AP: Kings close to trading Artest to Rockets Jul 30, 2008
HOUSTON (AP) The Houston Rockets are close to an agreement to acquire from the Sacramento Kings, two people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The Rockets will give up guard , who played for the Kings from 2000-05, and another player likely rookie forward Donte Greene, according to two NBA people who confirmed the deal, but spoke on condition of anonymity because no official announcement had been made. (USA Today -- Sports)
WNBA leads in sports diversity study Jul 30, 2008
Women own all or part of the St. Louis Rams, San Francisco 49ers and Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL and the Sacramento Kings and Washington Wizards of the NBA. Major League Baseball has no female majority ownership. Of the WNBA's 14 teams, five had female head coaches: Linn Dunn of the Indiana Fever, Pat Coyle of the New York Liberty, Jenny Boucek of the Sacramento Monarchs, the Houston Comets' Karleen Thompson and the Atlanta Dream's Marynell Meadors. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Artest Reportedly Headed To Houston Jul 30, 2008
The Houston Chronicle reports the Rockets have reached an agreement with the Sacramento Kings to acquire Artest for guard Bobby Jackson, a No. 1 draft pick next year and another player. The newspaper reports because of contract considerations the deal cannot be announced until August 14. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Saint Francis ranked 3rd in preseason poll Jul 30, 2008
The Houston Rockets are close to an agreement to acquire Ron Artest from the Sacramento Kings, two people familiar with the negotiations said. The Rockets will give up guard Bobby Jackson and another player, likely rookie forward Donte Greene, according to the sources. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Donaghy sentenced 15 months Jul 30, 2008
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Artest may be Houston's problem Jul 30, 2008
A source close to the Sacramento Kings said Tuesday a trade has been agreed upon sending Ron Artest to the Houston Rockets for former Kings point guard Bobby Jackson, first-round draft pick Donte Greene, next season's first-round pick and cash considerations of approximately $1 million. The deal, the source said, cannot be finalized until Aug. 14 because of the nature of Greene's contract. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Donaghy sentencing arrives with a lot to weigh Jul 29, 2008
Among Donaghy's claims was having a conversation with two other referees about fixing a 2002 playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings. Throughout the scandal, NBA Commissioner David Stern has said Donaghy was a rogue offender. (USA Today -- Sports)
Kings Sign Point Guard Brown To Contract Jul 26, 2008
-- The Sacramento Kings have signed point guard Bobby Brown to a contract, the organization said Friday. Brown, who is 6 feet 2 inches tall, started for the New Orleans Hornets during this year's NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. (KCRA 3, CA)
Clippers trade Knight to Utah for Hart Jul 24, 2008
Hart joined the Jazz as a free agent after splitting the 2006-07 season between the Sacramento Kings and the Clippers, averaging 9. 0 points and 4. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kings' Martin is on a mission Jul 23, 2008
Kevin Martin all smiles before the start of Friday nights game between the Sacramento Kings and the Golden State Warriors at Arco Arena in Sacramento, California. Sacramento Bee Staff Photo. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Farm team pokes a little fun at A-rod, Madonna Jul 21, 2008
Ewing also was chosen by the Sacramento Kings in the second round of last month's NBA draft. PARTING SHOT. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
The Maloof Money Cup Jul 20, 2008
The Maloof brothers are members of the well-known Maloof family who count among their possessions: two basketball teams (the Sacramento Kings and the Sacramento Monarchs), the Palms Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, an arena (Arco), and a production company. When skateboarding piqued their interest they developed an event that would showcase the best talent in the business while offering a prize purse of over $400,000. (Suite101.com)
Chasing their dreamsFormer Bulldogs Rhodes, Gordon hope to make pro rosters Jul 18, 2008
On Wednesday, he had his highest scoring and rebounding totals (13 points, 10 rebounds) in his first start to help the Dallas Mavericks beat the Sacramento Kings 93-71. The only downside was Rhodes committed nine fouls in 17-plus minutes. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Burke, Thompson are Rider's best Jul 16, 2008
