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Kings beat Blazers to halt 5-game slide (AP)

(AP) -- Marcus Thornton scored 20 points and John Salmons had a season-high 19 for the Sacramento Kings, who snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Portland Trail Blazers 95-92 on Thursday night. The Blazers had beaten the Kings in 12 of the previous 13 games, but Sacramento ran off five straight points late in the game and held off Portland, which missed two 3-pointers in the final 10...

Thornton, Salmons fuel Kings
Marcus Thornton scored 20 points and John Salmons had a season-high 19 for the Sacramento Kings, who snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Portland Trail Blazers 95-92 Thursday night.

Rush, Warriors spoil Smart's return (AP)

Brandon Rush scored 15 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter to spark a late rally, and the Golden State Warriors spoiled former coach Keith Smart's return with a 93-90 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. Rush finished 4 for 5 from 3-point range and highlighted a 9-0 run to start the final period that carried new Warriors coach Mark Jackson past his predecessor.

Warriors' rally spoils Smart's return with Kings
Brandon Rush scored 15 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter to spark a late rally, and the Golden State Warriors spoiled former coach Keith Smart's return with a 93-90 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.

Jazz spoil Fredette's return to Utah (AP)

Gordon Hayward scored a season-high 21 points and C.J. Miles added 20 as the Utah Jazz snapped a two-game losing streak, defeating Sacramento 96-93 and spoiling Jimmer Fredette's return to the state where "Jimmermania" began. Fredette had a chance to give the Kings the win with 4.2 seconds left, but launched an air-ball 3-pointer.

Jazz shake off Kings in Jimmer's return to Utah
Gordon Hayward scored a season-high 21 points and C.J. Miles added 20 as the Utah Jazz snapped a two-game losing streak, defeating Sacramento 96-93 and spoiling Jimmer Fredette's return to the state where "Jimmermania" took hold.

Gallinari celebrates new deal with win (AP)

Danilo Gallinari celebrated a contract extension by scoring 21 of his 23 points in the first half and the Denver Nuggets routed the Sacramento Kings 122-93 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory and fifth in a row on the road. Denver led by 23 points at the half and scored the first eight points of the third quarter.

Kings top scorer Thornton sidelined 1-2 weeks
Sacramento Kings leading scorer Marcus Thornton is expected to be sidelined one to two weeks with a deep bruise in his left thigh.

Kings' top scorer Thornton out 1-2 weeks (AP)
Sacramento Kings leading scorer Marcus Thornton is expected to be sidelined one to two weeks with a deep bruise in his left thigh. The Kings announced before Wednesday night's home game against Denver that an MRI exam on Thornton revealed a "significant hematoma" in his thigh. Thornton already has missed four games because of the injury.

Crawford's 26 carry Blazers past Kings (AP)

Jamal Crawford knew what had been holding him back: too much thinking and not enough shooting. His coach and teammates agreed. Crawford scored a season-high 26 points and the Portland Trail Blazers returned home from a six-game road trip with a 101-89 win over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. "All these guys said, `just play'," said Crawford, who joined the Blazers last month as a...

Crawford, Blazers handle Kings in return home
Jamal Crawford scored a season-high 26 points and the Portland Trail Blazers returned home from a six-game road trip with a 101-89 win over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.

Kings recall F Honeycutt from D-league (AP)
The Sacramento Kings have recalled rookie forward Tyler Honeycutt from Reno of the NBA Development League. President of basketball operations Geoff Petrie announced the move Tuesday. Honeycutt averaged 5.9 points and 2.9 rebounds in 10 games with Reno. He played one game with the Kings before being sent down.

Grizzlies crush Kings, win sixth in row (AP)

Rudy Gay had 23 points, Mike Conley and O.J. Mayo added 22 apiece and the Memphis Grizzlies won their sixth straight, 128-95 over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night. Marc Gasol had 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds, while Marreese Speights contributed 12 points and 15 rebounds for Memphis, which scored a season high.

Griz explode for 128 points, win sixth straight
Rudy Gay had 23 points, Mike Conley and O.J. Mayo added 22 apiece and the Memphis Grizzlies won their sixth straight, 128-95 over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.

Kings stun Spurs to end 9-0 home start (AP)

Tyreke Evans had 23 points and 11 rebounds, including the go-ahead jumper with 47.2 seconds left to give the Sacramento Kings a surprising 88-86 road victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. Marcus Thornton and DeMarcus Cousins added 17 points apiece for the Kings, who won on the road for only the second time and did so in the NBA's toughest place to play this season.

Sacramento rallies in 4th to snap 3-game skid
Marcus Thornton scored 17 points, and the Sacramento Kings rallied from 14 points down in the fourth quarter to beat the Indiana Pacers 92-88 on Wednesday night, snapping a three-game losing streak.

Love's 33 points lift Wolves past Kings (AP)
Rick Adelman knows his smallish backcourt is going to give up plenty of size and strength on most nights. The Minnesota Timberwolves coach also knows that Ricky Rubio and Luke Ridnour will never give in either, and their hard-nosed play against the bigger Sacramento Kings made all the difference on Monday night.

Mavericks win fifth straight by routing Kings
Jason Terry scored 21 points, Vince Carter added 16, and the Dallas Mavericks stretched their winning streak to five games with a 99-60 rout of the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.

Mavs win fifth straight, rip Kings 99-60 (AP)

Jason Terry scored 21 points, Vince Carter added 16, and the Dallas Mavericks stretched their winning streak to five games with a 99-60 rout of the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night. Dirk Nowitzki contributed 14 points in a little over 20 minutes for the reigning NBA champs (8-5), who've won six in a row at home after a 0-2 start.

Rockets use balanced effort to top Kings (AP)

Samuel Dalembert had the best game in his short career as a Houston Rocket on Friday night. The fact that he did it against former team probably wasn't a coincidence. Dalembert had 21 points and 16 rebounds to help the balanced Rockets beat the Sacramento Kings 103-89. "He was possessed or something, I don't know," Houston's Kyle Lowry said.

Kings hire Hall of Famer Alex English
The Sacramento Kings have hired NBA Hall of Famer Alex English as an assistant coach.

Alex English hired by Kings as assistant coach
The Sacramento Kings have hired NBA Hall of Famer Alex English as an assistant coach.

Kings add Hall of Famer English to staff (AP)
The Sacramento Kings have hired NBA Hall of Famer Alex English as an assistant coach. Coach Keith Smart said in a statement announcing the hiring Friday that having a former elite player on the staff will be especially good for the current players. English comes to the Kings after spending seven seasons as an assistant coach and director of player development with the Toronto Raptors.

Kings snap Toronto skid as Evans burns Raptors
Tyreke Evans scored a season-high 29 points, DeMarcus Cousins had 21 points and a career-high 19 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings snapped a seven-game losing streak in Toronto by beating the Raptors 98-91 Wednesday night.

Evans' 29 help Kings end skid in Toronto (AP)

Tyreke Evans scored a season-high 29 points, DeMarcus Cousins had 21 points and a career-high 19 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings snapped a seven-game losing streak in Toronto by beating the Raptors 98-91 Wednesday night. Isaiah Thomas scored 12 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter and Jimmer Fredette had 10 for the Kings, who had not win in Toronto since Feb.

76ers C Hawes misses game vs. Knicks (AP)
Starting center Spencer Hawes missed the Philadelphia 76ers' game in New York on Wednesday night because of a strained lower back. Tony Battie started for Hawes, who was hurt Tuesday night in a victory over Sacramento. He played 11 scoreless minutes before sitting out the second half. Hawes has been one of the keys to the 76ers' 7-2 start, averaging 11.1 points and a team-leading 9.1...

76ers rout Kings, off to best start since 2000-01
Elton Brand had a season-high 21 points and 10 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers routed the Sacramento Kings 112-85 Tuesday night for their sixth straight victory.

Brand powers Sixers in rout of Kings
Elton Brand had a season-high 21 points and 10 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers routed the Sacramento Kings 112-85 Tuesday night for their sixth consecutive victory.

Sixers rout Kings for sixth straight win (AP)

Elton Brand had a season-high 21 points and 10 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers routed the Sacramento Kings 112-85 Tuesday night for their sixth straight victory. The Sixers are 7-2 and lead the Atlantic Division. It's their best start since Allen Iverson helped them open 10-0 on their way to the NBA finals in 2000-01.

Magic upend Kings despite Howard's foul trouble
Jason Richardson scored a season-high 22 points, Glen Davis added a season-best 20 and the Orlando Magic beat the Sacramento Kings 104-97 on Sunday despite playing much of the game without foul-plagued Dwight Howard.

Magic get little from Howard, beat Kings (AP)

Jason Richardson scored a season-high 22 points, Glen Davis added a season-best 20 and the Orlando Magic beat the Sacramento Kings 104-97 on Sunday despite playing much of the game without foul-plagued Dwight Howard. The All-Star center had five points and four rebounds in 20 minutes and spent most of the first three quarters in foul trouble.

Kings edge Bucks after firing coach
As the buzzer sounded and the home crowd roared, DeMarcus Cousins sought out Keith Smart and bear-hugged the new Sacramento Kings coach in a warm embrace.

Evans, Kings stun Bucks with furious comeback
Tyreke Evans made four free throws in the final minute to finish with 26 points, and Sacramento overcame a 21-point halftime deficit to stun the Milwaukee Bucks 103-100 on Thursday night hours after the Kings fired coach Paul Westphal.

Kings rally to win after firing Westphal (AP)

Tyreke Evans made four free throws in the final minute to finish with 26 points, and Sacramento overcame a 21-point halftime deficit to stun the Milwaukee Bucks 103-100 on Thursday night hours after the Kings fired coach Paul Westphal. Evans hit the go-ahead free throws with 18.1 seconds remaining and followed with two more to make former assistant and Golden State Warriors coach Keith Smart a...

Kings big man Hayes (shoulder) out 3-4 weeks
Chuck Hayes is expected to miss three to four weeks with a dislocated left shoulder, the latest injury to sideline the Sacramento Kings big man.

Kings' Hayes dislocates shoulder against Bucks
Sacramento Kings big man Chuck Hayes has dislocated his left shoulder and will be out indefinitely.

Kings C Hayes dislocates left shoulder (AP)
Sacramento Kings big man Chuck Hayes has dislocated his left shoulder and will be out indefinitely. Hayes extended his left arm and fouled Milwaukee center Drew Gooden in the second quarter Thursday night. His arm seemed to get tangled with Gooden and his shoulder popped out. Hayes lay on the floor writhing in pain for a few minutes, the arena falling so silent that his screams could be heard from...

NBA's slow-starting Kings fire coach Westphal
If the Sacramento Kings stood any chance at success this season, Paul Westphal had to find a way to control talented but volatile center DeMarcus Cousins.

5-on-5: What next for Sacramento Kings?
5-on-5: Our writers weigh in on the firing of Paul Westphal and the future of the club

King fire Westphal after 2-5 start
The Sacramento Kings fired Paul Westphal Thursday after a public feud between the coach and young center DeMarcus Cousins.

Kings fire Westphal after 2-5 start (AP)
The Sacramento Kings have fired coach Paul Westphal after two-plus seasons and a 2-5 start so far. President of basketball operations Geoff Petrie made the announcement ahead of the team's home game against Milwaukee on Thursday night. Assistant coach Keith Smart, let go by the Golden State Warriors after one season, will serve as head coach against the Bucks.

NBA's slow-starting Kings fire coach Westphal
The Sacramento Kings have fired coach Paul Westphal after two-plus seasons and a 2-5 start so far.

Nuggets rout Kings, win third straight (AP)

Al Harrington scored 15 points, Rudy Fernandez had 12 points to go with eight assists, and the Denver Nuggets won their third straight by beating the Sacramento Kings 110-83 Wednesday night. Timofey Mozgov and Arron Afflalo added 11 points apiece for the Nuggets, who have won their last six meetings against the Kings in Denver.

Nuggets cover for limping Nene, handle Kings
Al Harrington scored 15 points, Rudy Fernandez had 12 points to go with eight assists, and the Denver Nuggets won their third straight by beating the Sacramento Kings 110-83 Wednesday night.

Nuggets' Nene sitting out with bruised left heel
Nuggets big man Nene is sitting out against the Sacramento Kings because of a bruised left heel.

Gay, Young help Grizzlies roll by Kings (AP)

Rudy Gay scored 23 points, Sam Young added 20 and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Sacramento Kings 113-96 on Tuesday night. O.J. Mayo had 16 points, and Mike Conley -- returning from an ankle injury -- and Marc Gasol scored 14 points each. Tony Allen added 10 points. Gasol also had 15 rebounds as Memphis outrebounded Sacramento 49-41.

Gay boosts Grizzlies to easy win over Kings
Rudy Gay scored 23 points, Sam Young added 20 and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Sacramento Kings 113-96 on Tuesday night.

Cousins says he didn't request trade from Kings
The Sacramento Kings on Sunday said that DeMarcus Cousins had requested a trade and excused him from the team's game against the New Orleans Hornets.

Kings: Cousins seeks a trade, told to stay home
The Sacramento Kings and DeMarcus Cousins abruptly began to sever ties Sunday after the team said the promising young center demanded a trade.

Kings overcome distractions to end skid (AP)

Tyreke Evans had 27 points and Marcus Thornton scored 25 for the Sacramento Kings in a 96-80 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday night. Playing without DeMarcus Cousins, who demanded a trade prior to the game and was told by coach Paul Westphal to stay home, the Kings ended a three game skid.

Kings banish Cousins following trade demand
The Sacramento Kings say DeMarcus Cousins has demanded a trade and has been told to stay away from the team.

Kings' Cousins wants out, demands trade
The Sacramento Kings say DeMarcus Cousins has demanded a trade and has been told to stay away from the team.

Knicks roll by Kings without Stoudemire (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 23 points, Tyson Chandler had 18 of his 22 in the second half, and the New York Knicks assumed control early in beating the Sacramento Kings 114-92 on Saturday night. The Knicks didn't miss starting forward Amare Stoudemire, their leading rebounder and second-leading scorer who sat out with a sprained left ankle.

Knicks run past Kings quickly, cruise to victory
Carmelo Anthony scored 23 points, Tyson Chandler had 18 of his 22 in the second half, and the New York Knicks assumed control early in beating the Sacramento Kings 114-92 on Saturday night.

Knicks: Stoudemire (ankle) out for Kings game
New York Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire will sit out of Saturday night's game against the Sacramento Kings with a left ankle sprain, the team confirmed.

Bulls beat Kings behind early 15-0 run (AP)

Derrick Rose had 19 points and eight assists and the Chicago Bulls earned a 108-98 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. The Bulls ran off 15 straight points early in the game and never trailed again in defeating the youthful Kings, the NBA's youngest team. Carlos Boozer had 16 points and 15 rebounds for the Bulls (2-1).

Bulls reel off 15 straight early to drub Kings
Derrick Rose had 19 points and eight assists and the Chicago Bulls earned a 108-98 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night.

Wallace powers Blazers past error-prone Kings
Gerald Wallace had 25 points, eight rebounds and five assists, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a 101-79 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.

Wallace, Aldridge lead Blazers by Kings (AP)

With two wins in two nights, Marcus Camby joked that he and the Portland Trail Blazers were ready to play again the next day. LaMarcus Aldridge was having none of it. "He can play by himself," Aldridge said. "I need a day off." Aldridge was only half-kidding after scoring 24 points and grabbing eight rebounds as the Trail Blazers beat the Sacramento Kings 101-79 Tuesday night.

Lakers drop to 0-2 with loss to Kings (AP)

Marcus Thornton scored 12 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter and the Sacramento Kings opened the season in grand fashion, beating the Los Angeles Lakers at home for the first time in more than three years, 100-91 on Monday night. Tyreke Evans added 20 points, John Salmons had 13 and DeMarcus Cousins had 12 points and 11 rebounds for the Kings, who had lost nine of 10 to the Lakers and five...

Lakers fall to 0-2 after loss at Kings
Marcus Thornton scored 12 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter and the Sacramento Kings beat the Los Angeles Lakers at home for the first time in more than three years, 100-91 on Monday night.

Kings, Hayes agree days after first voided deal
The Sacramento Kings have agreed to a contract with forward Chuck Hayes just days after voiding a deal because of a failed physical.

Kings agree to new deal with Hayes
The Sacramento Kings have agreed to a contract with forward Chuck Hayes just days after voiding a deal because of a failed physical.

Hayes' reps: Clinic exams show no heart issues
Chuck Hayes, whose contract was voided by the Sacramento Kings after he failed a physical, was cleared by doctors from the Cleveland Clinic after a series of heart tests, according to a statement from Hayes' public-relations representatives.

Quirks galore in compressed schedule (AP)
Carmelo Anthony's return to Denver is delayed for another year. LeBron James and Dwyane Wade won't be visiting Sacramento anytime soon. Fans in Chicago will only be seeing Kobe Bryant on television this season. The NBA sought competitive balance. What it got was schedule imbalance. One of the many consequences of the lockout, besides hundreds of lost games and hundreds of millions of lost...

Warriors' Curry sprains ankle, helped off court
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry sprained his right ankle and had to be helped off the court during the Sacramento Kings' 95-91 preseason victory Tuesday night.

Warriors G Curry sprains ankle (AP)

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry sprained his right ankle and had to be helped off the court during the Sacramento Kings' 95-91 preseason victory Tuesday night. Curry was injured while defending rookie Jimmer Fredette just before halftime. Curry didn't play in the second half and finished with seven points and five assists in 15 minutes.

Kings waive Adrian Oliver - Adrian Oliver (G) Sacramento Kings
The Kings have waived G Adrian Oliver.

Kings waive Lawrence Hill - Lawrence Hill (F) Sacramento Kings
The Kings have waived F Lawrence Hill.

Hayes (heart) fails physical; Kings void contract
The Sacramento Kings voided Chuck Hayes' $21.3 million, four-year contract Monday, saying the forward-center failed a team physical that forced his release.

Fredette has 21 points but Kings fall to Warriors
Stephen Curry had 22 points and six assists, Monta Ellis scored 18 points to go with eight assists and the Golden State Warriors rolled past the short-handed Sacramento Kings 107-96 on Saturday night.

Kings claim forward ex-Net Outlaw off waivers
The Sacramento Kings have claimed forward Travis Outlaw off waivers under the NBA's new amnesty provision, filling out the frontcourt with another veteran.

Kings claim ex-Nets F Outlaw off waivers (AP)
The Sacramento Kings have claimed forward Travis Outlaw off waivers under the NBA's new amnesty provision, filling out the frontcourt with another veteran. The Kings announced the move Saturday night before opening the preseason at the Golden State Warriors. The 6-foot-9, 207-pound forward was waived by New Jersey on Wednesday.

Kings claim Outlaw off waivers
The Sacramento Kings have claimed forward Travis Outlaw off waivers under the NBA's new amnesty provision, filling out the frontcourt with another veteran.

Stern, Sacramento mayor discuss Kings' arena
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson is calling his meeting with NBA Commissioner David Stern and other executives a "productive conversation" about the city's efforts to help finance a new arena.

Heart exam shows abnormality for Kings' Hayes
A recent heart exam on new Sacramento Kings big man Chuck Hayes shows an abnormality that will require further testing.

Abnormality in Kings F Hayes' heart test (AP)
A recent heart exam on new Sacramento Kings big man Chuck Hayes shows an abnormality that will require further testing. The Kings announced Thursday night that a stress echocardiogram revealed the abnormality. The former Houston Rockets forward-center signed a $21.3 million, four-year deal with the Kings last week.

Kings' Hayes has heart abnormality
A recent heart exam on new Sacramento Kings big man Chuck Hayes shows an abnormality that will require further testing.

Kings owners optimistic about new arena plan
Sacramento Kings owners Joe and Gavin Maloof are growing increasingly optimistic that the city will approve an acceptable financing plan for a new arena by the March 1 deadline to keep the franchise from relocating.

G Crawford to sign with Trail Blazers (AP)
Free-agent guard Jamal Crawford has decided to sign with the Portland Trail Blazers. Crawford, who was reportedly considering Sacramento and the Blazers, announced his choice on Twitter, posting "Rip city!!!" The deal had yet to be formally signed. Crawford's agent, Aaron Goodwin, could not immediately be reached for comment Thursday.

Source: Kings keep Thornton for 5 years, $40M
Guard Marcus Thornton has re-signed with the Sacramento Kings, according to his agent, Tony Dutt.

Source: Kings offer Hayes four-year, $20M deal
The Sacramento Kings have offered a four-year contract valued at $20 million to Houston Rockets free agent Chuck Hayes, according to a team source.

Smart, Jackson join Kings as assistant coaches
The Sacramento Kings have hired former Golden State Warriors head coach Keith Smart and ex-player Bobby Jackson as assistants under Paul Westphal.

Kings assistants: Smart, Bobby Jackson (AP)
The Sacramento Kings have hired former Golden State Warriors head coach Keith Smart and ex-player Bobby Jackson as assistants under Paul Westphal. Smart was dismissed after going 36-46 in his lone season running the Warriors despite making a 10-game improvement from the previous season. He took over last minute in September 2010 for the NBA's career wins leader, Don Nelson.

Sacramento arena efforts not slowed by lockout
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson says the ongoing NBA lockout will not deter the city from moving forward with a financing plan for a new Kings arena.

Mayor: Lockout not slowing arena efforts
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson says the ongoing NBA lockout will not deter the city from moving forward with a financing plan for a new Kings arena.

Sacramento releases arena financing plan
A task force established by Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson is recommending a plan to raise $400 million to build a downtown arena, a key step in the city's efforts to keep the NBA's Kings.

Sacramento releases $400M plan for arena (AP)
A task force established by Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson recommended a rough plan Thursday to raise $400 million to build a downtown arena, a key step in the city's efforts to keep the NBA's Kings. The plan announced by the Think Big Sacramento committee gives a menu of financing options to build an entertainment and sports complex near downtown, with the NBA franchise as the primary...

Task force releases $400M plan for Kings arena
A task force established by Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson is recommending a plan to raise $400 million to build a downtown arena, a key step in the city's efforts to keep the NBA's Kings.

Mayor Johnson, school reformer Rhee married
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson and former Washington, D.C., schools chancellor Michelle Rhee were married over the weekend in a private ceremony in Tennessee.

Walker, Fredette to play in two-game exhibition
Former UConn star Kemba Walker has agreed to participate in a two-game exhibition with former BYU standout Jimmer Fredette as players look to stay in shape during the NBA lockout.

Eric Musselman to coach LA D-League team (AP)
Eric Musselman's basketball career has come full circle back to Southern California. Musselman is the new coach of the Los Angeles D-Fenders, the D-League affiliate of the Los Angeles Lakers. The team made the announcement Thursday. Musselman, former Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings head coach, has now worked in some capacity for every NBA franchise in California.

Former Kentucky stars may take classes (AP)
In the era of one-and-done athletes, no school has been more of a lightning rod than Kentucky under coach John Calipari. Opting for the NBA doesn't mean that all those departed Wildcats have given up on their academic careers, though. Washington Wizards point guard John Wall, Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins and Los Angeles Clippers point guard Eric Bledsoe were part of Calipari's...

Suns hire Turner as defensive specialist (AP)
The Phoenix Suns have hired Elston Turner as a defensive specialist on coach Alvin Gentry's staff. The move was announced Thursday. The 52-year-old Turner has spent the past six seasons as lead assistant to coach Rick Adelman, the last four years in Houston and two in Sacramento. In all, Turner has 14 years experience as an NBA assistant, beginning with the Portland Trail Blazers in 1996.

Lakers hire Person, Snyder as assistants (AP)

Chuck Person and Quin Snyder have been hired by the Los Angeles Lakers as assistants to new coach Mike Brown. They join John Kuester, the former Detroit Pistons head coach, on Brown's staff. Person spent the last two seasons working with the Lakers under retired coach Phil Jackson. Previously, he spent two seasons each as an assistant with Sacramento and Indiana, where he played 13 years in the...

