Sacramento Kings Interviews

Maloofs reach Kings sale deal with Sacramento buyers

12:19 AM, May 17, 2013

The Maloof family that owns the Sacramento Kings has reached an agreement with the group led by software magnate Vivek Ranadive that will keep it in town for a valuation of $535 million, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed to USA TODAY Sports.

Sacramento Kings should stay, recommends NBA panel

7:17 PM, Apr 29, 2013

SACRAMENTO - The NBA committee tasked with examining two competing bids for the Sacramento Kings recommended to the league's Board of Governors to deny the team's application to move to the Seattle.

Kings fall in season finale, enter offseason of uncertainty

1:21 AM, Apr 18, 2013

SACRAMENTO - Chris Paul had a double-double and Jamal Crawford dropped in 24 points off the bench as the Los Angeles Clippers earned homecourt advantage in the first round of the playoffs with a 112-108 victory over the Sacramento Kings at Sleep Train Arena.

Stern: Decision on Kings future weeks away

10:50 PM, Apr 17, 2013

NEW YORK CITY - It will be weeks before a decision is made about the future of the Sacramento Kings, NBA Commissioner David Stern said.

Thompson, Salmons lead Kings past Hornets

8:18 AM, Apr 11, 2013

SACRAMENTO - Jason Thompson tallied 20 points as three different players reached the 20-point plateau for the Sacramento Kings who coasted past the New Orleans Hornets, 121-110, Wednesday night at Sleep Train Arena.

Maloofs set Friday deadline for Sacramento Kings offer

8:18 AM, Apr 11, 2013

SACRAMENTO - The owners of the Sacramento Kings say investors behind the local bid to keep the team have until 5 p.m. Friday to submit a written, binding offer that matches that of a Seattle group, according to sources.

Marion paces Mavs over Kings

9:35 PM, Apr 5, 2013

SACRAMENTO - Shawn Marion scored a team-high 25 points and pulled down 12 rebounds to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 117-108 win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday.

Rockets beat Sacramento in Harden's return

9:52 PM, Apr 3, 2013

SACRAMENTO - James Harden had 21 points in his return to the Houston lineup, and the Rockets continued their push to gain a playoff spot with a 112-102 victory over the Sacramento Kings.

Bryant moves up the scoring list as Lakers down Kings

9:41 PM, Mar 30, 2013

SACRAMENTO - Kobe Bryant's 19 points moved him into third all-time in scoring and his free throws down the stretch allowed the Lakers to pull out a 103-98 decision over the Sacramento Kings.

No 'Fish Tale': Kings assistant coach Clifford Ray saves dolphin's life

12:04 AM, Mar 30, 2013

There are "fish tales" and then there is Kings Assistant Coach Clifford Ray's story that trumps most unbelievable stories involving man's relationship with the sea.

Cousins paces Kings over Suns

9:25 PM, Mar 28, 2013

PHOENIX - DeMarcus Cousins amassed 34 points and 14 rebounds in 30 minutes of play, and the Sacramento Kings won their second road game in a row with a 117-103 decision over the reeling Phoenix Suns on Thursday.

#PlayingToWin Tour stops to say hello to Bryan May's mom

8:53 PM, Mar 28, 2013

The "Playing to Win Tour", a local grassroots movement dedicated to preventing the Sacramento Kings from being purchased and moved to Seattle is well underway.

Sac Kings/arena investor Vivek Ranadive speaks to News10

7:52 AM, Mar 26, 2013

Vivek Ranadive, the third "whale" equity investor to join Ron Burkle and Mark Mastrov in the effort to keep the Kings in Sacramento, spoke publicly for the first time since the city of Sacramento announced there was a deal to build an arena downtown.

VIDEO: Sacramento Kings make NCAA Tournament picks

12:03 AM, Mar 26, 2013

SACRAMENTO - With the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament well underway, News10 turned to the professionals to get their predictions on how the tournament will play out.

Sixers snap road skid, top Kings

7:10 AM, Mar 25, 2013

SACRAMENTO - Jrue Holiday had 21 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists in the Philadelphia 76ers' 117-103 win over the Sacramento Kings.

#PlayingToWin News10 Update Part 1: Oakland & Phoenix

10:12 PM, Mar 23, 2013

SACRAMENTO - The "Playing to Win Tour", a local grassroots movement dedicated to preventing the Sacramento Kings from being purchased and moved to Seattle is well underway.