Thomp son, from Mt. Laurel, led the men's basketball team to a Metropolitan Atlantic Athletic Conference regular-season co-title and last month became the 12th player picked in the NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings. Burke won the 1-meter and 3-meter dives at the ECAC Championships this year and placed second in the NCAA Zone Meet. (NJ.com -- Times)
Northeastern Alumni: Bareae signs extension, prepares for Beijing Jul 16, 2008
His next night was even better as he ripped the Sacramento Kings for 25 points and five assists in a 123-102 Mavs win. Page 1 of 2. (Northeastern News, MA)
Surgery could end Matsui's season Jul 16, 2008
Johnson, 33, played in 69 games last season for the Atlanta Hawks and Sacramento Kings. Lisa Willis scored a career-high 18 points and the visiting New York Liberty beat Connecticut, 77-71, handing the Sun their fourth straight WNBA loss. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Questionable Calls Jul 15, 2008
" (Pedowitz, a former Chief of the Criminal Division in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, was named by Stern last year to head the league's investigation.) The NBA says it is not aware of any further criminal investigation ongoing in the case. Calls between Foster, 41, and Donaghy, also 41, took place immediately before and after 54 of the 57 games Donaghy officiated from the beginning of the 2006-2007 season until mid-March, when his role in the gambling... (Fox News)
Gagnon rules the halfpipe at Maloof Money Cup Jul 15, 2008
The skateboarding championships are sponsored by Joe and Gavin Maloof, the brothers who own the NBA's Sacramento Kings. Gagnon came out ahead following an action-packed, 45-minute jam session during which Brazilian Sandro Dias landed a 900-degree jump with less than a minute left and Bucky Lasek stuck a 720-degree turn he'd never landed before in nearly 20 years of competing. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Frustrated Artest asked to chill out Jul 15, 2008
LAS VEGAS -- The Ron Artest media tour continued over the weekend, when the Sacramento Kings small forward submitted his longest e-mail rant yet. Having already shared his regret over not opting out of his contract last month after learning he wasn't in the Kings' long-term plans, Artest expressed a desire to be traded and claimed, in an e-mail to to ESPN's Marc Stein, that he was "blinded by friendship" with the Maloof family that owns the Kings. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Artest Seeking Trade Jul 14, 2008
Sacramento Kings co-owner Joe Maloof acknowledged Sunday that the Kings are receiving trade inquiries for Ron Artest but disputed the claim that he and brother Gavin Maloof are avoiding the forward. "Ron has been terrific for us," Maloof told ESPN.com in a phone interview. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Sports news briefs (Today) Jul 14, 2008
The skateboarding championships are sponsored by Joe and Gavin Maloof, the brothers who own the NBA's Sacramento Kings. Track and field. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Duhon chooses Knicks Jul 13, 2008
The Sacramento Kings re-signed point guard Beno Udrih, keeping Mike Bibby's successor with a five-year deal. Udrih joined the Kings Nov. 1 after three years and two championships with the San Antonio Spurs, who traded him to Minnesota. (Boston Globe)
NBA suspends Kings' Miller for drug breach Jul 13, 2008
NEW YORK - Brad Miller of the Sacramento Kings was suspended for five games by the NBA on Thursday because the center violated the leagues drug program. Millers ban will begin with the first game of the 2008-09 season. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Emotional O'Neal happy with trade Jul 13, 2008
The Sacramento Kings re-signed point guard Beno Udrih to a five-year deal. The Trail Blazers completed the draft-night deal that brought Jerryd Bayless and forward Ike Diogu to Portland, and sent Brandon Rush, Jarrett Jack, Josh McRoberts and cash to the Indiana Pacers. (News & Observer -- Sports)
In their footsteps: The fourth starter Jul 13, 2008
When the Sacramento Kings reportedly made overtures to Young that winter, Texas responded by committing a three-year deal to a pitcher who, one year earlier, had practically been given away for the second time in a year and a half. Young went into the 2005 season as the leading candidate for the No. 4 spot in the Rangers rotation, behind Ryan Drese, Kenny Rogers and Chan Ho Park, and he posted a 3. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Work ethic has tipped the scales in Nets rookie's favor Jul 8, 2008
