One fan’s view: What the NBA really needs is contraction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

After yet another round of fruitless NBA labor talks, it’s become clear that whether the split of BRI (Basketball Related Income) is 50%-50%, 53%-47% or 90%-10%, the NBA is going to miss at least the two weeks that David Stern has already cancelled this season. Go to Source

Sacramento Kings lose important games with cancellation of start of the NBA season: A fan’s take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The NBA lockout does not appear to be coming to a close anytime soon. On Monday October 10, commissioner David Stern announced that the first two weeks of the NBA season would be cancelled . The NBA stands to lose significantly more games if they are not able to solve the lockout… Go to Source

The NBA lockout’s affect on the Sacramento Kings’ future: A fan’s take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

As the NBA lockout enters its fourth month, basketball fans are beginning to get concerned. The season is supposed to start in less than a month and little progress is being made between the owners and players . This is around the same time that the NFL reached a sense of urgency… Go to Source

Francisco Garcia sues the makers of his infamous exploding exercise ball (Yahoo! Sports)

In 2008, Sacramento Kings wing Francisco Garcia signed a contract extension for around the league’s average salary. In 2009, Garcia broke his right arm in a freak accident sustained while he was lifting two dumbbells while balancing himself on a … Continue reading → Go to Source

Arena Finance Plan Gives Hope to Sacramento Fans They’ll Keep the Kings: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Fans of the Sacramento Kings seem closer than ever to realizing their dream of keeping their beloved franchise in Northern California as a task force created by Sacramento mayor–and former NBA All-Star point guard–Kevin Johnson released its proposal on Thursday, Sept. Go to Source

Sacramento issues financing plan to save NBA team (AP)

A task force established by Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson recommended a rough plan Thursday to raise about $400 million to build a downtown arena, a key step in the city’s efforts to keep the NBA’s Kings. The plan announced by the Think Big Sacramento committee gives a menu of financing options to build an entertainment [...]

Video: Jordan Farmar is a nice Jewish boy, beloved in Israel (Yahoo! Sports)

When Omri Casspi entered the NBA in 2009, he was hailed for representing Jewish athletic dominance. Many cities held heritage nights when the Sacramento Kings came to town, and his trip to New York was a bona fide media event. … Continue reading → Go to Source

Detroit Pistons fan’s view: There’s no guarantee that the team will stay in town (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Former NBA All-Star Kevin Johnson today is mayor of the town where he grew up, Sacramento. When he went into politics back in 2008, he probably would not have dreamed that one of his challenges would become to keep the the Sacramento Kings. Go to Source

Evans Doesn’t Seem Thrilled Getting New Teammate Fredette: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Reading the latest article by Yahoo! Sports’ Marc J. Spears I got the impression Tyreke Evans might not be as thrilled about the Sacramento Kings trading for Jimmer Fredette on draft night as some might want to think. Sure, he said he likes Fredette a lot, and believes the… Go to Source

Evans ready for Fredette’s arrival (Yahoo! Sports)

Tyreke Evans is unsure whether his role will change after the Kings drafted Jimmer Fredette. Go to Source

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