Kings coach Keith Smart would like it if the team wouldn't do things that make it easier to defend, such as standing and holding the ball.

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Marcus Thornton joked Wednesday afternoon that the padding he's wearing to protect his injured left thigh made the Louisiana native feel like New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees.
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It's pretty simple to Kings coach Keith Smart. If the Kings are to begin playing well and improve, DeMarcus Cousins and Tyreke Evans have to play well.

Head coach Keith Smart talks about gauging the growth of his team and how he deploys his rookies following the Kings' practice Friday. Kings guard Isaiah Thomas discusses trying ...
 

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