Archive for the 'Sacramento Kings' Category

Kings beat Sonics with buzzer-beater

Monday, January 28th, 2008

Kevin Martin stood with his hand in the air, teammates racing toward him to celebrate, after he joined Kobe Bryant and Tracy McGrady in adding to the Seattle SuperSonics’ misery with some late-game theatrics.The Sonics’ record-setting 14th straight loss, thanks to Martin, might be the most painful, and there is no end to the skid […]

Artest a Piston?

Sunday, January 20th, 2008

It has been more than three years since the infamous brawl at the Palace, and one of the key figures, Ron Artest, was back in town Friday for the Sacramento Kings’ game against the Pistons.

This was only Artest’s second trip to the Palace since Nov. 19, 2004, when the then-Pacer entered the stands and started […]

C-Webb is ready to play again

Monday, January 14th, 2008

In an interview on Sunday, Chris Webber told News10’s Bryan May that he will sign with a new club and be back on the court in a matter of days.

“I’ll be back in two weeks playing basketball,” Webber said.

Webber said he hadn’t made any firm decision on where he would resume his NBA career, but […]

Halsem for Bibby?

Monday, January 14th, 2008

One NBA official in contact with the Kings said they have indicated privately they would like to move Mike Bibby, and that Miami and Cleveland have shown an interest.

But another executive believes Cleveland could offer a better package, especially with the Heat reluctant to include Udonis Halsem.

Bibby, planning to return Wednesday from a thumb injury, […]

Bibby to Cavs?

Sunday, January 13th, 2008

Even though the Cavaliers seem enamored at the thoughts of pairing Mike Bibby with Lebron James, many around the league don’t think it will happen.

If the Sacramento Kings insist on the Cavs taking back Kenny Thomas‘ contract, that could be a deal-breaker, several league sources indicate.

The 6-foot-7, 245-pound Thomas has two […]

Knicks offered Balkman for Artest

Sunday, January 6th, 2008

The Artest-to-the-Knicks chatter is just like the city with which most of the talk originates - it never sleeps.

Kevin Martin pick injury

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Martin left in the third quarter of the team’s game Tuesday with the Utah Jazz , after pulling a groin.

Artest is playing with heavy heart - his young daughter has a cancerous tumor on her kidney

Monday, December 3rd, 2007

Ron Artest had ice on nearly every part of his body Sunday afternoon at Kings practice, from his shoulder to both knees and even a cold pack he wore on his hip.
But the bumps and bruises are nothing compared to the heartache Artest and his family have felt recently. In an exclusive interview with The […]

Ron Artest may return today

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

Playing without Mike Bibby and Ron Artest the first seven games of the season was not an easy task for Sacramento Kings who started the season 2-5.But Artest’ suspension is over and he may be in the starting line-up tonight against Minnesota Timberwolves.

NBA highlights from November 9

Friday, November 9th, 2007

NBA highlights from Nov 9