kings top draft pick has a bruised bone in his left knee. (KCRA 3, CA)
America's Pastime Scouts Future in China Sep 24, 2009
State television began showing NBA games in the late 1980s, and in 2004 the Rockets and Sacramento Kings played the league's first games in China, a pair of preseason exhibitions. Teams and sponsors have also found a lucrative market for merchandise, and NBA stars LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard receive rapturous receptions during offseason visits. (CBS News)
