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The Downbeat #1142: The Rudy The Vampire Slayer Edition
So, I skipped my Downbeat slot last week while I was on vacation. I missed you guys. Glad to be back.Diana gave you a great Downbeat late last night, and I don't want to overshadow her work by...
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Robert Horry should be inducted into Halls of Fame, but not that one
Robert Horry will be eligible for the 2014 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class, as he retired granted mercy to his opponents five years ago. Horry was a pretty good player for a really long...
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The Sactown Royalty Show Ep 14: Biegler, Fippin & Friends
Last week's episode with Scott Moak was a little too high class, so this week the Sactown Royalty Show moves to a bar. I'm in Sacramento for the week, so I decided to take the opportunity to gather...
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30Q: How much will the fan experience change next season? Andy Miller weighs in
The new Kings ownership group has a lot going on, from rebuilding the roster, to the new downtown arena, to rebranding the team's image.The next question in our 30Q series is "How much will the fan...
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30Q: Will the absence of Tyreke Evans be noticeable, and if so how?
Early on in his NBA career, it was hard to fathom a future for the Sacramento Kings without Tyreke Evans as the centerpiece. He was "20-5-5", the player who would finally bring us back into...
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Kings sign DeQuan Jones to training camp deal, according to report
DeQuan Jones will be in the Kings' training camp, according to ShamSports.com's Mark Deeks (who is now also an SBNation.com contributor!):The Kings have signed DeQuan Jones for training camp.— Mark...
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NBA free agency 2013: Kings sign DeQuan Jones for training camp, according to...
The Sacramento Kings have signed former Orlando Magic swingman DeQuan Jones for training camp, Mark Deeks reported Friday. Jones, 23, went undrafted out of Miami in 2012, but caught on with the Magic's...
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30Q: Will Chuck Hayes see more playing time under Mike Malone?
When the Kings signed Chuck Hayes after the lockout, it was widely seen as a great move by both local and national pundits. Here was a veteran who could provide leadership, teamwork and defense, all...
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Arena Legislation Overwhelmingly Passes, Goes to Gov. Brown for Approval
Last month it was reported that California Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg would be introducing legislation to help speed up the environmental review process for the Downtown Sacramento...
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30Q: Will the Kings use the press?
The first time anyone wrote about Vivek Ranadivé and basketball, it wasn't about the Kings. It was about a team of 11- and 12-year-old girls from Menlo Park and Redwood City, a team Vivek coached. His...
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30Q: Can Jimmer Fredette become more than a shooter?
Jimmer Fredette was an absolute monster in college, averaging almost 30 points per game despite being the sole focus of the opposing defenses. He rode his college success to the NBA lottery, when just...
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Kings and News10 Announce Renewed Partnership for 11 Games of 2013-14 Season
The Kings and News10 announced today that they will be renewing their television partnership for the 2013-14 season. News10 will air 11 games including the home opener, which will be commercial-free...
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A list of people who will definitely not be the third person in the Kings...
On Monday News10 announced it would carry 11 Sacramento Kings games this season, including the Oct. 30 opener against the Nuggets. Huzzah! Having a national affiliate exposes the team to more fans....
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Kayte Christensen returns to Kings broadcasts
So much for all of our guessing late Monday: The Bee's Ailene Voisin got it confirmed for Tuesday's paper that former Kings sideline reporter Kayte Christensen will rejoin the team in that role for the...
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Kings' season opener will be commercial-free
The Sacramento Kings opening game on October 30 against the Denver Nuggets will be aired without commercials by KXTV, reports The Sacramento Bee."We are excited to offer the home opener...
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30Q: Which path with DeMarcus Cousins take?
There's a chicken-egg paradox with DeMarcus Cousins and the Kings to date.Cousins has not been professional as a professional. He's fought with a teammate, gotten into shouting matches with coaches and...
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Kings to do the unthinkable in opener versus Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets and the Sacramento Kings open the season against each other on Oct. 30th and the Kings will make the event special for their fans. Check out Ben Golliver's piece, from Sports...
View ArticleWhat Isaiah Thomas does better than Kyrie Irving
Coach Nick delves through stats and video to pick apart the differences between Cavs star Kyrie Irving and Isaiah Thomas of the Sacramento Kings. The findings may surprise you.
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Let's get a time machine and bring back Vlade Divac
The final theme day of the offseason for the SB Nation NBA crew is an intriguing topic: if you could add one player from franchise history to the current team, who would it be? For the Kings, I limited...
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30Q: Can Carl Landry replicate the success he had with the Warriors?
The new regime of the Sacramento Kings made one significant free agent signing this offseason. To the surprise of many, the Kings signed Carl Landry to a four-year, $26 million contract. The move was...
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