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  • Originally posted by durden_tyler View Post
    The recent upswing has sacrificed a few lotto balls though so i am not sure if this is good for a mediocre team (especially with the fact that they are saying it is going to be a good draft this year)

    Then again, with Sacramento this is always an issue by the end of the season.
    In the rebuilding phase, NBA teams must make progress. Wins here and there are not bad. Teams who rebuild must slowly deviate from the high lottery chances through each season. Mediocre teams must aim to shed the label of mediocrity eventually. Even if it means compromising in the lottery.
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    • Originally posted by CKR13 View Post
      In the rebuilding phase, NBA teams must make progress. Wins here and there are not bad. Teams who rebuild must slowly deviate from the high lottery chances through each season. Mediocre teams must aim to shed the label of mediocrity eventually. Even if it means compromising in the lottery.
      True true at some point you have to fight yes... Though if you're the GM you'd really want those extra lottery balls-- not necessarily to add those young guys to your already very young core but maybe as trade bait.
      If there is no basketball in heaven, i am NOT going.

      SMALLBALL, bitches..

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      • Originally posted by durden_tyler View Post
        True true at some point you have to fight yes... Though if you're the GM you'd really want those extra lottery balls-- not necessarily to add those young guys to your already very young core but maybe as trade bait.
        In our case, it is not so favorable. We traded the rights to our (protected) 2012 draft pick to the Cleveland Cavaliers during the Omri Casspi - JJ Hickson swap. The stipulation: Cavs have the right to our Protected 1-to-14 in 2012 or 1-to-13 in 2013 or 1-to-12 in 2014 and 1-to-10 from 2015-2017.

        So we really have nothing to aim for atleast this 2012 in the draft. Since our players have either low trade value or are branded as high risk-low reward yield, not much can be done through the offseason either. Besides, quality free agents would rather seek big market pastures from the said teams.
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        • Since Isaiah Thomas Jr. started for the Kings, the team ranks in the NBA in

          Kings rank 1st in NBA in Fastbreak Pts/Gm.
          Kings rank 1st in NBA in Possessions/Gm.
          Kings rank 2nd in NBA in Pts/Gm.
          Kings rank 2nd in NBA in Pts in Paint/Gm

          Thomas is quite the steal.
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          • Nice fin there CKR13. Very interesting stats. Shows just how underrated Thomas was coming into the draft.

            Up next, we take on the Utah jazz at Power Balance Pavilion. I predict a rather easy win here, seeing as we defeated them last time out at home. lus, it looks like we have momentum on our side after our last three, blow-out victories. Pretty confient heading into today's game.
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            • The Sacramento Kings losing a close game to the Utah Jazz 103-102. Demarcus Cousins had 22 points and 18 rebounds. Jason Thompson with 19 points and 15 rebounds. Tyreke Evans off the bench had 25 points.
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              • Dammit Al Jefferson!!! Man, we had caught up after being down double digits, then went up by one (after clutch shots from the Bayuu Bomber ) most of the game only to let Devin Harris air the possible game-tying shot and Al Jefferson tips it in with 00.9 second left. Demarcus and Marcus had terrible first halves but were great in the second. Tyreke was a beast all night as well as Thomas. At least we have been playing great ball recently, that's an upside and confidence booster.
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                • It is reported that the Sacramento Kings General Manager Geoff Petrie will sign a contract extension.

                  Sacramento Kings Apparently Extend Geoff Petrie’s Contract

                  Vescey is currently the only outlet reporting the contract extension (he’s been known to whiff) and it was muffled in a big piece, so we’re still awaiting more of an official word but the news isn’t being met with the most fan friendly reaction among the Kingdom.
                  Personally, this (along with the Keith Smart option) reek of the Maloofs uncontrolled excitement and sometimes over exuberance. During last season, spotting a Maloof at a game or near the practice facility was like searching for a leprechaun in an Irish forest. Now, with the team slightly improved and the new sports complex looking like a go, the Maloofs have thrown their passion behind the franchise again – going as far as to sit-in on film sessions with the team, so it appears they’re doing what they can to keep this new found “family” together.
                  As it pertains to Petrie, I certainly don’t put all of the blame on him. The Maloofs wanted a competitive product in the mid 2000′s, doing their best to re-tool rather than re-build which didn’t work, at all. In addition to that, the past few years he’s been working with the bare minimum financially which is going to make any GM look shameful, but there’s no doubt he’s had his own blunders that can’t be overlooked.
                  It’s an odd time for an extension. I’ve always personally felt that Petrie is a far better scout than GM, but I’m sure the Maloofs also feel that replacing Petrie wouldn’t be easy nor would they find anything “better”. Still, you have to wonder why now? Questionable time for a reward.
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                  • The Sacramento Kings will visit their pacific division rivals, the Golden State Warriors at the Oracle arena. The improved Kings are hoping to get back at the Warriors for their 115-89 humiliation of the Kings at the Power Balance Arena two weeks ago.
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                    • Former Sacramento Kings forward JJ Hickson bears no ill will against the Sacramento Kings after his departure.

                      Former King J.J. Hickson On Sacramento – “Just Wasn’t A Good Situation”

                      But I do feel that we just wasted our 2012 draft during the Casspi-Hickson trade. Now we owe the Cleveland Cavaliers a protected first round draft pick for the foreseeable future.
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                      • I hope we can secure Terrence Williams for long term after this season.

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                        • A good read from Sports Illustrated about Jimmer Fredette and his journey so far.

                          Kings take long view with Fredette

                          It has been an up and down for Fredette so far. Fans of Jimmermania expected too much that by this point, he will be the starting point guard. The emergence of Isaiah Thomas Jr. is welcome but it does not derail Fredette's future with the team. At this point, Fredette is still adjusting and he has demonstrated the work ethic and abilities to succeed. No doubt, Fredette will be a good piece for this upcoming team.
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                          • A good read about Tyreke Evans. After a sprained ankle that sidelined him for two games, Evans on his return during the dugout, insisted that Salmons starts ahead of him as the small forward. Evans cited Keith Smart's policy of injured starters not automatically given their spot after an injury. So far, Evans is not complaining about his minutes and is willing to come off the bench.

                            Tyreke Evans Keeping Himself Out of the Starting Lineup

                            At the start of the year, Evans started as the point guard. Smart moved him to the small forward spot in January to accommodate Isaiah Thomas Jr as a starter and more minutes for Jimmer Fredette. After games where it is evident that Evans was still grappling with his new role as a small forward, Evans improved quickly on the position and has been steady in improving his defense in the perimeter.

                            Evans is adjusting well at the reserve forward spot, but it won't be long before Evans is back in the starting lineup in place of John Salmons. Maybe by the next game against the Golden State Warriors.
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                            • The Sacramento Kings losing to the Golden State Warriors 111-108. Tyreke Evans had a chance to force overtime but his three point shot missed.

                              Demarcus Cousins lead the Kings with 28 points and 18 rebounds. Tyreke Evans and Marcus Thornton each scored 16 points. John Salmons off the bench with 17 points.

                              The Kings were without power forward Jason Thompson who is out with a sprained left ankle.
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                              • Up next for the Sacramento Kings will be the Houston Rockets that has familiar faces like Samuel Dalembert and Kevin Martin. Houston will also a familiar face in the Kings' Terrence Williams and Chuck Hayes.

                                Kings need a win while power forward Jason Thompson is listed as day to day with an ankle sprain.
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