Sacramento Kings
NBA Sunday: The Draft’s Best Point Guard?
One NBA draft prospect believes he is the cream of the point guard crop... Conference Finals previews ... HOOPSWORLD's combine coverage »Read More
Vivek Ranadive Has ‘Open Minds’ with Kings
Once his purchase of the Kings is finalized, Vivek Ranadive should take a pick and a shovel, perhaps borrow a battering ram and a bulldozer, and obliterate the section of Sleep Train Arena that... »Read More
Investors Group, Maloofs Strike Deal
The Maloof era in Sacramento, at times spirited and uplifting, at times dismal, appears to have come to an end. A Sacramento investors group has reached a deal with the Maloof family to buy... »Read More
Maloof, Ranadive Negotiations ‘Going on Fine’
Mayor Kevin Johnson arrived home today and said the group led by Silicon Valley executive Vivek Ranadive was close to finalizing a deal to buy the Sacramento Kings. “It’s going to be close to... »Read More
Seattle’s Relocation Bid For Kings Rejected
The NBA Board of Governors voted Wednesday to keep the Kings in Sacramento and not allow them to move to Seattle, a person with knowledge of the vote told USA TODAY Sports. Via Sam... »Read More
Final Decision Expected Today on Kings
After 27 months of twists and turns in the Sacramento Kings saga, resolution may finally come Wednesday at the NBA’s Board of Governors meeting in Dallas. The league’s owners are expected to vote on... »Read More
Maloofs Will Only Sell to Seattle Group?
The group trying to move the Sacramento Kings to Seattle is continuing to be relentless in its pursuit.And the NBA could be listening. The Maloofs have informed their fellow owners that if their deal... »Read More
Sacramento Receives League Backing
The league wants the Kings to remain in Sacramento, having worked extensively with the Ranadive group, Mayor Kevin Johnson and local and regional business and political interests to put a deal together. The Ranadive... »Read More
Seattle Group’s Backup Plan Faces Rejection
After the NBA’s relocation committee voted unanimously to reject the idea of moving the Sacramento Kings to Seattle — essentially killing the sale of the team to the Hansen’s Seattle group — most groups... »Read More
NBA Saturday: Big Changes for Bulls?
While Nate Robinson will be Chicago's big free agent conundrum this summer, the fates of Carlos Boozer and Luol Deng are just a year away... Atlanta showing serious interest in both Stan Van Gundy... »Read More
Phil Jackson Awaiting Seattle Outcome
Phil Jackson is obviously taking him time weighing overtures from the Toronto Raptors and the other interested (but still unidentified) teams that have reached out to him pitching jobs that, in Phil’s words, where... »Read More
Seattle Group Adds $75 Million to Kings Bid
The record bidding war for the Sacramento Kings has hit a new height as the two sides involved keep throwing in money to try to sway NBA owners. Two weeks after a committee of... »Read More
Kings to Offer Ellis Under New Ownership?
A member of the proposed ownership group trying to keep the Kings in Sacramento has done some background checking on Milwaukee Bucks guard Monta Ellis as a possibility for the Kings if the team decides to... »Read More
NBA AM: The Offseason’s Most Dangerous Team?
One team could be a sleeper to land the most talented free agents in the summer of 2013 ... Mike Conley a top-five NBA point guard? »Read More
Sacto Mayor to Seattle Group: Move On
Mayor Kevin Johnson is so confident that the Kings are staying put, he’s got some advice for the guys trying to buy the team and move it to Seattle: Back off. While saying he... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Playoff Edition
Two teams have already advanced. Can the Golden State Warriors upset the Denver Nuggets? NBA Rankings, playoff edition. »Read More
Stern ‘Anguishing’ Over Kings Situation?
David Stern doesn’t have a vote in what he termed this “wrenching” dilemma between Sacramento and Seattle, but he has a voice, and it remains the league’s most powerful one. There is no chance... »Read More
Nets, Kings More Appealing to Jackson?
(Phil) Jackson is considering other coaching options, sources said. The Brooklyn Nets and possibly the Sacramento Kings — if they relocate to Seattle — are two teams likely to appeal to Jackson more than... »Read More
Kevin Johnson: ‘Owners Are Blown Away’
One day after a decision on the fate of the Kings was delayed again, Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson disputed some owners’ skepticism about the legitimacy of the city’s bid to keep the team from... »Read More
Source: Maloofs Prefer Seattle Deal
Weighing competing offers for the Sacramento Kings, the Maloofs said Thursday they want to press ahead with the deal they’ve made with investors from Seattle. The statement, from a source close to the family,... »Read More
NBA Coaches, Executives On The Way Out
Now that the regular season has ended, which coaches and executives may be on the way out? »Read More
NBA Board of Governors Delay Kings Vote
Seattle mayor Mike McGinn said today that the city has been informed that there will be no vote taken when the NBA Board of Governors meets this week in New York. An NBA spokesman... »Read More
Kings’ Smart Second-Guessing Decisions?
