Shootaround: Kings vs. Grizzlies
March 27, 2009 by Andrew Nicholson ·
Bobby Jackson (fractured left cheekbone), Andres Nocioni (right quadricep tendinitis) and Cedric Simmons (sprained right ankle) have been cleared to play tonight.
The Kings have won 20 consecutive games against the Memphis Grizzlies at ARCO Arena. The last time (and only time) the Grizzlies defeated the Kings in Sacramento was on April 19, 1998 (112-108 OT loss) when the franchise was still in Vancouver. However, the Grizzlies have come close. Last season, on March 26, 2008, Sacramento escaped with a one-point overtime victory (107-106). Of the team’s 20 straight wins over Memphis, four have been decided by three points or less. The Kings home winning streak against the Grizzlies is the third-longest active streak in the NBA — the Spurs have defeated the Warriors 22 consecutive times and the Suns have overcome the Bucks 21 straight times.
Before the Kings tip-off at ARCO Arena against the Grizzlies for the final time this season, watch the Gameday Conversation with Spencer Hawes. The second-year center discusses his work with Kings Development Coach Pete Carril, the team’s approach for the young Grizzlies and his relationship with rookies Donté Greene and Jason Thompson.
Discuss: Young Bigs and K-Mart
March 23, 2009 by Andrew Nicholson ·
After practice on Monday, Coach Kenny Natt discussed his desire to see more leadership from the veterans on the team while complimenting the effort and play of his two young big men — Spencer Hawes and Jason Thompson.
Practice: Natt, Solomon and Simmons
March 5, 2009 by Andrew Nicholson ·
After a day of rest and recovery, the Kings returned to the practice court on Thursday. Beno Udrih’s sprained right foot continues to hinder him and his status remains day-to-day. Francisco Garcia, who fractured his right ring finger against the Indiana Pacers, practiced with a splint.
While Spencer Hawes and Jason Thompson stayed late after practice working on low post moves, defense and new plays with Development Coach Pete Carril and Assistant Coach Shareef Abdur-Rahim, we caught up with Coach Kenny Natt, Cedric Simmons and Will Solomon.
Watch - practice interviews. Topics include players’ goals down the stretch, getting acclimated to the team and Sacramento, improving defense and the contrast between coaching a veteran and young team.
New-Look Kings Roster
February 20, 2009 by Andrew Nicholson ·
With the Kings recent activity trading, acquiring and waiving players, it may have been easy to lose track of who’s on the current Kings roster. To ensure you’re up to speed on the 15 players who’ll sport the purple and black, here are the seven new faces:
Kings Acquire Four in Three-Team Trade - Updated
February 18, 2009 by Andrew Nicholson ·
The Kings acquired Drew Gooden, Andres Nocioni, Cedric Simmons and Ike Diogu in a three-team trade that sent Brad Miller and John Salmons to the Chicago Bulls and Michael Ruffin to the Portland Trail Blazers, according to Kings President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie — press release.
Sacramento also waived Quincy Douby and Sam Cassell.
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