He comes from the bucolic and upscale suburb of El Dorado Hills, Calif -- a half-hour east of Sacramento -- where he led his high school to the state championship and received good coaching every step of the way, including the help of a personal trainer who works with some of the Sacramento Kings. So Anderson admits to being a little lucky -- his dad is an "innovation specialist" at a major oil company -- but there has never been any sense of entitlement, and he has put in the work. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Natomas land speculators in buying frenzy Jul 7, 2008
Now, a proposal to tap the value of that land to finance a new arena for the Sacramento Kings could put that money in their pockets a lot faster. Industry observers have been tracking property values in the huge tract, designated for eventual annexation to the city of Sacramento, as demand escalates for the sparse remaining land supply close to the region's urban core. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Donaghy debacle casts NBA, Delco in bad light Jul 6, 2008
His most explosive claim - that two officials made sure a 2002 playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings was extended to a seventh game - has been dismissed by the league as desperate mudslinging by a rogue referee looking for a lighter sentence. "Do I believe there was some dramatic conspiracy in the NBA? No, but I think you would be a fool not to take (what Donaghy said) seriously," said 610-WIP Radio host Anthony Gargano. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Likeliest to move Jul 4, 2008
Sacramento Kings, NBA. Despite ongoing efforts by the NBA and local authorities to get funding for a new arena in Sacramento, the writing could be on the wall. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Season-ticket rise evident in Hornets' packages Jul 4, 2008
The Hornets' per-game average ranked ahead of the Sacramento Kings, Seattle SuperSonics, Memphis Grizzlies and Indiana Pacers. CONTINUED 1. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Freddie Jordan Jul 3, 2008
Favorite sports team: Sacramento Kings. Whom do you most admire and why. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Artest already regrets decision to stay with Kings Jul 3, 2008
But when the small forward and his agent, Mark Stevens, had a conference call with Sacramento Kings basketball president Geoff Petrie on Tuesday morning, one day after Artest decided to play the final season of his contract with the Kings for $7. 4 million, the love was nowhere to be found. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Next Thompson set to take over at Rider Jul 3, 2008
The Sacramento Kings jumped in and made Thompson, a 6-foot-11 forward, the No. 12 pick. He is the first-ever first-rounder for the small New Jersey school. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Clippers getting Baron Davis; will Elton Brand stay? Jul 2, 2008
another top free agent point guard, agreed to a five-year deal worth about $33 million to stay with the Sacramento Kings, ESPN.com reported. And the agent for New Orleans Hornets point guard is expected to meet with that club today to finalize a contract extension. (USA Today -- Sports)
UNO's McCalebb will get his chance with Kings Jul 1, 2008
But McCalebb will get a chance to make an NBA roster as a member of the Sacramento Kings' summer league team next month in Las Vegas. He had worked out twice with the team before the draft. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Second-round stars Jun 29, 2008
Meet the Sacramento Kings' second-round selections: Virginia's Sean Singletary and Georgetown's Patrick Ewing Jr., who were plucked at No. 42 and No. 43 overall, respectively, in Thursday's NBA Draft. But most fans are more familiar with those selections than with the Kings' selection at No. 12, Jason Thompson of Rider. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Prosecutors: Donaghy 'central' to NBA bet scandal Jun 28, 2008
Though Donaghy's court papers didn't name the teams involved, only the -Sacramento Kings series went to seven games during those playoffs. The Lakers went on to win the championship. (ESPN -- Golf News)
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He's a fan of the Sacramento Kings, San Francisco 49ers and San Francisco Giants, and was a Kings season ticket holder for nine years until it became too expensive. His son works in the marketing department for the 49ers, and helps get him tickets for their games as well. (Gridley Herald, CA)
Bobcats select Augustin at No. 9 Jun 28, 2008