For Kings coach Keith Smart, this season was going to be his first real chance. He had an entire offseason to implement his vision for the team, but things haven’t worked out how he... »Read More
Kings’ Tyreke Evans Injured in Loss
Tyreke Evans left the game for good in the first quarter with a left quadriceps strain as the Kings lost 104-95 Monday to the Thunder, which clinched the Western Conference’s top seed with the... »Read More
NBA Rescinds DeMarcus Cousins’ Technical
When the Kings had their morning meeting Monday, there were two ways to plan for that night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. There was the game plan with DeMarcus Cousins and the one... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week 24
Fifteen teams have locked in playoff berths. Will the LA Lakers or Utah Jazz make it sixteen? The NBA , 24 weeks in . . . »Read More
Seattle Group Increases Bid by $25 Million
In a stunning upping of the ante late Friday night, hedge fund manager Chris Hansen announced he had “voluntarily” raised his bid for the Sacramento Kings to a franchise valuation of $550 million, up... »Read More
Chris Hansen Increases Price For Kings
“We would like to announce that we have reached an agreement with the Maloofs to raise the price we are offering to purchase the controlling interest in the Sacramento Kings NBA franchise by $25... »Read More
Maloofs Give Sacramento Bidders Extension?
Source: Maloofs will give Sacramento additional time to submit matching bid past 5 p.m. Fri. deadline. Story soon on http://NBA.com . via David Aldridge via Twitter »Read More
NBA AM: John Henson’s Big Night
John Henson had a career-night against the Orlando Magic ... Down goes Anthony Davis ... Breaking down the latest on the Sacramento Kings situation ... Kobe Bryant and Damian Lillard have a shootout »Read More
Maloof Family Set Deadline for Investors
The Maloof family has given the Sacramento investors seeking to buy the Kings until 5 p.m. Friday to submit a written, binding “back-up” offer that matches the deal the family has in place to... »Read More
Anthony Davis Injures Left Knee in Loss
New Orleans Hornets rookie forward Anthony Davis had to be helped off the court after suffering a sprained left knee with 5:45 remaining in the fourth quarter during Wednesday night’s game against the Sacramento... »Read More
NBA AM: Who Is Draftable From Last Night?
The Louisville Cardinals beat the Michigan Wolverines last night, so who could be headed to the NBA?... Burkle out in Sacramento, does it matter?... Kevin Love done for the year... NBA Chat at 4pm... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 23
Thirteen teams have clinched including all eight in the Eastern Conference - the NBA Power Rankings 23 weeks in . . . »Read More
NBA Sunday: Brooklyn’s Star Rounding Into Form
After a slow start to the season, Deron Williams is putting the league on notice... Looking at the West's lottery teams... Defense remains crucial to Bulls championship hopes. »Read More
Sacramento Arena Financing Has Minor Hiccup
Assembled hastily in a few weeks, Sacramento’s arena financing plan remains a work in progress, with at least one key element yet to be nailed down. City officials say they are counting on Sacramento... »Read More
NBA AM: Where Do The Kings Go From Here?
The NBA's Relocation and Finance Committee heard both cases for the Sacramento Kings, but an answer on their future may not be any closer... Kyle O'Quinn reflects on his rookie season... Who goes #1... »Read More
Kings Verdict May Take Longer Than Expected
The decision on where the Sacramento Kings will play basketball next season might not be made by the April 18 Board of Governors meeting, NBA Commissioner David Stern said Wednesday, detailing the full complexity of... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 22
After a lengthy slump, the N.Y. Knicks are suddenly hot, winners of eight straight - now sixth in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 22 »Read More
Mayor: No Hard Feelings Toward Maloofs
The Maloof family, disliked beyond measure in Sacramento for the way they have run the Kings on and off the court and ultimately for putting the city on the brink of losing the team... »Read More
Sacto City Council Approves Arena Deal
There were no surprises at the City Council meetings that ended a few hours. Council members voted 7-2 to approve a term sheet detailing the public’s contribution to the proposed $448 million downtown sports... »Read More
NBA AM: Can The HEAT Get 34 Straight?
