April 2014 Sacramento Kings Wiretap

Cousins Suspended One Game For Punch Of Beverley

Feb 27, 2014 4:00 PM

DeMarcus Cousins have been fined $20,000 for verbal abuse of an official and failing to leave the court in a timely manner after his ejection.

Cousins was also suspended one game for punching Patrick Beverley in the game.

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Jimmer Fredette Waived By Kings, Leaning Toward Signing With Bulls

Feb 27, 2014 7:08 PM

The Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers have interest in signing Jimmer Fredette.

The Memphis Grizzlies were interest in Fredette, but he preferred other options.

Fredette has been waived by the Sacramento Kings, as they were unable to complete a trade involving him at the deadline.

The Bulls are approximately $600,000 below the tax threshold and the team believes it can sign a player to a prorated deal and avoid going down as a tax team.

David Aldridge of NBA.com reports that Fredette is "strongly leaning" toward signing with the Bulls.

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Royce White Likely To Sign 10-Day Deal With Kings

Feb 26, 2014 4:34 PM

The Sacramento Kings recently worked out Royce White and will likely sign him to a 10-day deal.

White was drafted 16th overall by the Houston Rockets, but he struggled to adjust to life in the NBA. White has a well-chronicled anxiety disorder.

White would presumably be available for when the Kings have a game at the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, followed by home games against the Minnesota Timberwolves and New Orleans Pelicans. The Kings then go on a seven-game East Coast road trip.

White could also be assigned to the Kings' D-League affiliate, the Reno Bighorns.

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Orlando Johnson To Sign With Kings

Feb 25, 2014 11:29 PM

Orlando Johnson will sign a 10-day contract with the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday.

Johnson was recently released by the Indiana Pacers.

The Kings originally drafted Johnson in the 2012 NBA draft.

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Jimmer Fredette Finalizing Buyout With Kings

Feb 25, 2014 1:58 PM

The Sacramento Kings and Jimmer Fredette are close to agreement on a buyout.

The Kings attempted to trade Fredette before the trade deadline, including significant trade discussions with the Denver Nuggets.

The Kings passed on picking up their team option for 14-15, which would have allowed Fredette to be an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

The New York Knicks haven't ruled out pursuing Fredette, though their emphasis will be on defense with their two available roster spots.

A source told Marc J. Spears that the Utah Jazz have not discussed signing Fredette. The Jazz roster is currently at maximum capacity at 15.

ESPN's Marc Stein reports that the Memphis Grizzlies will pursue Fredette once he cleares waivers.

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Tags: Jimmer Fredette, Sacramento Kings, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Jason Terry Won't Report To Kings, Will Rehab Knee In Preperation For Next Season

Feb 22, 2014 1:22 AM

Jason Terry will not report to the Sacramento Kings this season and will rehabilitate a knee injury in Dallas to prepare for next season.

Michael Malone stated Terry's status with the Kings on a local radio appearance.

Terry had knee surgery in the offseason and Malone said the veteran guard has not felt fully healthy this season. Terry was acquired in a three-player trade with the Brooklyn Nets.

The Kings have indicated they do not plan to buy out Terry's contract and the team plans to give more guard playing time to Ray McCallum and Ben McLemore.

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Tags: Jason Terry, Sacramento Kings, NBA, NBA Injury

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Heat Trade Roger Mason To Kings To Create Roster Spot

Feb 20, 2014 11:32 AM

The Miami Heat have been attempting to trade Roger Mason to create an open roster spot and have found an agreement with the Sacramento Kings, according to Ken Berger of CBS Sports.

Miami will receive a highly protected future second round pick from the Kings. Along with Mason, the Kings will receive cash from the Heat.

The Kings are expected to waive Mason.

The Heat are expected to use the roster spot for a buyout candidate.

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Warriors Acquire Steve Blake For Bazemore, Brooks

Feb 19, 2014 9:38 PM

The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers have agreed upon a trade of Kent Bazemore and MarShon Brooks for Steve Blake.

The Warriors have been searching for a veteran backup point guard.

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Tags: Steve Blake, Kent Bazemore, MarShon Brooks, Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Nets, Kings Agree To Terry, Evans For Thornton Trade

Feb 19, 2014 1:46 PM

The Sacramento Kings and Brooklyn Nets have agreed to a trade of Jason Terry and Reggie Evans for Marcus Thornton.

Thornton has fallen in the Kings' rotation, while the Nets could use an individual scorer in the backcourt.

The Nets preferred acquiring Jarrett Jack, but were unable to find a third team to take on Terry in those scenarios.

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Tags: Marcus Thornton, Jason Terry, Reggie Evans, Sacramento Kings, Brooklyn Nets, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Golden State, Sacramento Have Never Reached Playoffs In Same Season

Feb 19, 2014 1:33 AM

The Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings are separated by just 90 miles and have shared Northern California for 29 seasons, but they have yet to develop a rivalry.

The Warriors and Kings have never reached the playoffs in the same season during that stretch of time.

During the Warriors' stretch of contention from 86-87 until 93-94, the Kings never won more than 29 games.

When the Kings were in the playoffs every season from 98-99 until 05-06, the Warriors won 21 or fewer games in three seasons. 

The Kings are now owned by a former co-owner of the Warriors in Vivek Ranadive, while Chris Mullin and Pete D'Alessandro are also former members of that front office.

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Isaiah Thomas Has Strained Ligaments In Wrist

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Nets, Kings Discussing Terry, Evans For Thornton Trade

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Cavaliers Express Interest In Pierre Jackson, Marcus Thornton, Jason Thompson

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Kings Offered Celtics Isaiah Thomas, Ben McLemore, Picks For Rajon Rondo

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Kings' Previous Front Office Recommended Trading DeMarcus Cousins

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Kings, Wizards Among Teams Inquiring About Luke Ridnour

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Kings Optimistic DeMarcus Cousins' Hip Flexor Injury Not Serious

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Isaiah Thomas Learning To Find Balance Between Scoring, Distributing

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Kings Searching For True Point Guard In Trade Talks

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Passed Over For Rising Stars Challenge, McLemore Looks To Build ‘Brand’ Through Dunk Contest

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George, Wall, Ross, Lillard, McLemore, Barnes In Dunk Contest

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Rudy Gay Unsure About $19.3M Option For 14-15

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Kings Thought Rudy Gay Would Return To Form Playing With Strong Low Post Scorers

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