Cavs trade Hickson to Kings for Casspi (AP)

Clearing out a logjam at power forward, the Cleveland Cavaliers traded J.J. Hickson on Thursday to the Sacramento Kings for forward Omri Casspi and a future first-round pick. Hickson's days in Cleveland were numbered when the club drafted Texas forward Tristan Thompson with the No. 4 overall pick in last week's NBA draft.

Cavs deal Hickson to Kings for Casspi
The Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday traded forward J.J. Hickson to the Sacramento Kings for forward Omri Casspi and a future first-round pick.

Bobcats pick Biyombo in buyout dispute (AP)

Charlotte Bobcats draft pick Bismack Biyombo and his Spanish club have scheduled a mediation session Friday in hopes of settling a dispute over the contract buyout required before he'd be allowed to play in the NBA. Jorge Sanz, spokesman for the Madrid-based team Fuenlabrada, said Biyombo has two seasons left on his deal and his buyout clause is more than $1.4 million.

Kings take G Isaiah Thomas with final pick - Isaiah Thomas (G) Sacramento Kings
The Kings took G Isaiah Thomas out of Washington with the final pick of the NBA Draft.

Sacramento Kings will have to adjust for Jimmer Fredette
Kings' youngsters better do it to make Jimmer pick work.

Kings draft Tyler Honeycutt at No. 35 - Tyler Honeycutt (F) Sacramento Kings
The Kings took UCLA forward Tyler Honeycutt with the No. 35 pick on Thursday.

Bobcats' Jackson to Bucks in 3-team deal (AP)
A person familiar with the deal says the Bobcats have agreed to send top scorer Stephen Jackson to the Milwaukee Bucks in a three-way deal involving the Sacramento Kings that gives Charlotte two picks in the top nine of the NBA draft. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the trade has yet to be finalized or approved by the NBA.

Sources: Cats' Jackson to Bucks in 3-team deal
The Milwaukee Bucks have agreed in principle to a three-team trade with the Sacramento Kings and the Charlotte Bobcats, multiple sources said Thursday.

Kings exercise options on Evans, Casspi
The Sacramento Kings have exercised the rookie contract options on guard Tyreke Evans, forward Omri Casspi and center DeMarcus Cousins for the 2012-13 season.

Kings pick up options on Evans, Casspi, Cousins
The Sacramento Kings have exercised the rookie contract options on guard Tyreke Evans, forward Omri Casspi and center DeMarcus Cousins for the 2012-13 season.

Fredette works out for Pacers (AP)
Former BYU star Jimmer Fredette has started his NBA workouts. Fredette worked out for the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday. He says he also plans workouts with the Knicks, Sacramento, Utah and Phoenix. Fredette led the Cougars to a No. 3 seed in the 2011 NCAA tournament and started all 37 games of the season, averaging 28.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game.

Kings owners 'optimistic' for new arena efforts
Kings owners Joe and Gavin Maloof say they are "optimistic" that Sacramento can help finance a new arena after a feasibility study was released at a special City Hall meeting.

Kings owners upbeat about new arena
Kings owners Joe and Gavin Maloof say they are ''optimistic'' that Sacramento can help finance a new arena after a feasibility study was released at a special City Hall meeting.

Johnson trying to keep NBA in Sacramento (AP)
The day he departed for the biggest meeting of his life, Kevin Johnson clicked on the television and found an unlikely source of inspiration. A documentary was airing about the Baltimore Colts' infamous middle-of-the-night move to Indianapolis. He saw how Baltimore's marching band kept playing, kept fighting, kept bringing attention to the city until it was finally rewarded with a new NFL...

Kings to stay in Sacramento next season (AP)

The Sacramento Kings will remain in town for at least one more season to give Mayor Kevin Johnson a chance to follow through on his promise of a new arena. The Kings had been considering a move to Anaheim, Calif., after several failed efforts to build a new arena in Sacramento, but they decided to give Johnson one more shot.

Sacramento Kings owners decide against Anaheim move for next season
The owners of the Sacramento Kings have dropped plans to move the team to Anaheim next season, The Sacramento Bee reported.

Sacramento Kings set to announce future plans
The owners of the Sacramento Kings will announce Monday whether the team will seek a move to Anaheim or play next season in Sacramento.

Stern hopeful, skeptical on Kings arena (AP)
NBA Commissioner David Stern sees the energy of Sacramento's mayor and business community, and it gives him hope of a future there for the Kings. He also sees years of failure on a plan for a new arena, so there's just as much skepticism. "I would expect, given the number of failed arena opportunities that exist here, or that have occurred, I think it would be fair for many of the...

Joe Maloof: Kings staying in Sacramento
Kings co-owner Joe Maloof says the NBA club will remain in Sacramento for at least one more season to give Mayor Kevin Johnson a chance to follow through on his promise for a new arena.

Report: Kings owners to make decision
The owners of the Sacramento Kings will on Monday morning announce their decision on whether or not the NBA franchise will be relocated, the Sacramento Bee reported.

Sacramento shows NBA money for Kings
Sacramento is showing the NBA the money.

Sacramento shows NBA its $10M 'down payment' for Kings
Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson and about 30 representatives from Sacramento-area businesses met with NBA officials Tuesday, signing smaller deposits on more than $10 million in sponsorship pledges for the Kings as a "down payment."

Nuggets G Afflalo returns for Game 3 (AP)

Arron Afflalo returned to the starting lineup for the first time in two weeks as the Nuggets hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series Saturday night. Afflalo has been hobbled by a strained left hamstring, watching from the bench while the Nuggets fell into an 0-2 hole.

NBA expects Kings to stay in Sacramento next season
The Sacramento Kings are expected to remain in the California capital for at least next season, NBA officials told the Los Angeles Times.

NBA expects Kings to stay in Sacramento
The Sacramento Kings are expected to remain in the California capital for at least next season, NBA officials told the Los Angeles Times.

Sacramento Kings likely to stay, not move to Anaheim's Honda Center, according to report
It looks like the Sacramento Kings won't become the Anaheim Royals after all -- at least not next season. The NBA now thinks the team will remain in Sacramento next season, according to a report Friday.

Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson has $9.2M in commitments for Kings' cause
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson has pledged additional money as part of a regional effort to persuade NBA officials to keep the Kings in California's capital.

Sacramento still fighting to keep Kings
Business and political leaders in Sacramento have another chance to persuade the NBA that the Kings should stay in town, and they're putting on a full-court press for league officials this week.

Sacramento making another push to keep NBA's Kings
Business and political leaders in Sacramento have another chance to persuade the NBA that the Kings should stay in town, and they're putting on a full-court press for league officials this week.

Sacramento makes new case to keep Kings (AP)
Business and political leaders in Sacramento have another chance to persuade the NBA that the Kings should stay in town, and they're putting on a full-court press for league officials this week. Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, a former NBA star, said Tuesday that the city had feared the Kings' move to Anaheim might be a done deal.

Sacramento Kings move: Owners granted extension on application
The NBA has granted the owners of the Sacramento Kings an extension until May 2 to file paperwork requesting a relocation to Anaheim.

Kings given more time to file for move
The NBA has granted the owners of the Sacramento Kings an extension until May 2 to file paperwork requesting a relocation to Anaheim.

Sacramento mayor makes case for city to NBA
Saying "some things are worth fighting for," Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson is hoping to persuade NBA owners to keep the Kings in his city.

Sacramento mayor pitches to keep Kings (AP)
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson watched part of the Kings' season finale, then flew overnight across the country to meet with NBA owners. His goal: Make sure that wasn't the last NBA game in California's state capital. "Some things are worth fighting for and this is something that is worth fighting for here today," Johnson said Thursday.

Mayor Johnson makes pitch for Kings
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson watched part of the Kings' season finale, then flew overnight across the country to meet with NBA owners.

Report: NBA to meet about Kings' future
The NBA is set to hold a meeting Thursday in New York on the possible relocation of the Sacramento Kings to Anaheim, the Sacramento Bee reported.

Kobe, Lakers tip Kings in OT, clinch No. 2 seed
Kobe Bryant scored 36 points and forced overtime on a tying 3-pointer with 4.8 seconds left in regulation, and the Lakers regrouped to hand the Sacramento Kings a 116-108 loss Wednesday night in what might have been the last game ever in this rivalry.

Down 20 in 4th, Lakers rally for OT win (AP)

Sacramento Kings fans made it feel like old times. Then, so did Kobe Bryant. Bryant's tying 3-pointer with 4.8 seconds left in regulation forced overtime, and the Los Angeles Lakers regrouped to hand Sacramento a 116-108 loss Wednesday night in what might have been the Kings' last game ever in Sacramento.

Standing room only for Sacramento Kings' possible home farewell
The cowbells are ringing loud and proud again.

Cowbells mark possible Sacramento finale (AP)
The cowbells are ringing loud and proud again. A standing-room only crowd is coming together for perhaps one, final time to see their beloved Sacramento Kings face the rival Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. Fans, some with those old trademark cowbells in hand, were chanting "Here We Stay!" and "Save Our Kings!" before tipoff.

Kobe nets 36 as Lakers hang on
Kobe Bryant scored 36 points and forced overtime on a tying 3-pointer with 4.8 seconds left in regulation, and the Los Angeles Lakers regrouped to hand the Sacramento Kings a 116-108 loss Wednesday night in what might have been the last game ever in this rivalry.

Kings playing last game in Sacramento? (AP)
The deadline Sacramento Kings fans have dreaded for months has finally arrived. Their beloved Kings will host the rival Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night in what might be the final game in Sacramento. Then their pain will take another twist. The NBA Board of Governors begins its annual meetings Thursday in New York, where Kings owners Joe and Gavin Maloof are expected to make a pitch to move the...

Thunder within one-half game of 3rd seed (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 32 points and Russell Westbrook had 30 points and nine assists for the Oklahoma Thunder, who beat the Sacramento Kings 120-112 on Monday night for their fifth straight win. Oklahoma City (55-26) has clinched the Northwest Division and will be seeded no worse than fourth in the playoffs.

Ellis out with concussion
Golden State Warriors guard Monta Ellis has been diagnosed with a concussion from a hard fall on his head in Sunday night's 104-103 loss to the Sacramento Kings.

Warriors G Ellis hospitalized after fall (AP)
Golden State Warriors guard Monta Ellis was sent to the hospital for further examination following a hard fall on his head in Sunday night's 104-103 loss to the Sacramento Kings. A Warriors spokesman said Ellis will not travel with the team for Monday's game at Denver, marking the first game he will miss all season.

Thornton helps Kings rally past Warriors (AP)

Marcus Thornton scored 21 points and made several big shots late to lead the Sacramento Kings rally to a 104-103 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night. Thornton's jumper with 12.6 seconds remaining put the Kings ahead by four and sealed the victory, snapping Sacramento's two-game losing streak.

Thornton lifts Kings to tight win against Warriors
Marcus Thornton scored 21 points and made several big shots late to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 104-103 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.

Warriors G Ellis hospitalized after fall
Golden State Warriors guard Monta Ellis was sent to the hospital for further examination following a hard fall on his head in Sunday night's 104-103 loss to the Sacramento Kings.

Griz nip Kings to clinch West's final playoff spot
Zach Randolph had 27 points and 15 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies clinched the Western Conference's final playoff spot Friday night with a 101-96 win over the Sacramento Kings.

Grizzlies clinch final spot in West (AP)

Zach Randolph had 27 points and 15 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies clinched the Western Conference's final playoff spot Friday night with a 101-96 win over the Sacramento Kings. Randolph's two free throws with 4.8 seconds left sealed the victory for the Grizzlies, who head to the postseason for the first time since the 2005-06 season.

Spurs move to brink of West's No. 1 seed (AP)

Manu Ginobili scored 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs moved to the brink of the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a 124-92 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. The Spurs improved their NBA-best record to 60-19 and can clinch home-court advantage throughout the West playoffs with their next victory or loss by the Los Angeles Lakers.

Spurs win 60th, on verge of West's No. 1 seed
Manu Ginobili scored 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs moved to the brink of the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a 124-92 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.

Spurs top Kings to reach 60th victory
Manu Ginobili scored 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs moved to the brink of the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a 124-92 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.

Injury-plagued Blazers make playoffs (AP)
The perpetually promising Portland Trail Blazers are back in the NBA playoffs despite another season of untimely injuries. Portland claimed its playoff berth on Tuesday night with a whimper: Houston's loss to Sacramento clinched a spot for the Blazers, who were then routed 108-87 by the Golden State Warriors.

Rockets take huge hit to playoff chances (AP)

Marcus Thornton and Samuel Dalembert scored 21 points apiece, Dalembert and DeMarcus Cousins each grabbed 15 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings hurt Houston's playoff hopes with a 104-101 win over the Rockets on Tuesday night. Tyreke Evans scored 18 points and Cousins scored 15 for the Kings. Kevin Martin scored 30 for the Rockets, who blew a big chance to gain ground on Memphis in the race for...

Kings extend Jazz's skid to 6, 106-97 (AP)

Tyreke Evans had 24 points and 10 assists to lead the Sacramento Kings past the slumping Utah Jazz 106-97 on Sunday night. Rookie DeMarcus Cousins added 17 points, nine rebounds, six assists and five steals before fouling out in the game's final minute for the Kings, who ended a two-game slide. Francisco Garcia had 17 points and Marcus Thornton scored 15.

Nuggets improve to 14-4 since 'Melo deal (AP)

Raymond Felton scored 14 of his 17 points in the final quarter, and the Denver Nuggets won their fourth straight game with a 99-90 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. The Nuggets used a big third quarter to distance themselves from the cold-shooting Kings. The Nuggets have gone 14-4 since the trade of Carmelo Anthony on Feb.

Johnson: 'there's still a little time left'
Sacramento isn't losing its NBA team without a fight.

Mayor Kevin Johnson will plead Sacramento's case for Kings
Sacramento isn't losing its NBA team without a fight.

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, others support Sacramento Kings to Orange County
Many believe that Orange County can support the Kings if they were to move from Sacramento.

Kings outlast Suns to extend run to 4 (AP)

Marcus Thornton scored 24 points and had 11 rebounds for the Sacramento Kings, who won their season-high fourth straight game by defeating the Phoenix Suns 116-113 on Tuesday night. Despite the strong possibility of the team moving to Anaheim next season, the Kings played like a team that was focused only on the present.

Nuggets continue surge, end Kings' run (AP)

Ty Lawson scored 20 points, J.R. Smith and Danilo Gallinari had 17 each and the Denver Nuggets beat the surging Sacramento Kings 104-90 on Wednesday night. Al Harrington scored 15 and Nene had 12 points and 15 rebounds for the Nuggets, who won their fourth straight and increased their lead over Portland to 2 1/2 games for the fifth spot in the Western Conference playoff race.

Nuggets halt Kings to win 4 straight, stretch lead
Ty Lawson scored 20 points, J.R. Smith and Danilo Gallinari had 17 each and the Denver Nuggets beat the surging Sacramento Kings 104-90 on Wednesday night.

Sacramento on verge of losing Kings (AP)
Sacramento's run as an NBA city might soon be coming to a close. A fervent, faithful following once considered among the best in American professional sports has only one thing left to cheer for now: That their beloved Kings don't leave. All indications are the Kings are moving south to Anaheim after 26 seasons in California's capital.

Anaheim approves bond deal for Kings
The Anaheim city council unanimously approved a $75 million bond deal Tuesday night to entice the Sacramento Kings to relocate to Orange County.

Anaheim city council approves funding for Kings
The Anaheim city council has unanimously approved a $75 million bond deal to entice the Sacramento Kings to relocate to Orange County.

Kings owner Joe Maloof critical of Sacramento city government
Sacramento Kings owner Joe Maloof has made his first public comment about his franchise's possible relocation to Anaheim, criticizing a letter sent between the cities' governments.

Maloof rips Sacramento city government
Sacramento Kings owner Joe Maloof has made his first public comment about his franchise's possible relocation to Anaheim, criticizing a letter sent between the cities' governments.

Sources: Sacramento Kings wove could hurt Los Angeles Lakers' TV deal
If the Kings are successfully able to move to Anaheim, the Lakers' 20-year television deal with Time Warner Cable won't be as lucrative as it once was, multiple sources confirmed to ESPNLosAngeles.com.



Sixers stumble, lose in OT to Kings (AP)

Marcus Thornton scored 32 points and former Philadelphia center Samuel Dalembert made two free throws in the closing seconds of overtime to give the Sacramento Kings a 114-111 win over the 76ers on Sunday. Beno Udrih made a big 3-pointer in the closing minutes, too, and the Kings won their third straight.

Anaheim reveals pursuit of NBA's Kings
The city of Anaheim has effectively acknowledged its pursuit of the Sacramento Kings, revealing a financial plan to entice the NBA team to relocate to Honda Center with $75 million in bonds.

City of Anaheim admits pursuit of Sacramento Kings
The city of Anaheim has acknowledged its pursuit of the Sacramento Kings, revealing a financial plan to entice the team to relocate to the Honda Center with $75 million in bonds.

Los Angeles Lakers' Phil Jackson doesn't want Sacramento Kings to relocate to Anaheim
Before Los Angeles' two professional basketball teams -- the Lakers and Clippers -- tipped off Friday at Staples Center, Lakers coach Phil Jackson seemed a little ticked off about the possibility of a third NBA team joining the mix.

Pacers fail to tighten grip on final playoff spot
DeMarcus Cousins had 18 points and 14 rebounds to help the Sacramento Kings beat the Indiana Pacers 110-93 on Friday night.

Cousins scores 18 as Kings beat Pacers (AP)

DeMarcus Cousins had 18 points and 14 rebounds to help the Sacramento Kings beat the Indiana Pacers 110-93 on Friday night. Samuel Dalembert had 16 points and 10 rebounds, Francisco Garcia scored 16 points and Marcus Thornton added 15 points and nine rebounds for the Kings, who have won four of their last seven.

Kings G Tyreke Evans to return after missing 19 games
Sacramento Kings point guard Tyreke Evans is expected to return to action Friday after missing 19 games with plantar fasciitis in his left foot.

Kings win, damage Bucks' fading playoff hopes
Marcus Thornton scored 27 points, Beno Udrih added 25 and the Sacramento Kings beat Milwaukee 97-90 Wednesday night to damage the Bucks' fading playoff hopes.

Kings damage Bucks' fading playoff hopes (AP)

Marcus Thornton scored 27 points, Beno Udrih added 25 and the Sacramento Kings beat Milwaukee 97-90 Wednesday night to damage the Bucks' fading playoff hopes. Milwaukee (28-42) fell three games behind Indiana for the eighth and final spot in the Eastern Conference with 12 left to play. Sacramento has won two of three on this five-game road trip and rebounded from an ugly 40-point loss to...

Bucks PF Gooden returns vs. Kings (AP)
Milwaukee Bucks forward Drew Gooden is active for Wednesday night's game against the Sacramento Kings for the first time in six weeks because of left foot plantar fasciitis. Kings point guard Tyreke Evans is expected to return from the same injury Friday. Both players have been treated by a Los Angeles-based orthopedic specialist.

Mayor Kevin Johnson: Kings are in 'final weeks' in Sacramento
Sacramento Mayor and former NBA player Kevin Johnson says the Kings' possible relocation to Anaheim "feels like a slow death" and this "will likely be the Kings' final weeks in Sacramento after 26 years."

Mayor: Kings not likely back in Sac.
Sacramento Mayor and former NBA player Kevin Johnson says the Kings' possible relocation to Anaheim ''feels like a slow death'' and this ''will likely be the Kings' final weeks in Sacramento after 26 years.''

Chicago Bulls' Carlos Boozer to play against Sacramento Kings
Chicago Bulls forward Carlos Boozer will play Monday against the Sacramento Kings barring a setback after missing five games because of a sprained left ankle.

Bulls roll to 132-92 win over Kings (AP)

Derrick Rose and Kyle Korver scored 18 points apiece as the Chicago Bulls routed the Sacramento Kings 132-92 on Monday night. The win gave the Bulls (50-19) their first 50-win season since 1997-98 and allowed Chicago to remain tied with Boston atop the Eastern Conference. The Celtics beat the New York Knicks on Monday.

Kings rout Wolves, Love injures groin (AP)

Samuel Dalembert had 26 points and 17 rebounds and Marcus Thornton added 23 points to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 127-95 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. Kings rookie DeMarcus Cousins was ejected in the third quarter after shoving Martell Webster, but the Kings went on a 21-0 run without him.

Kings' Cousins ejected for shove (AP)
Sacramento Kings rookie DeMarcus Cousins was ejected from the game against Minnesota on Sunday after shoving the Timberwolves' Martell Webster. Cousins got into a confrontation in the third quarter after getting tangled with Minnesota's Luke Ridnour while setting a screen. Ridnour took exception and shoved Cousins, who pushed back.

Kevin Love of Minnesota Timberwolves leaves game with injured left groin
Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Kevin Love left the game against Sacramento in the second quarter with an injury to his left groin.

Wolves' Love departs with groin injury (AP)
Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Kevin Love left the game against Sacramento in the second quarter with an injury to his left groin. Love appeared to get injured early in the second period when he winced in pain and had trouble getting up and down the court. He went straight to the locker room when he was replaced with 3:18 to play in the first half and the team said he would not return.

76ers rout Kings, move into 6th in East (AP)

All five starters rested comfortably on the bench the entire fourth quarter Friday night for the Philadelphia 76ers. It was that easy of a victory for a team that's making a huge second-half push. There was no need for any fourth-quarter minutes for the starters, who helped build a 26-point lead through three quarters.

Sacramento Kings owners Joe Maloof, Gavin Maloof file trademark application for 'Anaheim Royals,' according to report
Lawyers for Sacramento Kings owners Joe and Gavin Maloof have filed to register "Anaheim Royals" and "Anaheim Royals of Southern California" as federal trademarks, according to a Sacramento Bee report.

Thornton's career-high 42 lift Kings (AP)

Marcus Thornton and Samuel Dalembert had career scoring nights with 42 and 27 points and the Kings beat the Golden State Warriors 129-119 Monday night in what might have been the final meeting ever in Sacramento between the Northern California rivals. DeMarcus Cousins added 15 as the Kings had their second-highest scoring game of the season and shot 57 percent to win for just the second time in...

Week 21 Start 'Em and Sit 'Em
Marcus Thornton is making the most of an increased role in Sacramento and has a favorable week ahead. Our Sergio Gonzalez likes his chances of posting a big scoring period in his Start 'Em and Sit 'Em.




Chris Paul of New Orleans Hornets probable for Saturday night's game after concussion
The New Orleans Hornets say Chris Paul is probable for Saturday night's game against the Sacramento Kings, which would mark the All-Star guard's first action since being diagnosed with a mild concussion last Sunday.

Paul drops 33 on Kings in return to key Hornets
Chris Paul returned from a concussion and scored a season-high 33 points to go with 15 assists, seven rebounds and five steals, and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Sacramento Kings 115-103 on Saturday night.

Paul shines in return as Hornets win (AP)

Chris Paul returned from a concussion and scored a season-high 33 points to go with 15 assists, seven rebounds and five steals, and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Sacramento Kings 115-103 on Saturday night. David West had 25 points and former Kings forward Carl Landry added 20 for New Orleans, which has won four of five games and passed Portland for sixth place in the Western Conference.

Spurs beat Kings for 11th straight time (AP)

Bat scares and losses. That's all the Sacramento Kings get when they visit San Antonio. Manu Ginobili scored 24 points, but this time took no bold swipes at a bat once again interrupting a Kings game in San Antonio, and the Spurs survived both the bat brush and Sacramento in a 108-103 win Friday night.

