Sacramento Kings Trade Rumors

Kings' DeMarcus Cousins has dust-up with cameraman after loss to Mavs
January 16
Dallas Morning News
 
"After embattled Kings center DeMarcus Cousins lost a game to the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night, he lost his patience with cameraman in the locker room. Cousins was getting dressed in his stall when he asked a nearby cameraman not to point his camera at him while he was changing. According to Jason Jones of the Sacramento Bee: "The cameraman said his camera was off. Cousins said he didn't care if it was off, he did not want the camera on him while he was getting dressed. ... At some point the cameraman is leaving and he makes a remark to someone (Cousins I assume) about making sure his camera wasn't pointing at anyone next time he was in the locker room."
NJ Nets have interest in trading for disgruntled Kings center DeMarcus Cousins as Brook Lopez still injured
January 4
New York Daily News
 
"The Nets are getting Kris Humphries back sooner than expected, but that's not stopping them from pursuing a risky personality for a frontcourt upgrade. According to a league source, the Nets are looking to trade for Kings center DeMarcus Cousins, who earlier this week had a falling-out with Sacramento coach Paul Westphal. It's unclear if the Kings are ready to deal Cousins — the No. 4 pick in 2010 out of Kentucky — but the team released a statement Sunday condemning the 21-year-old for his lack of commitment to the club while stating he demanded a trade."
DeMarcus Cousins demands a trade? Time to crank up the Sacramento-to-Houston Express again
January 2
Houston Chronicle
 
"Soon, it won't matter what was said or who said it. Paul Westphal called out and suspended DeMarcus Cousins. Cousins no doubt will blame Westphal. Irreconcilable differences almost always end in divorce. When a coach and a player cannot coexist, the outcome is usually the same. Both are usually shown the way out of town. It does not happen at once, but it usually is the beginning of the end. The Kings will no doubt try to repair this relationship, or at least pretend that they have, but no one will buy it. Cousins will likely return to the team, pledging his great determination to excel for his team and teammates. Westphal will insist they will move on stronger than they were before. By"
Cousins sent home after demanding to be traded
January 2
Sacramento Bee
 
"The center the Kings would love to build around wasn't at Power Balance Pavilion when they ended their three-game losing streak.DeMarcus Cousins was sent home by coach Paul Westphal hours before the Kings beat the New Orleans Hornets 96-80 Sunday night.The decision was based on a discussion between Cousins and Westphal after Saturday night's loss to New York. Exactly what was said in Westphal's office depends on whose side you're on. During postgame media availability Saturday night, Cousins said the Kings had to "do what coach say" when asked about the team's struggles, and teammate J.J. Hickson told Cousins not to say anything detrimental while speaking to the media. Cousins felt singled"
Kings expect Hayes back after specialist declares his heart healthy
December 22
Sacramento Bee
 
"The Sacramento Kings appear ready to add Chuck Hayes to their roster - again. Hayes, whose contract was voided this week after an echocardiogram stress test revealed an abnormality, was told by specialists at the Cleveland Clinic this morning that he has no heart problems and it is the recommendation of the renowned clinic that he resume his professional basketball career. "I'm just very thankful and blessed with the team of doctors at the Cleveland Clinic and the power of prayer," said Hayes in a statement. "I am happy to say I have a healthy heart and have been cleared to play immediately. I look forward to getting back on the court as soon as possible." Hayes had undergone tests at the"
Kings in the lead for Dalembert?
December 20
CBSSports.com
 
"Samuel Dalembert is maybe the top free agent prize left on the market, especially in terms of big men. And there are two teams in desperate need of a center -- the Rockets and the Kings. The Rockets saw Yao retire, their trade for Pau Gasol fall apart at the feet of David Stern and their offer to Marc Gasol get matched. The Kings had to void the contract of their new center Chuck Hayes because of a heart issue. That leaves them both in need of a big man, but right now, Sacramento might have the leg up. Kings general manager Geoff Petrie was asked about re-signing Dalembert and he told the Sac Bee, "We've stayed in touch with him periodically along the way. We'll see what develops here in"
Petrie: Kings will be "unable" to replace what Chuck Hayes brought to team
December 19
Sacramento Bee
 
