Former Kings center Vlade Divac, whose No. 21 will be retired during halftime of Sacramento's game against New Orleans on Tuesday night, helped paved the way for foreign-born players.
"That was the group that demonstrated that (foreign) players could play at the highest level," NBA Commissioner David Stern said of Sarunas Marciulionis, Sasha Volkov, Zarko Paspalj, Drazen Petrovic and Divac. "They're the ones who broke through, who became the precursors for what you see today."
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Mar 29, 2009 10:52 AM EST
After seeing Bulls' guard John Salmons put on another strong show against his Pacers on Saturday, coach Jim O'Brien had nothing but praise for the ex-King.
“The best trade of the year,” Pacers coach Jim O'Brien said, referring to the deal which saw Andres Nocioni and Drew Gooden go to Sacramento for Salmons and Brad Miller.
According to the Associated Press, Salmons hit four of seven 3-pointers - including two late with the game in the balance - and reached the 20-point mark for the 11th time since the trade.
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Mar 26, 2009 12:19 PM EST
While speaking to a reporter from Olé, Andres Nocioni raised questions about the direction of Kings and left open the possibility that he would like to be traded this summer if the situation did not improve.
"The concern about this is about what the people who are going to support an arena and support the team think about me," Nocioni said in a phone interview Wednesday night with the Sacramento Bee. "This is my concern. (That) and my teammates. That's it.
"I don't want the people of Sacramento to think I'm the kind of guy who likes to complain, that I don't want to compete, or that I'm here to be here for (two) months and then want (to be traded). If this (team) is going to be competitive in the next couple (of) years … I want to be here."
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Kings Mar 2009 Archive
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Sacramento Bee | Mar 22, 2009
With the season winding down, coach Kenny Natt has made a pitch to remain with the Kings.
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Sacramento Bee | Mar 21, 2009
Kings guard Bobby Jackson has decided to skip surgery on his broken cheekbone, and he will play on Saturday against the 76ers.
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ESPN | Mar 21, 2009
The Kings defeated the Knicks 121-94 on Friday night, marking their first win of the season against an Eastern Conference foe.
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Sacramento Bee | Mar 18, 2009
Kings guard Bobby Jackson could play again this season despite the fact that he'll have surgery to repair a broken cheekbone on Friday.
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ESPN | Mar 17, 2009
Kings guard Bobby Jackson suffered a broken cheekbone late in the team's overtime loss to Cleveland on Friday.
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Boston Globe | Mar 15, 2009
There is growing concern in the Kings organization that if their arena issue isn't resolved, they could end up leaving Sacramento for Anaheim, according to a league executive.
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ESPN | Mar 14, 2009
LeBron James and the Cavaliers are Central Division champs for the first time in 33 years.
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Sacramento Bee | Mar 13, 2009
Syracuse is investigating whether or not an agent's recruitment of him as a freshman violated NCAA rules.
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ESPN | Mar 7, 2009
Drew Gooden sacrificed $1.5 million in salary in a buyout arrangement with the Sacramento Kings.
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Sacramento Bee | Mar 6, 2009
Directors from Cal Expo, which the Kings hope will be the site of their new arena, have postponed a meeting set for Tuesday.
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Akron Beacon-Journal | Mar 3, 2009
The Spurs and Cavaliers have interest in Drew Gooden, who was bought out by the Kings on Sunday night, but there are reports of a possible injury.
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Sacramento Bee | Mar 2, 2009
After reaching a buyout agreement with forward Drew Gooden on Sunday night, it appears as though the Kings are adamant about allowing Jason Thompson to grow into a featured role.
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New York Post | Mar 2, 2009
There were rumors around the trading deadline last month that the Kings made the Knicks an offer for Nate Robinson, but other teams reportedly made a play for the guard as well.
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Yahoo! Sports | Mar 2, 2009
It is believed that the San Antonio Spurs are favorites to sign Drew Gooden after the forward received a buyout from the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night.
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nba.com | Mar 2, 2009
Drew Gooden and Joe Smith both have a lot to offer contending teams.
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Sacramento Bee | Mar 1, 2009
Sacramento has reportedly had discussions with veteran forward Drew Gooden regarding a possible buyout.
