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Keith Smart - C - Kings

Vivek Ranadive has Warriors assistant Mike Malone atop his list of candidates to coach the Kings, a source tells Ric Bucher.

This isn't all that surprising considering Ranadive was a minority owner with the Warriors prior to becoming the primary owner of the Kings. Malone is a very hot coaching candidate this summer and has been mentioned in connection with most of the open jobs. Technically, Keith Smart is still the coach but he reportedly is expected to be fired.
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Source: Ric Bucher on Sulia
May 25 - 9:11 AM
Tyreke Evans - G/F - Kings

Tyreke Evans admitted that he benefitted from playing both shooting guard and small forward for Keith Smart last season.

"Hopefully, if he does stay, we can get this thing on the road and get a playoff run," Evans said. "If not, he was a good coach to me while he was here. We'll see what happens." It's a lukewarm endorsement, but the admission that one of Smart's move actually benefited Evans is noteworthy.
Source: Sacramento Bee
May 24 - 9:46 AM
Isaiah Thomas - G - Kings

Isaiah Thomas and Keith Smart are talking at least once per week discussing basketball.

This is noteworthy because IT2 wasn't shy about ripping Smart at times during the regular season. "He's a great guy, a motivator, a guy that's going to do whatever it takes to win," Thomas said. "Just like us players, we've got to improve each and every year, and he knows he's got to improve. … I'm going to tell them he's a great coach, a great guy that really motivates you to become the best person you can be." That's a pretty strong endorsement from Thomas, but it might not be enough to save Smart.
Source: Sacramento Bee
May 24 - 9:45 AM
Keith Smart - C - Kings

Vivek Ranadive said he intends to resolve the front office and coaching situations "very quickly" after the sale officially closes.

Ranadive wants to meet with current coach Keith Smart, but it's been reported that Smart is expected to be shown the door. GM Geoff Petrie's contract expires at the end of June, and that is not expected to be renewed. The Kings could have a totally different look entering next season.
Source: Sacramento Bee
May 24 - 9:44 AM
Keith Smart - C - Kings

Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson announced Friday the deal to sell the Kings to a group led by Vivek Ranadive has been signed.

All that's left now is for the NBA to rubber stamp the deal, which should happen sometime next week. Once that's done, Ranadive's group will begin laying out plans for a new arena in Sacramento and likely part ways with GM Geoff Petrie and coach Keith Smart. Not only are the Kings staying put, but it looks like a new day is dawning in Sacramento.
Source: ESPN.com
May 17 - 4:50 PM
Keith Smart - C - Kings

The Kings are not expected to retain Keith Smart as head coach, according to USA Today.

With a new ownership group coming into place and the Kings facing a challenging future, it's possible Smart's tenure is over in Sacramento. After multiple player complaints about Smart's style and the Kings running an offense that resembled a fifth grade AAU team at times this season, we can't say we'd be surprised to see Smart let go. GM Geoff Petrie is also not expected to be retained, and Mike Malone is reportedly a candidate for the head coach gig.
Source: USA Today
May 17 - 12:26 PM
Keith Smart - C - Kings

The Maloofs have reached an agreement to sell the Kings to a group led by Vivek Ranadive that will keep the team in Sacramento for a valuation of $535 million.

It seems like an end to a never-ending saga that lasted for most of the season. While the vilified Maloofs get their money in this deal, the NBA is better for having one of the league's worst ownership groups no longer in the mix. Kevin Johnson has been spearheading the movement to keep the Kings and obviously won't be voted out of his position any time soon. The Kings finished at 28-54 last season, but their fans couldn't be happier to have their team remaining in Sacramento.
Source: USA Today
May 17 - 1:09 AM
Keith Smart - C - Kings

Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson isn't worried about snags in finalizing the sale of the Kings to Vivek Ranadive's group.

Johnson, who should get a statue outside of the Kings' proposed new arena for all the work he did in keeping the franchise, said the deal with Ranadive is "done" and should be finalized within the next couple days. Of course, George Maloof reportedly said after Johnson's remarks that there's no deal at this time. The Maloof family also made waves in the last 24 hours about the franchise being worth more than what Ranadive's group is offering based on the last-minute offers from Chris Hansen's group. The bottom line is that after Wednesday's BOG vote, the Kings are nearly a lock to be sold from the Maloofs to Ranadive and any statement to the contrary by the Maloofs at this point is simply posturing. Make sure to follow Rotoworld's Aaron Bruski as this saga inches toward a close.
Source: Jonathan Santiago on Twitter
May 16 - 5:07 PM
Keith Smart - C - Kings

Updating a previous item, David Stern confirmed that the NBA's Board of Governors has officially voted down the proposed relocation of the Kings to Seattle.