"The excitement about signing Chuck Hayes for the Kings wasn't just that Hayes would improve the team defense. It was that Hayes could have signed elsewhere but chose Sacramento. For a franchise looking for some good news this offseason, Hayes choosing to be a King was a sign things might be turning for the better. So the news that a heart abnormality would cause Hayes' contract to be voided hit the team hard. Hayes is a likeable guy and had quickly won over coaches and teammates."
Kirilenko intrigued by the Kings
December 13
Sacramento Bee
 
"Two different sources told me earlier tonight that former Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko, who is currently under contract with CSKA Moscow (but has an out clause effective for 30 days), would seriously consider signing with the Kings if he returns to the NBA. The catch is that the wiry, athletic Kirilenko, a native of St. Petersburg who would be a wonderful complement to a frontline featuring DeMarcus Cousins and John Salmons, is thoroughly enjoying the opportunity to play in his native Russia. Unlike the other NBA players who returned to the United States shortly after the lockout ended, Kirilenko stayed with CSKA. One scenario is that he remains overseas for the shortened season and"
Free agent Kirilenko interests Kings
December 11
Sacramento Bee
 
"The Kings have 15 players in training camp, and coach Paul Westphal is fine with that. "I know that (basketball president) Geoff (Petrie) is going to be opportunistic, and we're always looking for chances to improve the team if it's there," Westphal said. "On the other hand, we don't have to do anything, either, and we're in good shape." Not among the 15 is free-agent center Samuel Dalembert. The Kings renounced his rights Friday. But if the Kings choose to be opportunistic, intriguing players are available. They are among the teams interested in forward Andrei Kirilenko. Kirilenko, 30, is an unrestricted free agent and playing professionally in his native Russia. He spent 10 seasons with"
Report: Kings sign Marcus Thornton to five-year deal
December 9
CSN Bay Area
 
"The Sacramento Kings have signed Marcus Thornton to a five-year, $40 million deal, according to a league source. In 27 games with the Kings last year, Thornton averaged just over 21 points per game, after being traded from New Orleans to Sacramento for forward Carl Landry."
Dalembert is valuable to Kings, but at what price?
December 9
Sacramento Bee
 
"Samuel Dalembert is a classic example of a free agent who drives general managers crazy. He is smart and talented and relatively durable. He plays one of the most important positions. He also stands almost 7 feet tall and is barely into his 30s. But … and there are plenty of buts ... his conditioning is an issue. His health is an issue. He wants more touches. He wants more minutes. He wants more love from his coach. So what is his value to the Kings? Is it $7 million or $8 million a year? Is it closer to $10 million? It certainly isn't anything close to the $13.5 million he earned last season, right? Amid the wild trade speculation and free-agent craziness – with Tyson Chandler expected to"
Source: Kings offer Chuck Hayes $20M
December 8
ESPN.com
 
"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. The under-the-cap Kings, according to the source, are optimistic Hayes will accept the deal, which would pay the 6-foot-6 forward in the mid-level exception ballpark of $5 million annually. Said another source close to the process: "Look for [Hayes] to take it.""
Free-agent buzz: Heat lead chase for Battier
December 4
Yahoo! Sports
 
"Once NBA teams can speak with free agents beginning Monday, Miami Heat president Pat Riley has his franchise in strong position to sell Shane Battier on signing to play with LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. Battier has been a primary target in free agency for the Heat, and sources say the pitch of Riley, coach Erik Spoelstra and key Heat players could ultimately confirm Battier's strong feelings about chasing a championship in Miami. Riley and Spoelstra see Battier as a strong defender with an ability to hit the open shots that'll come his way playing with James, Wade and Chris Bosh. Battier has been a proven playoff performer, and possesses the"
With lockout partially unlocked, Kings reach out to free agents Thornton, Dalembert
December 1
Sacramento Bee
 
