Sacramento Kings
Tyreke Evans Interested in Joining Team USA
Tyreke Evans wants to play for Team USA this summer for ’14 World Cup “I’d be interested, for sure,’’ said Evans, who hasn’t heard anything via Chris Tomasson via Twitter »Read More
Sacramento City Council to Discuss Arena Deal
Sacramento’s new plan to finance a downtown sports arena may wind up being vastly different than the deal reached last year between the city and the owners of the Sacramento Kings. City officials said Monday... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 17
Behind LeBron James, the Miami HEAT are dominating - climbing to the top of the NBA Power Rankings through Week 17. »Read More
Smart: Thornton’s New Role ‘Hard for him’
Coach Keith Smart asked his leading scorer last season, Marcus Thornton, to go from a starter to a reserve. Thornton has struggled to adjust to the role, while Smart has tried to figure out... »Read More
NBA PM: Top Five Deadline Trades Not Made
A look at the top five trades that were discussed, but never happened ... Klay Thompson diagnoses the Warriors' woes ... The most anticipated post-deadline debut? »Read More
Seattle Lawsuits Give Sacramento Hope
The question of which city, Sacramento or Seattle, is ahead in the race to bring the NBA a brand new arena attached to a shiny new public subsidy is unclear at this time, but... »Read More
Grading the 2013 NBA Trade Deadline Deals
One of the most uneventful trade deadlines in recent memory, J.J. Redick was the most high-profile trade acquisition while the many teams made only minor deals. »Read More
10 Dream Trades We’d Love To See
As we approach the NBA trade deadline, there are dream trades we'd really love to see happen. Here's our top 10. »Read More
Petrie, Kings Stand Pat at Deadline
As the NBA trade deadline looms at noon PST Thursday, the Kings aren’t expecting their roster to look any different. With the franchise’s ownership and home after this season yet to be determined, the... »Read More
NBA PM: The Trade Deadline Dilemma
This year's NBA trade deadline presents teams with a challenge ... Jason Thompson talks Kings trade deadline ... Bulls looking to sell high on Carlos Boozer? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 16
Where do all 30 teams stand as they head into the NBA trade deadline? The NBA Power Rankings, 16 weeks in . . . »Read More
Biggest Trade Deadline Steals of All-Time
Most deadline trades are either good or mediocre for both teams involved, but there have been some that have proven to be tremendous steals. »Read More
Seattle Deal for Kings Not Done Yet
NBA Commissioner David Stern had plenty to say about the ongoing Sacramento-Seattle saga during his state of the union address on Saturday night at the Toyota Center. He reiterated that Seattle’s agreement to buy... »Read More
NBA All-Star Friday Wrap-Up
The NBA's All-Star weekend kicked off on Friday with a practice, Hall of Fame announcements, Celebrity game and the Rising Stars game. »Read More
Stern Expects Sacto Financing Plan Soon
NBA Commissioner David Stern expects a concrete financing plan from Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson within the next two weeks, with the aim of settling the Kings’ future by mid-April. Stern said that Johnson will... »Read More
NBA AM: Knicks, Mavs and Pacers Are Talking Deals
With the 2013 NBA Trade Deadline just a week a way there are a few more teams kicking around ideas including the New York Knicks, the Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers and Sacramento Kings... Josh... »Read More
Smart Hopes Kings Stay Fit During Break
Kings coach Keith Smart already knew the basics of his postgame chat about the All-Star break. He won’t give his players a to-do list. “I tried that before,” Smart said. But he will encourage... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 15
The Boston Celtics say, 'Don't bury us yet' as they jump up the NBA Power Rankings for Week 15 »Read More
Seattle Group Files for Relocation of Kings
With one more procedural move, the Sacramento Kings took another step toward Seattle. NBA Commissioner David Stern said Wednesday night that the Seattle group led by Chris Hansen and Steve Ballmer, which recently reached... »Read More
NBA Trade Watch – West
As the February 21 NBA trade deadline nears, which Western Conference teams are looking to make a deal? »Read More
Sacto Mayor Working on Detailed Plan
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson still wasn’t ready Tuesday to reveal the identities of the deep-pocketed investors he’s recruited to make a pitch to buy the Kings. But despite going past his self-imposed time frame... »Read More
Economics Key in Keeping Kings in Sacramento
League sources continue to call the solution to this situation an economic one, saying that it will come down to more than just what the Kings are sold for; a Sacramento counter-offer will also... »Read More
NBA AM: No Trades Coming For Lakers
With 34 games left on their schedule, Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak says no trades are coming for the Lakers... Cross Kevin Garnett off the wish list... Sacramento has a real chance to keep the... »Read More
DeMarcus Cousins Ejected in Kings Loss
DeMarcus Cousins said he simply wanted an explanation for his first technical foul. Instead, he got ejected. Cousins was tossed at halftime Monday night after picking up his second technical foul for arguing with... »Read More
Complication Found in Kings Ownership Deal?