Batman? Ginobili, Spurs win after 2nd bat delay
Tony Parker scored 27 points, Manu Ginobili had 24 and the San Antonio Spurs won their 11th in a row over Sacramento, beating the Kings 108-103 on Friday night.

Parker, Manu get Spurs by Kings
Tony Parker scored 27 points, Manu Ginobili had 24 and the San Antonio Spurs won their 11th in a row over Sacramento, beating the Kings 108-103 on Friday night.

Paul scrimmages, wants to play Saturday
Chris Paul says he wants to play on Saturday night against the Sacramento Kings and believes he's ready following his full participation in a scrimmage on Friday.

Howard returns as Magic hold off Kings (AP)

Jameer Nelson scored 12 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, and Dwight Howard returned from a one-game suspension to lead the Orlando Magic to a 106-102 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. Howard had 16 points and 15 rebounds but fouled out late, and Jason Richardson scored 19 points to help the Magic overcome an eight-point deficit and open a five-game road trip with a...

Adelman ties for 10th on wins list (AP)

Rick Adelman slowly rose from the Houston Rockets bench, nodded at the Sacramento Kings coaches and headed to the visitors locker room with another victory. This one, though, was a bit more special. Adelman tied Dick Motta for 10th on the NBA's career victories list, getting his 935th as Chad Budinger scored 20 points and Kyle Lowry had 19 points, eight assists and seven rebounds in the...

Rockets win, Adelman moves into top 10 in wins
Chad Budinger scored 20 points and Kyle Lowry had 19 points, eight assists and seven rebounds for the Houston Rockets, who defeated the Sacramento Kings 123-101 on Monday night to give coach Rick Adelman his 935th win as an NBA coach.

Jazz halt home slide with OT victory over Kings
Al Jefferson scored 27 points and Raja Bell had two crucial jumpers and a steal in overtime to help the Utah Jazz hold off the Sacramento Kings 109-102 Saturday night to stop their home losing streak at seven games.

Jefferson, Bell lift Jazz by Kings in OT (AP)

Al Jefferson scored 27 points and Raja Bell had two crucial jumpers and a steal in overtime to help the Utah Jazz hold off the Sacramento Kings 109-102 Saturday night to stop their home losing streak at seven games. After the Jazz lost Paul Millsap to injury, Jefferson scored six points in overtime and Utah outscored the Kings 10-2 after Francisco Garcia started overtime with a 3-pointer.

Jazz hold off Kings in overtime
Al Jefferson scored 27 points and Raja Bell had two crucial jumpers and a steal in overtime to help the Utah Jazz hold off the Sacramento Kings 109-102 Saturday night to stop their home losing streak at seven games.

Jazz F Millsap leaves with knee injury (AP)
Utah Jazz forward Paul Millsap has left a game against the Sacramento Kings in the third quarter with a knee injury. He will not return. Millsap, who had 12 points and seven rebounds Saturday night, went to the locker room with 4:48 remaining in the quarter. He was diagnosed with a strained left patella tendon.

Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson meets with Kings
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson has met with the owners of the Kings amid uncertainty about the team's future home.

Sacramento mayor weighs in on Kings
Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson — a former All-Star point guard — said he believes the only way the Kings will remain in Sacramento is if negotiations to move to Anaheim fall through, the Sacramento Bee reported Friday.

Matthews leads Blazers past Kings (AP)

Wesley Matthews scored 11 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and the Portland Trail Blazers pulled away for a 107-102 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. LaMarcus Aldridge had 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Blazers, who had dropped three of four. Andre Miller had 19 points, Nicolas Batum added 17 and Patty Mills finished with 14.

Kings get more time to mull relocation
The date is set. The location is still to be determined. The decision on a future home for the Sacramento Kings will be delayed at least another month after the NBA granted the team an extension Tuesday to file an application for relocation next season, setting up a fight between California cities for the franchise.

NBA grants Sacramento Kings extension to mull relocation
The NBA has granted the Sacramento Kings an extension on the deadline to file an application for relocation next season.

Kings win before sellout home crowd (AP)

One of the NBA's worst teams this season, the Sacramento Kings seemingly turned back the clock Monday night to a time when the team played before sellout crowds and rewarded their loyal fans with victories. Marcus Thornton scored 16 of his season-high 29 points in the fourth quarter to help rally the struggling Kings to a 105-99 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Kings to continue mulling relocation
The NBA has granted the Sacramento Kings an extension on the deadline to file an application for relocation next season.

Surging Grizzlies rout reeling Kings (AP)

Zach Randolph had 23 points and 12 rebounds, Marc Gasol added 21 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies pulled away in the second half to beat the Sacramento Kings 120-92 on Saturday night. Both Randolph and Gasol were 10 of 15 from the field as Memphis shot 55 percent while winning for the sixth time in seven games.

Jackson's 30 lift undermanned Bobcats (AP)

Stephen Jackson scored 30 points, D.J. Augustin added 23 and the undermanned Charlotte Bobcats began life without Gerald Wallace by beating the Sacramento Kings 110-98 on Friday night. A day after trading the franchise's only All-Star and second-leading scorer to Portland, the Bobcats pulled away midway through the fourth quarter despite dressing only eight players.

Kings still mulling relocation plans
The Sacramento Kings have filed a request for an extension on the NBA's March 1 deadline to inform the league if the franchise intends to relocate next season.

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban lambasted the NBA for allowing the league-owned New Orleans Hornets' trade with Sacramento Kings
Cuban lambasts NBA over fairness of Hornets-Kings trade

Kings acquire G-F Daniels from Celtics (AP)
The Sacramento Kings have acquired swingman Marquis Daniels and cash considerations from the Boston Celtics in exchange for a future draft pick. Kings president of basketball operations Geoff Petrie announced the deal Thursday. Boston will get a protected second-round pick in the 2017 draft. Daniels has appeared in 49 games for the Celtics this season.

Sacramento Kings request extension from NBA on deadline to file for relocation
The Sacramento Kings have filed a request for an extension on the NBA's March 1 deadline to inform the league if the franchise intends to relocate next season.

Kings seek extension on relocation plans (AP)
The Sacramento Kings have filed a request for an extension on the NBA's March 1 deadline to inform the league if the franchise intends to relocate next season. NBA spokesman Tim Frank confirmed in an e-mail to The Associated Press on Thursday that Sacramento made the request. The Kings will have the opportunity to discuss their options at the NBA's Board of Governors meetings April 14-15.

Struggling Kings stun Magic in Orlando (AP)

Jermaine Taylor had 21 points, Beno Udrih added 18 and the Sacramento Kings beat Orlando 111-105 on Wednesday night to snap a five-game losing streak against the Magic. Samuel Dalembert and Jason Thompson had 17 points apiece for Sacramento, which won for just the third time in its last 11 games. Dwight Howard had 31 points and 17 rebounds for Orlando.

Sacramento Kings trade Carl Landry for New Orleans Hornets' Marcu Thornton
The Sacramento Kings and New Orleans Hornets have completed a deal that will send Kings forward Carl Landry to New Orleans in exchange for guard Marcus Thornton and cash considerations.

Sources: Sacramento Kings set to trade Carl Landry to New Orleans Hornets for Marcus Thornton, David Andersen
The Sacramento Kings and New Orleans Hornets are closing in on a trade that would send Carl Landry to the Hornets for Marcus Thornton and David Andersen, according to sources briefed on the negotiations.

LeBron nets 31 as Heat stay hot, clobber Kings
LeBron James scored 31 points, Dwyane Wade added 23 and the Miami Heat opened their post-All-Star schedule with an easy 117-97 win over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.

James, Wade lead Heat to rout of Kings (AP)

Potential trouble signs were everywhere for the Miami Heat. The first game back after the All-Star break. A bit of cross country-travel fatigue for LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. Looming big-time matchups with the Chicago Bulls and new-look New York Knicks. Not a problem. James scored 31 points, Wade added 23 and the Heat opened their post-All-Star schedule with an easy 117-97 win over the...

PG Tyreke Evans of Sacramento Kings to miss 3 weeks for injured left foot
The Sacramento Kings say guard Tyreke Evans will miss three weeks with an injured left foot.

Kings' Tyreke Evans to miss 3 weeks
The Sacramento Kings say guard Tyreke Evans will miss three weeks with an injured left foot.

Dwyane Wade of Miami Heat says ankle is fine, plans to play Tuesday
Dwyane Wade will play Tuesday when the Miami Heat open their post-All-Star schedule against Sacramento, despite a sore right ankle.

Sources: Sacramento Kings exploring relocation to Anaheim
The Sacramento Kings are exploring the possibility of applying to the NBA by the league's March 1 deadline for relocation to Anaheim for next season, according to sources with knowledge of the team's thinking.

DeMarcus Cousins, John Wall lead rookies' win vs. sophomores
Sacramento's DeMarcus Cousins had 33 points and 14 rebounds, Washington's John Wall racked up 22 assists, and the rookies rallied to beat the sophomores 148-140 Friday night in the NBA All-Star weekend's Rookie Challenge.

Cousins, Wall lead rookies to win
Sacramento's DeMarcus Cousins had 33 points and 14 rebounds, Washington's John Wall racked up 22 assists to win the MVP award, and the rookies rallied to beat the sophomores 148-140 Friday night in the NBA All-Star weekend's Rookie Challenge.

Sacramento Kings' Tyreke Evans will miss the Rookie Challenge
Kings guard Tyreke Evans will miss the Rookie Challenge at All-Star weekend with an injured left foot.

Kings G Evans to miss Rookie Challenge (AP)
Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans will miss the Rookie Challenge at All-Star weekend with an injured left foot. Kings President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie announced Thursday that Evans had withdrawn from the game. He will be replaced by Oklahoma City's James Harden on the sophomore team.

Kings' Evans to miss All-Star weekend
Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans will miss the Rookie Challenge at All-Star weekend with an injured left foot.

Beaubois-to-Kidd combo keys Mavs' win (AP)

Jason Kidd scored 17 points in the third quarter and Rodrigue Beaubois lived up to high expectations for his season debut with 13 points and six assists, carrying the Dallas Mavericks to a 116-100 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. Dallas broke the game open with a 24-4 spurt late in the third quarter powered mostly by 3-pointers by Kidd, several of which Beaubois set up.

Seven reach double figures as Thunder cruise
Daequan Cook scored 20 points and Russell Westbrook added 10 points and 11 assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder set a season high for points and beat the Sacramento Kings 126-94 on Tuesday night.

Cook, Westbrook help Thunder beat Kings (AP)

Daequan Cook scored 20 points and Russell Westbrook added 10 points and 11 assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder set a season high for points and beat the Sacramento Kings 126-94 on Tuesday night. Oklahoma City scored 68 points in the first half, a season-high for a half, and led by as many 25 before leading by 18 at the halftime break as the Thunder topped the Kings for the second time in four...

Kings G Evans out against Thunder (AP)
Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans missed the team's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night with plantar fasciitis. The team made the announcement just before tip-off, but Evans is only expected to miss one game. Evans is averaging a team-high 18.3 points per game and 5.5 assists.

NBA rescinds two T's by Dallas Mavericks' Tyson Chandler
On Monday, the league vindicated Tyson Chandler, rescinding the technicals he picked up in Wednesday's game at Sacramento and in Saturday's game at Houston.



Rookie DeMarcus Cousins fined by Sacramento Kings for fight with teammate
Sacramento rookie DeMarcus Cousins has been fined by the team for fighting with a teammate after a recent game and will rejoin the Kings after missing one game.

Kings fine Cousins for teammate fight
Sacramento rookie DeMarcus Cousins has been fined by the team for fighting with a teammate after a recent game and will rejoin the Kings after missing one game.

Durant's 35 lift Thunder over Kings (AP)
Kevin Durant scored 10 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter to help lead the Oklahoma City Thunder past the Sacramento Kings 99-97 on Saturday night. The victory was fourth in five games for the Thunder. Oklahoma City took the lead on Eric Maynor's 3-pointer to end the first quarter and led the rest of the way in winning their fourth straight road game.

Durant (35 points), Thunder hold off feisty Kings
Kevin Durant scored 10 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter to help lead the Oklahoma City Thunder past the Sacramento Kings 99-97 on Saturday night.

Thunder survive Kings' upset bid
Kevin Durant scored 10 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter to help lead the Oklahoma City Thunder past the Sacramento Kings 99-97 on Saturday night.

Kings leave Cousins at home after dustup
Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins was barred from the team's flight to Phoenix after a locker room altercation with teammate Donte Greene, The Sacramento Bee reported Sunday.

Kings leave Cousins home, beat Suns (AP)

Donte Greene scored 12 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter and the Sacramento Kings, playing without DeMarcus Cousins, ended a five-game losing streak with a 113-108 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night. Carl Landry added 20 points for the Kings, all but two in the second half. Samuel Dalembert, starting in place of Cousins, had 18 points and 15 rebounds.

Sacramento Kings leave rookie DeMarcus Cousins home after postgame incident
Sacramento rookie DeMarcus Cousins did not make the trip to Phoenix for the game against the Suns on Sunday night because of an incident in the locker room following the Kings' loss 99-97 home loss to Oklahoma City on Saturday.

Dallas Mavericks guard Rodrigue Beaubois could make season debut vs. Sacramento Kings
The Mavs' Rodrigue Beaubois could make his season debut Wednesday.

Mavs hold off Kings, win 10th straight (AP)

Jason Terry scored 22 points, Jose Barea had 20 and the Dallas Mavericks won their 10th straight game, defeating the Sacramento Kings 102-100 on Wednesday night. Barea scored 15 points in the fourth quarter for Dallas, which has defeated the Kings seven consecutive times. Samuel Dalembert had a season-high 20 points for Sacramento.

Dirk, Mavericks get 10th straight win
Jason Terry scored 22 points, Jose Barea had 20 and the Dallas Mavericks won their 10th straight game, defeating the Sacramento Kings 102-100 on Wednesday night.

Jefferson helps Jazz rally past Kings (AP)

Al Jefferson scored 23 points and Deron Williams had 21 points and nine assists to help the Utah Jazz rally for a 107-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. The Jazz outscored the Kings 27-17 in the fourth quarter in winning their second road game in a row after dropping the previous six.

Hot-shooting Spurs start fast, top Kings (AP)

Tony Parker scored 25 points and had seven assists and the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Sacramento Kings 113-100 on Friday night. One night after squeaking by the Los Angeles Lakers 89-88 on Antonio McDyess' tip at the buzzer, the Spurs built an early double-digit lead against the Kings. Tyreke Evans had 25 points and Beno Udrih scored 18 for the Kings.

Parker, Spurs cruise easily on road, beat Kings
Tony Parker scored 25 points and had seven assists and the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Sacramento Kings 113-100 on Friday night.

Raptors snap 13-game skid, top Wolves (AP)

Andrea Bargnani scored 30 points, DeMar DeRozan had 20 and the Toronto Raptors snapped a 13-game losing streak Friday, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 111-100. Amir Johnson had 19 points and 12 rebounds, Sonny Weems scored 16 and Jose Calderon tied his career-high with 19 assists as the Raptors won for the first time since a home victory over Sacramento on Jan.

Celtics cap 3-1 West trip with win over Kings
Ray Allen scored 22 points, Rajon Rondo had 17 points and 10 assists and the Boston Celtics overcame a slow start to beat the Sacramento Kings 95-90 on Tuesday night.

Celtics overcome slow start, top Kings (AP)

Even Ray Allen was fed up. The Celtics were already spending an extra night in Sacramento because of a winter storm back East, and Allen wasn't about to spend it soaking up a loss to one of the NBA's worst teams. On a team with the boisterous Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce, the usually reserved shooting guard gathered everybody in the locker room at the half and delivered a speech that left...

Celtics start slow, finish strong in win
Ray Allen scored 22 points, Rajon Rondo had 17 points and 10 assists and the Boston Celtics overcame a slow start to beat the Sacramento Kings 95-90 on Tuesday night.

Boston Celtics likely to stay extra night in Sacramento due to weather conditions
Celtics coach Doc Rivers said the team was exploring options to get back to Boston but would likely stay in Sacramento for an extra night because of a winter storm cutting a frigid path through much of the nation.

Storm may strand Celtics in Sacramento (AP)
The Boston Celtics might be unwillingly extending their West Coast trip. Celtics coach Doc Rivers said the team was exploring options to get back to Boston but would likely stay in Sacramento for an extra night because of a winter storm cutting a frigid path through much of the nation. The Celtics were finishing up a four-game road trip against the Kings on Tuesday night.

Evans, Griffin to be in Rookie Challenge
Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans, the reigning Rookie of the Year, and Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin lead a group of 18 players selected for the Rookie Challenge.

NBA All-Star Game: Los Angeles Clippers' Blake Griffin, Sacramento Kings' Tyreke Evans headline Rookie Challenge
Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans, the reigning Rookie of the Year, and Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin lead a group of 18 players selected for the Rookie Challenge.

Evans, Griffin headline Rookie Challenge (AP)
Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans, the reigning Rookie of the Year, and Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin lead a group of 18 players selected for the Rookie Challenge. The squads for the game pitting rookies against second-year players were announced Tuesday. They will play Feb. 18 in Los Angeles ahead of the NBA All-Star game.

Kings snap Hornets' 10-game win streak (AP)

Considering that Sacramento has the second worst record in the Western Conference, it was hard to imagine the Kings sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers and streaking New Orleans Hornets in consecutive nights. Yet, led by brash rookie DeMarcus Cousins, the Kings managed to win both games in impressive fashion.

Kings stun Lakers, overcome Bryant's 38 (AP)

DeMarcus Cousins had 27 points and 10 rebounds, Omri Casspi added 20 points and the Sacramento Kings snapped an eight-game losing streak to the Los Angeles Lakers with a stunning 100-95 victory over the two-time defending champions on Friday night. Kobe Bryant passed Hakeem Olajuwon for eighth place on the NBA's career scoring list while scoring 21 of his 38 points in the first quarter, but...

Kings top Lakers to end 8-game skid
DeMarcus Cousins had 27 points and 10 rebounds, Omri Casspi added 20 points and the Sacramento Kings snapped an eight-game losing streak to the Los Angeles Lakers with a stunning 100-95 victory over the two-time defending champions on Friday night.

Hornets' 10-game win streak halted
DeMarcus Cousins had 25 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists and the Sacramento Kings snapped the New Orleans Hornets' winning streak at 10 games with a 102-96 victory Saturday night.

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant passes Hakeem Olajuwon for 8th on NBA all-time scoring list
Two summers ago, Kobe Bryant called up Hakeem Olajuwon so he could see the legendary big man's footwork up close and try to steal a few of his post moves. Friday night against the Sacramento Kings, Bryant took Olajuwon's place in the record books.

Jackson, Brown lead Bobcats by Kings (AP)

Stephen Jackson scored 21 points and Kwame Brown had a season-high 18 rebounds to lead the Charlotte Bobcats to a 94-89 win over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. The win was the third in four games for the Bobcats, who are 9-6 since Paul Silas was named interim head coach on Dec. 22 replacing Larry Brown.

Evans scores 26, Kings cool off Blazers (AP)

Tyreke Evans scored 26 points and the Sacramento Kings earned a 96-81 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Evans was one of five Kings to score in double figures as Sacramento (10-32) won its fourth road game of the season. Evans, who shot 9 of 16, had six rebounds and six assists. The loss ended a five-game winning streak for Portland (25-21).

Bucks sign G Temple to 10-day contract (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed guard Garrett Temple to a 10-day contract. The 24-year-old Temple has appeared in 30 games with San Antonio, Houston and Sacramento over the last two seasons, averaging 4.6 points and 1.1 rebounds in a little under 12 minutes. The Bucks have struggled with injuries to starters Brandon Jennings (left foot), John Salmons (right hip) and Drew Gooden (left foot).

Kings' Francisco Garcia out indefinitely with calf injury
Sacramento Kings small forward Francisco Garcia is expected to miss several more games because of a left calf strain.

Johnson lifts Hawks with 0.6 left (AP)

Joe Johnson scored a season-high 36 points, including two free throws with 0.6 seconds remaining, and the Atlanta Hawks recovered after trailing most of the game to beat the Sacramento Kings 100-98 on Monday. Johnson drove past three defenders for layup with 23 seconds remaining to give Atlanta a 98-96 lead.

Kings F Garcia sits out against Hawks (AP)
Sacramento forward Francisco Garcia is not playing against the Atlanta Hawks because of a sore left calf. Garcia was not included on the team's pregame injury report and was expected to start in Monday's game before coach Paul Westphal decided to rest the fifth-year player. The injury is not believed to be serious.

Pistons push past Kings with Hamilton benched
Tayshaun Prince scored 21 points, Rodney Stuckey added 19, and the Detroit Pistons beat the Sacramento Kings 110-106 Saturday night.

McGrady injured as Pistons beat Kings (AP)

Tayshaun Prince scored 21 points, Rodney Stuckey added 19, and the Detroit Pistons beat the Sacramento Kings 110-106 Saturday night. The Kings scored 70 points in the first half, but failed to break 40 in the final two quarters. Will Bynum added 17 for Detroit, which had six players in double figures.

Young's big 3rd quarter keys Wizards win (AP)

Nick Young had his second big home game in a row, scoring 18 of his 29 points in the third quarter Saturday night as the Washington Wizards beat the Toronto Raptors 98-95. Young didn't match the 43 he posted against Sacramento four nights earlier, but he again ignited a Wizards team that continues to look decent at home and terrible on the road.

NBA spells out hurdles for potential Sacramento Kings move
Henry Samueli, the owner of the Anaheim Ducks, has offered the Maloofs a $100 million loan to facilitate the move of the Sacramento Kings to the Honda Center, according to an Orange County Register report.

Udrih scores 29 as Kings stun sluggish Knicks
Beno Udrih scored 29 points on 11-of-14 shooting and the Sacramento Kings snapped a three-game losing streak with a 93-83 victory over the lethargic New York Knicks on Friday night.

Udrih, Kings upset cold-shooting Knicks (AP)

Beno Udrih scored 29 points on 11-of-14 shooting and the Sacramento Kings snapped a three-game losing streak with a 93-83 victory over the lethargic New York Knicks on Friday night. Rookie DeMarcus Cousins added 16 points and 10 rebounds, and reserve Carl Landry had 15 points for the Kings, now 1-3 on their six-game road trip.

Kings stun Knicks behind Udrih
Beno Udrih scored 29 points on 11-of-14 shooting and the Sacramento Kings snapped a three-game losing streak with a 93-83 victory over the lethargic New York Knicks on Friday night.

Ducks owner wants NBA team in Anaheim
Sacramento Kings owners Joe and Gavin Maloof have met with the owner of the NHL's Anaheim Ducks about possibly moving the Kings to Anaheim, Calif., The Orange County Register reported.

Ex-Sacramento Kings player Antoine Wright gets probation for DUI
Former Sacramento Kings forward Antoine Wright has been ordered to serve 15 days in jail and three years of informal probation for a November drunken driving arrest.

Wright receives probation for DUI
Former Sacramento Kings forward Antoine Wright has been ordered to serve 15 days in jail and three years of informal probation for a November drunken driving arrest.

Celtics cruise, Kings' road skid hits 12 (AP)

Paul Pierce and Ray Allen delivered the message before many of the Boston fans had shaken the snow off their boots and settled into their seats. The two healthy remnants of the New Big Three spurred the Celtics to an 8-0 lead in the first 76 seconds, and Pierce went on to score 15 points in the first quarter as Boston coasted to a 119-95 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.

Pierce, Rondo shine as Celtics overpower Kings
Paul Pierce scored 25 points and Rajon Rondo had 10 points and 13 assists to lead the Boston Celtics to a 119-95 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.

Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett, Jermaine O'Neal inactive against Indiana Pacers
Celtics forward Kevin Garnett will miss his eighth consecutive game Wednesday night against the Sacramento Kings and reserve center Jermaine O'Neal will not play due to soreness that has returned in his left knee.