"Since the NBA lockout began July 1, Kings coaches and executives had met numerous times to discuss how they would eventually approach free agency. Wednesday, the talk was finally put into action. A tentative agreement was reached Saturday to end the 149-day lockout and must be ratified by owners and players. The league announced late Tuesday that it would allow teams to contact players' agents and open facilities to players. Teams and players, however, cannot come to terms and sign contracts until Dec. 9."
Kings free agent Thornton must continue to wait
November 27
Sacramento Bee
 
"Marcus Thornton is near the top of the Kings' priorities once the business of basketball resumes with the anticipated official end of the NBA lockout. Thornton is a restricted free agent, so the Kings can match any offer the guard receives from another team. But he must wait before he knows what the Kings – or anyone else – offer him. Early Saturday morning, the NBA reached a tentative agreement with player representatives to end the lockout. Players, however, still cannot have contact with team personnel or use team facilities until both sides approved the deal. Until the deal is official, teams also are not permitted to comment on it or players. Commissioner David Stern said training"
Report: Kings guard Tyreke Evans signs to play in Italy
November 25
Pro Basketball Talk
 
"And the list of quality players signing overseas during the lockout continues. Tyreke Evans, the guard that is one of the cornerstones of the Sacramento Kings rebuilding effort has signed to play with Virtus Roma in Italy for the remainder of the NBA lockout, reports Sportando."
Exhibition games risky for Kings
November 22
Sacramento Bee
 columnist Ailene Voisin
"NBA players are getting restless, and who can blame them? They want to work. They crave routine. The heavy (weight) lifting usually begins in September. Training camps and travel to unusual places dominate October. November is when games begin to matter, except during a labor impasse, when players are locked out of team facilities and left on their own. But organizing and participating in charity games – while admirable ventures – is probably not the wisest or safest use of their idle time. This isn't about fear of failure; no one cares who wins or loses. This isn't about padding the numbers; no one cares about stats."
Kings add Jackson, Smart as assistants
November 16
Sacramento Bee
 
"Former Warriors head coach Keith Smart and ex-Kings standout Bobby Jackson have been added to the Kings' coaching staff, the team announced Tuesday. Smart, who led the Warriors to a 36-46 record last season but was not retained, has been credited with helping to develop guard Monta Ellis into one of the NBA's emerging stars. The Warriors replaced Smart with Mark Jackson."
Mayor says Kings arena effort will move forward despite breakdown of NBA talks
October 21
Sacramento Bee
 
"Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson said Thursday his effort to build a sports and entertainment complex downtown will move forward despite today's announcement that the National Basketball Association and its players' union have broken off contract talks. The league earlier this month canceled the first two weeks of the season. Further cancellations are expected as a result of today's negotiations breakdown."
NBA wants 3rd round in draft
September 7
SheridanHoops.com
 
"After an overnight flight connecting through Helsinki, Finland, I bumped into a scout for the Denver Nuggets near the tourist information booth at the quaint little airport here where the second round of EuroBasket is taking place. Whether he knows it or not, he may be here scouting future third-round draft picks. That's right: Third round. SheridanHoops.com has learned that NBA owners have proposed adding a third round to the annual draft, a proposal that the players' union has countered by offering an array of changes to the draft that would help address the owners' desire for more competitive balance."
Sacramento mayor's long-awaited arena funding plan to be unveiled
September 6
Sacramento Bee
 
"Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson on Thursday unveils his highly anticipated proposal on how to pay for a new downtown arena – the latest and perhaps most critical step so far in his often dramatic two-year crusade to keep the Kings in town. Representatives of the mayor's arena study group say they've identified enough public and private pots of money to build a $387 million sports and entertainment facility on city land in the railyard. Johnson himself on Friday described the effort in epic terms. Saying his real focus is on jobs and economic development, not sports, Johnson called the project potentially "the city's greatest economic opportunity since the building of the Transcontinental"
NBA Lockout Update: Sides are closer than they're saying
September 6
SheridanHoops.com
 
