March 2013 Sacramento Kings Wiretap

DeMarcus Cousins Agrees To Four-Year, $62M Extension With Kings

Sep 27, 2013 1:11 AM

DeMarcus Cousins has agreed upon a four-year, $62 million max extension with the Sacramento Kings.

Cousins won't have an early termination option in the contract.

Cousins' future with the Kings appeared uncertain just a few months ago, but new ownership appeared committed to him as a franchise cornerstone immediately.

Cousins averaged 17.1 points on 46.5 percent shooting and 9.9 rebounds per game last season with a PER of 20.2.

Jason Jones/Sacramento Bee

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Pete D'Alessandro Open To Hearing From Shaq On Personnel Matters

Sep 24, 2013 7:41 PM

The Sacramento Kings introduced Shaquille O'Neal as a part owner on Tuesday and everyone in ownership and management made it clear that there will be an open line of communication among all members.

Pete D’Alessandro is also open to hearing O'Neal's take on potential personnel moves.

“I hope to," D'Alessandro said. "I’m a believer, much like Vivek [Ranadive], in that open flow of communication, and if someone has a strength, if someone has a perspective, every perspective is good, especially the perspective of a Hall of Famer like him. So I would hope so, yeah.”

O'Neal said he "will have conversations" with DeMarcus Cousins in hopes of improving the Kings' big man.

"We will let the general manager and the assistant general manager do what they do," O'Neal added.

Scott Howard-Cooper/NBA.com

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DeMarcus Cousins, Kings On Track To Sign Contract Extension

Sep 23, 2013 2:13 PM

DeMarcus Cousins is on track to have his contract extended with the Sacramento Kings before the Oct. 31 deadline for 2010 first round picks, according to sources.

Cousins could have a deal wrapped up before the Kings open training camp next week.

Contract negotiations are under way and Pete D'Alessandro is scheduled to return to Sacramento early this week to resume talks.

Getting a max contract is not a foregone conclusion for the controversial Cousins, however. He has averaged 16.3 points and 9.8 rebounds in his career but has also led or been near the league lead in fouls, and his volatility has resulted in multiple suspensions.

Marc Stein/ESPN

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Shaq Buys Minority Stake In Kings

Sep 23, 2013 10:51 AM

Shaquille O'Neal has purchased a minority stake in the Sacramento Kings.

O'Neal plans to meet with players and coaches of the Kings and will have dinner with DeMarcus Cousins.

"What interested me in this deal is the new vision, the new Kings, the new everything," O'Neal said. "I've always wanted to be part of something like this…It's going to be great."

Sam Amick/USA Today

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Kings To Broadcast Opening Game Without Commercial

Sep 16, 2013 6:34 PM

The Sacramento Kings will broadcast their season opener commercial-free.

The Kings hope that it enhances a fan's experience.

Sean Cunningham/ABC News 10

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DeQuan Jones Signs Camp Deal With Kings

Sep 13, 2013 1:39 PM

DeQuan Jones has signed a training camp deal with the Sacramento Kings.

Jones spent his rookie season with the Orlando Magic.

The Kings already have 14 players under guaranteed contract.

Jason Jones/Sacramento Bee

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Kings Were Looking For Someone 'Iconic' When Hiring Chris Mullin

Sep 11, 2013 11:08 AM

Chris Mullin was formally introduced on Tuesday in his advisory role with the Sacramento Kings.

Vivek Ranadive described Mullin as his Jerry West, who holds a similar position with the Golden State Warriors.

Mullin has previous experience running a front office and is also a Hall of Famer.

"I was looking for somebody who was iconic and Chris is iconic," said Ranadive. "He represents what is great about basketball. Hard work. Teamwork. Excellence. He is part of the model."

Ailene Voisin/Sacramento Bee

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Contract Extension For Greivis Vasquez Not Imminent

Sep 10, 2013 4:56 PM

Greivis Vasquez is eligible for a contract extension this offseason, but no deal is imminent.

While many of the Sacramento Kings' players are in town to work out, Vasquez is not as he fulfills his role on the Venezuelan national team.

DeMarcus Cousins has taken an active role in the workouts.

Vasquez was traded from New Orleans to the Kings this summer.

Jason Jones/Sacramento Bee

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Kings Hiring Chris Mullin In Front Office Role

Sep 4, 2013 1:34 PM

Chris Mullin will join the Sacramento Kings' front office in a role beyond his previous advising position, according to sources.

Pete D'Alessandro and Vivek Ranadive have recruited Mullin to join the franchise.

When Ranadive hired D'Alessandro, he credited Mullin's strong recommendation as a key factor, saying: "[Mullin] told me Pete's the smartest guy out there."

Mullin had been an ESPN analyst.

Marc Stein/ESPN

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Joel Abelson To Become Head Coach Of D-League's Reno Bighorns

Sep 3, 2013 11:27 AM

Joel Abelson has agreed to become head coach of the Reno Bighorns, D-League affiliate for the Sacramento Kings.

Abelson spent last season as head coach of the Sioux Falls Skyforce and was previously an assistant coach with the Idaho Stampede.

The Miami Heat took over the Skyforce operations this summer and installed their own staff while letting Abelson go.

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

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C.J. Aiken Signs Training Camp Deal With Kings

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Kings Want To Use Cousins As Passer

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