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Tyreke Evans: Already, he gets the point

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October 25

Sacramento Bee

"Tyreke Evans wouldn't tell you the transition to the NBA has been easy. But it sure has looked that way. Evans is already too strong for your average point guard in the post. And he's deceptively fast in transition. He hasn't been around long, but Evans already has the look of a player who can fill the Kings' leadership void. "I think players in this league get as much responsibility as they can handle, for the most part," said Kings coach Paul Westphal. "And so far, (Evans) hasn't come up against an obstacle that he hasn't handled very well. He certainly makes mistakes and has things to work on, but in general he's showing he belongs out there, and he'll take the appropriate steps when ..."

Tyreke Evans bounces back from knee MRI

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October 2

Sacramento Bee

"No one was telling old tales about Arco Arena and its history as a former Indian burial ground Wednesday, but the Kings did spend a few hours wondering if they are cursed. Prized rookie Tyreke Evans was in a doctor's office instead of on the basketball court, receiving an MRI on his left knee that pained him enough to keep him out of the previous night's practice. There was anxiety from co-owners Joe and Gavin Maloof on down with Evans' presence considered key, not only to a good start for the team but an engaged new beginning for the fans. The excitement returned that night when ? not long after the test revealed a bone bruise ? the player known for hitting turbo on the tempo was doing ..."

Evans has bone bruise

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October 1

Sacramento Bee

"Tyreke Evans' pro career will have to begin on the training table. The Kings rookie had an MRI Wednesday afternoon which revealed acute patellar bone bruise in his left knee and is considered day to day. Evans had experienced soreness during Tuesday's workouts and the team took the safe route and ordered the MRI."

Having Evans as teammate thrills Martin

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September 29

Sacramento Bee

"One day before the start of training camp, Kevin Martin remained consistent. He won't call the Kings "his" team, even if his big contract and status as leading scorer would indicate otherwise. And even if you think he'd feel threatened, Martin is still giddy about playing with rookie Tyreke Evans, the fourth overall pick in the June draft. Martin texted the Kings' decision makers the morning of the draft to let them know he wanted Evans, even if some think the former Memphis star is better suited to play Martin's spot at shooting guard. "A lot of people say he's not a true point, but that doesn't matter," Martin said at Kings media day Monday. "The last five years I've been playing with ..."

Westphal not ready to name Evans starter

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July 16

Sacramento Bee

"The new coach took his boss' exuberance with a smile. Paul Westphal could only chuckle when asked about Kings co-owner Gavin Maloof's statement during the Web cast of Monday's NBA Summer League game that rookie Tyreke Evans would be the starting point guard "as soon as he steps on the court." Not so fast. Evans will be a big part of the Kings' plans this coming season. Westphal, however, hasn't committed to hand the team over to the prized rookie from Memphis. "I read that too," Westphal said. "I think maybe Gavin might have gotten it mixed up with the regular season and summer league. … I haven't made any pronouncement like that." Westphal didn't dismiss the idea Evans could be the ..."