"Here's the dirty little secret about the NBA lockout, despite what both sides — the owners and the players — would have you believe: They are a lot closer to a settlement than most people realize. I know this because I talk regularly with a bunch of important people who tell me important things, and I am going to explain why I believe a settlement will be reached that will not only save the season, but also enable the NBA to have an "all is forgiven" honeymoon period (similar to what the NFL just experienced following its labor settlement) in which the frenzy of free agents signings, trades, training camps and exhibition games will make everyone forget all of the doomsday talk they've been"
Next bargaining session coming early September?
August 17
CBSSports.com
 
"It took 46 days for the NBA and its players' union after the lockout began July 1. It didn't go all that well. Rhetoric from both sides ramped up, lawsuits started flying around and most importantly, there wasn't any movement towards the middle. Then David Stern accused the union of cancelling a meeting last week with the union responding that Billy Hunter had been told Stern wasn't going to be available for two weeks. So as you can tell, this is all going just super. But they're finally going to try again sometime in early September, according to Newsday. At this point, the union will host an executive meeting in New York at the end of August. The anticipation is the union and league"
David Stern: NBA to look at contraction
August 15
CBSSports.com
 
"The NBA currently has thirty teams, but the league's commissioner, David Stern, seems open to the possibility that that number of franchises could shrink in the future. Speaking on an ESPN.com podcast, Stern stated that there is some interest in contraction from both the league and players sides and that the subject will be picked up after the current Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations are completed. "[Contraction] is not a subect that we're against," Stern said. "In fact, when you talk about revenue sharing, a number of teams have said that if you have a team that is perpetually going to be a recipient, aren't you better off with the ability to buy them in? Because between the"
Heat target Dalembert moving closer to leaving Kings?
July 1
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
 
"The Thursday trade that moved Sacramento's Omri Casspi to Cleveland for J.J. Hickson hardly changes the NBA's balance of power. But it could change the face of free agency. With the Kings adding a rebounding element at the cost of a shooting element, potential Heat target Samuel Dalembert apparently will be moving on. At least that's the take at SI.com, which, in the story detailing the Kings' acquisition of Hickson, notes: "The move is even more necessary in light of the likely departure of center Samuel Dalembert, as sources close to him say he was disappointed when extension talks went nowhere with the Kings and he is now far more interested signing with a contender in free agency.""
Cavs trade J.J. Hickson to Kings for Omri Casspi, 1st-round pick
June 30
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"In a move to clear out the logjam at power forward and address the void at small forward, the Cavaliers traded power forward J.J. Hickson to the Sacramento Kings on Thursday for small forward Omri Casspi and a 2012 first-round draft choice. The deal was completed hours before the collective bargaining agreement is set to expire. All indications are that the NBA will lock out its players beginning at 12:01 a.m. Friday. Hickson, 22, was the 19th pick in the 2008 draft and has been the Cavs starting power forward for the better part of two seasons in spite of a maddening tendency to disappear during games, especially on the boards. He did rebound better after moving to center in the middle of"
Sources: Cavaliers, Kings near deal
June 30
ESPN.com
 
"The Cleveland Cavaliers are in advanced discussions on a trade that would send power forward J.J. Hickson to the Sacramento Kings for swingman Omri Casspi, according to sources briefed on the talks. It's believed that the teams must complete the deal Thursday before midnight to ensure its completion, with a lockout widely expected at 12:01 a.m. ET Friday, barring unforeseen progress in labor talks between the league and the NBA Players Association."
It only gets harder for owners, players; owners expected to push for $45 million hard cap
June 30
San Antonio Express-News
 columnist Mike Monroe
"The NBA's Board of Governors met Tuesday in Dallas and heard a report on collective bargaining from Spurs owner Peter Holt, chairman of its labor relations committee. The league wouldn't reveal if the board officially authorized locking out the players once the clock strikes midnight Thursday, the end of the collective bargaining agreement that's been in place since 2005, but it doesn't matter. As commissioner David Stern has warned already, such a vote is a mere formality and can be conducted by any means at any time. The first lockout authorization via text message may be mere hours away. Holt's committee will meet with the negotiating committee of the National Basketball Player's"
Jamal Crawford, Marc Gasol and the 2011 NBA Big Name Free Agents
June 27
Bleacher Report
 
