Karl: Kings Do Not Have Enough Defensive Players

This game wasn’t lost because of schemes. It was lost on desire, effort, and hardwork, which the Kings noticeably lacked in losing 110-105 to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night at Sleep Train Arena. The loss left (coach George) Karl wondering if he had the players with the grit to play tough when it matters […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Kings’ Cousins Might Face Suspension

Sacramento Kings general manager Vlade Divac said Monday night that he expects DeMarcus Cousins to be suspended by the league after his latest outburst at referees. Cousins was in foul trouble early and often Monday night against the Golden State Warriors, getting whistled three times in the first quarter. Source: ESPN

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Karl Loves Rajon Rondo; Admits to Verbal ‘Wrestling’

“I love him,” (George) Karl said of (Rajon) Rondo. “It’s going to be a love, anger, contradicts, and right now he’s our motor. He makes us go; he makes us go in a very good way.” This is what Karl expected in working with Rondo, who is notoriously outspoken with coaches. Karl said it’s made […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Divac: Cousins ‘Off the Table’ For Kings

External interest in DeMarcus Cousins never lets up. Teams didn’t wait until Dec. 15 to start chasing him, clinging to the hope that Sacramento can be coerced into moving its franchise player and starting over, but Kings general manager Vlade Divac was adamant this week when he told ESPN.com that Cousins is “off the table.” […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Decisions Nearing on Non-Guaranteed Players

By January 10, NBA teams will have to either commit to players on non/partially-guaranteed contracts or let them go.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Kings Send Rookie Dukan to Team’s D-League Affiliate

The Sacramento Kings have assigned rookie forward Duje Dukan to the team’s NBA D-League affiliate, the Reno Bighorns, it was announced today by Vice President and General Manager Vlade Divac. Source: NBA.com/Kings

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Five Trades That Make Sense

Joel Brigham suggests five trades, including deals involving DeMarcus Cousins, Dwight Howard, Hassan Whiteside and more.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Kings to Trade Caron Butler to Milwaukee Bucks?

The Sacramento Kings have pledged to veteran forward Caron Butler that they will trade him to a team where he can have a larger role, league sources said Wednesday. Sources told ESPN.com that the Kings plan to move Butler shortly after Christmas. Butler, 35, has found minutes hard to come by in the Kings’ frontcourt. […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Kings’ Eric Moreland Breaks Foot; Will Undergo Surgery

Sacramento Kings forward Eric Moreland will need to undergo surgery to repair a broken bone in his left foot. The Kings said that Moreland broke the fifth metatarsal in his left foot during practice Wednesday. Source: NBA.com

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021