The fight over the Sacramento Kings is building to a fever pitch. In one corner, Seattle-based investors led by hedge fund manager Chris Hansen and Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer have entered into an agreement... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 14
The New York Knicks are getting healthy, playing well and climbing in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 14 »Read More
NBA Saturday: Getting Trade Deadline Stars
Several teams have plans for getting star players into their lineups before the trade deadline, but not in the way you think... Rudy Gay and Tayshaun Prince both shine in their debuts... Seven teams... »Read More
Technicals Becoming Issue for Cousins
DeMarcus Cousins wasn’t mad at an official this time. But he still picked up another technical foul. Cousins was called for his league-leading 10th technical with 2:12 left in the third quarter of Friday... »Read More
Tyreke Evans Hopes to Stay with Kings
It’s been four years now, and Tyreke Evans is far from a rookie. No longer is the Chester native approaching veteran status, but he also finds himself mixed up in trade talk, something he... »Read More
City Manager to Study Proposed Kings Site
In an indication of how seriously Sacramento City Hall is taking the prospect of an arena at Downtown Plaza, City Manager John Shirey’s office is preparing to analyze the site if it becomes the... »Read More
Potential Kings Buyers Talking New Stadium?
Mark Mastrov, the founder of 24 Hour Fitness, met Monday in Sacramento with Mayor Kevin Johnson and local business leaders to discuss his interest in buying the Kings and keeping them in town. The... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week 13
Flaying under the radar, the San Antonio Spurs suddenly climb to the top of the NBA Power Rankings with the league's best record. »Read More
Fantasy Focus: Time To Trade
As trade discussions dominate NBA headlines lately, fantasy basketball owners must decide which trades to propose in their league. HOOPSWORLD sorts it out for you. »Read More
Source: Stern, Potential Kings Bidder Meet
Los Angeles-based billionaire and prospective owner of the Sacramento Kings Ron Burkle met with NBA Commissioner David Stern on Thursday in New York City, according to two people with knowledge of the situation. The... »Read More
Can Billionaire Save Sacramento Kings?
Sacramento Kings minority owner Bob Cook told The Sacramento Bee today that he has asked a Bay Area sports attorney to broker a meeting between Larry Ellison, the third-richest man in America, and Sacramento... »Read More
NBA Salary Now, Salary Tomorrow
Which NBA teams still have cap flexibility today? Which franchises project to have spending power over the offseason? »Read More
Kings Players Aren’t Focused on Sale of Team
There’s plenty of news surrounding the Kings that has nothing to do with what happens on the court. But before the Kings played the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday at Sleep Train Arena, coach Keith... »Read More
‘Dream Team’ Emerges on Bid for Kings
Billionaire Ron Burkle and Bay Area investor Mark Mastrov are in serious discussions to team up on a bid to buy the Sacramento Kings and partner with the city of Sacramento on a plan... »Read More
Mayor Warns Seattle: Don’t Celebrate Yet
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson had a stern warning for Seattle SuperSonics fans who are excited about the prospect of the NBA returning to the Puget Sound next season. “Don’t celebrate too early,” he said.... »Read More
NBA AM: Would The Celtics Trade Paul Pierce?
The Celtics seem poised to make a trade, but would they really consider moving Paul Pierce?... Xavier Silas still working on his game... The Lakers bench Pau Gasol... Wizards kicking the tires... Some scare... »Read More
Isaiah Thomas Feels for Sacramento Fans
Isaiah Thomas doesn’t want to see the city that has embraced him go through this. The Kings point guard grew up in Tacoma, Wash., as a Seattle SuperSonics fan and remembers the team’s final... »Read More
Anthony Davis Sprains Ankle in Hornets Win
New Orleans Hornets rookie forward Anthony Davis suffered a sprained left ankle during the second quarter of Monday afternoon’s game against the Sacramento Kings and did not return for the second half, the team announced. Davis injured... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 12
The Utah Jazz climb to 13 in the NBA Power Rankings. The Oklahoma City Thunder and L.A. Clippers stand strong in the top two spots. »Read More
Chris Hansen ‘stewards of this NBA franchise’
We are happy to announce that we have entered into a binding agreement with the Maloofs to purchase a controlling interest in the Sacramento Kings NBA franchise. The sale is obviously subject to approval... »Read More
NBA AM: Is Sacramento Losing The Kings?