"With the NBA Draft over, now fans can look forward to free agency. Free agency is the time where teams add players they think will take them over the top. Some of the top free agents this summer include Nene, Samuel Dalembert, Marc Gasol and Jamal Crawford. Nene of the Denver Nuggets is a very efficient center and has been for a long time now. He brings toughness and rebounding as well as scoring. He has been in Denver since the start of his career and seems to like it there, so don't expect him to be switching teams. Samuel Dalembert isn't a highly talked about center. He doesn't score much and certainly doesn't make highlight reel plays. What he does do is defend and rebound. He spent"
Kings to make a play for Aaron Brooks?
June 26
Pro Basketball Talk
 
"One of the big questions after the Kings' draft-day moves was "Who is going to get the ball to all these guys?" They traded for John Salmons (21% usage) to go with Marcus Thornton (25% usage), and Tyreke Evans (25 percent usage), then drafted Jimmer Fredette, who's not a playmaker and who's biggest contribution is scoring and ability to create his own shot. So who's going to, you know, pass these guys the ball? Or is Sacramento just going to run the Oklahoma City Thunder offense of a zillion ISOs? Well, according to the New York Daily News, they have a plan for who to get to run the show… except it doesn't make any sense: With Jimmer Fredette's addition to a backcourt featuring Tyreke"
Kings acquire Fredette, bring back Salmons in trade
June 24
Sacramento Bee
 
"Jimmermania is on its way to Sacramento. On a day that began with the Kings bringing back a familiar face, the biggest news was the Kings acquiring Jimmer Fredette, the BYU star – and star of many YouTube clips – in the first round of the NBA draft. Fredette might have been the most popular player in college basketball last season, hence Jimmermania and the following that he developed nationwide. Fredette was selected 10th by Milwaukee, then traded as part of a three-team deal that sent guard Beno Udrih to Milwaukee and brought John Salmons back to the Kings. As part of the deal, the Kings relinquished their seventh pick to the Charlotte Bobcats. Fredette had to wait for the deal to be"
Bobcats acquire No. 7 pick in trade that includes Kings and Bucks
June 23
ESPN.com
 
"The Milwaukee Bucks have agreed in principle to a three-team trade with the Sacramento Kings and the Charlotte Bobcats, multiple sources said Thursday. The Bucks will get Sacramento's Beno Udrih, Charlotte's Stephen Jackson and Shaun Livingston and the 19th pick from the Bobcats in Thursday night's draft, while Charlotte obtains the No. 7 pick from Sacramento and forward Corey Maggette from Milwaukee. The Kings will get guard John Salmons from Milwaukee and the 10th pick in the draft. Charlotte will keep the No. 9 pick. A source close to one of the teams told ESPN.com that other players might be added to the deal."
Felton likely to be dealt
June 23
CBSSports.com
 
"More likely than all of them to be dealt Thursday night is Denver point guard Raymond Felton. The Nuggets are listening to offers, and have been in widely known discussions with the Kings centered around the No. 7 pick. Any possible traction with that proposal would depend on who's available with the seventh pick, sources said. The Kings are known to be split between Jimmer Fredette and Alec Burks. Execs aren't sure who Denver is targeting, but it could be Burks of Colorado."
Sources: Cavs seeking third lottery pick
June 23
ESPN.com
 
"The Cleveland Cavaliers have the No. 1 and No. 4 picks in the draft. But will they also snag another lottery pick? Sources say the Cavs have been very actively trying to do just that, with a massive $14.5 million trade exception as the device. The offer? Give us your pick and we'll take back a bad contract into our trade exception, which permits the Cavs to take back salary of more than $14 million. In that scenario, the Sacramento Kings and the Detroit Pistons look like the most intriguing potential partners. Would the Kings be willing to give up the No. 7 pick if the Cavs gave them Ramon Sessions and took back Francisco Garcia? The Kings are already under the salary cap, but Garcia has"
Kings exercise options on Evans, Cousins and Casspi
June 23
NBA.com
 
