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    Kings Blog: Tip Sheet: Kings host Trail Blazers in #BlackThursday matchup

    By Nathaniel Miller
    The Sacramento Bee
    Published: Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 - 10:10 am
    Last Modified: Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012 - 9:06 am

    We're here to feed your need for Sacramento Kings news. Each day, we'll highlight news, features and analysis from around the Web.

    Tonight's game - Portland Trail Blazers (13-9) at the Sacramento Kings (6-15):

    • "If the Kings are to begin playing well and improve, DeMarcus Cousins and Tyreke Evans have to play well" writes Jason Jones (@mr_jasonjones) in today's newspaper.

    • Nolan Smith "is averaging six minutes and itching for more, much as his father did during his rookie season with the Warriors," writes Ailene Voisin (@ailene_voisin) in a column in today's newspaper.

    • Jones previews tonight's game in today's newspaper.

    • John Salmons says the team needs to match the "physical presence" of the Trail Blazers, writes Matt Kawahara (@matthewkawahara) in a post-practice blog post.

    • "Guard Marcus Thornton (left thigh hematoma) said he wants to play Thursday against the Portland Trail Blazers, but that the decision will be up to team doctors," reports Kawahara in a post-practice blog post.

    • Jason Quick (@jwquick) previews tonight's game in today's Oregonian.

    • Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) preview's tonight's game in a story for CSNNW.

    More news and analysis:

    • "Something I've noticed over the past two weeks is that, lo and behold, Tyreke Evans is really racking up assists," writes Tom Ziller (@teamziller) in a blog post for SB Nation affiliate Sactown Royalty.

    • "The Kings really need some athleticism on their front line, high character players, and someone who doesn't need 20 shots a night to make an impact on the court," writes Chad Ford (@chadfordinsider) in his "Who would lottery teams take No. 1?" piece for ESPN. "(Anthony) Davis fits all three categories brilliantly."

    Tweets of the day:

    Online coverage from The Bee this season:

    • LIVE CHATS: Join The Bee's Matt Kawahara for in-game chats during every Kings home game, just before tipoff right through the final buzzer.

    • VIDEOS: Find out what some Kings players and coach Paul Westphal have to say about the upcoming season - and much more.

    • BLOG: Stay up to date on the team's happenings with Jason Jones, Ailene Voisin and Matt Kawahara on The Bee's Kings blog.

    • FACEBOOK: "Like" the Sacramento Kings Corner page and join Bee staffers and fans in discussions about the team and players.

    • TWITTER: Follow The Bee's Jason Jones for up-to-the-minute developments, in-game updates and much more about the Kings.

    If you see a Sacramento Kings-related story or blog post that we should feature, e-mail me at nmiller@sacbee.com or send me reply on Twitter at @journalistnate.

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