The long, drawn-out Seattle saga is finally over -- at least with the Kings, who will remain in Sacramento and likely be sold to a group headed by Vivek Ranadive. Stern said the league will talk to the Maloof family within the next 48 hours about selling the team to Ranadive's group. Stern also said there are no plans to expand and put a franchise in Seattle at this time and the league would wait to re-open those talks until the next round of TV negotiations. The NBA's relocation committee previously recommended against relocating the Kings' move during an April meeting.
Source: Aaron Bruski on Twitter
May 15 - 6:00 PM
Keith Smart - C - Kings

The Maloof family has reportedly struck a "backup" agreement to sell 20 percent of their majority stake in the Kings to the group of Seattle-based investors led by Chris Hansen and Steve Ballmer.

The NBA recommended against relocation to Seattle and the ESPN report is incorrect in its assertion that the NBA is reconsidering their earlier position on Sacramento's bid, and also that the NBA is concerned about Sacramento's arena plan. Sources tell Rotoworld that for all the bluster coming out of Seattle or Seattle-friendly media, Sacramento is still the favorite to keep their team.
Source: ESPN.com
May 11 - 8:07 PM
Tyreke Evans - G/F - Kings

NBA.com says restricted free agent Tyreke Evans could be the "steal of the summer."

It's unusual that a player's best season is his rookie year, but that's exactly what happened to Evans. His value has been deflated by knee/foot issues, a non-improving jumper and a declining role on the Kings. Still, Evans is just 23 years old and has a unique skill set for a guy that goes 6'6/220. We could see someone putting the Kings to the test with an offer sheet.
Source: NBA.com
May 10 - 2:35 PM
Keith Smart - C - Kings

The NBA has confirmed a committee of owners unanimously recommended the league deny the Kings' application to relocate to Seattle on Monday.

Rotoworld's Aaron Bruski originally reported the news. The vote by a joint finances and relocation committee all but assures the Kings will remain in Sacramento and likely be sold to a group of four major investors that plan to build a new area somewhere in the city. The panel's recommendation will be sent before the full Board of Governors in May, where a final vote on the Kings' ownership situation will be held. Make sure to follow Bruski for the final updates as this saga finally comes to a close.
Source: Aaron Bruski on Twitter
Apr 29 - 5:06 PM
Keith Smart - C - Kings

Kings owner George Maloof told Bryan May of News10 Sacramento that he expects a decision on the team's ownership status by the first week of May.

George Maloof and his brother Gavin were in New York for the NBA's Board of Governors meetings Thursday. The league is currently deciding whether the Kings should be sold to Chris Hansen and moved to Seattle or whether they should be sold to a group of investors that will keep the team in Sacramento. There's been little indication as to which way commissioner David Stern and the league's other owners are leaning and this remains a case of wait and see. As a reminder, you can follow Rotoworld's Aaron Bruski for all the updates on this story.
Source: Bryan May on Twitter
Apr 18 - 7:00 PM
DeMarcus Cousins - F/C - Kings

The good DeMarcus Cousins showed up against the Clippers on Wednesday, shooting 14-of-24 from the field for 36 points with 22 boards, three assists and three blocks in 41 minutes.

It was a bumpy ride for Cousins all year and needless to say, he and coach Keith Smart won't be going on any offseason golf outings. Cousins had career highs in percentages with 46.2 percent from the field and 73.7 percent from the line, but his inconsistencies all season may have soured owners on drafting him next season.
Apr 18 - 1:47 AM
Toney Douglas - G - Kings

Tony Douglas (left hip) will not play against the Clippers on Wednesday.

He had a 15-point game on Friday in a loss to the Spurs, but was quiet in his last two games. His season will end averaging 7.5 points on 40.3 percent shooting.
Source: Kings on Twitter
Apr 17 - 9:54 PM

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