"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' President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie announced today. Evans, a two-year NBA veteran, averaged a team-high 17.8 points (.409 FGs, .291 3FGs, .771 FTs), 4.8 rebounds, a team-leading 5.6 assists and 1.49 steals per game through 57 outings with the Kings this past season. He was the winner of the 2009-10 NBA Rookie of the Year Award and became only the fourth player in NBA history to average 20 points, five rebounds and five assists as a rookie."
Kings sense that Dalembert wants out
June 23
Sacramento Bee
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"The roster has a few gaping holes, but it's not the crater of recent seasons. The Kings need perimeter shooting, a starting small forward and another frontcourt player, particularly given Dalembert's free-agent status. There is a strong sense within the organization that Dalembert wants to play for a contender or just wants out. He left for vacation in a lousy mood; after being replaced by Cousins during the season finale against the Lakers, the veteran center stormed off the court and was still seething afterward in the locker room."
Kings' No. 7 for Felton?
June 22
ESPN.com
 
"Would the Kings be willing to send the No. 7 pick to the Nuggets for Raymond Felton and the No. 22 pick? The Kings have had interest in Felton, but it's probably going to take them giving up the No. 7 pick to get him. I wouldn't be shocked to see the Nuggets grab Jonas Valanciunas or Bismack Biyombo if they could get up to No. 7."
Spurs trading Tony Parker?
June 22
Yahoo! Sports
 
"Guard Tony Parker has played for the San Antonio Spurs for a decade and it once seemed that there was no way he'd ever play for another franchise. Then again, it once seemed that he and ex-wife Eva Longoria would never split up either and their divorce was finalized in January. Now the Spurs have Parker on the trading block in search of a high pick in Thursday's draft, according to Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski. Two teams the Spurs have discussed such a deal with include the Toronto Raptors, who hold the fifth pick overall, and the Sacramento Kings, who have the seventh, Wojnarowski reports."
Pace is picking up for UConn's Walker
June 22
Boston Globe
 
"The Internet has a way of sucking in Kemba Walker. He tries not to pay attention to the predraft noise. But whenever he flips his computer open, he can't resist. "I just go on different websites, and sometimes I just happen to go on a draft site, just to see,'' said the University of Connecticut guard. The opinions are all over the place."
Spurs fielding trade calls for Parker
June 22
Yahoo! Sports
 
"The San Antonio Spurs are engaged in discussions about trading point guard Tony Parker to secure a high pick in Thursday's draft, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. The Spurs have talked to teams in the lottery, including the Toronto Raptors and Sacramento Kings, who hold the fifth and seventh picks, respectively. The Kings are determined to get a frontline point guard, and have also talked with the Denver Nuggets about Raymond Felton."
Lakers and Kings interested in Nuggets' Felton
June 21
Yahoo! Sports
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"The Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings are two teams with interest in prying Raymond Felton from the Denver Nuggets, league sources said. The Nuggets believe strongly in Ty Lawson as their point guard, and Felton, with a $7.5 million expiring contract, is expendable."
Thompson, Burks hope to score in NBA draft
June 19
Sacramento Bee
 
"Alec Burks and Klay Thompson have gotten to know each other recently. Considered the top two shooting guards in Thursday's NBA draft, Burks and Thompson faced off for the third time in a predraft workout Saturday at the Kings' practice facility. Burks was diplomatic but didn't lack confidence when asked how the workout went. "I feel like I did good all the times," Burks said with a smile. Thompson conceded Saturday that Burks' team had the edge in the three-on-three competition. "One on one, I felt like I held my own," Thompson said. "We scored on each other a couple times. It was almost a draw." Both are trying to interest the Kings enough to be picked seventh overall, but shooting"
Kings give qualifying offer to Marcus Thornton
June 15
Sacramento Bee
 