UPDATED: 2 :31 a.m. CDT, June 28, 2008. He's the highest local selection since 1996 Friday, June 27, 2008By Ted Lewis. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Bobcats' backcourt gets more bounce Jun 28, 2008
He did audition for several other teams, though -- the Los Angeles Clippers at No. 7, the Indiana Pacers at No. 11 and the Sacramento Kings at No. 12 -- each team had a need for a young point guard. AJINCA AT SUMMER LEAGUE. (News & Observer -- Sports)
BYU's Plaisted at No. 46 Jun 28, 2008
No team picked a senior until the Sacramento Kings grabbed Rider's Jason Thompson at No. 12. Thompson was only the second player from Rider ever drafted into the NBA.. (The Daily Universe, UT)
In Thompson, Kings see a steal Jun 28, 2008
When the Sacramento Kings went on the clock during the NBA Draft Thursday night with that 12th pick, Thompson tried to prepare himself. "As the picks started to go, and let me tell you it's only five minutes, but they were the longest five minutes of my life," Thompson said. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Minnesota takes Chalmers, trades him to Miami Jun 27, 2008
12) Jason Thompson of Rider to the Sacramento Kings. 13) Brandon Rush of Kansas to the Portland Trailblazers. (Anchorage Daily News)
NBA draft party for Chalmers Jun 27, 2008
Ford thinks Chalmers is a good fit for the Sacramento Kings, who draft 12th. Simmons isn't sold. (Anchorage Daily News)
TRUE TO FORM Jun 27, 2008
And the first relatively big surprise of the night came at No. 12, where the Sacramento Kings took Jason Thompson, a 6-foot-11 senior forward from Rider. Brook Lopez, a 7-footer from Stanford, was the first center selected but fell to the New Jersey Nets at No. 10. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Kings Select Rider Forward No. 12 Jun 27, 2008
-- The Sacramento Kings selected Rider forward Jason Thompson with the 12th pick in the NBA draft Thursday night. Thompson, until recently, was a little-known player from a small school in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. (KCRA 3, CA)
Thomspon Hits the Lottery Jun 27, 2008
Riders Jason Thompson chats with reporters in Marlton last night after being drafted by the Sacramento Kings ... When David Stern announced that the Sacramento Kings had selected Jason Thompson from Rider University with the 12th pick in the 2008 NBA Draft, the room erupted. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Mario feels a draft Jun 26, 2008
ESPN's Chad Ford has Chalmers going to the Sacramento Kings in his latest mock draft with the 12th pick. Fellow ESPN college hoops guru Andy Katz reported that the Suns like Chalmers at No. 15 with the Orlando Magic at No. 22 the lowest he would drop. (Anchorage Daily News)
Draftniks predictions Jun 26, 2008
No. 12 Sacramento Kings ESPN.coms Chad Ford. No. 13 Portland Trail Blazers NBA.com. (Anchorage Daily News)
STANDING TALL Jun 26, 2008
ESPN.com's Chad Ford has him falling out of the 14 lottery picks and has tabbed him "most likely to be a bust," but there is a general consensus he will go to the Sacramento Kings at No. 12. "From four or five on down, he will be in play with every team," Randolph's agent, B.J. Armstrong, said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Law and diss-order: Shaq to pay for rapping Kobe Jun 25, 2008
The Rochester Royals (now the Sacramento Kings) picked No. 1 and took Sihugo Green, a guard from Duquesne. The St. Louis (now Atlanta) Hawks picked second and went for USF center Bill Russell then traded his rights to the Celtics. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
ULTIMATE MOCK: How draft would go if all players were in Jun 25, 2008
Sacramento Kings: Dirk Nowitzki, PF, 30. Before the 2006 NBA Finals, Nowitzki probably would have been a top three pick. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Texas guards await future Jun 24, 2008
He is predicted by draft experts to be chosen anywhere from as early as the sixth pick, held by the New York Knicks, to as late as the 14th, held by the Sacramento Kings, in the first round of this year's draft. His playing style and leadership are widely compared to former back-to-back NBA MVP recipient Steve Nash. (The Daily Texan, TX)
Named top female college athlete Jun 24, 2008
In her acceptance speech, Parker thanked her family and her fiance, Shelden Williams of the Sacramento Kings, who sat in the audience taking photos with a digital camera. Parker noted that her coach at Tennessee, Pat Summitt, couldn't attend because she was running a basketball camp -- and maybe one of the girls there will some day win the Honda-Broderick Cup. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
NBA Home Bias Suggests Referees Committing Fouls Jun 23, 2008