Sacramento Kings home to be renamed Power Balance Pavilion
The Sacramento Kings announced a deal Tuesday to form a multiyear marketing partnership with Power Balance and rename Arco Arena the Power Balance Pavilion. The name change will be official March 1.

Kings' home to be Power Balance Pavilion (AP)
The Sacramento Kings will have a new name for their arena. The team announced a deal Tuesday to form a multiyear marketing partnership with Power Balance and rename Arco Arena the Power Balance Pavilion. The name change will be official March 1. Power Balance is most famous for its popular wristbands and pendants worn by athletes such as Shaquille O'Neal and David Beckham.

Young's 43 key banged-up Wizards' OT win (AP)

Nick Young scored a career-high 43 points, and Kirk Hinrich had six in overtime as the Washington Wizards survived a last-minute regulation meltdown to beat the Sacramento Kings 136-133 Tuesday night. The Wizards blew a six-point lead in the final 14 seconds of the fourth quarter -- and nearly blew a five-point lead in the final half-minute of overtime -- and finished the game without starters...

Young's 43 points lead Wizards past Kings in OT
Nick Young scored a career-high 43 points, and Kirk Hinrich had six in overtime as the Washington Wizards survived a last-minute regulation meltdown to beat the Sacramento Kings 136-133 Tuesday night.

Tyreke Evans of Sacramento Kings still sidelined with a sprained ankle
Sacramento Kings leading scorer Tyreke Evans remains sidelined with a sprained left ankle.

Report: Maloofs might move Kings
The Maloof family, owners of the NBA's Sacramento Kings, said Monday they were considering relocating the team, KTXL-TV reported.

Bargnani, DeRozan lead Raptors by Kings (AP)

With Tyreke Evans injured, the Sacramento Kings couldn't find anyone able to stop DeMar DeRozan. DeRozan scored 28 points, Andrea Bargnani had 30 and the Toronto Raptors beat Sacramento 118-112 on Sunday, handing the Kings their 10th straight road loss. "(DeRozan) was too quick for the players we had available and he took advantage of it," Kings coach Paul Westphal said.

Tyreke Evans of Sacramento Kings sidelined by sprained ankle against Toronto Raptors
Kings guard Tyreke Evans missed Sunday's game against the Raptors with a sprained left ankle, just the third game the NBA's reigning Rookie of the Year has missed this season.

Evans' double-double helps Kings stun Nuggets
Tyreke Evans had 27 points and a season-high 12 assists to help the Sacramento Kings rout the Denver Nuggets 122-102 on Thursday night.

Evans helps Kings rout sloppy Nuggets (AP)

Tyreke Evans had 27 points and a season-high 12 assists to help the Sacramento Kings rout the Denver Nuggets 122-102 on Thursday night. The Kings had a 23-2 run midway through the second half to build a 21-point lead in their highest-scoring game of the season. They shot 56 percent and gave coach Paul Westphal his 300th career victory.

Kings use big 2nd half to down Nuggets
Tyreke Evans had 27 points and a season-high 12 assists to help the Sacramento Kings rout the Denver Nuggets 122-102 on Thursday night.

Crawford's season-high 31 lift Hawks over Kings
Jamal Crawford scored a season-high 31 points, Joe Johnson had 29 and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Sacramento Kings 108-102 on Tuesday night.

Crawford's season-high 31 lift Hawks (AP)
Jamal Crawford scored a season-high 31 points, Joe Johnson had 29 and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Sacramento Kings 108-102 on Tuesday night. The Hawks squandered a 20-point lead in the fourth quarter, but made 10 free throws in the final minute to earn their fourth victory in five games. Josh Smith had 14 points and 11 rebounds as Atlanta beat the Kings for the sixth straight time.

Cousins' 28 rally Kings past Suns 94-89 (AP)

DeMarcus Cousins scored 13 of his career-high 28 points in the fourth quarter to rally the struggling Sacramento Kings to a 94-89 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night. Francisco Garcia had 20 points and 11 rebounds and Omri Casspi added 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Kings, who closed with a 19-2 run.

Cousins' career high powers Kings
DeMarcus Cousins scored 13 of his career-high 28 points in the fourth quarter to rally the struggling Sacramento Kings to a 94-89 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night.

Cousins' career game helps Kings beat Suns
DeMarcus Cousins scored 13 of his career-high 28 points in the fourth quarter to rally the struggling Sacramento Kings to a 94-89 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night.

Melo rusty in return but Nuggets dispatch Kings
Carmelo Anthony was rusty in his return to the Denver lineup after a two-week absence following the death of his sister, and his teammates picked up the slack in the Nuggets' 104-86 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.

Anthony rusty in return but Nuggets win (AP)

Carmelo Anthony was rusty in his return to the Denver lineup after a two-week absence following the death of his sister, and his teammates picked up the slack in the Nuggets' 104-86 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night. Anthony missed 15 of his first 18 shots and finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds in 31 minutes.

Kings win on Evans' heave at buzzer (AP)

Tyreke Evans made a 3-pointer from midcourt as time expired, lifting the Sacramento Kings to a 100-98 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. The shot was reviewed by officials and upheld, ending Sacramento's seven-game losing streak and giving the NBA's worst team only their second win in 18 games.

Evans' buzzer-beating 3 lifts Kings vs. Grizzlies
Tyreke Evans made a 3-pointer from midcourt as time expired, lifting the Sacramento Kings to a 100-98 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

Evans' buzzer beater stuns Grizzlies
Tyreke Evans made a 3-pointer from midcourt as time expired, lifting the Sacramento Kings to a 100-98 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

Powered by Gordon's 31, Clippers nudge Kings
Eric Gordon tied a career high with six 3-pointers and scored 31 points, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a 100-99 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.

Boykins, Bucks hand Kings 7th straight loss
Earl Boykins scored nine of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, rallying the Milwaukee Bucks to an 84-79 victory over the skidding Sacramento Kings on Thursday night.

Boykins rallies Bucks by reeling Kings (AP)

Earl Boykins scored nine of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, rallying the Milwaukee Bucks to an 84-79 victory over the skidding Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. The win was the second straight for the Bucks, who outscored the Kings 22-15 in the fourth period. It was the seventh consecutive loss for Sacramento.

Warriors pull out of 4th quarter hole for OT win
Monta Ellis scored nine of his 36 points in overtime to lift the Golden State Warriors to a 117-109 victory over the struggling Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.

Ellis' 36 rally Warriors by Kings in OT (AP)

A forgotten player on the depth chart at times this season, no one could forget the contribution Vladimir Radmanovic made Tuesday night to save the Golden State Warriors from what appeared to be yet another defeat. Radmanovic made a buzzer-beating 3-pointer in regulation and teammate Monta Ellis took control of the game in overtime, scoring nine of his 36 points to lift the Warriors to a 117-109...

Rockets hand Kings fifth straight loss (AP)

Kevin Martin made himself right at home in Arco Arena. The former Sacramento forward traded 10 months ago scored 22 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Sacramento Kings 102-93 Sunday night. "I love coming back to Sacramento and playing before fans who supported me for so many years," Martin said.

Martin, Scola lead Rockets to rare road victory
Kevin Martin scored 22 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Sacramento Kings 102-93 Sunday night.

Martin helps surging Rockets top Kings
Kevin Martin scored 22 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Sacramento Kings 102-93 Sunday night.

Sacramento Kings F Jason Thompson (finger) to miss three games
The Sacramento Kings say forward Jason Thompson will miss the next three games after having stitches put into his injured right ring finger.

Kings' Thompson to miss 3 games (AP)
The Sacramento Kings say forward Jason Thompson will miss the next three games after having stitches put into his injured right ring finger. Thompson hurt himself in Friday's loss to Oklahoma City and the team announced Saturday that he would be sidelined. Thompson is averaging 7.6 points and 5.8 rebounds.

Durant helps Thunder pull away late, top Kings
Kevin Durant scored 24 points, Serge Ibaka added 12 points and 10 rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder used a trio of fourth-quarter spurts to put away the Sacramento Kings 102-87 on Friday night.

Thunder beat Kings to extend run to 5 (AP)
Kevin Durant scored 24 points, Serge Ibaka added 12 points and 10 rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder used a trio of fourth-quarter spurts to put away the Sacramento Kings 102-87 on Friday night. The pesky Kings, who have an NBA-worst five wins, stayed within single digits most of the night and trailed 83-77 midway through the fourth.

Hornets swarm back from 23 down to top Kings
Chris Paul had 22 points and 11 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets completed a franchise-record 23-point comeback to beat the Sacramento Kings 94-91 on Wednesday night.

Hornets come from 23 down to beat Kings (AP)

Chris Paul had 22 points and 11 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets completed a franchise-record 23-point comeback to beat the Sacramento Kings 94-91 on Wednesday night. Marcus Thornton scored a season-high 19 points, including 13 during a crucial 6-minute span in the third quarter when the Hornets climbed back into the game.

Tyreke Evans returns to Sacramento Kings' lineup against Hornets
Sacramento guard Tyreke Evans is back in the Kings' starting lineup for Wednesday night's road game against the New Orleans Hornets.

Scola, Rockets roll by Evans-less Kings (AP)

Luis Scola had 23 points and 10 rebounds in three quarters, and the Houston Rockets cruised to 118-105 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. The Rockets used a big run late in the first half to take over and outscored Sacramento 33-24 in the third quarter to put away the game. Scola was key in Houston's third-quarter dominance, scoring 14 points on 6-of-7 shooting and making both...

Wade's 36 help Heat win eighth straight (AP)

Dwyane Wade's flying, one-handed rebound jam highlighted his 36-point night and led the Miami Heat to their season-best eighth straight win, 104-83 over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. LeBron James scored 25 and Chris Bosh added 14 points and a season-high 17 rebounds as the Heat broke open a close game in the third quarter to complete a perfect four-game road trip.

Heat stay hot with easy win vs. Kings
Dwyane Wade's flying, one-handed rebound jam highlighted his 36-point night and led the Miami Heat to their season-best eighth straight win, 104-83 over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday.

Evans cleared to play despite hurt foot
The Sacramento Kings say reigning Rookie of the Year Tyreke Evans will be able to play though an inflamed arch on his left foot.

Kings G Tyreke Evans to play through inflamed left arch
The Sacramento Kings say reigning Rookie of the Year Tyreke Evans will be able to play though an inflamed arch on his left foot

Kings' Evans to play through foot injury (AP)
The Sacramento Kings say reigning Rookie of the Year Tyreke Evans will be able to play though an inflamed arch on his left foot. The team said Friday that an MRI the previous day showed that Evans' plantar fascia is intact and he has no stress fracture. Evans will continue his prescribed treatments of a combination of medication, sleeping in a night splint and walking in a boot when not playing...

Kings' Elie arrested on suspicion of DUI
An assistant coach with the Sacramento Kings has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving.

Sacramento Kings assistant coach Mario Elie arrested on suspicion of DUI
An assistant coach with the Sacramento Kings has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving.

Kings assistant Elie arrested for DUI (AP)
An assistant coach with the Sacramento Kings has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving. The California Highway Patrol says 47-year-old Mario Elie was taken into custody at 1:15 a.m. Thursday in downtown Sacramento after an officer pulled him over for a broken taillight. The officer reported smelling alcohol in the car and said Elie showed signs of being intoxicated.

Randolph rallies Grizzlies by Suns in OT (AP)

Zach Randolph scored a season-high 34 points, Rudy Gay had 22 and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied to beat the Phoenix Suns 104-98 in overtime Wednesday night. Mike Conley had 11 points and a career-high 14 assists for the Grizzlies, who picked up their first road win since Nov. 6 at Sacramento. They had dropped their previous six away from home.

NBA rescinds flagrant foul by Los Angeles Lakers' Shannon Brown
Los Angeles Lakers guard Shannon Brown's flagrant foul with 8:34 remaining in the fourth quarter Friday against the Sacramento Kings has been rescinded by the league, the team announced Tuesday.

Mavericks rally for ninth straight win (AP)

Long an offensive team that often regarded defense as an afterthought, the Dallas Mavericks have definitely altered that philosophy this season The Mavericks are statistical leaders in several defensive categories, and showed why in their latest victory. Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points, Jason Terry had 23 and the Mavericks rallied for their ninth straight win, 105-103 over the Sacramento Kings on...

Lakers cruise by Kings, end 4-game skid (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 22 points, Pau Gasol added 16 despite a strained left hamstring, and the Los Angeles Lakers easily snapped a four-game losing streak with a 113-80 victory over the struggling Sacramento Kings on Friday night. Lamar Odom had 16 points and seven rebounds as the two-time defending champions capitalized on nearly optimal conditions for ending their longest skid since April 2007.

Lakers roll at home to end losing streak
Kobe Bryant scored 22 points, Pau Gasol added 16 despite a strained left hamstring, and the Los Angeles Lakers easily snapped a four-game losing streak with a 113-80 victory over the struggling Sacramento Kings on Friday night.

Mavs rally, beat Kings for ninth victory in a row
Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points, Jason Terry had 23 and the Dallas Mavericks rallied for their ninth straight victory, 105-103 over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.

Mavericks rally for ninth straight win
Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points, Jason Terry had 23 and the Dallas Mavericks rallied for their ninth straight victory, 105-103 over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.

Powered by Granger's 37, Pacers slip by Kings
Danny Granger scored a season-high 33 points for the Indiana Pacers, who used a strong third quarter to pull away from the Sacramento Kings, in a 107-98 victory Tuesday night.

Sacramento Kings sue three companies over Francisco Garcia's broken wrist
The NBA's Sacramento Kings are suing three companies in federal court over an exercise ball that they say burst and injured one of their players.

Granger's 37 help surging Pacers win (AP)

Danny Granger scored a season-high 37 points for the Indiana Pacers, who used a strong third quarter to pull away from the Sacramento Kings, in a 107-98 victory Tuesday night. The victory was the fourth in five games for the Pacers, who began their four-game road trip by beating the Lakers on Sunday night.

Rose returns, powers Bulls past struggling Kings
Derrick Rose had 30 points, seven assists and seven rebounds for the Chicago Bulls, who rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Sacramento Kings 96-85 Saturday night.

Rose scores 30 as Bulls rally by Kings (AP)

Derrick Rose's neck still hurt him. Not that it was apparent on the court. Rose had 30 points, seven assists and seven rebounds for the Chicago Bulls, who rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Sacramento Kings 96-85 Saturday night. The Bulls trailed by 13 at halftime, but held the Kings to 28 second-half points, outscoring them 27-9 in the fourth.

Clippers use one-two punch to demolish Kings
Eric Gordon scored 28 points and rookie Blake Griffin had 25 points and 15 rebounds for the Los Angeles Clippers, who took full advantage of their new one-two punch to beat the Sacramento Kings 100-82 on Thursday night.

Gordon, Griffin help Clippers rout Kings (AP)

Eric Gordon scored 28 points and rookie Blake Griffin had 25 points and 15 rebounds for the Los Angeles Clippers, who took full advantage of their new one-two punch to beat the Sacramento Kings 100-82 on Thursday night. Center Chris Kaman was sidelined for the eighth straight game because of a sprained left ankle and point guard Baron Davis was sidelined for the 12th time in 13 games because of a...

Gordon, Griffin lift Clippers over Kings
Eric Gordon scored 28 points and rookie Blake Griffin had 25 points and 15 rebounds for the Los Angeles Clippers, who took full advantage of their new one-two punch to beat the Sacramento Kings 100-82 on Thursday night.

Miles (20 points) hits right notes for Jazz in win
C.J. Miles scored 20 points and Al Jefferson added 19 to help the Utah Jazz beat the Sacramento Kings 94-83 on Monday night.

Miles leads Jazz over slumping Kings (AP)

C.J. Miles scored 20 points and Al Jefferson added 19 to help the Utah Jazz beat the Sacramento Kings 94-83 on Monday night. After hitting five 3-pointers in the fourth quarter in a comeback win over Portland Saturday, Miles keyed two runs that gave the Jazz their third win in the last four starts. No team has won more road games (6) in the NBA than Utah, but the Jazz have struggled at home this...

West, Ariza help New Orleans improve to 11-1
David West had 17 points, and Trevor Ariza added 16 to help the New Orleans Hornets improve to 11-1 with a 75-71 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.

Hornets improve to 11-1, beat Kings (AP)

David West had 17 points, and Trevor Ariza added 16 to help the New Orleans Hornets improve to 11-1 with a 75-71 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. The Hornets have won three straight to match San Antonio for the best record in the NBA. Donte Greene had 15 points and 10 rebounds for Sacramento.

Hornets edge Kings, improve to 11-1
David West had 17 points, and Trevor Ariza added 16 to help the New Orleans Hornets improve to 11-1 with a 75-71 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.

Sloan to miss 2 Jazz games for funeral (AP)
Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan will miss the team's next two games to attend funeral services for a family member. Jazz assistant coach Phil Johnson will assume head coaching duties in Friday night's home game against San Antonio and Saturday's game at Portland. Sloan is expected to rejoin the team prior to the Jazz's home game Monday night against Sacramento.

Knicks end skid at 6, extend Kings' to 6 (AP)

Amare Stoudemire and Danilo Gallinari each scored 27 points to help the New York Knicks overcome a slow shooting start to snap a six-game losing streak with a 113-106 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. Raymond Felton added 16 points for the Knicks, who were the stronger team down the stretch despite playing for the second straight night.

Gordon's late 3 keys Pistons past reeling Kings
Rodney Stuckey scored 17 points and Ben Gordon hit a late 3 that sent the Detroit Pistons over Sacramento 100-94 Sunday, the Kings' fifth straight loss.

Pistons extend Kings' losing streak to 5 (AP)

Rodney Stuckey scored 17 points and Ben Gordon hit a late 3 that sent the Detroit Pistons over Sacramento 100-94 Sunday, the Kings' fifth straight loss. The Pistons have won four of five after their 0-5 start. Gordon's 3-pointer from the corner put the Pistons ahead 99-94 with 23.9 seconds left.

Pacers extend Cavs' struggles at home (AP)

Danny Granger scored 34 points and the Indiana Pacers beat short-handed Cleveland 99-85 on Saturday night, handing the Cavaliers a four-game home losing streak for the first time since March 2003. The Cavaliers beat Boston in the season opener at Quicken Loans Arena, but have since lost to Sacramento, Atlanta, New Jersey and Indiana.

Day after son born, Nash to divorce (AP)

Suns point guard Steve Nash has announced that he and his wife, Alejandra, are in the process of a divorce. The Phoenix star and two-time NBA most valuable player revealed the situation in a statement on Saturday, one day after the birth of the couple's son, Matteo. He said in the statement to Life & Style Magazine that he and his wife have lived separately for several months but remain firmly...

New dad Nash helps Suns beat Kings again (AP)

Steve Nash had 28 points, 14 assists and even seven rebounds on the day of the birth of his son, and the Suns beat the Sacramento Kings in Phoenix for the 10th straight time, 103-89 on Friday night. The 36-year-old two-time league MVP, whose wife Alejandra gave birth to Matteo Joel Nash early Friday, made 11 of his first 12 shots and finished 13 for 18 to lead Phoenix to its third win in four...

Nash scores 28, has 14 assists as Suns cruise
Steve Nash had 28 points, 14 assists and even seven rebounds on the day of the birth of his son, and the Suns beat the Sacramento Kings in Phoenix for the 10th straight time, 103-89 on Friday night.

Beasley scores career-best 42 to boost Wolves
Michael Beasley scored a career-high 42 points and nine rebounds to help Minnesota beat the Sacramento Kings 98-89 on Wednesday night, snapping a six-game losing streak.

Beasley's 42 help Wolves end 6-game skid (AP)

Michael Beasley scored a career-high 42 points and nine rebounds to help Minnesota beat the Sacramento Kings 98-89 on Wednesday night, snapping a six-game losing streak. Any win is a big victory for the Timberwolves, who entered the game having dropped 36 of their previous 39 games dating back to Feb.

Timberwolves waive converted PG Ager (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves have waived guard Maurice Ager. Ager was converted into a point guard with the Wolves missing Jonny Flynn and Luke Ridnour to injuries. Ager averaged 3.8 points in four games this season, playing sparsely just to rest Sebastian Telfair in the last two games. The Timberwolves worked out four free-agent point guards when they were in Sacramento to face the Kings and likely...

Beasley's 42 help Wolves end 6-game skid (AP)

Although Michael Beasley of the Minnesota Timberwolves didn't feel he was really shooting the ball well, Sacramento Kings' defenders were collectively puzzled about how to cool him off. As it turns out, the Kings never could. Beasley scored a career-high 42 points and had nine rebounds to help Minnesota beat the Kings 98-89 to snap a six-game losing streak.

Lakers 8-0 after beating Wolves 99-94 (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 33 points, Pau Gasol added 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers improved to 8-0 for just the third time in franchise history with a 99-94 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. Lamar Odom overcame foul trouble and scored two important late baskets to finish with 15 points for the Lakers, who matched the 1987-88 team for the second-best start...

Lakers 7-0 after Gasol has triple-double (AP)

Although Pau Gasol was caught a bit by surprise when Steve Blake lobbed a pass off the backboard to him during a 2-on-nobody fast break, the 7-foot Spaniard still snagged it and slammed it home with gusto. Not much is getting past Gasol or the Los Angeles Lakers -- and the two-time defending champions' opponents haven't stood much of a chance during a sublime start to the season.

Gay helps Grizzlies stop Kings, end 3-game skid
Rudy Gay scored 32 points and Zach Randolph added 20 to help the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Sacramento Kings 100-91 on Saturday night.

Gay's 32 help Grizzlies end 3-game skid (AP)

Rudy Gay scored 32 points and Zach Randolph added 20 to help the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Sacramento Kings 100-91 on Saturday night. Mike Conley and O.J. Mayo each had 14 points for the Grizzlies (3-4), who stopped a three-game losing streak. Randolph grabbed 11 rebounds and Gay had nine. Tyreke Evans scored 30 points and Francisco Garcia had 21 off the bench for the Kings (3-3), who dropped their...

Kings' Antoine Wright apologizes for DUI arrest
Sacramento Kings forward Antoine Wright was arrested Thursday night for driving under the influence, the team said Friday.

Kings F Wright apologizes for DUI arrest (AP)
Sacramento Kings forward Antoine Wright was arrested Thursday night for driving under the influence, the team said Friday. The Kings, who have a home game Saturday against Memphis, issued a statement of apology from Wright. Wright's attorney, Bill Portanova, said in the team statement that his client is cooperating fully with police in nearby Rocklin.

Kings' Wright apologizes for DUI arrest
Sacramento Kings forward Antoine Wright was arrested Thursday night for driving under the influence, the team said Friday.

Bryant has triple-double for 5-0 Lakers (AP)

Kobe Bryant had 30 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Lakers win their fifth straight game to open the season, 112-100 over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. Pau Gasol added 22 points and 11 rebounds, and Lamar Odom scored 18 for the Lakers, who have won seven straight against their Northern California rivals.

Kobe's triple-double carries Lakers vs. Kings
Kobe Bryant had 30 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Lakers win their fifth straight game to open the season, 112-100 over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.

Kobe lifts Lakers past Kings on road
Kobe Bryant had 30 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Lakers win their fifth straight game to open the season, 112-100 over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.

Kings rally from 16 down to beat Raptors (AP)

Tyreke Evans scored 23 points and the Sacramento Kings rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat the Toronto Raptors 111-108 on Monday night. The Kings, who won three of their first four games for the first time since the 2003-04 season, have won their last five home openers. Beno Udrih scored 17 points, rookie DeMarcus Cousins had 16 points, and Omri Casspi had 14 for the Kings, who rallied from an...

Kings rally in fourth quarter to hold off Raptors
Tyreke Evans scored 23 points and the Sacramento Kings rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat the Toronto Raptors 111-108 on Monday night.

