The Sacramento Kings have made trade calls this season on Zach LaVine, Brandon Ingram, Cam Thomas and Kyle Kuzma, sources tell ESPN. The Kings also looked at smaller trade options "just to change things up," according a source. As the Kings continued to struggle they also asked Mike Brown if there were any roster changes or staff moves that could help fix their problems. The … [Read more...] about Kings Have Made Trade Inquiries On Zach LaVine, Brandon Ingram, Cam Thomas, Kyle Kuzma
Steve Kerr: Jonathan Kuminga ‘Turning A Corner’
Jonathan Kuminga has scored 34 points in each of the Golden State Warriors' past two games. "I just think he's turning a corner," Kerr said. "What I like is he's not settling for the 17-foot pull-up," Kerr said. "He's trying to get to the rim. If it's not there, he's kicking it out. Then, late clock, he's one of the few guys who can create a shot. That's where the mid-range … [Read more...] about Steve Kerr: Jonathan Kuminga ‘Turning A Corner’
Mike Brown’s Stern Press Conferences Wore On Players, Part Of Kings’ Decision To Fire Him
As the Sacramento Kings continued to struggle, Mike Brown became increasingly stern in his postgame news conferences. Those messages Brown was sending through the media began to wear on some players and played a part in the decision to fire him, sources tell The Athletic. Brown's final postgame press conference was largely directed at De'Aaron Fox and came a few days after his … [Read more...] about Mike Brown’s Stern Press Conferences Wore On Players, Part Of Kings’ Decision To Fire Him
Jimmy Butler Prefers Trade From Heat By Deadline
Jimmy Butler prefers a trade from the Miami Heat by the Feb. 6 trade deadline, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN. Butler, however, hasn't requested a trade from the Heat at this point but is ready for his exit. Charania described the new development as an "escalation" of the situation. Butler has $49 million on his contract with the Heat for this season and a $52 million … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Prefers Trade From Heat By Deadline
Vivek Ranadive Preferred Hiring Mark Jackson Over Mike Brown In 2022
When the Sacramento King hired Mike Brown as head coach in 2022, sources tell Jake Fischer that Vivek Ranadive preferred to hire Mark Jackson. Jackson was head coach of the Golden State Warriors when Ranadive was a minority owner of that franchise. Several NBA sources have maintained that Ranadive prefers a former player serve as head coach. With Brown now fired as head coach, … [Read more...] about Vivek Ranadive Preferred Hiring Mark Jackson Over Mike Brown In 2022