Donaghy, embroiled in a gambling scandal, also pointed to Game 6 of the 2002 conference finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings. He asserted that the referees intentionally called more fouls on the Kings to try to deliver a win to the Lakers and extend the contest to seven games. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Augustin sitting pretty, expects to go high in draft Jun 21, 2008
" Most mock drafts have Augustin going to the Indiana Pacers with the No. 11 pick. The Sacramento Kings at No. 12 and Portland Trail Blazers at No. 13 are other strong possibilities. Augustin had individual workouts with all three of those teams, plus the Phoenix Suns, who have the No. 15 pick, concluding Wednesday in Portland, Ore. The New York Knicks at No. 6, where Mike D'Antoni, Nash's former coach now is in charge, and the Milwaukee Bucks at No. 8, also are being mentioned. Phoenix is... (Nola.com -- Sports)
McCalebb keeping his head up as draft nears Jun 19, 2008
And, true to form, McCalebb has rebounded with good performances in individual workouts with the Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Portland Trail Blazers and Sacramento Kings, which has had him in twice. Today, McCalebb will work out for the Hornets, and this weekend he will work out for the Charlotte Bobcats. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Stern rebuke isn't enough to stop doubt Jun 18, 2008
Nobody can fully disprove Donaghy's accusations because he never offered documented evidence Stern or his minions directed referees to manipulate the outcome of Game 6 of the 2002 Western Conference finals between the Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers, universally regarded as one of the worst-officiated postseason games ever. Donaghy's claims are solely based on alleged conversations. (USA Today -- Sports)
Cummard to Return for Senior Season Jun 18, 2008
Cummard worked out with the Houston Rockets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings, Phoenix Suns and Chicago Bulls. Third year Coach Dave Rose said several NBA teams showed interest in the junior guard. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Bavetta works Game 5 Jun 17, 2008
Bavetta worked Game 6 of the Western Conference finals, when the Los Angeles Lakers used a huge free-throw advantage in the fourth quarter to beat the Sacramento Kings and even a series they eventually won. Donaghy, who has pleaded guilty to betting on games he officiated and taking cash payments from gamblers, alleged in a court filing this week that the NBA had two "company men" work that game and make calls that would help the Lakers win and set up a Game 7. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Scandal, suspicion cast cloud on Finals Jun 15, 2008
The next minute, sure enough, the commissioner is back in the past all right, the recent past, peppered with questions about Game 6 of the 2002 Western Conference finals, Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings. Is it true, media types wanted to know, that the officials were out there blowing whistles to make sure the Kings would lose so there would be a Game 7. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Parker sparks Sparks past Monarchs Jun 15, 2008
With fiance Shelden Williams of the Sacramento Kings seated under a nearby basket, Parker had a slow start, scoring just five points and getting two rebounds in the opening half. "It was like night and day," Monarchs guard Ticha Penicheiro said. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Donaghy's claims bring back bad memories for '02 Kings Jun 14, 2008
Now the Sacramento Kings are dealing with it all over again. A foul discrepancy so lopsided they couldn't help but wonder if they were being cheated. (USA Today -- Sports)
Danny Green still undecided Jun 14, 2008
"Green said he is not scheduled to have a workout either Saturday or Sunday with other NBA teams. Efforts to reach Lawson and Ellington on Friday were not successful. Lawson was scheduled for a Friday or Saturday workout with the Sacramento Kings. or (919) 829-4548 No comments have been posted for this story. to be the first to comment. Comment Title: Comment: The News ver is pleased to be able to offer its users the opportunity to make comments and hold conversations online. However, the... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Former Hawks rule NBA Jun 14, 2008
And Reggie Theus, imported as a presumed upgrade to Wittman in the summer of 88, coaches the Sacramento Kings. For a team supposedly short on brainpower, that s an auspicious array of alums. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
