The Sacramento Bee http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/ News, observations and reader questions about the Sacramento Kings en-us samick@sacbee.com 2008-05-09T16:40:16-08:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 The Sacramento Bee http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/archives/012476.html The below release was put out this afternoon. Hence, the eerie quiet surrounding the potential Cal Expo arena dealings is no more. For our story on the matter, read here. CAL EXPO AND THE NBA ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT IN LETTER OF... 12476@http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/ Sam Amick 2008-05-09T16:40:16-08:00 The Sacramento Bee http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/archives/012348.html So the Q&A box that hasn't been answered in some time is supposed to be for Kings queries, but a popular question seems to be the one asking why I've disappeared. The conspiracy theory that I went into hiding because... 12348@http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/ Sam Amick 2008-05-05T14:42:32-08:00 The Sacramento Bee http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/archives/012118.html Kings small forward Ron Artest underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb on Thursday, the team has announced. Artest, who missed five games due to the injury in the final two weeks of the season, had... 12118@http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/ Sam Amick 2008-04-24T16:27:47-08:00 The Sacramento Bee http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/archives/012098.html Chuck Person was among the many items on my "things to watch" list for the Kings this offseason. Apparently, he's on Donnie Walsh's list too. The Kings assistant is reportedly being discussed as a potential part of the post-Isiah Thomas... 12098@http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/ Sam Amick 2008-04-24T10:29:18-08:00 The Sacramento Bee http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/archives/012053.html The positive ending to the Kings' season shouldn't be tainted by the recent theatre. And in attempt to look ahead, here's a list of what's to come as it relates to the Kings... April 27 NBA Early Entry Eligibility Deadline,... 12053@http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/ Sam Amick 2008-04-22T13:32:34-08:00 The Sacramento Bee http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/archives/012033.html Make that two newspaper writers now who have advised Kings coach Reggie Theus to stop talking while he was....really far behind. Hopefully Marty Mac's column restores the sanity once and for all, since Jim Crandell's radio show on Saturday clearly... 12033@http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/ 2008-04-22T09:45:05-08:00 The Sacramento Bee http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/archives/012011.html As much as you see in an NBA game when sitting courtside, it's amazing how much you miss at the same time. If only they had DVRs for live action. So after a weekend of watching from my couch with... 12011@http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/ Sam Amick 2008-04-21T10:58:06-08:00 The Sacramento Bee http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/archives/011996.html Brian Shaw was the next Kings coach. Not officially. Not enough to report it in the newspaper. Not even enough to throw it up on ye' old blog. But just enough that when word of Reggie Theus landing the... 11996@http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/ Sam Amick 2008-04-19T22:30:44-08:00 The Sacramento Bee http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/archives/011991.html Per Friday's radio saga, I'll be going on with Fox 40's Jim Crandell at 11:20 a.m. to discuss the matter on 1140 AM. Crandell, as always, will bring a welcome dose of level-headedness and anti-spin that I just couldn't seem... 11991@http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/ Sam Amick 2008-04-19T09:40:21-08:00 The Sacramento Bee http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/archives/011990.html So Kevin Martin read the paper on Thursday, and this was his reaction as printed in Friday's editions. "I cleared my mind, and I just laughed," Martin said by phone. Hmmm. I know the feeling. That was me after hearing... 11990@http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/ Sam Amick 2008-04-18T22:31:06-08:00 The Sacramento Bee http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/archives/011964.html A few quick notes to provide context to today's continuing end-of-season coverage... * In regards to Kevin Martin's reaction to his coach's comments on Wednesday, let it be known that there was no searching for a story taking place. It's... 11964@http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/ Sam Amick 2008-04-18T02:26:27-08:00 The Sacramento Bee http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/archives/011963.html My picks are in. Feel free to pick 'em apart in the comments section... Most Valuable Player 1. Kobe Bryant, Lakers 2. Chris Paul, New Orleans 3. Kevin Garnett, Boston 4. LeBron James, Cleveland 5. Manu Ginobili, San Antonio Explanation:... 11963@http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/ Sam Amick 2008-04-17T23:47:57-08:00 The Sacramento Bee http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/archives/011932.html Courtesy of our online gurus from today's post-mortem media session at the Kings practice facility, we bring you Kings coach Reggie Theus. The raw audio file is approximately 28 minutes (Hit play button). We should have a video segment soon... 11932@http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/ Sam Amick 2008-04-16T16:36:11-08:00 The Sacramento Bee http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/archives/011912.html Last night established two truths in my mind: Kobe Bryant is the MVP, and the Kings deserve plenty of kudos. I went digging through the old blog archive (on the right side of the page if you ever want to... 11912@http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/ Sam Amick 2008-04-16T08:54:07-08:00 The Sacramento Bee http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/archives/011880.html LOS ANGELES - Of course he could have done it. Kobe Bryant can do almost anything he puts his mind to when it comes to physical feats, but the notion that he would actually jump over a speeding Aston... 11880@http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/ 2008-04-14T19:51:09-08:00