Evans leads balanced Kings past Cavaliers
Tyreke Evans scored 21 points and the balanced Sacramento Kings rallied to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-104 on Saturday night.

Balanced Kings rally past Cavs 107-104 (AP)

Tyreke Evans scored 21 points and the balanced Sacramento Kings rallied to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-104 on Saturday night. Omri Casspi added 20 points for Sacramento, which trailed by 16 in the first half. Beno Udrih had 12 points and 11 assists, and rookie DeMarcus Cousins finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds.

Cavaliers' Mo Williams sits again, Anderson Varejao returns
Point guard Mo Williams has been ruled out for the Cleveland Cavaliers' game against the Sacramento Kings due to a groin injury.

Cavs G Williams out again, Varejao back (AP)
Point guard Mo Williams has been ruled out for the Cleveland Cavaliers' game against the Sacramento Kings due to a groin injury. Williams was sidelined for much of training camp and the exhibition season, and hasn't appeared in a game this season. He also missed five days last week to attend his father-in-law's funeral in Mississippi.

Nets 2-0 after another late rally (AP)
The New Jersey Nets have started the season on another streak -- a winning streak. After opening last season with an NBA-record 18 straight losses, the revamped Nets are going in a different direction under new owner Mikhail Prokhorov and new coach Avery Johnson. Devin Harris had 21 points and 10 assists and the Nets staged another late rally in a 106-100 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday...

Harris helps Nets close out Kings, win 2 straight
Devin Harris had 21 points and 10 assists, helping the New Jersey Nets stage another late rally in a 106-100 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.

Rondo has triple-double with 24 assists (AP)

Rajon Rondo had a triple-double with a career-high 24 assists, and Paul Pierce scored 25 points with 14 rebounds on Friday night to lead the Boston Celtics to a 105-101 victory over the New York Knicks. Rondo had 10 points and 10 rebounds and topped his regular-season personal best of 18 assists set against Sacramento in March, but fell short of the franchise record of 28 set by Hall of Famer Bob...

Nets win with second straight late rally (AP)

Devin Harris had 21 points and 10 assists, helping the New Jersey Nets stage another late rally in a 106-100 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. New Jersey closed with a 17-3 surge over the final 3:40. Harris scored seven straight late in the run to give new owner Mikhail Prokhorov and coach Avery Johnson a second straight heart-pounding win.

Sacramento Kings exercise option on standout guard Tyreke Evans
The Sacramento Kings have exercised a contract option on reigning Rookie of the Year Tyreke Evans.

Kings exercise option on Evans, 3 others (AP)
The Sacramento Kings have exercised a contract option on reigning Rookie of the Year Tyreke Evans. The Kings also said Monday they exercised options on third-year forwards Jason Thompson and Donte Greene, and second-year forward Omri Casspi. Evans is the cornerstone for the Kings after joining LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and Oscar Robertson as the only rookies in NBA history to average at least...

Prosecutors won't file charges against Los Angeles Lakers' Matt Barnes
Sacramento prosecutors won't file charges against the Los Angeles Lakers' Matt Barnes over an alleged altercation with his fiancee during the summer.

Prosecutors decline to charge Barnes
Sacramento prosecutors won't file charges against the Los Angeles Lakers' Matt Barnes over an alleged altercation with his fiancee during the summer.

Kings exercise option on Evans
The Sacramento Kings have exercised a contract option on reigning Rookie of the Year Tyreke Evans.

Jazz beat Kings, finish 8-0 in preseason (AP)

The Utah Jazz completed the first undefeated preseason in franchise history, beating the Sacramento Kings 82-71 on Friday night. Al Jefferson, Raja Bell and Kyrylo Fesenko scored 12 points for Utah (8-0), which played without starting point guard Deron Williams (personal reasons). Beno Udrih scored a preseason-high 17 points and Carl Landry added 13 off the bench for Sacramento (3-4), which...

Kevin Martin of Sacramento Kings defaults on mortgage
NBA player Kevin Martin has defaulted on mortgage payments on a house in California.

Rockets' Martin defaults on mortgage (AP)
NBA player Kevin Martin has defaulted on mortgage payments on a house in California. The Sacramento Bee reports that Martin owes about $44,000 in late payments and received a notice of default -- the first step in a possible foreclosure. He bought the 5,000-square-foot home in Rocklin for $1.9 million in July 2007.

Back in America, Lakers hold off Kings (AP)
After two losses in Europe, the Los Angeles Lakers seemed more comfortable playing in the U.S. Ron Artest and Pau Gasol each scored 18 points to lead the Lakers to a 98-95 win over the Sacramento Kings. Kobe Bryant finished with seven points, four rebounds, and two assists in almost 19 minutes. Bryant played in roughly the first nine minutes of the first and third quarters and was 2 of 10 from the...

Gasol, Artest power Lakers to 1st preseason win
Pau Gasol and Ron Artest each scored 18 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 98-95 win over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.

Dalembert out 4-6 weeks for groin strain
Sacramento Kings center Samuel Dalembert could be out for six weeks with a strained left groin muscle, likely forcing him to miss his first regular-season game in five years.

Sacramento Kings C Samuel Dalembert out 4-6 weeks with groin strain
Sacramento Kings center Samuel Dalembert could be out for six weeks with a strained left groin muscle, likely forcing him to miss his first regular-season game in five years.

Kings C Dalembert could miss 6 weeks (AP)
Sacramento Kings center Samuel Dalembert could be out for six weeks with a strained left groin muscle, likely forcing him to miss his first regular-season game in five years. Dalembert underwent an MRI on Tuesday, and the Kings said their offseason acquisition will be out four to six weeks. Dalembert has played in 354 consecutive games, the NBA's third-longest active streak.

Maloof arrested on DUI suspicion
The owner of the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, whose family owns the NBA's Sacramento Kings, said he spent Saturday night in jail after being arrested near his home on suspicion of drunken driving.

Kings co-owner Maloof arrested for DUI (AP)
The owner of the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, whose family owns the NBA's Sacramento Kings, said he spent Saturday night in jail after being arrested near his home on suspicion of drunken driving. George Maloof Jr. was arrested about 11:30 p.m. Saturday near Spanish Trail Country Club, where he lives, police said Monday.

Lee's 13 and 13 lift Warriors over Kings (AP)

David Lee had 13 points and 13 rebounds, Monta Ellis added 18 points and the Golden State Warriors beat the Sacramento Kings 95-86 on Sunday night. Stephen Curry scored 15 points and had seven rebounds for the Warriors (2-0), who led by as many as 17 while winning their second straight under first-year coach Keith Smart.

Griffin pulls double-double as Clippers tip Kings
Chris Kaman had 20 points and eight rebounds, rookie Blake Griffin added 18 points and 13 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers routed the Sacramento Kings 120-88 on Thursday night.

Griffin has 18 and 13 as Clippers win (AP)

Chris Kaman had 20 points and eight rebounds, rookie Blake Griffin added 18 points and 13 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers routed the Sacramento Kings 120-88 on Thursday night. Kaman and Griffin did practically all their damage in the opening half. The pair played the first 3:23 of the third quarter, when the Clippers (1-1) built the lead to 32 points.

Sacramento Kings hire Shareef Abdur-Rahim as assistant GM
The Sacramento Kings have moved former assistant coach Shareef Abdur-Rahim to the front office as the team's assistant general manager.

Kings hire Abdur-Rahim as assistant GM (AP)
The Sacramento Kings have moved former assistant coach Shareef Abdur-Rahim to the front office as the team's assistant general manager. President of basketball operations Geoff Petrie made the announcement Thursday. Abdur-Rahim spent the past two seasons as an assistant coach with the Kings. He played 12 years in the NBA with Vancouver, Atlanta, Portland and Sacramento.

Cousins has 16 and 16 in Kings debut (AP)
Tyreke Evans scored 26 points to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 109-95 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night in the teams' first preseason opener. DeMarcus Cousins, the fifth overall pick in the draft after playing just one season at Kentucky, enjoyed a productive NBA debut, getting 16 points and 16 rebounds for Sacramento, which pulled away in the fourth quarter.

Kings rookie Cousins gets double-double in win
Tyreke Evans scored 26 points to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 109-95 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night in the teams' first preseason opener.

Mural of Kings' Casspi defaced again
Sacramento police are hoping any possible witnesses will come forward after a mural of Sacramento Kings player Omri Casspi was defaced with a swastika for the second time in a little more than a week.

Mural of Sacramento Kings' Omri Casspi defaced with swastika for 2nd time
Sacramento police are hoping any possible witnesses will come forward after a mural of Sacramento Kings player Omri Casspi was defaced with a swastika for the second time in a little more than a week.

Reports: Los Angeles Lakers' Matt Barnes to appear in court Oct. 18 after judge approves delay
A judge has approved Sacramento County prosecutors' request for a delay to determine whether to bring domestic violence charges against Los Angeles Lakers player Matt Barnes, according to multiple reports.

Los Angeles Lakers' Matt Barnes arrested for domestic violence
Sacramento County authorities say Los Angeles Lakers guard Matt Barnes has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence.

Barnes arrested for domestic violence (AP)
Sacramento County authorities say Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Barnes has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence. Sheriff's spokesman Sgt. Tim Curran says deputies arrested Barnes after responding to what was termed an incomplete 911 call from a home around 4:16 p.m. Wednesday. Deputies say both Barnes and the woman had visible injuries, but took Barnes into custody after determining...

Police: Swastika on mural of Sacramento Kings' Omri Casspi a possible hate crime
Police are investigating a possible hate crime after a swastika was painted on a mural depicting a Jewish player for the Kings.

Police probe swastika on mural of Casspi (AP)
Police are investigating a possible hate crime after a swastika was painted on a mural depicting a Jewish player for the Sacramento Kings. Police say they received a report of the backward swastika painted on a mural of Omri Casspi, the only NBA player born in Israel, in the midtown area about noon Wednesday.

Swastika on mural possible hate crime
Police are investigating a possible hate crime after a swastika was painted on a mural depicting a Jewish player for the Sacramento Kings.

NBA suspends players Brandon Rush, Tyreke Evans, Kenny Hasbrouck
The NBA has suspended Brandon Rush of the Indiana Pacers, Tyreke Evans of the Sacramento Kings and Kenny Hasbrouck of the Miami Heat for separate incidents.

NBA suspends Rush, Evans and Hasbrouck (AP)
The NBA has suspended Brandon Rush of the Indiana Pacers, Tyreke Evans of the Sacramento Kings and Kenny Hasbrouck of the Miami Heat for separate incidents. The league announced the suspensions in a statement Friday. Rush has been suspended without pay for five games for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program.

Rush, Evans, Hasbrouck suspended
The NBA has suspended Brandon Rush of the Indiana Pacers, Tyreke Evans of the Sacramento Kings and Kenny Hasbrouck of the Miami Heat for separate incidents.

Knicks sign Patrick Ewing Jr. (AP)
Patrick Ewing Jr. is back with the team where his father became famous. The team says the former Georgetown star signed with the New York Knicks as a free agent Friday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Ewing was the 43rd pick of the 2008 draft by Sacramento, but wound up with the Knicks through a series of moves.

Former Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors coach Eric Musselman to coach D-League team
Eric Musselman is finally getting another chance to coach: in the NBA's Development League.

Nets sign free agent F May (AP)
The New Jersey Nets have signed free agent forward Sean May. General manager Billy King announced the signing Monday without disclosing the contract details. A four-year NBA veteran with career averages of 6.9 points and 4.0 rebounds, May played in career-high 37 games last season with Sacramento, averaging 3.3 points and 1.9 rebounds.

Police video shows Sacramento Kings' Tyreke Evans speeding at 120-130 mph before arrest
The basketball court isn't the only place where Sacramento Kings player Tyreke Evans apparently likes to move fast.

Video shows Kings' Evans driving 120 mph (AP)
The basketball court isn't the only place where Sacramento Kings player Tyreke Evans apparently likes to move fast. A video released by the California Highway Patrol shows Evans speeding past vehicles on Interstate 80 in his purple Mercedes. CHP officers say he was driving 120 to 130 miles per hour.

Police: Kings' Evans driving 120-130 mph
The basketball court isn't the only place where Sacramento Kings player Tyreke Evans apparently likes to move fast.

Sacramento Kings hire DeMarcus Cousins' high school coach as assistant
The Kings have hired rookie center DeMarcus Cousins' high school coach as an assistant.

Kings' Cousins eager to prove himself (AP)
DeMarcus Cousins has a favor to ask all the doubters who questioned his maturity and his game before the NBA draft, then raved about his play during the Las Vegas Summer League: Take a side. "Make up your mind," Cousins said. "You either love me or you hate me." There's no in-between with Cousins, selected fifth overall by the Sacramento Kings in last month's draft.

Evans has license suspended after plea
Prosecutors say Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans has pleaded no contest to reckless driving.

Sacramento Kings' Tyreke Evans pleads no contest to reckless driving
Prosecutors say Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans has pleaded no contest to reckless driving.

Kings sign Pooh Jeter - Pooh Jeter (G) Sacramento Kings
The Kings signed veteran free agent Pooh Jeter to a contract.

Kings ink swingman Wright, G Jeter (AP)
The Sacramento Kings have signed free agent swingman Antoine Wright and guard Pooh Jeter to contracts. The team did not reveal terms of the deals Friday. Wright is entering his sixth NBA season. He averaged 5.6 points and 2.3 rebounds in 290 career games with New Jersey, Dallas and Toronto. He averaged 6.5 points and 2.8 rebounds last season with the Raptors.

Bucks, Kings cap Brockman-Jackson trade (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks acquired a fan favorite when they completed a trade Wednesday for Sacramento Kings forward Jon Brockman. Bucks general manager John Hammond said he thinks Bucks fans will love Brockman, too. "Any fan base anywhere will appreciate a player who plays with the type of energy he does," Hammond told The Associated Press.

Kings deal Brockman to Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks acquired a fan favorite when they completed a trade Wednesday for Sacramento Kings forward Jon Brockman.

Milwaukee Bucks acquire Jon Brockman from Sacramento Kings for Darnell Jackson, draft pick
The Milwaukee Bucks have completed a trade with the Sacramento Kings for forward Jon Brockman in exchange for forward Darnell Jackson and a 2011 second-round pick.

Report: Sacramento Kings, Milwaukee Bucks close to trade
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed guard Keyon Dooling and two people with knowledge of other talks told The Associated Press on Monday that the team is in trade discussions with the Sacramento Kings to obtain forward Jon Brockman.

Bucks close to acquiring Kings' Brockman (AP)
Two people with knowledge of the talks told The Associated Press on Monday that the Milwaukee Bucks are in trade discussions with the Sacramento Kings to obtain forward Jon Brockman. Both people spoke on condition of anonymity because the talks had not been completed. The deal would send forward Darnell Jackson and a second-round pick to Sacramento as part of a sign-and-trade arrangement for...

Rockets, C Miller agree on 3 years, $15M (AP)
Free agent center Brad Miller has agreed to a three-year, $15 million contract with the Houston Rockets. The 7-foot Miller averaged 8.8 points and 4.9 rebounds for Chicago last season. Miller played in Sacramento from 2003-09, including three seasons playing for current Houston coach Rick Adelman. Agent Mark Bartelstein said in a phone interview on Saturday that reuniting with Adelman was a major...

Sacramento Kings sign top draft pick DeMarcus Cousins
The Sacramento Kings have signed rookie center DeMarcus Cousins to a contract.

Kings sign No. 5 overall pick Cousins (AP)
The Sacramento Kings have signed rookie center DeMarcus Cousins to a contract. The team announced the deal with the No. 5 pick in the draft on Wednesday. Cousins can earn about $7 million in the first two years of the deal, and the Kings have separate team options for the third and fourth seasons. Cousins averaged 15.1 points, 9.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks as a freshman at Kentucky.

Vitaly Potapenko joins Pacers staff - Vitaly Potapenko (C) Sacramento Kings
Former NBA player Vitaly Potapenko has joined coach Jim O'Brien's staff as an assistant coach for the Pacers.

Kentucky has record 5 picks in 1st round (AP)
Kentucky dominated the first round of Thursday night's NBA draft and passed some other powerful college programs with the five players selected. John Wall, the overall No. 1 pick by the Washington Wizards, DeMarcus Cousins, the fifth pick by Sacramento, Patrick Patterson, the 14th selection by Houston, Eric Bledsoe, the 18th pick by Oklahoma City, and Daniel Orton, the 29th selection by...

Kings take Hassan Whiteside in 2nd round - Hassan Whiteside (F) Sacramento Kings
Hassan Whiteside, who was expected to be taken in the first round, fell into the second, taken with the 33rd pick by the Kings.

Sixers work out big men Favors, Cousins (AP)
The Philadelphia 76ers worked out Georgia Tech's Derrick Favors and Kentucky's DeMarcus Cousins on Friday, getting a look at two top big men a day after the team traded starting center Samuel Dalembert. But Sixers general manager Ed Stefanski said the trade that sent Dalembert to the Sacramento Kings will not affect the team's plans in the June 24 draft.

Sixers ship unhappy Dalembert to Kings
The Philadelphia 76ers traded Samuel Dalembert to the Sacramento Kings on Thursday for Andres Nocioni and Spencer Hawes.

76ers agree to trade Dalembert to Kings (AP)
A person familiar with the decision says the Sacramento Kings have agreed to acquire Sam Dalembert from the Philadelphia 76ers for Andres Nocioni and Spencer Hawes. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Thursday because the deal is still awaiting league approval. Dalembert was Philadelphia's longest-tenured player, but he never developed into a dominant force...

Sources: Philadelphia 76ers trade center Samuel Dalembert to Sacramento Kings
The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to swap Samuel Dalembert to the Sacramento Kings for Andres Nocioni and Spencer Hawes, two league sources told ESPN.com.

Kings' Evans cited for reckless driving (AP)
Sacramento Kings point guard Tyreke Evans is facing a court date after being stopped for reckless driving in California. The California Highway Patrol cited the NBA's Rookie of the Year on Monday evening after air patrol spotted him driving a 2010 black Mercedes S550 at more than 100 mph on Interstate 80.

Rookie of Year Tyreke Evans of Sacramento Kings cited for driving 100 mph
Tyreke Evans, the NBA's reigning Rookie of the Year, was cited for reckless driving Monday night after he was clocked driving more than 100 miles per hour on a California highway.

Evans wins NBA Rookie of the Year honor
Sacramento point guard Tyreke Evans beat out Golden State's Stephen Curry and Milwaukee's Brandon Jennings to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award.

Sacramento Kings point guard Tyreke Evans wins NBA Rookie of Year award
Sacramento point guard Tyreke Evans beat out Golden State's Stephen Curry and Milwaukee's Brandon Jennings to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award.

Kings' Evans wins NBA Rookie of the Year (AP)
Sacramento point guard Tyreke Evans beat out Golden State's Stephen Curry and Milwaukee's Brandon Jennings to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award. Evans received the honor Thursday after becoming the fourth rookie ever to average at least 20 points, five rebounds and five assists per game. He joined an illustrious club that includes Oscar Robertson, Michael Jordan and LeBron James.

Gasol helps Lakers win home finale (AP)
Pau Gasol had 28 points and eight rebounds, Shannon Brown scored 24 points and Kobe Bryant rested as the Los Angeles Lakers finished their regular-season home schedule with a 106-100 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. Sasha Vujacic scored 13 points for the Lakers, who lost six of nine before Gasol and the reserves pulled away in the second half of their sixth straight win over the...

Kings exercise option on F Landry (AP)
The Sacramento Kings have exercised a team option on forward Carl Landry to keep him under contract through next season. President of basketball operations Geoff Petrie announced the move Wednesday, a day after Sacramento finished a 25-57 season. Landry was acquired at the trade deadline from Houston.

Sacramento Kings' Tyreke Evans ejected in final game of rookie year
Tyreke Evans remarkable rookie season has ended with his ejection from the Kings' game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Kings rookie Evans ejected in finale (AP)
Tyreke Evans remarkable rookie season has ended with his ejection from the Kings' game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He was tossed in the third quarter Tuesday night by referee Derek Richardson, who whistled back-to-back technical fouls when Evans apparently said something to him. Evans had just hit consecutive layups to pull Sacramento within 67-66 of the Lakers, and apparently was angry...

Evans reaches 20-5-5 milestone in loss (AP)
The result of the final home game of the year for the Sacramento Kings was secondary. Having Tyreke Evans reach an exclusive milestone was the main goal. Evans achieved that, although not without plenty of trouble, scoring 24 points to join a club that includes only Oscar Robertson, Michael Jordan and LeBron James in the Kings 117-107 loss to the Houston Rockets.

Kobe to sit out Lakers' final two regular season games
Kobe Bryant won't play in the Los Angeles Lakers' last two regular season games against Sacramento and the Clippers.

Kings pick up option on Westphal
The Sacramento Kings have picked up the option on the contract of coach Paul Westphal for the 2011-12 season.

Sacramento Kings pick up option on Paul Westphal fgor 2011-12
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The Sacramento Kings have picked up the option on the contract of coach Paul Westphal for the 2011-12 season.

Kings pick up coach Westphal's option (AP)
The Sacramento Kings have picked up the option on the contract of coach Paul Westphal for the 2011-12 season. Kings president of basketball operations Geoff Petrie made the announcement Monday before the team played its final home game of the season against Houston. The Kings are 25-55 with two games remaining in Westphal's first season as coach.

Mavericks crush Kings for West's No. 2 seed
Dirk Nowitzki scored 39 points to help the Dallas Mavericks rout the struggling Sacramento Kings 126-108 on Saturday night.

Mavericks roll, now alone in 2nd in West (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki scored 39 points to help the Dallas Mavericks rout the struggling Sacramento Kings 126-108 on Saturday night. The lopsided victory, combined with Denver's loss to San Antonio, moved the Mavericks into sole possession of second place in the Western Conference playoff race. Dallas is one game ahead of Denver with two games remaining for both teams.

Evans helps Kings end 8-game skid (AP)
Tyreke Evans had 28 points, six rebounds and seven assists to help the Sacramento Kings snap an eight-game losing streak with a 116-94 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. After the Clippers cut Sacramento's 16-point halftime to eight after three quarters, the Kings came out with a 16-2 to run to start the fourth in pushing their lead to 100-78.

Spurs fight past Kings
Even on a night when Manu Ginobili struggled through the first three quarters, the San Antonio Spurs looked to their feisty veteran to get going in the fourth. And just as he's done consistently since the All-Star break, Ginobili delivered. Richard Jefferson had 18 points and Ginobili scored 11 of his 16 in the fourth quarter for the surging Spurs, who beat the Sacramento Kings 95-86 on Tuesday for their fourth straight victory.

Parker returns as Spurs defeat Kings (AP)
Richard Jefferson scored 18 points, Manu Ginobili had 16 and the surging San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 95-86 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory. The Spurs got point guard Tony Parker back and moved into a sixth-place tie with Oklahoma City in the Western Conference playoff race.

Surging Spurs drop Kings for 4th straight win
ichard Jefferson scored 18 points, Manu Ginobili had 16 and the surging San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 95-86 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory.

Spurs G Parker to return vs. Kings (AP)
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker has been cleared to play after missing the past month with a broken hand. The Spurs said Parker will be in uniform Tuesday night at Sacramento. He has not played since breaking his shooting hand March 6 in a win at Memphis. Parker's return comes after backup point guard George Hill sprained his right ankle Sunday in a win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Roy, Miller lift Blazers over Kings (AP)
Brandon Roy scored 24 points, Andre Miller added 23 and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Sacramento Kings 98-87 on Saturday night. Nicolas Batum and LaMarcus Aldridge had 21 points each for the Trail Blazers, and Marcus Camby had 15 rebounds. Portland rebounded from a loss at Denver on Thursday night for its 10th victory in 12 games.

