Kings Announce Summer League Roster

The Sacramento Kings today announced the team’s Vegas Summer League roster.

The lot of players features Kings third-year center Spencer Hawes, second-year forwards Jason Thompson and Donté Greene and the team’s 2009 Draft picks Tyreke Evans, Omri Casspi and Jon Brockman. Read the story »

Casspi Stops to Shop

After becoming the first Israeli player selected in the first round of the NBA Draft when the Sacramento Kings drafted him with the 23rd overall pick on June 25, Omri Casspi spoke emotionally and glowingly about what the feat meant to him, his family and country.

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Draftees Press Conference Quotes

Geoff Petrie Opening Statement:
“He (Tyreke Evans) was the best freshman in college last year. He’s just a tremendous prospect. And Jon (Brockman)… One of my favorite Van Morrison songs is a song called “Cleaning Windows.” There’s a line in there: “I’m just a working man in my prime cleaning windows.” So I hope he cleans some glass down here for the Kings. It’s great to have him. He was the leading rebounder the last two years in the Pac-10. He brings a tremendous work ethic with him.”

Gavin Maloof Opening Statement:
“It’s a great day for the Kings organization, for our family, for Geoff and the community. We feel that we are on the right track and we have nothing but upside for the Sacramento Kings. You have a great couple of athletes up here in Jon and Tyreke that can really turn this franchise around. I think I got a little too excited yesterday because I got an ulcer. Literally. So, I am going to have to just take it easy for a little while. I told Tyreke, I really got excited. The whole town is on fire. No pressure though. He said he could handle it. Again, welcome to the Kings organization, it is a great day for all of our fans and we are glad to have you.”
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Kings Excited About Evans

Outside a celebratory Sacramento Kings “War Room,” President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie had the following to say about the team’s choice of guard Tyreke Evans with the 4th overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft: Read the story »