"The Kings on Tuesday extended a qualifying offer to restricted free agent Marcus Thornton. The move was not surprising since Thornton, who was acquired in February, quickly became a player the Kings sought to build around. Under the current collective bargaining agreement, the Kings had to extend the one-year offer by June 30 to retain the right of first refusal. Thornton can sign an offer sheet from another team, but the Kings can match any offer and retain the guard, who will be entering his third season. The Kings are expected to use some of the money available under their salary cap to sign Thornton to a multiyear deal. He earned $762,195 last season. Thornton was acquired with cash"
Kings know Walker can score, but can he pass?
June 14
Sacramento Bee
 
"It's not by accident that Kemba Walker looks to set up his teammates as he participates in NBA predraft workouts. Big-time scorers who are small in stature aren't the norm in the league. So while Walker's scoring was enough to propel Connecticut to an NCAA men's basketball championship last season, he knows if he can show passing comes just as easily, it will go a long way in determining his future in the NBA. Many NBA pundits think the Kings will draft Walker, who was in Sacramento on Monday to work out for the team. Also at the workout were USC forward/center Nikola Vucevic, Tulsa guard Justin Hurtt and forwards Matthew Bryan-Amaning of Washington, DeAngelo Casto of Washington State and"
Miami Heat seeks center, eyes Samuel Dalembert
June 14
Miami Herald
 
"One of the Heat's top offseason priorities will be adding a veteran center, and Miami has strong interest in Sacramento free agent Samuel Dalembert. But even if the midlevel exception remains part of the new labor deal (which is undetermined), the Heat knows other teams can offer Dalembert more and would not be surprised if he signs elsewhere. If the midlevel survives, and if it's close to this year's $5.8 million, that would give the Heat a better chance to find a decent center who could lessen the reliance on Joel Anthony (who's better as a backup) and represent an upgrade over Zydrunas Ilgauskas (considering retirement), Erick Dampier and Jamaal Magloire. And remember, Chris Bosh will"
Would 'rock star' Fredette justify the hype for Kings?
June 10
Sacramento Bee
 columnist Ailene Voisin
"NBA teams love and hate these predraft affairs. The temptation can be overpowering, overwhelming and irresistible, if occasionally only fleeting. Take Jimmer Fredette, for instance. By the time he finished his 90-minute set Thursday at Power Balance Pavilion – shooting, passing and scoring against mostly taller, longer opponents – the Kings bosses were reaching for the tissues. They weren't sobbing, they were salivating. Geoff Petrie. Paul Westphal. Bobby Jackson. Gavin Maloof. Was there anyone in the Kings' private audience who didn't rush over to shake the kid's hand? Who didn't hover, as if what they really wanted to do was ask for an autograph? OK, so Pete Carril remained in his"
BYU's Fredette highlights Kings predraft workout
June 10
Sacramento Bee
 
"Jimmer Fredette won several national Player of the Year awards as a senior at BYU, but there still are plenty of questions about the high-scoring guard. There's doubt about the competition Fredette dominated in the unheralded Mountain West Conference. And many question if Fredette can be a pure point guard in the NBA. Fredette displayed his skills to the Kings on Thursday in a predraft workout. Fredette was the big name in a group that included forwards Josh Harrellson (Kentucky), Tobias Harris (Tennessee), Tyler Honeycutt (UCLA) and Sam Muldrow (South Carolina) and guard Randy Culpepper (UTEP). Many question whether Fredette will be a defensive liability as a pro. "That's the biggest"
Kings to work out three potential first-round picks
June 8
Sacramento Bee
 
"The Kings will hold a pre-draft workout Thursday featuring three players who are potential first-round selections. The group is led by BYU star Jimmer Fredette, the 6-foot-2 guard who won several National Player of the Year awards after averaging 28.9 points. Fredette could go to the Kings with the seventh pick in the first round. UCLA forward Tyler Honeycutt and Tennessee forward Tobias Harris, also possible first-round picks, are scheduled to participate."
UConn's Walker pulls out of pre-draft workout
June 6
Sacramento Bee
 
"The Kings' highly anticipated pre-draft workout that was to feature both Connecticut's Kemba Walker and BYU's Jimmer Fredette will not happen this week. Walker, who led UConn to the national championship last season, will not join Fredette for the workout, which is not expected to be held before Thursday."