Kings C Hawes to miss rest of season with knee injury
The Sacramento Kings say center Spencer Hawes will miss the rest of the season with an injured left knee.

Kings C Hawes to miss rest of season (AP)
The Sacramento Kings say center Spencer Hawes will miss the rest of the season with an injured left knee. The Kings say that an MRI done Thursday revealed a deep bone bruise and an irregular signal in the joint line in Hawes' left knee. Hawes will get a second opinion from the Seattle doctor who operated on his left knee before his rookie season.

Timberwolves snap 16-game losing streak (AP)
Al Jefferson's biggest fear was not winning again. The Minnesota Timberwolves, after all, entered Wednesday night having not won in more than a month and carrying the burden of a 16-game losing streak. That's why the reaction in the Timberwolves locker room after their 108-99 victory over the Sacramento Kings was part joy and part relief.

Timberwolves snap 16-game losing streak (AP)
Al Jefferson had 19 points and 12 rebounds and Darko Milicic also got a double-double to help the Minnesota Timberwolves snapped a 16-game losing streak with a 108-99 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. Jonny Flynn added 18 points while Corey Brewer scored 19 for Minnesota. Carl Landry scored 22 points and Donte Greene added 21 for the Kings.

DePaul to interview Timbewolves' Theus (AP)
Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Reggie Theus will interview for the opening at DePaul. "That's my understanding," Timberwolves head coach Kurt Rambis said prior to Wednesday night's game against Sacramento. Theus, who was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 1978, said he hasn't had a direct conversation with officials from the Chicago school, but said that his agent is...

Granger lifts Pacers, home streak hits 8 (AP)
Danny Granger scored 25 of his 33 points in the second half, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 102-95 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night for their eighth straight home win. Troy Murphy added 19 points and 13 rebounds, and Roy Hibbert and Earl Watson each scored 10 for the Pacers, who have won six of seven to improve to 28-47.

Torn plantar fascia ends year for Sacramento Kings' Dominic McGuire
The Sacramento Kings say swingman Dominic McGuire will miss the rest of the season with an injured right foot.

Kings swingman McGuire done for season (AP)
The Sacramento Kings say swingman Dominic McGuire will miss the rest of the season with an injured right foot. The team says tests conducted Monday in Indianapolis confirmed that McGuire has a torn right plantar fascia. He hurt himself in the first quarter of Sunday's 97-90 loss in Cleveland. McGuire played in 10 games this season for the Kings after being acquired from Washington on Feb.

Cavs hold off depleted Kings in Big Z's return
LeBron James scored 23 of his 34 points in the second half, Antawn Jamison added 26 and the Cleveland Cavaliers welcomed back adored center Zydrunas Ilgauskas with a 97-90 victory over the ailing and aching Sacramento Kings on Sunday.

James' 23 in 2nd half lift Cavs by Kings (AP)
LeBron James scored 23 of his 34 points in the second half, Antawn Jamison added 26 and the Cleveland Cavaliers welcomed back adored center Zydrunas Ilgauskas with a 97-90 victory over the ailing and aching Sacramento Kings on Sunday. With Cleveland leading by four, James made a crucial 3-pointer with 2:02 left and then had a rebound and steal to help seal it for the Cavs, who have won 28 straight...

Zydrunas Ilgauskas of Cleveland Cavaliers returns, Anderson Varejao out vs. Sacramento Kings with sore hamstring
Zydrunas Ilgauskas is back in his basketball home.

Cavs F Varejao out with sore hamstring (AP)
Cavaliers forward Anderson Varejao is sitting out Cleveland's game against Sacramento because of a sore left hamstring. Varejao was hurt in Friday's loss at San Antonio and Cavs coach Mike Brown decided to rest him Sunday because Cleveland has two days off following the game against the Kings.

Rondo, Pierce help Celtics get by Kings (AP)
Rajon Rondo had a career-high 18 assists, Paul Pierce scored 22 points and the Boston Celtics won for the sixth time in seven games with a 94-86 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. The Celtics led by 24 points late in the first half, but the Kings cut it to 87-81 with 3:12 left in the game on a 3-pointer by Beno Udrih.

Andres Nocioni wants to be traded if not in Sacramento Kings' plans
Andres Nocioni made three things very clear: he doesn't want to be a starter, he's not an All-Star in the NBA, and if the Kings don't have him in their plans for next year, the Argentinean won't have any problems if he's traded to another team.

Rockets' Martin out with sore shoulder (AP)
Houston's Kevin Martin was set to miss the Rockets' game with the Los Angeles Clippers because of a sore left shoulder. Martin, who is listed day to day, has averaged almost 22 points and 3.3 rebounds in the 17 games since he was traded to the Rockets. The 6-foot-7 player was acquired from Sacramento in the three-team deal that sent Tracy McGrady to the Knicks on Feb.

Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans out two more games with concussion
Sacramento Kings rookie point guard and leading scorer Tyreke Evans is not ready to return from a concussion and will miss the team's next two road games, at Boston on Friday and Sunday's contest at Cleveland.

Nets end home skid, crush Kings for 8th win
Brook Lopez had 26 points and 13 rebounds, and New Jersey Nets moved a step closer to avoiding a dubious date with NBA history by beating the Sacramento Kings 93-79 on Wednesday night.

Nets snap 8-game losing streak (AP)
Brook Lopez had 26 points and 13 rebounds, and New Jersey Nets moved a step closer to avoiding a dubious date with NBA history by beating the Sacramento Kings 93-79 on Wednesday night to snap an eight-game losing streak and a franchise-record, 14-game skid at home. Devin Harris added 24 points and nine assists for the Nets (8-63), who need to win once in their last 11 games to avoid breaking the...

Nets trade fans souvenirs for paper bags (AP)
New Jersey Nets chief executive Brett Yormark isn't one to let a marketing opportunity go astray. Two days after a brief finger-pointing exchange with a fan who wore a paper bag on his head to protest the Nets' dismal season, Yormark came prepared for more potential protesters during Wednesday's game against Sacramento.

Kings team president Thomas resigns (AP)
The co-owners of the Sacramento Kings have new titles in a restructuring of their management team and business operations. Joe Maloof is now chief executive officer and brother Gavin Maloof the president of Maloof Sports & Entertainment. The changes came Tuesday when the team also announced the resignation of longtime team president John Thomas, effective April 2, for what was categorized as...

Mayo's late push gets Grizzlies by Kings (AP)
Zach Randolph had 25 points and 12 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies used the streaky shooting of O.J. Mayo in the fourth quarter to beat the Sacramento Kings 102-85 on Monday night. After missing 11 of his first 14 shots, Mayo got going midway through the fourth quarter. With the Grizzlies leading by a point, Mayo made four straight jumpers and scored 10 points in just over two minutes, including...

Udrih's 20 points, 17 assists lift Kings (AP)
With rookie point guard and leading scorer Tyreke Evans back in Sacramento, the Kings needed someone to find the open man and make plays. Beno Udrih was more than able to fill the void. Udrih had 20 points and a career-high 17 assists for only his second double-double of the season, leading the Kings to a 102-89 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.

Udrih key as short-handed Kings top Clippers
Carl Landry scored 24 points and Beno Udrih had 20 points and a career-high 17 assists, leading the short-handed Sacramento Kings to a 102-89 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.

Rockets beat McGrady, Knicks 116-112 (AP)
Aaron Brooks scored seven straight points down the stretch and the Houston Rockets got strong efforts from the players they got for Tracy McGrady to beat the New York Knicks 116-112 Sunday. Kevin Martin, acquired by the Rockets from Sacramento in the three-team deal that sent McGrady to New York, led Houston with 28 points.

Sacramento Kings' Tyreke Evans skips trip to play Los Angeles Clippers after concussion, lacerations
Rookie scoring leader Tyreke Evans did not make the trip to Los Angeles for the Sacramento Kings' game against the Clippers because of a slight concussion and facial injuries he sustained in a double-overtime loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

Kings rookie Evans out against Clippers (AP)
Rookie scoring leader Tyreke Evans did not make the trip to Los Angeles for the Sacramento Kings' game against the Clippers because of a slight concussion and facial injuries he sustained in a double-overtime loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Evans missed his sixth game of the season on Sunday. The point guard's injuries -- including a bruised jaw, lacerated gums and chipped teeth -- resulted...

Jennings hits eight 3s as Bucks top Kings in 2OT
Brandon Jennings scored 35 points, hit a career-high eight 3-pointers and added eight assists in the Milwaukee Bucks' 114-108 double-overtime victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.

Jennings shines, Bucks top Kings in 2OT (AP)
Brandon Jennings scored 35 points, hit a career-high eight 3-pointers and added eight assists in the Milwaukee Bucks' 114-108 double-overtime victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. Jennings' points total was the rookie's highest since he had 55 in a Nov. 14 game at Golden State.

Kobe leads Lakers to Northern California sweep
Kobe Bryant scored 30 points, Pau Gasol added 28 points and 11 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers completed a sweep of their Northern California swing with a 106-99 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.

Kobe, Gasol carry Lakers past Kings
The Los Angeles Lakers have put their three-game hiccup behind them and are closing in on their playoff form. Kobe Bryant scored 30 points, Pau Gasol added 28 points and 11 rebounds, and the Lakers completed a sweep of their Northern California swing with a 106-99 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.

Lakers ride Bryant, Gasol past Kings (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 30 points, Pau Gasol added 28 points and 11 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers completed a sweep of their Northern California swing with a 106-99 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. After committing 24 turnovers and barely holding on for a 124-121 victory at Golden State on Monday night, the Lakers were much sharper on the back end of their trip.

Evans' 29 and 11 assists power Kings (AP)
Rookie Tyreke Evans had 29 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 114-100 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night. Evans, who recorded his first career triple-double Wednesday against Toronto, scored 24 points in the opening half to help Sacramento assume a 64-49 lead.

Evans' 1st triple-double lifts Kings over Raptors
Tyreke Evans recorded his first career triple-double with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, leading the Sacramento Kings to a 113-90 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.

Evans' first triple-double lifts Kings (AP)

Tyreke Evans recorded his first career triple-double with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, leading the Sacramento Kings to a 113-90 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. With frequent chants of "ROY!" (Rookie of the Year), Evans responded with a strong overall game that has typified his season.

Roy helps Blazers hold off Kings (AP)

Brandon Roy scored 19 points and hit a clinching jumper with just over two minutes left, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to an 88-81 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. The Kings pulled to a 74-all tie in the final quarter, but Roy's jumper with 2:07 remaining made it 85-78 and all but sealed it for the Blazers, who have won five straight against the Kings.

Durant lifts Thunder to another road win (AP)

Kevin Durant had 27 points and eight rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Sacramento Kings 108-102 on Sunday night. The road victory was the seventh in nine games for the Thunder, who defeated the Kings in three of four meetings this season. Tyreke Evans had 24 points and seven assists for the Kings and Carl Landry had 20 points and eight rebounds.

Durant posts 27 points as Thunder edge Kings
Kevin Durant had 27 points and eight rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Sacramento Kings 108-102 on Sunday night.

Back tightness sidelines Mavs C Haywood (AP)
Dallas Mavericks center Brendan Haywood was a late scratch from Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls because of tightness in his lower back. Haywood, averaging 9.7 points and 10.1 rebounds, left Friday's win over Sacramento after playing just over seven minutes. He was listed in the starting lineup after coach Rick Carlisle said he was a game-time decision.

Mavericks ride Dirk to 10th straight win (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki had 31 points and 12 rebounds, rookie Roddy Beaubois added a career-high 22 points and the Dallas Mavericks extended their season-high winning streak to 10 games with a 108-100 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. Beaubois went 9 for 14 from the field and 3 for 6 on 3-pointers in 24-plus minutes, taking advantage of the absence of the team's No.

Landry's 22 and 10 get Kings by Rockets (AP)
Carl Landry had 22 points and 10 rebounds against his former team, leading the Sacramento Kings to an 84-81 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. The Rockets traded the popular power forward to the Kings in a three-team swap just before the deadline in a deal that sent Tracy McGrady to New York.

Durant's 39 help Thunder outlast Kings (AP)

The Oklahoma City Thunder don't like to see the kind of defensive numbers that ended up on the box score against the Sacramento Kings. Only the fact that the Thunder won anyway provided a tiny measure of redemption. Kevin Durant had 39 points and 10 rebounds, Russell Westbrook added 30 points and 13 assists, and Oklahoma City survived one of its worst defensive performances of the season in a...

NBA suspends Kings' Nocioni 2 games for DUI
Sacramento Kings forward Andres Nocioni has been suspended by the NBA for two games without pay after pleading no contest in California to drunken driving.

Sacramento Kings forward Andres Nocioni suspended 2 games by NBA
Sacramento Kings forward Andres Nocioni has been suspended by the NBA for two games without pay after pleading no contest in California to drunken driving.

Kings' Nocioni suspended 2 games for DUI (AP)
Sacramento Kings forward Andres Nocioni has been suspended by the NBA for two games without pay after pleading no contest in California to drunken driving. The suspension was to begin with Tuesday night's game between the Kings and the Thunder in Oklahoma City. Nocioni was arrested about 2 a.m. Nov.

Evans helps Kings hold off Clippers (AP)

For one of the rare times this season, the Sacramento Kings were discussing defense and the role it played in their latest victory. Tyreke Evans scored 22 points to help the Kings beat the Clippers 97-92 on Sunday night. The Clippers shot 37 percent and the points allowed was a season low for Sacramento, which entered the game fourth worst in the NBA in points allowed (106.5).

Williams' 35 lift Jazz over Rockets (AP)

Deron Williams says he plays better when he's angry. After the Utah Jazz lost Friday night in Sacramento, Williams was steaming mad and took it out on the Houston Rockets. "I felt a lot of motivation. I wasn't happy with the way I've been playing, so I wanted to come out and set the tone early," said Williams, who scored 20 of his 35 points in the first quarter in Utah's...

Sacramento Kings' Jason Thompson out up to 2 weeks with injury
The Sacramento Kings say forward Jason Thompson will miss up to two weeks with a lower back injury.

Kings F Thompson could miss 2 weeks (AP)
The Sacramento Kings say forward Jason Thompson will miss up to two weeks with a lower back injury. The Kings said X-rays on Thursday determined that Thompson has two fractures in his lower back. Thompson is averaging 12.7 points and 8.8 rebounds per game this season. Sacramento hosts Utah on Friday night.

Josh Smith scores 27 to lift Hawks (AP)

Josh Smith scored a season-high 27 points, Joe Johnson added 21 and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 98-92 on Wednesday night. Al Horford finished with 11 points and 13 rebounds for the Hawks, who have won nine of 11 at home to improve to 22-6 at Philips Arena. Despite 19 points and 12 rebounds from Kevin Love, Minnesota remained stuck with five road wins, tied with Sacramento for...

Hamilton's 30 power Pistons past Kings (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored 30 points and the Detroit Pistons pulled away in the third quarter to defeat the struggling Sacramento Kings 101-89 on Tuesday night. After taking a 12-point lead in halftime, Hamilton keyed a third-quarter effort that hiked the Pistons' advantage to 30 at one point. Hamilton scored the first eight points of the quarter and finished the period with 14 as the Pistons took...

Sacramento Kings forward Andres Nocioni pleads no contest to DUI
Kings forward Andres Nocioni has pleaded no contest to drunken driving and will serve two days of community service.

Clippers coach Hughes earns first win (AP)

Eric Gordon scored 14 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, Chris Kaman had 22 points and 16 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat Sacramento 99-89 on Saturday night to give Kim Hughes his first official win as an NBA head coach. The Clippers had lost their first five games after general manager Mike Dunleavy gave up his dual role as coach to Hughes, his longtime assistant.

Suns sweep season series with Kings (AP)

Are the Phoenix Suns, the NBA's highest-scoring team, suddenly becoming a tough defensive team? If the last two games are any indication, they are headed in the right direction. Jason Richardson scored 26 points, Amare Stoudemire had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and Steve Nash had 17 assists, leading the Suns to a 104-88 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night.

Tracy McGrady traded to New York Knicks in 3-team deal, sources say
The Houston Rockets, Sacramento Kings and New York Knicks have agreed to terms that will expand the Houston-Sacramento deal into a three-way trade that lands Tracy McGrady with the Knicks, according to NBA front-office sources.

Sources: Houston Rockets agree to acquire Sacramento Kings' Kevin Martin
The Rockets have reached agreement to acquire Kevin Martin from the Kings, sources said on Wednesday.

Report: McGrady headed to Kings; Knicks next?
Tracy McGrady is reportedly headed to Sacramento, but is it just a layover on his way to New York?

Report: McGrady headed to Kings; Knicks next?
Tracy McGrady is reportedly headed to Sacramento, but is it just a layover on his way to New York?

Reports: Rockets trade McGrady to Kings (AP)
Published reports say the Houston Rockets have traded Tracy McGrady and his massive expiring contract to the Sacramento Kings for guards Kevin Martin and Sergio Rodriguez, center Hilton Armstrong and forward Kenny Thomas. The Kings also reportedly will get forward Carl Landry, Houston's most productive bench player this season, and seldom-used forward Joey Dorsey.

Wallace, Pierce help Celtics beat Kings (AP)

Rasheed Wallace and Paul Pierce each scored 17 points, and the Boston Celtics held off the Sacramento Kings for a 95-92 victory on Tuesday night. The victory snapped a two-game losing streak for the Celtics, who had lost five of eight games before the All-Star break. Boston is 10-13 since Christmas and has seen its Atlantic Division lead shrink to 4 1/2 games over second-place Toronto.

Watson's career-high 40 power Warriors (AP)

C.J. Watson scored a career-high 40 points and Stephen Curry had a career-best 15 assists to help the Golden State Warriors break out to a 30-point first-half lead on the way to a 130-98 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. With star guard Monta Ellis and his 26.2-point scoring average sidelined for a third straight game with a sprained left knee, the Warriors played one of their...

Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans fuels rookie team to rare Challenge win
Sacramento's Tyreke Evans had 26 points and San Antonio's DeJuan Blair had 22 points and 23 rebounds to give the NBA rookies a rare victory over the sophomores, 140-128 in the Rookie Challenge on Friday night.

Evans, Martin get Kings by Knicks in OT (AP)

Tyreke Evans led a thrilling fourth-quarter comeback, Kevin Martin scored nine of his 17 points in overtime, and the Sacramento Kings beat the New York Knicks 118-114 on Tuesday night to end a six-game losing streak. Evans finished with 27 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, scoring 12 points in the final 7 minutes of regulation after the Knicks had built a 15-point lead.

Sacramento Kings owners Joe, Gavin Maloof to expand skateboarding competition to New York City
The Maloof Money Cup skateboarding competition is expanding to New York City this year.

Durant to defend All-Star H-O-R-S-E win (AP)
Kevin Durant will defend his title in the H-O-R-S-E competition at All-Star weekend. The Oklahoma City forward will face fellow All-Star Rajon Rondo of Boston and Sacramento rookie Omri Casspi. The field was announced Monday night on TNT, which will televise Saturday's events. Durant won the inaugural competition last year in Phoenix, hitting some long jumpers to rally after picking up four...

Bosh's 36 points, 11 boards lift Raps past Kings
Chris Bosh had 36 points and 11 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani scored 22 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Kings 115-104 on Sunday afternoon, extending Sacramento's losing streak to six games.

Bosh's 36 and 11 keep Raptors hot (AP)

Chris Bosh had 36 points and 11 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani scored 22 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Kings 115-104 on Sunday afternoon, extending Sacramento's losing streak to six games. Hedo Turkoglu and Antoine Wright each scored 16 points as Toronto topped 100 points for the 16th consecutive game and won its seventh straight home game.

Nash, Amare help Suns cap 4-0 road trip (AP)

Less than three weeks ago, the Phoenix Suns came home from a four-game road trip empty-handed and discouraged. The mood around the team is much different after this four-game trip. Steve Nash had 23 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds to help the Phoenix Suns complete a perfect road trip with a 114-102 victory over the struggling Sacramento Kings on Friday night.

Duncan, Spurs survive Kings' late comeback bid
George Hill had 23 points and nine assists, and Tim Duncan added 22 points and 13 rebounds to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 115-113 on Wednesday night.

Duncan, Hill help Spurs hold off Kings (AP)

George Hill had 23 points and nine assists, and Tim Duncan added 22 points and 13 rebounds to help the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 115-113 on Wednesday night. The Spurs led by 13 in the fourth quarter, but Andres Nocioni's 3-pointer cut it to 113-110 with 4.1 seconds left. After Hill's two free throws built the lead to five, Tyreke Evans made a 3-pointer at the buzzer for...

Afflalo's jumper caps Nuggets' rally past Kings
Arron Afflalo hit a 21-foot baseline jumper with 18.4 seconds left in overtime, and the Denver Nuggets, down by 17 points in the third quarter, rallied to beat the Sacramento Kings 112-109 Monday night.

Afflalo's jumper lifts Nuggets in OT (AP)

Arron Afflalo hit a 21-foot baseline jumper with 18.4 seconds left in overtime, and the Denver Nuggets, down by 17 points in the third quarter, rallied to beat the Sacramento Kings 112-109 Monday night. Kenyon Martin had 24 points and 12 rebounds and Chauncey Billups had 23 points for the Nuggets, who improved to 3-0 in overtime this season and averted being swept in their three-game season series...

Denver Nuggets' Carmelo Anthony misses fifth straight with sprained ankle
Nuggets All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony missed his fifth consecutive game on Monday night against the Sacramento Kings because of a sprained left ankle.

Wallace's 38 and 11 power Bobcats to win (AP)

Gerald Wallace scored a season-high 38 points and had 11 rebounds and the Charlotte Bobcats defeated the Sacramento Kings 103-96 on Saturday. Wallace keyed the decisive third quarter when the Bobcats pulled away by outscoring Sacramento 34-13. Scoring on several uncontested baskets inside against the Kings' uninspired defense, Wallace had 19 points to help Charlotte take a 90-67 lead into the...

Wallace sparks spurt, scores 38 in Bobcats' win
Gerald Wallace scored a season-high 38 points and had 11 rebounds and the Charlotte Bobcats defeated the Sacramento Kings 103-96 on Saturday.

Millsap conducts Jazz to fifth consecutive victory
Paul Millsap tied his career high with 32 points in his first start of the season and added 14 rebounds and seven assists as the Utah Jazz won their fifth straight, beating the Sacramento Kings 101-94 on Friday night.

Short-handed Jazz ride Millsap by Kings (AP)

Paul Millsap tied his career high with 32 points in his first start of the season and added 14 rebounds and seven assists as the Utah Jazz won their fifth straight, beating the Sacramento Kings 101-94 on Friday night. It's the longest winning streak of the season for Utah, which was without All-Star Deron Williams and forward Carlos Boozer.

The Utah Jazz will be without Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer vs. the Kings
The Utah Jazz are without All-Star point guard Deron Williams and forward Carlos Boozer for Friday night's game against the Sacramento Kings.

Udrih, Evans help Kings end 7-game skid (AP)

Tyreke Evans looked relieved, smiling in the Sacramento Kings' locker room after an ugly victory over the Golden State Warriors. Evans supplied the scoring early and veteran Beno Udrih delivered late in the game for the Kings. Udrih scored 24 points and Evans had 23 to help Sacramento snap a seven-game losing streak with a 99-96 victory Tuesday night over the Warriors.

Rosters selected for All-Star Weekend Rookie Challenge
Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose and Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans are among a cast of 18 players selected for the Rookie Challenge.

Sacramento Kings rookie Jon Brockman hurts hip, may not play
Kings rookie Jon Brockman hurt his hip in practice and is questionable for Monday.

Hip could sideline Kings F Brockman (AP)
Sacramento Kings rookie forward Jon Brockman bruised his left hip in practice and is questionable for Tuesday night's game against Golden State. The team says Brockman hurt himself at Monday's practice. X-rays and a CT scan were negative. Brockman is averaging 2.9 points and 4.7 rebounds per game.

