NBA will not vote on Kings this week
The fate of the Kings will not be decided this week, as the NBA confirmed to The Bee's Dale Kasler that there will be no vote at this week's Board of Governors meeting.
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Smart, Petrie won't be retained in any case
Marc Stein reports that no matter where the franchise ends up, Keith Smart and Geoff Petrie will not be retained.
Thomas Robinson traded to Houston
Sacramento receives Patrick Patterson, Toney Douglas, and Cole Aldrich. And of course, the Kings get cash.
Tyreke trade unlikely
ESPN's Marc Stein says that while Geoff Petrie may feel that it's time to trade Tyreke Evans, the franchise's uncertainty is likely to prevent that.
Surprise! Kings lose to Sixers 89-80
Despite a spirited third and fourth quarter comeback after another disaster-ridden second, the Kings lost at Philadelphia on Friday to go 1-3 on the current road trip.
Kings win slapfight of attrition over Cats 97-93
After a fourth quarter that looked like two bowls of Jello having a chess match, the Kings outlasted the Bobcats 97-93 in Charlotte on Saturday. Hurrah!
Kings final score: Grizzles win 85-69
DeMarcus Cousins had a strong offensive game for the Kings. No one else joined him.
George Maloof Speaks Up, Says a Deal is Not Close
News10 got a hold of George Maloof who said that a deal to sell the team to the Hansen/Ballmer group is not close.
KJ: "We're Going to Fight Like Crazy"
Mayor Kevin Johnson held a press conference today amid swirling rumors of the Maloofs selling the Sacramento Kings to the Seattle based Hansen-Ballmer group. Johnson noted that it was a "significant day" and that Sacramento would do its part to come
Bee: No Deal Yet, But Talks are Ongoing
The Sacramento Bee reports that while a deal is not finalized yet, both Seattle and the Maloofs are engaged in talks of a possible sale.
Report: Maloofs Rejected Seattle Offer?
Steven Large of CBS 13 says the Maloofs have rejected Seattle's offer.
Report: Kings Being Sold to Seattle Group
Adrian Wojnarowski reports our greatest fear: The Maloofs are selling to Chris Hansen's Seattle group for a whopping $500 million.
Kings routed by Grizzlies, lose 113-81
There's no sugarcoating it, this one was ugly. The Grizzlies dominated the second half, led by 26 points from Wayne Ellington. Let's take a look at the blowout and the stat lines, because misery loves company.
Kings final score: Nets can't miss, win 113-93
DeMarcus Cousins was again fantastic, but too few of his teammates chipped in and Brooklyn won running away.
Final Score: Kings prevail over Raptors, 105 to 96
The Kings won their second straight road game, thanks in part to a huge third quarter run. DeMarcus Cousins had a monster performance with 31 points and 20 rebounds.
Final Score: Kings Edge the Cavs, 97 to 94
Sacramento used its advantage inside to edge a shorthanded Cavaliers team for their second road win. DeMarcus Cousins had another good game with 18 points, 16 rebounds and 6 assists and the Kings outscored the Cavs in the paint 52 to 36.
Final Score: Pistons Top Kings 103-97
The Kings comeback in the fourth quarter comes up short due to some poor decisions and a big Austin Daye three pointer down the stretch. DeMarcus Cousins had another good game in the loss.
Final Score: Kings Stomp the Celtics, 118 to 96
Six Kings scored in double digits, led by Isaiah Thomas' 27 points, and DeMarcus Cousins recorded his first career triple-double to lead Sacramento past the Celtics.
Final Score: Kings Somehow Defeat Knicks 106-105
The Kings managed to blow a 21-point halftime lead and then win a game on a James Johnson buzzer-beating 3. That previous sentence is not a typo. These are things that happened.
DeMarcus Cousins returns Friday vs. Knicks
The Sacramento Kings leading scorer and rebounder will be back on the court after missing the last two games following a suspension by the team.
Kings blown out by Blazers 109-91
The Kings were unable to make it two in a row against the Blazers, who were led by 28 points and 12 rebounds from LaMarcus Aldridge.
Cousins Reinstated by Kings
After suspending Cousins indefinitely, the Kings have reinstated him after one game.
Final Score: Kings Blaze by Portland, 108 to 96
Sacramento battled back from a rough start to take control of the game for good in the second quarter. Former Blazer Travis Outlaw had another big game against his old team.
Kings Suspend Cousins Indefinitely
After last night's verbal altercation and benching by Coach Smart, the Kings have come out and suspended Cousins for an indefinite period of time.
DeMarcus Cousins suspended indefinitely
Cousins' behavior continues to come into question during his up-and-down first three seasons with the Kings.
Final Score: Kings fall to Clippers 97 to 85
The Kings played the Clippers much more competitively thanks to a lively effort from the bench unit, but it was not enough to stop L.A. from winning their second straight. DeMarcus Cousins stayed in the locker room for the second half due to "conduc
