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Kings Offer Consultant Role To Chris Mullin

Chris Mullin has been offered a consultant role in the Sacramento Kings' front office.

Mullin was the top basketball executive for the Golden State Warriors from 2004-09, spending time with then-assistant GM Pete D'Alessandro.

Bringing Mullin into the front office would fuel speculation about the Kings' possible pursuit of Monta Ellis.

Ellis was drafted by Mullin in 2005.

Via Jason Jones/Sacramento Bee

Kings Hire Pete D'Alessandro As General Manager

The Sacramento Kings and Pete D'Alessandro have reached a deal for him to become general manager.

D'Alessandro beat out Chris Wallace and others for the job.

D'Alessandro was most recently with the Denver Nuggets' front office after previously working for the Golden State Warriors.

Mike Malone had some input in the process that led to the Kings' hiring of D'Alessandro.

D'Alessandro was first hired by the Warriors due to his relationship with Chris Mullin.

Via Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Kings, Rockets, Hawks Fined For Tampering

The Sacramento Kings have been identified as the third team fined by the NBA for tampering.

The Houston Rockets and the Atlanta Hawks were the other two teams.

Michael Malone said that Chris Paul would "look pretty good in a Sacramento Kings uniform" during his introductory press conference.

Via Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt/USA Today

Ranadive Purchases Another Seven Percent Of Kings

Vivek Ranadive and his partners secured a bankruptcy judge's approval to buy another 7 percent share of the Sacramento Kings on Monday.

Buying Bob Cook's share will increase the Ranadive group's ownership stake to 72 percent.

Chris Hansen had attempted to purchase the stake.

Via Dale Kasler/Sacramento Bee

Larry Bird Uninterested In Kings' Job

Larry Bird has informed the Sacramento Kings that he is no longer interested in a front office position with the franchise.

Bird is considering a return to the Indiana Pacers after taking a sabbatical this season.

The Kings have already interviewed Chris Wallace, Travis Schlenk, David Morway, Mike Dunleavy and Chris Mullin, among others.

Kenny Smith will also speak with Vivek Ranadive about a position with the Kings, while Chris Webber has also expressed interest in a personnel job.

Via Ailene Voisin/Sacramento Bee

Kenny Smith Discussing Front Office Position With Kings

Kenny Smith has been in discussions with Vivek Ranadive about a front office position with the Sacramento Kings.

"We've been talking; we've been talking," Smith said. "That's all I'm going to say."

Smith is a longtime commentator with TNT and former player with the Kings and Houston Rockets. Smith has long been known to covet a general manager position.

"I've been winning my whole life," Smith said. "I've been blessed to be a winner. So whatever happens, whatever I do, I'm going to win an Emmy next year or I'm going to try to win an NBA championship or I'm going to try to win in cards. I'm a winner. I'm a winner. I've been blessed in my whole life, so I think I have a clear vision."

Via Sam Amick/USA Today

Kings Receive Permission To Interview Pete D'Alessandro

The Sacramento Kings have received permission from the Denver Nuggets to interview Pete D'Alessandro for their general manager vacancy.

D'Alessandro is currently the Nuggets' VP of basketball operations and was previously with the Golden State Warriors.

If D'Alessandro is hired by the Kings, there is a good chance Bobby Marks of the Brooklyn Nets would join him.

Via Sam Amick/USA Today

Chris Jent To Join Kings Coaching Staff

Chris Jent will join Sacramento Kings coach Mike Malone’s staff as a lead assistant, according to a source.

Jent was an assistant for Ohio State the past two seasons.

Jent is noted for improving the shooting of his players.

Via Ailene Voisin/Sacramento Bee

Kings To Interview David Morway

The Sacramento Kings will interview David Morway on Friday for their general manager position.

Chris Wallace, Travis Schlenk and Mike Dunleavy have also interviewed for the position.

Morway worked with Larry Bird in the front office of the Indiana Pacers. Bird has been in touch with Vivek Ranadive, though there has been no formal interview. There is little to suggest that the two would come as a package deal to the Kings.

Via Sam Amick/USA Today

Kings Have Talked To Larry Bird About Front Office Role

Vivek Ranadive has been in talks with Larry Bird about a role in the front office with the Sacramento Kings.

Peter Vecsey reported that Bird could be asking for $5 million per season and possibly a partial ownership stake in the Kings. But Vecsey also reported that Ranadive met with Bird on Wednesday, which the Bee has learned is not true.

The Kings have also been targeting Chris Wallace, Chris Mullin, Travis Schlenk and Mike Dunleavy to replace Geoff Petrie.

Via Jason Jones/Sacramento Bee

Sacramento Kings Archives

DeMarcus Cousins Invited To USA Basketball Mini-Camp

Jerry Colangelo said DeMarcus Cousins had "some growing up to do" last summer.

Geoff Petrie Maintaining Key Role Up To Draft

Geoff Petrie will maintain a key role in directing the Kings leading up to the NBA draft.

Kings Considering Mullin, Dunleavy For GM Job As Search Opens

Vivek Ranadive is focused on executives who have a track record of success in the NBA's smaller markets.

Chris Wallace Likely To Be Hired By Kings For GM Job

Chris Wallace would replace longtime GM Geoff Petrie.

Jerry West Refutes Notion Of Advising Kings

Jerry West is a highly paid advisor to the Warriors, the team that Vivek Ranadive previously co-owned.

Brandon Triche To Work Out For Blazers, Kings, Knicks

Brandon Triche helped lead Syracuse to the Final Four this past season.

Maloofs Had Previously Entertained Offer From Las Vegas Group

The Maloofs previously entertained an offer to sell the Kings to a group seeking to relocate the franchise to Las Vegas.

Sacramento Could Lose Kings If Arena Doesn't Open By 2017

The NBA has set "a series of benchmarks" for a new arena that the Kings' new ownership group must meet in order to keep their team.

Kings Gauging Interest Of Larry Bird In GM Position

Larry Bird reportedly ranks near the top of Kings' wish list.

Wallace Wants To Add D'Alessandro To Kings' Front Office If Hired

Chris Wallace wants Pete D'Alessandro to join him in the Kings' front office if hired.

DeMarcus Cousins Wants To Remain With Kings

Vivek Ranadive's first call after being approved as the new owner of the Kings was to DeMarcus Cousins.

Ranadive Selling 7 Percent Share Of Warriors

Vivek Ranadive reportedly invested $30 million when the Joe Lacob-led ownership group purchased the Warriors in 2010 for $425 million.

Source: Chris Wallace Emerges As Frontrunner For Kings GM Job

Chris Wallace interviewed with the Kings this week, and did quite well.

Monta Ellis Increases Interest In Kings With Malone Hire

Monta Ellis became familiar with Mike Malone during their time together with the Warriors.

Kings Hire Mike Malone On Four-Year Deal

Mike Malone has agreed to a four-year deal to become the next head coach of the Kings.

R.C. Buford Uninterested In Leaving Spurs

R.C. Buford has been mentioned as a target for the Kings.

21 NBA Teams To Compete In 2013 Vegas Summer League

The 2013 Vegas Summer League will be comprised of 22 teams and run from July 12 to July 22.

Cavaliers, Mavericks, Bobcats Interested In DeMarcus Cousins

DeMarcus Cousins is the most highly valued asset of the Kings.

David Morway May Receive Consideration For Kings' GM Position

David Morway was previously in the Pacers' front office.

Kings Look To Speed Up Pursuit Of Mike Malone, Concerned About Clippers

The Kings and Clippers are interested in hiring Mike Malone.
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