Heat roll past freefalling Kings 115-84 (AP)

Someday, the Miami Heat will play another close game. For now, they'll savor the easy ones. Dwyane Wade had 27 points and eight assists before sitting out the fourth quarter, Michael Beasley added 21 points and 13 rebounds and a bizarre week of blowouts for the Heat continued with a 115-84 victory over the freefalling Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.

Sources: Dallas Mavericks covet trade for Sacramento Kings' Kevin Martin
The Dallas Mavericks are interested in Kevin Martin, if Sacramento is willing to trade him, a source says.

Howard leads Magic over struggling Kings (AP)

Dwight Howard had 19 points and 15 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic became the latest team to bully the struggling Sacramento Kings with a 100-84 victory Friday night that wasn't even that close. Howard beat and bruised an undersized Sacramento front line to help Orlando build a 32-point lead and cruise to its second straight blowout win.

10 players donate $1K per point to Haiti (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol was one of 10 NBA players donating $1,000 for every point he scored to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund on Friday. The players taking part, all clients of the Wasserman Media Group, included rookie of the year Derrick Rose, Atlanta All-Star Joe Johnson, rookie Tyreke Evans of Sacramento and veteran Antawn Jamison of Washington.

Reps dealing with wrongful-death lawsuit for Sacramento Kings rookie Tyreke Evans
Sacramento Kings rookie Tyreke Evans says he is letting his agent and lawyer deal with a wrongful-death lawsuit resulting from a fatal shooting committed out of his vehicle by a teenage cousin.

Reserve Crawford lifts Hawks past Kings (AP)

Jamal Crawford scored 20 points to lead a strong effort by Atlanta's backups, and the Hawks bounced back from a sluggish start to beat the Sacramento Kings 108-97 on Wednesday night. Crawford, perhaps the NBA's top sixth man, led the Hawks in scoring for the 14th time this season, also knocking down the 22nd four-point play of his career.

Sacramento Kings rookie Tyreke Evans sued over drive-by shooting
Kings rookie Tyreke Evans is being sued over a fatal shooting committed by a teen cousin in his vehicle.

Kings G Evans sued over fatal shooting (AP)
Sacramento Kings rookie Tyreke Evans is being sued over a fatal shooting committed by a teenage cousin in his vehicle. Evans is among four people being sued over the November 2007 drive-by shooting near his home in Chester, just south of Philadelphia. Jamar Evans is serving a nine- to 20-year prison term after admitting he fired out the passenger-side door and killed 19-year-old Marcus Reason.

Surging Bobcats hold off Kings, climb over .500
Gerald Wallace shook off an ankle injury to score 28 points, Raymond Felton finished a rebound shy of a triple-double and the Charlotte Bobcats held off a furious Sacramento comeback bid to beat the Kings 105-103 on Monday.

Bobcats beat Kings to win fifth straight (AP)
Gerald Wallace shook off an ankle injury to score 28 points, Raymond Felton finished a rebound shy of a triple-double and the Charlotte Bobcats held off a furious Sacramento comeback bid to beat the Kings 105-103 on Monday. The Bobcats' fifth straight win and eighth in a row at home proved more difficult than expected.

Wizards give Saunders 600th career victory
Washington Wizards managed to end one of the most dismal, exhausting weeks in franchise history with a victory, giving coach Flip Saunders his 600th career win by beating the Sacramento Kings 93-86 on Saturday night.

Wizards finish tumultuous week with win (AP)

The Washington Wizards managed to end one of the most dismal, exhausting weeks in franchise history with a victory, giving coach Flip Saunders his 600th career win by beating the Sacramento Kings 93-86 on Saturday night. Caron Butler scored 19 points to lead five players in double figures for the Wizards, who on the previous day had their biggest star plead guilty to a felony gun charge and on the...

Haitian C Dalembert donates, lifts 76ers (AP)

Sam Dalembert made a $100,00 donation to help relief efforts in his native Haiti, then had 17 points and 12 rebounds to lift the Philadelphia 76ers to a 98-86 win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. Thaddeus Young scored 20 points for the Sixers and Allen Iverson had 17. Dalembert made all seven of his shots and had three blocks.

NBA, Sacramento Kings support proposal for downtown arena
The NBA and the Sacramento Kings are throwing their support behind a proposal to build a new arena and entertainment complex.

NBA, Kings back downtown arena proposal (AP)
The NBA and the Sacramento Kings are throwing their support behind a proposal to build a new arena and entertainment complex. The league and the Maloof family, which owns the Kings, announced Thursday they would support the plan unveiled by Gerry Kamilos, a Sacramento land developer. Kamilos' proposal involves moving the State Fairgrounds to the Arco Arena site in Natomas, and building a new...

Howard shines, Magic win with big 4th (AP)

Dwight Howard had 30 points and 16 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic used a big run to open the fourth quarter and beat the Sacramento Kings 109-88 on Tuesday night. Ryan Anderson started the 18-4 run with a 3-pointer on the opening possession of the quarter to give the Magic a 79-78 lead. Orlando just built on it from there, holding Sacramento to just one field goal in the first 7:14 of the period.

Sacramento Kings top scorer Kevin Martin ready to practice again
Kings leading scorer Kevin Martin is ready to return to practice after recovering from surgery on his left wrist.

New Orleans Hornets ship Hilton Armstrong to Sacramento Kings, near luxury-tax line
The Sacramento Kings acquired forward Hilton Armstrong from the New Orleans Hornets for a conditional 2016 second-round pick and cash considerations.

Kings acquire F Armstrong from Hornets (AP)
The Sacramento Kings acquired forward Hilton Armstrong from the New Orleans Hornets for a conditional 2016 second-round pick and cash considerations. Kings president of basketball operations Geoff Petrie announced the deal Monday, saying Armstrong would contribute immediately at power forward and center.

Evan snaps Kings' five-game losing streak with late jumper
Tyreke Evans made the tiebreaking jumper with 0.7 seconds left and scored 27 points, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Denver Nuggets 102-100 on Saturday night to snap a season-high, five-game losing streak.

Evans gets Kings by Nuggets with .7 left (AP)

This time, Tyreke Evans was determined to start his move earlier and make sure he got a shot off, something he failed to do twice in game-winning situations in late December. Unlike the other two games, losses to Cleveland and the Lakers, this was a game to savor for Sacramento's rookie guard. Evans made the tiebreaking jumper with 0.7 seconds left and scored 27 points, helping the Kings beat...

Evans' tiebreaking bucket, 27 points lift Kings
Tyreke Evans made the tiebreaking jumper with 0.7 seconds left and scored 27 points, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Denver Nuggets.

Suns hold off Kings to snap 7-game road slide
Steve Nash had 30 points and 12 assists, Amare Stoudemire scored 24 and the Phoenix Suns snapped an seven-game road losing streak with a 113-109 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.

Nash's 30 and 12 help Suns end road skid (AP)

Steve Nash had 30 points and 12 assists, Amare Stoudemire scored 24 and the Phoenix Suns snapped an seven-game road losing streak with a 113-109 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. The Kings erased an entire 20-point first half deficit but could never take the lead against the Suns, falling for the 14th time in the last 16 meetings between the teams.

Kobe drains buzzer-beater to finish Kings
Kobe Bryant hit yet another buzzer-beating 3-pointer and finished with 39 points as the Los Angeles Lakers overcame a 20-point deficit to beat the Sacramento Kings 109-108 on Friday night.

Kobe deflates Kings with last-second 3-pointer
Kobe Bryant hit yet another buzzer-beating 3-pointer and finished with 39 points as the Los Angeles Lakers overcame a 20-point deficit to beat the Sacramento Kings 109-108 on Friday night.

Bryant's latest buzzer-beater caps rally (AP)

Kobe Bryant hit yet another buzzer-beating 3-pointer and finished with 39 points as the Los Angeles Lakers overcame a 20-point deficit to beat the Sacramento Kings 109-108 on Friday night. Lamar Odom had a season-high 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the NBA-leading Lakers (26-6). Pau Gasol had 17 points, 16 rebounds and four assists -- one of which set up Bryant's clutch basket from in...

Nowitzki helps Mavericks defeat Kings (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 99-91 victory over the struggling Sacramento Kings on Saturday night. The Mavericks used a 13-0 in the second quarter to take command and never trailed again in improving their record away from home to 12-5, the most road wins in the Western Conference.

Iverson helps 76ers pull away from Kings (AP)

Although not the prolific scorer he was in his earlier years with the Philadelphia 76ers, Allen Iverson is still a difference maker. The 34-year-old Iverson showed he still can score, getting 11 of his 20 points in the third quarter. And his presence alone was a factor as the 76ers pulled away in the final period for a 116-106 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.

Nocioni's 3-point range dooms faltering Nuggets
Andres Nocioni made four 3-pointers and scored a season-high 21 points, helping the Sacramento Kings beat the struggling Denver Nuggets 106-101 on Monday night.

Nocioni leads Kings by slumping Nuggets (AP)

Andres Nocioni made four 3-pointers and scored a season-high 21 points, helping the Sacramento Kings beat the struggling Denver Nuggets 106-101 on Monday night. Omri Casspi made a 3-pointer from the corner to put the Kings ahead for good at 97-96. Following a missed shot by Carmelo Anthony, Beno Udrih converted on a fastbreak for a three-point play to give Sacramento a 100-96 lead with 1:41...

Kings nip Nuggets without Evans
The revamped Sacramento Kings won only 11 home games a year ago in posting the worst record in the NBA.

Sacramento Kings GM Geoff Petrie gets three-year contract extension
Geoff Petrie will get another chance to turn the Sacramento Kings from a struggling franchise into a championship contender.

Lakers outlast Kings in 2OT
Kobe Bryant scored 38 points and the Los Angeles Lakers bounced back from a humbling Christmas Day loss to Cleveland by beating the Sacramento Kings 112-103 on Saturday night in double overtime.

Bryant's 38 get Lakers by Kings in 2OT (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 38 points and the Los Angeles Lakers bounced back from a humbling Christmas Day loss to Cleveland by beating the Sacramento Kings 112-103 on Saturday night in double overtime. After Lamar Odom opened the second overtime with a putback basket, Bryant connected on a pair of 3-pointers to put the Lakers in front 109-103 with 2:37 left.

Los Angeles Lakers: Ron Artest hurt in fall at home, won't play
Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest will likely miss Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings after suffering injuries to his head and left elbow.

Lakers' Artest hurt in fall down stairs (AP)

Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest has injuries to his head and left elbow after falling at his home. Artest didn't travel with the Lakers to Saturday's game at Sacramento after tripping over a box and falling down a flight of stairs at his home on Christmas night, the team said in a news release.

Ilgauskas makes difference in Cavaliers' OT win
LeBron James had 34 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers held the Sacramento Kings scoreless in overtime to pick up a 117-104 win.

James gets triple-double, Cavs win in OT (AP)

LeBron James had 34 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists, and the Cleveland Cavaliers held the Sacramento Kings scoreless in overtime to pick up a 117-104 win Wednesday night. Zydrunas Ilgauskas hit three 3-pointers in the extra session and finished with 25 points as the Cavaliers beat the Kings for the seventh straight time.

Down 35, Kings rally past Bulls
Down 35 points, the Sacramento Kings pulled off the NBA's biggest comeback in 13 years.


Kings rally from 35 down to stun Bulls (AP)

The buzzer sounded, the 35-point comeback was complete and both the ecstatic Sacramento Kings and the stunned Chicago Bulls had trouble describing what had just happened. "Wow! All I can say is, 'Wow!"' Tyreke Evans said after dominating down the stretch and leading the Kings to a 102-98 victory Monday night.

Kings rally from 35-point deficit to dump Bulls
Tyreke Evans and the Sacramento Kings pulled off an incredible comeback, rallying from 35 points down in the second half to stun the Chicago Bulls 102-98 on Monday night.

Kings rally from 35 down to beat Bulls (AP)

Tyreke Evans and the Sacramento Kings pulled off an incredible comeback, rallying from 35 points down in the second half to stun the Chicago Bulls 102-98 on Monday night. The Bulls led 79-44 with 8:50 left in the third quarter and were still up 83-50 two minutes later before the Kings began dominating every facet of the game.

Evans' last-second layup lifts Kings (AP)

Tyreke Evans made a reverse layup around Andrew Bogut with 0.9 seconds left, lifting the Sacramento Kings to a 96-95 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in a game that featured the NBA's top two rookies. Bogut's baseline jumper hit the side of the backboard as time expired, allowing Sacramento to improve to 2-11 on the road.

Love has 20 and 16 to lift Wolves (AP)

Kevin Love put up 20 points and 16 rebounds, his fifth straight double-double and seventh in nine games since returning from a broken left hand, to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Sacramento Kings 112-96 Friday night. Corey Brewer scored 20 points on 9 for 16 shooting, and the Wolves (5-22) were in front from start to finish for the first time this season, taking advantage of a sloppy,...

Thompson's 23 and 13 lead Kings in rout (AP)

Jason Thompson had 23 points and 13 rebounds to help the Sacramento Kings snap a four-game losing streak by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 120-100 Saturday night. Tyreke Evans scored 18 points and Beno Udrih had 16 points and seven assists for the Kings. Al Jefferson had 26 points and 11 rebounds for Minnesota, which has lost four straight and is 3-21 overall under rookie coach Kurt Rambis.

Heat C O'Neal misses game vs. Mavericks (AP)
Heat center Jermaine O'Neal missed Friday night's game against Dallas to remain with relatives after a family funeral in South Carolina. He was expected to return to Miami and rejoin the team in time for practice Saturday, coach Erik Spoelstra said. O'Neal also missed Miami's game Sunday in Sacramento to be with his family.

Spurs snap skid behind Jefferson's 23 (AP)

Richard Jefferson broke out of a slump with 23 points, including a dunk to cap a 14-point run at the end of the first half, and San Antonio ended a three-game skid with a 118-106 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. Tony Parker had 18 points and 11 assists for the Spurs, who beat Sacramento for the second time this season and seventh consecutive meeting.

Hornets hold on to beat Kings 96-94 (AP)

David West had 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets held on to beat the Sacramento Kings 96-94 on Tuesday night. Andres Nocioni had a chance to tied it when he rebounded Tyreke Evans' miss and was fouled with just over a second left. He missed his first free throw, then was forced to miss the second in hopes of a putback that never had a chance because of a Kings lane...

Sacramento Kings' Tyreke Evans leaves with apparent leg injury
Sacramento Kings guard and second-leading scorer Tyreke Evans appeared to injure his right leg while making a layup at the end of the first quarter against the New Orleans Hornets on Tuesday night.

Wade's double-double helps Heat control Kings
Dwyane Wade had 34 points and 10 assists and the Miami Heat never trailed in a 115-102 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night.

Carmelo Anthony to refile suit vs. ex-business manager
Carmelo Anthony's lawsuit that accused his former business manager of misappropriating more than $2 million of his assets has been provisionally dismissed by a federal judge in Sacramento, Calif., so that the NBA star's lawyers can amend the complaint.

Wade's 34 and 10 carry Heat past Kings (AP)

Dwyane Wade had 34 points and 10 assists and the Miami Heat never trailed in a 115-102 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night. The Heat used a 29-19 second quarter to take control of the game and led by as many as 19 points in the third quarter. In the fourth, the Kings cut the lead to 97-91 with 5:42 left, but Wade made a pair of jumpers and found Quentin Richardson for a 3-pointer,...

Nash, Stoudemire lead Suns past Kings (AP)

Steve Nash scored 32 points, Amare Stoudemire had 18 points and 21 rebounds and Phoenix used a late 3-point spree to beat Sacramento 115-107 on Saturday night, snapping the Kings' four-game winning streak. Tyreke Evans scored 21 points, and Andres Nocioni had 20 for the Kings, who lost for the eighth straight time in Phoenix.

Amare grabs 21 boards; Suns end Kings' streak
Steve Nash scored 32 points, Amare Stoudemire had 18 points and 21 rebounds and Phoenix used a late 3-point barrage to beat Sacramento 115-107 on Saturday night, snapping the Kings' four-game winning streak.

Family issue to keep Miami Heat center Jermaine O'Neal out vs. the Sacramento Kings
Miami Heat center Jermaine O'Neal said he will miss Sunday's game in Sacramento and might be away from the team for up to a week in order to be in South Carolina with his family after they decided to take his ailing uncle off of life support.

Kings win fourth straight, beat Pacers (AP)

Tyreke Evans scored 26 points to help the Sacramento Kings win their fourth straight game, 110-105 over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. The Kings improved to a surprising 9-8, sweeping all four games of their homestand. They are 8-2 this season at Arco Arena. Jason Thompson had 22 points, Spencer Hawes 21, Andres Nocioni 13 points and Omri Casspi 10 for the Kings, 7 of 10 from 3-point range...

Kings get control of Hornets for 3rd straight win
Sergio Rodriguez scored a career-high 24 points, Jason Thompson had 22 points and 14 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings won their third straight game with a 112-96 victory Sunday over the New Orleans Hornets.

Kings top Hornets for third straight win (AP)

Sergio Rodriguez scored a career-high 24 points, Jason Thompson had 22 points and 14 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings won their third straight game with a 112-96 victory Sunday over the New Orleans Hornets. The Kings took the lead for good early in the second quarter and led the remainder of the game in upping their home record to 7-2.

New Orleans Hornets' Peja Stojakovic excused from game
Peja Stojakovic has skipped the New Orleans Hornets' trip to Sacramento for personal reasons.

0-16 Nets 1 loss shy of worst NBA start (AP)

The New Jersey Nets dropped their 16th straight game to open the season, moving within one of matching the worst start in NBA history with a 109-96 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. Rookie Tyreke Evans had 21 points and eight rebounds, and Beno Udrih also scored 21 for Sacramento, which never trailed on its way to winning back-to-back games following a four-game losing streak.

NBA: Ex-Kings' assistant scouting boss gambled
The Sacramento Kings said Wednesday they were informed by the NBA that a former employee gambled while on their staff. Jack Mai, the team's former assistant director of scouting, was found to have gambled while with the Kings, who fired him in January. Last season was his eighth with the franchise and third as assistant director of scouting. The Kings' release said the "investigation revealed that Mr. Mai participated in improper wagering activities while a member of this organization.

Former Sacramento Kings employee Jack Mai found to have gambled
The Sacramento Kings say they've been informed by the NBA that a former employee gambled while on their staff.

Grizzlies send reeling Kings to another loss
Rudy Gay scored 24 points, O.J. Mayo added 20 and the Memphis Grizzlies beat Sacramento 116-105 on Monday night, sending the Kings to their fourth straight loss.

Gay leads surging Grizzlies past Kings (AP)

Rudy Gay scored 24 points, O.J. Mayo added 20 and the Memphis Grizzlies beat Sacramento 116-105 on Monday night, sending the Kings to their fourth straight loss. Marc Gasol finished with 18 points and four blocks for Memphis, which won for the fourth time in the last five games. Zach Randolph had 16 and Mike Conley added 11 points and seven assists.

Rockets hold off Kings 113-106 (AP)

Luis Scola scored 22 points and grabbed key rebounds in the final minutes, and the Houston Rockets held off the Sacramento Kings 113-106 Saturday night. The Rockets blew a 15-point, second-quarter lead and had to scrap in the final minutes of the fourth quarter before improving their record in the second game of back-to-backs to 4-0 this season.

Rockets lose 15-point lead, regroup to top Kings
Luis Scola scored 22 points and grabbed key rebounds in the final minutes, and the Houston Rockets held off the Sacramento Kings 113-106 Saturday night.

Shawn Marion to miss Friday's game for Dallas Mavericks
Mavericks forward Shawn Marion (ankle) will miss Friday's game against Sacramento.

Reserves lead Mavs to fifth straight win (AP)

Jason Terry scored 12 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, Dallas got 52 points from the bench and the Mavericks beat the Sacramento Kings 104-102 on Friday night for their fifth straight win. Dallas' reserves scored 25 of the team's 36 points in the fourth quarter as the Mavericks beat the Kings for the 12th consecutive time at home.

Terry's 4th-quarter run fuels Mavericks' victory
Jason Terry scored 12 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, Dallas got 52 points from the bench and the Mavericks beat the Sacramento Kings 104-102 on Friday night for their fifth straight win.

Salmons helps Bulls snap Kings' streak (AP)

John Salmons scored 23 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the Sacramento Kings 101-87 on Tuesday night. It was the first game with more than 100 points for Chicago, which was held under 90 in five of its previous seven games and entered with the NBA's third-worst shooting percentage. The Bulls shot 47 percent and made seven of 12 3-point shots.

Thompson helps Kings win fourth straight (AP)

Jason Thompson had a career-high 27 points and added 11 rebounds for the Sacramento Kings, who won their fourth straight game, defeating the Houston Rockets 109-100 on Friday night. The previous time the Kings won four consecutive games was late in the 2007-08 season. Trevor Ariza scored 28 points for the Rockets.

Kings edge Rockets for rare 4-game win streak
Jason Thompson had a career-high 27 points and added 11 rebounds for the Sacramento Kings, who won their fourth straight game, defeating the Houston Rockets 109-100 on Friday night.

Kings win third straight behind Thompson (AP)

Jason Thompson had 21 points and 14 rebounds to help Sacramento beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 101-98 on Tuesday night, giving the Kings their first three-game winning streak in over a year. Sacramento (4-4) reached the .500 mark for the first time since Dec. 4, 2006. Tyreke Evans had 20 points, eight rebounds and eight assists for the Kings, who made 31 of 36 free throws.

Fantasy Fast Break: What to do with A.I.?
What are the main storylines that Fantasy owners should follow this week in the NBA? Our Sergio Gonzalez suggests owners pay close attention to what goes on in Dallas, L.A., Memphis, Sacramento and Chicago this week.




Sacramento Kings leading scorer Kevin Martin out at least eight weeks after wrist surgery
Kings leading scorer Kevin Martin underwent surgery on his injured left wrist.

Evans shines, Kings 2-0 without Martin (AP)

For the second straight game, the Sacramento Kings showed they can win without leading scorer Kevin Martin. Once again it was rookie Tyreke Evans picking up the slack in the absence of Martin, who fractured his left wrist and will be out for a minimum of two months. Evans scored 18 of his 23 points in the second quarter and Sacramento beat Golden State 120-107 to win back-to-back games for the...

Evans' big second quarter shoots Kings to win
Rookie Tyreke Evans scored 18 of his 23 points in the second quarter and Sacramento beat Golden State 120-107 to win back-to-back games for the first time in nearly a year.

Evans' career-high 32 points help Kings top Jazz
Tyreke Evans scored a career-high 32 points and the Sacramento Kings held off the Utah Jazz for a 104-99 victory Saturday night in their first game without high-scoring guard Kevin Martin.

Rookie G Evans has 32 as Kings top Jazz (AP)

Tyreke Evans scored a career-high 32 points and the Sacramento Kings held off the Utah Jazz for a 104-99 victory Saturday night in their first game without high-scoring guard Kevin Martin. Evans, the fourth overall pick in the June draft, became the focal point of the Kings' offense in place of Martin, who averaged 30.6 points in the first five games.

Kings G Martin will have surgery, miss 8 weeks
Sacramento Kings leading scorer Kevin Martin will be sidelined for about two months after deciding to undergo surgery on his injured wrist. The team said Friday that Martin will have the operation on his left wrist on Monday and is expected to miss at least eight weeks. Martin has a non displaced hairline fracture of the navicular bone in his wrist. Martin is averaging 30.6 points a game for the Kings, who have lost four of five games to open the season.

Sacramento Kings' Andres Nocioni arrested on suspicion of drunken driving
Sacramento Kings forward Andres Nocioni has been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving.

