Former Kings head coach Mike Brown tore into his team after another blown lead led to a loss against the Pistons on Thursday. However, Anthony Slater and Sam Amick of The Athletic write that Brown’s stern post-game news conferences began to wear on players, and that was part of the Kings’ decision to part with him. Slater and Amick report that there was no malice or specific … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Brown, Christie, Kings, Fox, Schröder, Lakers
Kings Players React To Sudden Coaching Change
Interim Kings coach Doug Christie stressed the need for unity as he addressed the team following Friday’s surprise firing of Mike Brown, writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Christie, who served as an assistant to Brown, will be in charge of trying to salvage a season that is spiraling out of control after an 0-5 homestand. Sacramento is 12th in West at 13-18 and needs a quick … [Read more...] about Kings Players React To Sudden Coaching Change
Jonathan Kuminga Posts Career-High Scoring Total Off The Bench
Even though the Warriors lost to the Clippers Friday night, Jonathan Kuminga turned in one of the best games of his career, notes Sam Gordon of The San Francisco Chronicle. Kuminga posted a career-high 34 points, along with 10 rebounds and five assists, and led a late rally that made the game close. Although the Warriors were short-handed with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green … [Read more...] about Jonathan Kuminga Posts Career-High Scoring Total Off The Bench
Western Notes: Malone, Brown, Suns, Mavs, Pels, Morant, Kawamura
Nuggets head coach Michael Malone, who was the head coach in Sacramento for a season-and-a-half from 2013-14, didn’t hold back in his criticism of his former employer for the way the Kings handled Mike Brown‘s dismissal, as Bennett Durando of The Denver Post relays. “What really pissed me off about it was that they lost (Thursday) night, fifth game in a row, I believe — tough … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Malone, Brown, Suns, Mavs, Pels, Morant, Kawamura
Injury Notes: Leonard, Suns, Green, Harris, Banchero
Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard will not play on Friday against Golden State and he will not travel with the team for its upcoming three-game road trip, writes Broderick Turner of The Los Angeles Times (subscriber link). Leonard has yet to play this season as he recovers from a right knee injury. However, the two-time Finals MVP continues to make progress — he went through a … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Leonard, Suns, Green, Harris, Banchero