March 2018 Sacramento Kings Wiretap

Vince Carter Plans On Playing At Least One More Season

Apr 11, 2018 10:38 AM

Vince Carter plans to play at least one more season in the NBA before retiring.

Carter signed a one-year, $8 million deal with the Sacramento Kings last offseason and he's remained a productive rotation player.

"I plan on coming back next season," said Carter. "I plan on coming back one more season. I’m almost 90 percent sure that’s it after next season. … You kind of go through the season, especially when the end is near and you say, ‘Hey, how do I feel?’ The summertime kind of dictates it all. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, the most important time for the older guys in the league like myself and [Dallas Mavericks star] Dirk [Nowitzki] and I think all the other guys, I could say [San Antonio Spurs forward] Pau [Gasol], then could say that preparing for the season in the summer is probably the hardest thing to do when you’re approaching the last years. I always said I’ll walk away from the game when I’m not willing to put the work in to be prepared for the season. I wouldn’t disrespect the game like that."

Carter is now 41 years old.

"I just think that after next season it is time. It’s been great … maybe two more years. But, you know, in my mind, I think it’s time for one more. And I think this summer will probably be the toughest summer. Probably just doing what I need to do to be prepared. I know I have to do it to be in the league. When I have to have those conversations with myself, I know it’s getting time."

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Kings Will Relocate G League Affiliate From Reno To Stockton

Apr 10, 2018 1:35 PM

The Sacramento Kings will relocate their G League affiliate from Reno to Stockton. The franchise will also change their name from the Bighorns.

The Kings have been affiliated with Reno since 2008.

Stockton is a 45-minute drive from the Golden 1 Center compared to a two-hour drive through a mountain pass to Reno.

“With the addition of NBA G League Basketball in the Central Valley, each of California’s NBA franchises have a powerful asset within an hour of their headquarters to help develop their players and expand their fan bases with elite professional basketball at an affordable price in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere,” NBA G League President Malcolm Turner said.

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Kings Sign Nigel Hayes For Remainder Of Season

Apr 2, 2018 12:10 PM

The Sacramento Kings have signed Nigel Hayes for the remainder of the season.

Hayes has appeared in four games this season, two with the Los Angeles Lakers and two with the Toronto Raptors, averaging 2.3 points.

Hayes is averaging 15 points in 43 G League games this season. 

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