Kings F Nocioni arrested for DUI (AP)
Sacramento Kings forward Andres Nocioni has been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. Nocioni was booked into the Sacramento County jail at 3:26 a.m. PST Thursday. Sacramento police Sgt. Norm Leong says Nocioni was pulled over around 2 a.m. in downtown Sacramento when an officer noticed his car weaving.

Kings' top scorer has wrist fracture; status unsure
The Sacramento Kings say leading scorer Kevin Martin has a hairline fracture in his left wrist. An MRI taken Thursday revealed a non displaced hairline fracture of the navicular bone in Martin's left wrist. The team says treatment options are currently being evaluated. Martin is averaging 30.6 points a game for the Kings, who have lost four of five games to open the season. Sacramento was an NBA-worst 17-65 last season.

Sacramento Kings leading scorer Kevin Martin has injured left wrist
The Sacramento Kings say leading scorer Kevin Martin has a hairline fracture in his left wrist.

Kings' Nocioni arrested on drunk driving suspicion
Sacramento Kings forward Andres Nocioni has been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. Nocioni was booked into the Sacramento County jail early Thursday. Sacramento police Sgt. Norm Leong says Nocioni was pulled over around 2 a.m. in downtown Sacramento when an officer noticed his car weaving. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol and conducted a field test before booking Nocioni on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Kings sign swingman Udoka (AP)
The Sacramento Kings have signed swingman Ime Udoka to a contract. The team did not release terms of the deal announced Wednesday. Udoka spent the preseason with Portland before being waived last month. Udoka is averaging 6.0 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game in his five-year career. He has played 227 games for the Los Angeles Lakers, New York, Portland and San Antonio.

Martin scores 48 to lift Kings in OT (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 48 points and Beno Udrih hit a game-tying layup in the closing seconds of regulation to give the Sacramento Kings a 127-116 overtime victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in their home opener Monday night. After starting the season with three straight losses on the road, the Kings came through late to delight a rare sellout crowd in Sacramento.

Spurs' Ginobili gets rabies vaccination (AP)
Manu Ginobili has decided to stay away from bats in the future. The San Antonio Spurs star says on his Facebook page that he had to be vaccinated for rabies after catching a bat and removing it from the court during a victory over Sacramento on Halloween. Ginobili posted Monday that he doesn't know if the bat had rabies but he had to get vaccinated to make sure he was safe.

Iverson expected to make Grizzlies debut Monday
Allen Iverson is expected to make his season debut for the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night at Sacramento. Iverson is recovering from a partial right hamstring tear and missed his third straight game when the Grizzlies played the Nuggets in Denver on Sunday night. Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins said that when Iverson returns, he'll be part of a three-guard rotation with O.J. Mayo and Mike Conley.

Parker, Jefferson lead Spurs over Kings (AP)

Tony Parker scored 24 points and Richard Jefferson added 21 points, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 113-94 victory over the winless Sacramento Kings on Saturday night. The Spurs got a strong performance from Manu Ginobili, who scored 13 points and had three assists in a reserve role. After scoring 28 points against Chicago on Thursday, Tim Duncan had just seven points Saturday.

Parker scores 24 as Spurs keep Kings winless
Tony Parker scored 24 points and Richard Jefferson added 21 points, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a 113-94 victory over the winless Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.

Spurs cruise to easy victory over Sacramento


Paul's offense, Okafor's defense power Hornets
Chris Paul scored 31 points and Emeka Okafor capped another strong performance by blocking Kevin Martin's tying 3-point attempt in the final seconds to help the Hornets beat the Sacramento Kings 97-92 on Friday night.

Paul, Okafor lead Hornets past Kings (AP)

Chris Paul scored 31 points and Emeka Okafor capped another strong performance by blocking Kevin Martin's tying 3-point attempt in the final seconds to help the Hornets beat the Sacramento Kings 97-92 on Friday night. Okafor, who missed the entire preseason with a sprained toe, finished with 11 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks for his second straight double-double with New Orleans.

Thunder sign G Sefolosha to extension (AP)
Guard Thabo Sefolosha has signed a multiyear contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder. General manager Sam Presti announced the new deal Wednesday before the team's season opener against the Sacramento Kings. Terms were not disclosed. Sefolosha averaged 8.5 points and 5.2 rebounds last season with the Thunder after being acquired in a February trade with the Chicago Bulls.

Former Sacramento Kings guard Bobby Jackson retires from NBA
Bobby Jackson is retiring from the NBA. The 12-year veteran guard, who spent six seasons with Sacramento, made the announcement Friday night before the Kings' preseason finale against the Utah Jazz.

Former Kings G Bobby Jackson retires (AP)
Bobby Jackson is retiring from the NBA. The 12-year veteran guard, who spent six seasons with Sacramento, made the announcement Friday night before the Kings' preseason finale against the Utah Jazz. Jackson averaged 9.7 points per game in his career. He was the league's Sixth Man of the Year in 2002-03 with averages of 15.2 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.1 assists.

Sacramento Kings forward Kevin Martin misses preseason game vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Martin was held out of Thursday night's preseason game against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a sprained left ankle.

Nash injures ankle as Suns beat Kings (AP)

Channing Frye scored 29 points, Amare Stoudemire had 26, and the fast-moving Phoenix Suns overcame the losses of Steve Nash and Grant Hill to beat the Sacramento Kings 143-127 on Tuesday night in their final home preseason game. Nash left in the second half with an injured right ankle and Hill was ejected after getting two technical fouls for arguing with the officials.

Kings' Thompson has 20 and 20 in win (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 32 points, Jason Thompson had 20 points and 20 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings beat the Golden State Warriors 101-94 in a preseason game Saturday night. Corey Maggette scored 28 points for the Warriors (3-3). Coming back from a two-game suspension, Stephen Jackson played all 48 minutes and had 22 points, seven rebounds and four assists.

Bynum, Bryant lead Lakers over Kings (AP)

Andrew Bynum scored 20 of his 24 points in the first half to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 98-92 preseason victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. Kobe Bryant had 18 points, four rebounds, four assists and four steals for the Lakers (2-1). Bryant was 6 of 16 from the field for Los Angeles, which led 85-63 in the third quarter only to see the Kings close within 95-92 with 1:48 left...

Sacramento Kings' Francisco Garcia out at least 4 months
Kings swingman Francisco Garcia will miss at least four months after undergoing surgery on his injured forearm and wrist.

Sacramento Kings F Francisco Garcia breaks forearm lifting weights
Sacramento Kings swingman Francisco Garcia will have surgery after breaking his right forearm while lifting weights.

Kings' Garcia breaks forearm lifting weights
Sacramento Kings swingman Francisco Garcia will have surgery after breaking his right forearm while lifting weights. The Kings said Garcia was injured on Friday and will have the surgery on Saturday. They provided no timeline for when he might return. Last month, Garcia fractured his right ring finger. The fifth-year player averaged 12.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 65 games, 36 starts, for Sacramento last season.

Oden has another strong game for Blazers (AP)

Greg Oden had 20 points and 12 rebounds in his second consecutive strong performance, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to an 89-86 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night in a preseason game. Juwan Howard scored 14 points for the Blazers (2-0), Brandon Roy had 13, Jerryd Bayless 11 and Andre Miller added 10.

Sacramento Kings rookie Tyreke Evans day to day with knee bruise
Kings rookie Tyreke Evans has a bruised knee and is day to day.

Report: Mason close to deal with Kings
Free-agent swingman Desmond Mason met with the Sacramento Kings this week and could sign as soon as Thursday. Mason took a physical after meeting with Kings officials in Sacramento on Wednesday, a person with knowledge of the meeting told The Associated Press. The preson spoke on condition of anonymity because a deal had not been signed. Mason played only 39 games last season for Oklahoma City, missing the second half of the season with a hyperextended right knee.

Report: Desmond Mason visits Sacramento Kings, takes physical
Free-agent swingman Desmond Mason met with the Sacramento Kings this week and could sign as soon as Thursday.

Mason close to deal with Kings (AP)
Free-agent swingman Desmond Mason met with the Sacramento Kings this week and could sign as soon as Thursday. Mason took a physical after meeting with Kings officials in Sacramento on Wednesday, a person with knowledge of the meeting told The Associated Press. The preson spoke on condition of anonymity because a deal had not been signed.

Mason signs deal with Sacramento Kings
Free-agent swingman Desmond Mason signed a one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings on Thursday. Mason flew to Sacramento to meet with Kings officials and take a physical on Wednesday. The Kings announced the deal after getting the results of the physical Thursday. His deal is not guaranteed and will pay him the league minimum of $1.18 million.

Kings sign rookie forward Jon Brockman - Jon Brockman (F) Sacramento Kings
The Kings signed rookie forward Jon Brockman on Tuesday.

What's he gonna do? Laimbeer joins Timberwolves
Former Detroit Pistons "Bad Boy" Bill Laimbeer and former Sacramento head coach Reggie Theus are among the assistants who will work under Kurt Rambis with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The team announced the additions Thursday. The staff also includes Dave Wohl, who most recently worked in the Boston Celtics organization. J.B. Bickerstaff is being retained from Kevin McHale's staff. Laimbeer resigned as coach of the WNBA's Detroit Shock earlier this summer.

Warriors sign veteran C Mikki Moore (AP)
The Golden State Warriors have signed free-agent center Mikki Moore. An 11-year NBA veteran, the 7-foot Moore will provide depth in the frontcourt for a team that struggled with injuries at center last season. Moore, 33, averaged 3.9 points and 3.7 rebounds in 17.2 minutes per game last season for Sacramento and Boston.

Report: 'Melo suing ex-business manager
Carmelo Anthony is suing his former business manager, alleging he misappropriated more than $2 million of the Denver Nuggets star's assets. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Sacramento, Calif., on Monday, alleges that Anthony's former business manager, Larry W. Harmon, and employees of Larry Harmon & Associates P.A., breached their fiduciary duties by transferring $1.75 million of Anthony's money without his knowledge or consent to a company formed by Harmon, most of it in 2008.

'Melo suing former business manager (AP)
Carmelo Anthony is suing his former business manager, alleging he misappropriated more than $2 million of the Denver Nuggets star's assets. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Sacramento, Calif., on Monday, alleges that Anthony's former business manager, Larry W. Harmon, and employees of Larry Harmon & Associates P.A., breached their fiduciary duties by transferring $1.75 million of...

Celtics sign C-F Shelden Williams (AP)
The Boston Celtics have signed free agent center/forward Shelden Williams to a contract. The Celtics did not disclose terms of the deal Friday, citing team policy. The 6-foot-9, 250-pound Williams was originally drafted by the Atlanta Hawks with the fifth overall pick in the 2006 draft. He was acquired by the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Sacramento Kings in February.

Hornets sign free-agent F Diogu (AP)
The New Orleans Hornets have signed forward Ike Diogu to a free agent contract, hoping he can provide solid backup minutes behind All-Star David West. Diogu, who is 6-foot-9, played in 29 games last season for Portland and Sacramento. He averaged 4.1 points and 1.9 rebounds. Diogu was drafted ninth overall out of Arizona State by the Golden State Warriors in 2005.

Kings agree to 1-year deal with F May (AP)
Free-agent forward Sean May agreed in principle to a one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday, hoping for a fresh start for a career that has been derailed by injuries. The Kings announced the agreement Tuesday but did not disclose terms of the contract. May became a free agent when Charlotte declined to make him a one-year qualifying offer of $3.7 million last month.

Kings reach agreement with free agent May
Free-agent forward Sean May has agreed to a one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings. The Kings announced the deal Tuesday. May became a free agent when Charlotte declined to make him a one-year qualifying offer of $3.7 million last month. May was drafted as the 13th pick in 2005 but has been limited because of a knee injury and conditioning. His best season came in 2006-07, when he averaged 11.9 points and 6.7 rebounds.

Sacramento Kings agree with forward Sean May on 1-year deal
The Kings agreed to a deal with free-agent forward Sean May.

Rockets' Turner interviews with Wolves (AP)
Houston Rockets assistant Elston Turner has interviewed to become the next coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves. The interview took place Monday in Las Vegas and lasted a couple of hours, Turner told KRIV-TV in Houston. Turner has worked as an assistant in Sacramento and Portland and was a candidate for the Phoenix Suns coaching job last year.

Kings sign first round pick F Omri Casspi - Omri Casspi (F) Sacramento Kings
The Sacramento Kings signed first round pick, forward Omri Casspi on Friday.

Kings sign 1st-round pick Casspi (AP)
The Sacramento Kings have signed Israeli forward Omri Casspi, their second first-round pick last month. Casspi was the 23rd overall pick by the Kings, who signed fourth overall pick Tyreke Evans earlier in the week. Casspi, the first player from Israel to be drafted in the NBA's first round, is a 21-year-old with a slashing offensive game.

Kings sign rookie guard Tyreke Evans - Tyreke Evans (G) Sacramento Kings
The Kings signed guard Tyreke Evans, the fourth overall pick in last month's draft, to a contract on Wednesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Tyreke Evans, the overall No. 4 draft pick, inks deal with Sacramento Kings
The Sacramento Kings have signed guard Tyreke Evans, the No. 4 overall pick in last month's draft.

Kings sign No. 4 overall pick Evans (AP)
The Sacramento Kings have signed guard Tyreke Evans, the No. 4 overall pick in last month's draft. Evans helped Memphis win 27 games in his lone college season, averaging 17.1 points. He could earn about $3.6 million as a rookie in the deal he signed Wednesday. The Kings had the worst record in the NBA and are counting on Evans to help get things turned around in a hurry.

Kleiza, Billups help Nuggets rip Kings (AP)

With Carmelo Anthony sidelined with a broken a bone in his right hand, the Denver Nuggets needed somebody to fill the void. Linas Kleiza and J.R. Smith are doing their best to make up for the All-Star's absence. Kleiza scored 27 points, Smith had 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists and the Denver Nuggets used strong second and third quarters to beat the Sacramento Kings 118-99 on Tuesday...

Redd scores 44 as Bucks hold off Kings (AP)

Michael Redd's scoring binge through three quarters helped the Milwaukee Bucks assume a big lead Friday night, but it was teammate Charlie Villanueva carrying the load in the fourth quarter when the advantage nearly evaporated. Redd scored a season-high 44 points and Villanueva had 15 of his 24 points in the final period for the Bucks, who held off the Kings for a 129-122 victory.

Warriors G Watson out against Hawks (AP)
Golden State guard C.J. Watson was scheduled to undergo an MRI exam to determine the extent of an injury to his left big toe Friday and will miss the Warriors' game against the Atlanta Hawks. Watson, who scored a career-high 26 points in a 135-133 triple overtime loss to Sacramento on Wednesday night has been suffering from turf toe for a few days.

Kings hold off Warriors 135-133 in 3 OTs (AP)

The Sacramento Kings were eager to get back on the court after a demoralizing loss to Orlando -- and boy did they get to play, all right. Almost all night. John Salmons hit a 17-footer with 1.6 seconds remaining in the third overtime and the Kings held on to beat the injury-depleted Golden State Warriors 135-133 on Wednesday night, ending a 12-game road losing streak dating to Nov.

Magic make NBA-record 23 3s, rout Kings (AP)

Even the guys at the end of the bench were making 3-pointers on a record-setting night for the Orlando Magic. Seldom-used Jeremy Richardson's lone basket proved the most memorable Tuesday night, a 3-pointer with 2:20 left in the fourth quarter that gave the Magic an NBA-record 23 3s in a 139-107 victory over the Sacramento Kings.

Kings end 5-game skid, defeat Mavericks (AP)

The Sacramento Kings will take whatever bright spots they can find. Beating a short-handed Dallas team counts as one. Kevin Martin scored 21 points, Francisco Garcia had seven during a key fourth-quarter stretch, and the Kings ended their five-game losing streak with a 102-95 victory over the Mavericks on Sunday night.

Wade scores 41, Heat top Kings in OT (AP)

Dwyane Wade scored 10 of his 41 points in overtime to help the Miami Heat outlast the Sacramento Kings 119-115 on Friday night. Wade scored the final five points in overtime for the Heat, who had dropped three of four games. Relentless no matter who was covering him, Wade made 11 of 26 shots and 18 of 24 free throws.

Nets G Harris, Bucks C Bogut out Friday (AP)
Nets point guard Devin Harris and Bucks center Andrew Bogut missed Friday night's game between New Jersey and Milwaukee with lingering injuries. Harris aggravated his injured right hamstring on Monday night against Sacramento and did not return. He also missed Wednesday night's win over Memphis. Nets coach Lawrence Frank said Harris, who grew up in Milwaukee and is averaging a team-best 23.1 points...

HoF coach Carril rejoins Kings in consultant role
Pete Carril rejoined the Sacramento Kings on Thursday as a consultant. Carril spent 10 seasons as an assistant coach with the Kings after retiring from his 30-year college coaching career, leaving the club in 2006 to spend more time at home.

Hall of Famer Carril returns to Kings (AP)
Hall of Fame coach Pete Carril just can't stop teaching. The 78-year-old former Princeton coach rejoined the Sacramento Kings on Thursday as a consultant. Carril spent 10 seasons as an assistant coach with the Kings after retiring from his 30-year college coaching career, leaving the club in 2006 to spend more time at his home in New Jersey.

Bulls end 3-game skid, beat Kings 99-94 (AP)

Ben Gordon scored 24 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the Sacramento Kings 99-94 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak. The Bulls converted 33 of 36 free throws, and the three foul shots they missed nearly cost them. After making its first 29, Chicago converted just four of its final seven, allowing Sacramento to stay in the game.

Nets hand Kings 11th straight road loss (AP)

Vince Carter scored 29 points, Yi Jianlian added 22 points and a season-high 13 rebounds and the New Jersey Nets handed the Sacramento Kings their 11th straight road loss, 98-90 on Monday night. Jarvis Hayes had a go-ahead 3-pointer with 4:53 to play as the Nets won consecutive games at home for the first time this season.

Pacers overcome Martin's 45, beat Kings (AP)

Danny Granger couldn't quite keep up with Kevin Martin's scoring pace, but unlike Martin, he made the most important shot of the game. Granger scored 13 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter, making all six of his free throws in the final 1:30, to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Sacramento Kings 122-117 on Saturday night.

Stuckey's 38 helps Pistons extend streak (AP)

Rodney Stuckey scored 13 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter, and the undermanned Detroit Pistons won their sixth straight game with a 98-92 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. Allen Iverson and Tayshaun Prince added 23 points each for the Pistons, while Amir Johnson had 10 points and 14 rebounds.

Martin returns, Kings end slide at 6 (AP)

Playing his first game in nearly three weeks, Kevin Martin scored 20 points and the Sacramento Kings snapped a six-game losing streak by beating the Los Angeles Clippers 92-90 Tuesday night. The Kings won despite scoring only two points in the final 4:28. The Clippers were also inept down the stretch, failing to score in the last 3:03 while losing their fourth straight game.

Celtics bounce back, rout Kings 108-63 (AP)

Kevin Garnett had 21 points and 11 rebounds and the Boston Celtics rebounded from back-to-back losses in emphatic fashion, beating the Sacramento Kings 108-63 Sunday night in one of the most one-sided wins in franchise history. The 45-point margin of victory is tied for the sixth biggest ever by the Celtics, who also beat the New York Knicks by that amount last season.

O'Neal leads Raptors past Kings 107-101 (AP)

Jermaine O'Neal got off to a slow start to his career in Toronto, taking time to recover from a knee injury that sidelined him for half of last season. He is starting to find his groove of late, once again looking like the five-time All-Star he was in Indiana before being traded to the Raptors this summer.

Parker leads surging Spurs over Kings (AP)

Tony Parker committed five turnovers in the first 10 minutes but overcame the rough start by scoring 18 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 101-85 victory over the reeling Sacramento Kings on Monday night. Parker was 8-of-17 from the floor and added six assists in 28 minutes as San Antonio (17-10) won for the eighth time in 10 games.

Paul leads Hornets past Kings 99-90 (AP)

Chris Paul had 34 points, nine assists and a season-high eight steals, and the New Orleans Hornets won for the 11th time in 13 games, 99-90 over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night. Reserve James Posey added 19 points, and David West had 12 for New Orleans, which built a double-digit lead behind Paul's 16 third-quarter points and allowed Sacramento to get no closer that seven points the rest of...

Kings' Udrih misses game with sore hamstring
Sacramento's Beno Udrih missed the Kings' game against New Orleans on Saturday night because of a sore left hamstring.

Kings G Udrih out vs. Hornets (AP)
Sacramento's Beno Udrih missed the Kings' game against New Orleans on Saturday night because of a sore left hamstring. Udrih was replaced in the starting lineup by veteran guard Bobby Jackson. Udrih played Friday night in the Kings' loss in Houston, but left the game in the fourth quarter. He was listed as questionable on Saturday until shortly before tipoff.

Yao scores 30 to lead Rockets past Kings (AP)

Yao Ming scored 11 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, Luis Scola earned his seventh double-double of the season and the Houston Rockets beat the Sacramento Kings 107-96 on Friday night. Scola matched a season high with 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Tracy McGrady scored 18 and Carl Landry added 11 rebounds for the Rockets, who've won six straight at home.

Roy scores 29, Blazers beat Kings 109-77 (AP)

Brandon Roy scored 29 points before sitting out the fourth quarter, and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a three-game losing streak Tuesday night with a 109-77 victory over the struggling Sacramento Kings. Playing with a splint on his injured right pinkie finger, Roy fell just short of scoring 30 points for the fourth straight game.

Kings win interim coach Natt's debut (AP)
The pregame butterflies in Kenny Natt's stomach grew into a menacing swarm when the Sacramento Kings missed the first 10 shots of his head coaching debut. "I didn't know whether I would have to dress out and get out there and shoot a shot myself, or what," said Natt, the veteran assistant who replaced Reggie Theus earlier Monday.

Kings fire coach Theus; Natt takes over reins
Reggie Theus has been fired as coach of the Sacramento Kings.

Kings fire coach Theus after 6-18 start (AP)
Reggie Theus was fired as coach of the Sacramento Kings on Monday after a 6-18 start to his second season with the club. Assistant coach Kenny Natt took over the Kings at their shootaround before Monday night's game against Minnesota, spokesman Troy Hanson said. Natt is Sacramento's fourth coach in less than three years.

Kobe, Gasol help Lakers beat Kings (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 32 points, Pau Gasol had 18 points and 11 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers avenged a loss earlier in the week with a 112-103 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. The Kings didn't go quietly in the rematch, storming back from a 92-77 deficit early in the fourth quarter to close to 101-98 on Spencer Hawes' 3-pointer with 3:02 remaining.

Knicks score 43 in 1st, rip Kings 114-90 (AP)

Al Harrington made five 3-pointers and scored 33 points Saturday night, helping the New York Knicks beat the slumping Sacramento Kings 114-90. Led by the streak-shooting Harrington, the Knicks got going early, scoring 43 first-quarter points. Harrington delivered again in the third quarter, scoring 16 points, including 11 straight, to help keep the lead in double digits.

Kings snap 8-game skid, stun Lakers (AP)

Kobe Bryant had mastered the art of concentration over cowbells at Arco Arena, where the upstate fans never gave him a moment's peace during the best days of the Lakers' rivalry with their Kings. Now that their clang is pretty much gone from Arco Arena's non-sellout crowds, the Lakers' MVP guard kind of misses the noise -- and in their absence, he missed far too many shots in one of the NBA's most...

Nuggets bounce back from loss, rip Kings (AP)

Chauncey Billups scored 24 points to help the Denver Nuggets beat Sacramento 118-85 on Saturday night, the Kings' eighth straight loss. Denver raced to a 24-8 lead, was ahead by 21 points at the half, and never allowed the cold-shooting Kings to get close in the second half. It was the fourth win in five games for the Nuggets, 7-4 on the road this season.

Big 3rd, Williams' 15 assists lift Jazz (AP)