The Sacramento Kings have sent out feelers to determine whether Larry Bird might be interested in their vacant general manager position.

Bird reportedly ranks near the top of Vivek Ranadive's candidate list.

Bird stepped down as president of the Indiana Pacers last summer, due in part to health issues with his back and shoulder.

Chris Wallace is considered the leading candidate to become the next general manager of the Sacramento Kings.

If Wallace gets the position, he will want to bring Pete D'Alessandro with him to the Kings' front office.

D'Alessandro is the Denver Nuggets' capologist and was previously with the Golden State Warriors.

The Nuggets have already lost Masai Ujiri to the Toronto Raptors this offseason.

DeMarcus Cousins does not want to be traded from the Sacramento Kings, according to multiple sources.

Cousins has had a tumultuous career to date, but has shown the talent to become one of the NBA's best big men.

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

Cousins is eligible for a contract extension this offseason.

Vivek Ranadive is in the process of selling his shares of the Golden State Warriors now that he has assumed ownership of the Sacramento Kings.

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

Lacob and Peter Guber each invested $50 million, while Lacob's ex-wife's trust invested $75 million.

Erika Glazer and Bob Piccinini each invested $25 million, while a group of smaller investors were pooled together at $20 million.

The group also ran debt to the NBA at $150 million.

Chris Wallace is the frontrunner for the now vacant Sacramento Kings general manager position, according to sources close to the process.

Wallace met with Vivek Ranadive this week and the interview went well enough that it stretched into a second day.

Wallace is close with Jerry West, who has been counseling Ranadive on his early moves with the Kings.

Monta Ellis can become a free agent this offseason and his interest in signing with the Sacramento Kings has increased upon their decision to hire Mike Malone, according to a source.

Ellis became familiar with Malone during their time together with the Golden State Warriors.

The Warriors traded Ellis to the Milwaukee Bucks at the 2012 deadline.

Mike Malone has agreed to a four-year deal to become the next head coach of the Sacramento Kings, according to sources. The deal is worth more than $9 million with a team option for the fourth year.

Malone was an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors over the past two seasons.

Malone has been an NBA assistant coach since the 03-04 season and also had stops with the Cleveland Cavaliers and New Orleans Hornets.

The Kings have yet to hire a general manager.

R.C. Buford has no plans on leaving the San Antonio Spurs.

“I’m exactly where I’m going to be,” Buford said. “I have no idea what kind of a list anybody has, but I’m exactly where I want to be.”

Buford has been mentioned as a target for the Sacramento Kings to run their basketball operations.

“I don’t even pay attention to it,” Buford said. “There’s no reason for anybody to be a distraction to what this (Spurs) team has accomplished.”

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

Atlanta Hawks (2010-12)
Charlotte Bobcats (2008, 2012)
Chicago Bulls (2005, 2009-12)
Cleveland Cavaliers (2004-12)
Dallas Mavericks (2005-12)
Denver Nuggets (2004-12)
Golden State Warriors (2005-12)
L.A. Clippers (2005-12)
L.A. Lakers (2007-12)
Memphis Grizzlies (2007-12)
Miami Heat (2010-12)
Milwaukee Bucks (2007-12)
Minnesota Timberwolves (2006-12)
NBA D-League Select (2009-12)
New Orleans Pelicans (2005-12)
New York Knicks (2005-12)
Phoenix Suns (2004-12)
Portland Trail Blazers (2005-12)
Sacramento Kings (2005-12)
San Antonio Spurs (2007-12)
Toronto Raptors (2008-12)
Washington Wizards (2004-12)

The Cleveland Cavaliers, Charlotte Bobcats and Dallas Mavericks are three teams that have interest in trading for DeMarcus Cousins if the new ownership of the Sacramento Kings decide to part ways with their most valued asset, according to sources.

The Bobcats are motivated to turnaround their long rebuilding situation and would surely be willing to build a package for Cousins around the No. 4 pick.

Cousins would be 'Plan C' for the Mavericks if they are unable to sign either Chris Paul or Dwight Howard.

Cousins is entering the final season of his contract before reaching restricted free agency.