The Miami HEAT are not exactly blowing teams out in their 27-win streak, but are they good enough to get to 34 wins and break a 41-year old record?... No virtue in staying... »Read More
Sacramento Adds Fourth Investor to Kings Bid
Add another investor to the group Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson is assembling to keep the Kings from moving to Seattle. Johnson announced Monday night that Paul Jacobs, CEO of the international technology company Qualcomm, has agreed... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 21
The Houston Rockets are climbing up the NBA Power Rankings while the Boston Celtics are starting to fade. The NBA 21 weeks in . . . »Read More
Sacramento Agrees to Preliminary Arena Deal
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson says his city has reached a preliminary agreement for a new downtown arena with an investment group that hopes to keep the Kings from moving to Seattle. Johnson announced the... »Read More
NBA PM: The Trade Deadline’s Real Winners?
Was the NBA trade deadline's real winner a sleeper? ... Kevin Martin confident in Thunder ... Shabazz Muhammad's birth certificate scandal ... »Read More
New Lead Investor Emerges for Kings
Sacramento’s drive to keep the Kings took a dramatic detour Thursday as a new lead investor emerged for the team and the city missed its self-imposed deadline for wrapping up a deal for a... »Read More
Sacramento to Reveal Arena Financing Plan
The frantic process of hammering out a financing plan for a new downtown sports arena has reached its most pivotal day. Sacramento city officials said Tuesday night they remain on track to release a... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 20
The Denver Nuggets are the hottest team in the NBA, climbing to four in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 20. »Read More
Ranking the 2012-13 NBA Centers
Seemingly a dying position in today's NBA, HOOPSWORLD takes a look at the top centers in the game for the 2012-13 season. »Read More
NBA AM: Teams Stuck In The Basement
Some teams boast a handful of former lottery picks but remain stuck in the league’s basement. Let’s take a look at the residents »Read More
League to Suspend Kings’ Cousins Again?
(DeMarcus) Cousins is expected to be suspended by the league today for the fourth time this season after his league-leading fourth ejection Sunday night. He was slapped with his 12th technical foul after elbowing... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 19
The Miami HEAT continue to dominate. The LA Lakers step into the West's top eight & 15 overall in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 19 »Read More
The Obtainable 2013 NBA Free Agents
Chris Paul is more likely than not to return to the L.A. Clippers this summer. Which big-name free agents are actually attainable? »Read More
Stern: Sacramento Group Needs More Funds
NBA Commissioner David Stern said Friday night that the counteroffer to keep the Sacramento Kings from moving to Seattle needs to be increased financially before the league’s owners would even consider the bid. Speaking... »Read More
Kings’ Patterson to Calm Cousins?
Patrick Patterson says that when the Kings first acquired him from the Rockets, they said nothing about being a calming influence on fellow Kentucky and troubled man-child DeMarcus Cousins. That has changed. “They’ve brought it... »Read More
The NBA’s Ultimate Underdog Team
Featuring a variety of castoffs and undervalued players from teams around the league playing key roles, are the Houston Rockets the NBA's quintessential underdog squad? »Read More
Officials Insist Sacramento is Better Market
Sacramento officials today stepped up their public relations campaign to keep the Kings from leaving, saying the city is a better NBA market than Seattle. Mayor Kevin Johnson’s Think Big Sacramento task force unveiled... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 18
The Golden State Warriors take a sizable dip in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 18 »Read More
NBA Sunday: Warriors In Serious Trouble?
The Warriors have struggled over the past month and find themselves just three games ahead of the ninth place Los Angeles Lakers »Read More
NBA Saturday: Brooks Headed Back to Houston
Aaron Brooks was bought out by the Sacramento Kings on Friday and will sign with the Houston Rockets, but what other buyouts went down before the deadline?... What's next for Andrew Bynum and the... »Read More
NBA AM: The Rejuvenation of Jermaine O’Neal
The secret behind the rejuvenation of Jermaine O'Neal, who looks to still have a couple years in the tank. Sacramento submits their final counter offer to keep the Kings... Up close with rookie guard... »Read More
Mayor Unveils ‘Competitive’ Bid for Kings
For more than a year, Southern California grocery tycoon Ron Burkle and his business associates have pursued a plan to build a new arena in Downtown Plaza to cement the Kings’ future in Sacramento.... »Read More
The NBA’s Dead Money Dilemma
The NBA has done its best to institutionalize away dead-money contracts, but a number of bad deals are still on the books. »Read More
NBA AM: The Magic’s New #12 Paying Off
Magic forward Tobias Harris just wanted a chance to play and in Orlando he's found exactly what he was looking for... The D-League will play a bigger role going forward... Did money change... »Read More
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