The Maloof family has reached a deal to sell the Sacramento Kings, does that mean the Kings are out in Sacramento?... Roy Hibbert is ready for the second half of the season... Memphis, Rudy... »Read More
Sacramento Mayor to Make Case to NBA
The Maloofs have made their deal to sell the Sacramento Kings to a group that would move them to Seattle – setting up a climactic showdown over the team’s future that might not get... »Read More
Source: Maloof Family Agrees to Sell Kings
The Maloof family that owns the Sacramento Kings has reached a purchase agreement to sell a 65 percent controlling interest in the franchise to a Seattle group led by Chris Hansen and Steve Ballmer,... »Read More
Fredette Struggling to Find Consistency
For the second consecutive game, Kings coach Keith Smart looked to Jimmer Fredette for a spark after he sat the entire first half. This time, it didn’t work out. Fredette scored 12 points in the second... »Read More
David Stern Insists No Deal Yet for Kings
NBA Commissioner David Stern addressed the Sacramento Kings-to-Seattle saga publicly for the second time Thursday, telling reporters in London that the league has yet to receive any “purchase and sale agreement” from the potential... »Read More
Kings Coach Continues to Shake Rotation
Keith Smart is prepared to deal with some unhappy Kings. That’s because after spending most of the season trying to get as many as 11 players decent playing time, Smart plans to start giving... »Read More
NBA AM: Could Lakers Lose Dwight Howard?
The LA Lakers have the advantage in keeping Dwight Howard, but is there really a risk of losing him in July?... Justin Harper trying to prove he's more that a shooter in the D-League...... »Read More
Kevin Johnson Has Reason for Optimism?
Local plans were still being plotted, and people in the know here continued to swear that this story may not end with the Seattle Sonics being born again at the expense of Sacramento. Purple... »Read More
Technicals Becoming an Issue for Cousins
DeMarcus Cousins said he expects the worst to happen in every game. Not that he expects the Sacramento Kings to lose every game, but he doesn’t expect to get the benefit of the doubt on close... »Read More
Casspi Hopes Kings Stay in Sacramento
Omri Casspi hasn’t played for the Kings since the 2010-11 season, but he still has fans in Sacramento. Casspi, a first-round pick of the Kings in 2009, is in his second season with the Cleveland Cavaliers after... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 11
The Oklahoma City Thunder climb back to the top of the NBA Power Rankings, nudging slightly ahead of the Los Angeles Clippers. »Read More
Tyreke Evans Returning to Starting Lineup
Kings coach Keith Smart said there is no need to explain the latest tweak he’s making to the starting lineup. Tyreke Evans is a starter, and it’s time to get him back in that... »Read More
Group Proposes Kings Buyout, New Arena?
In a stunning new twist on the Sacramento Kings saga, a group including the new owner of Downtown Plaza is proposing to buy the team and build a $400 million arena on the site... »Read More
Fantasy: Waiver Wire Watch 1/12/13
A handful of surprising standouts that may be worth snagging off your league's waiver wire… »Read More
New Buyer Emerges; Kings Would Stay Put
Even as the Maloof family negotiates with a Seattle group that would move the Kings there, another potential buyer who would keep the team in Sacramento has emerged, CBSSports.com has learned. Mark Mastrov, the... »Read More
Complication Emerges in Kings to Seattle?
The Maloof family will listen to offers to sell the Sacramento Kings, but it might not be willing to walk away from the team entirely — creating a possible snag in the team’s rumored... »Read More
NBA AM: The Case For NBA Most Improved
With the NBA almost to the half-way point, several players have really stepped their games up this season, who are the top candidates for the NBA Most Improved award?... Catching up with Anthony Davis...... »Read More
Evans’ on His Way out of Sacramento?
Tyreke Evans counts the number of guards on the Kings roster. He hears the persistent trade rumors. He remembers that his bosses refused to extend his contract last fall. Without issuing any trade demands... »Read More
Report: Sacramento Kings Sold; Seattle Bound
Reports are surfacing that the Sacramento Kings have been sold for $500 million and will be relocated to Seattle by next season. »Read More
Are the Kings Moving to Seattle?
Seattle basketball fans are discussing rumors that the Sacramento Kings have been sold to Seattle arena investor Chris Hansen. Daina Falk, daughter of NBA player’s agent David Falk, tweeted yesterday, “So I hear that... »Read More
The Riddle of DeMarcus Cousins
Dr. Travis Heath gives his take on the DeMarcus Cousins situation and whether he can find success elsewhere as a reclamation project. »Read More
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