Mayor: Sacramento arena deal reached

7:53 PM, Mar 23, 2013

SACRAMENTO - An agreement to build a new entertainment and sports complex in Downtown Sacramento has been finalized, Mayor Kevin Johnson said.

Thomas helps Kings edge Timberwolves

10:45 PM, Mar 21, 2013

SACRAMENTO - Isaiah Thomas had 24 points and six assists in the Sacramento Kings' 101-98 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Kings Head Coach Keith Smart reenacts "The Shot"

7:14 PM, Mar 20, 2013

The News10 Sports department went to Kings practice on Wednesday to ask the players and coaches to give us their predictions for the NCAA tournament. Head Coach Keith Smart wouldn't give us his picks, for fear of jinxing his alma mater Indiana, but he gave us something much better.

Kings use balanced attack to down Clippers

10:48 PM, Mar 19, 2013

SACRAMENTO - Marcus Thornton and Toney Douglas combined for nine 3-pointers, while four other Sacramento players scored in double- figures in the Kings' 116-101 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday.

Evans, Kings cruise past Bulls

10:45 PM, Mar 13, 2013

SACRAMENTO - Tyreke Evans scored 26 points on 11-of-13 shooting and the Sacramento Kings crushed the Chicago Bulls, 121-79.

Cousins says elbow to head of Dunleavy was unintentional

6:14 PM, Mar 12, 2013

SACRAMENTO - On Sunday, Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins was kicked out of his fourth game of the season after being issued a flagrant two foul after elbowing Milwaukee Bucks guard Mike Dunleavy in the back of the head.

Bucks hold on for win in Sacramento

8:48 PM, Mar 10, 2013

SACRAMENTO - Monta Ellis had 29 points with nine assists and the Milwaukee Bucks survived, 115-113, at Sleep Train Arena despite a furious comeback from the Sacramento Kings.

VIDEO: Toyota Sports Extra, Extra!

1:31 AM, Mar 9, 2013

Each week, the News10 Sports Department will break down the week that was in the sporting world and preview what's coming up on Sunday's Toyota Sports Extra at 11:35 p.m.

Kings use balanced attack to down Suns

10:50 PM, Mar 8, 2013

SACRAMENTO - Isaiah Thomas led five Sacramento players in double-figures with 27 points, six assists and five steals as the Kings edged the Phoenix Suns, 121-112, on Friday at Sleep Train Arena.

Kings legend Richmond offers support, greets fans in Sacramento

4:25 PM, Mar 7, 2013

SACRAMENTO - Retired Sacramento Kings legend is once again offering his support to save the Sacramento Kings from leaving town, only this time he's investing his own money

Thompson comes through for Warriors in win over Kings

1:06 PM, Mar 7, 2013

OAKLAND - Klay Thompson had 20 points, including the go- ahead 3-pointer with 7.5 seconds left to lift the Golden State Warriors to an 87-83 win over the Sacramento Kings.

Nuggets stay hot in win over Kings

11:19 PM, Mar 5, 2013

SACRAMENTO - Ty Lawson had 24 points and Danilo Gallinari added 23 points in the Denver Nuggets' sixth straight win, a 120-113 triumph over the Sacramento Kings.

Kings annihilate lowly Bobcats

7:24 AM, Mar 4, 2013

SACRAMENTO - John Salmons netted five 3-pointers en route to 22 points and the Sacramento Kings torched the Charlotte Bobcats with 119-83 victory on Sunday.

VIDEO: Toyota Sports Extra, Extra!

4:20 PM, Mar 1, 2013

Each week, the News10 Sports Department will break down the week that was in the sporting world and preview what's coming up on Sunday's Toyota Sports Extra at 11:35 p.m.

Sacramento group submits counter-offer for Kings

1:13 PM, Mar 1, 2013

SACRAMENTO - It's official: A Sacramento investor group led by billionnaires Mark Mastov and Ron Burkle submitted their offer to buy the Sacramento Kings to the NBA Friday morning.

Former Rocket Patterson shocked by trade to Kings

6:23 PM, Feb 21, 2013

SACRAMENTO - A day after being traded from the Houston Rockets to his new Sacramento Kings team, forward Patrick Patterson admits he was shocked to be leaving his former team.

Parker, Spurs edge Kings

12:48 AM, Feb 20, 2013

SACRAMENTO - Tony Parker had 30 points and 11 assists as the San Antonio Spurs held off the Sacramento Kings, 108-102.

Johnson: "Kings going to stay in Sacramento"

1:38 PM, Feb 19, 2013

SACRAMENTO - After discussions at the NBA All-Star weekend in Houston, Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson is more confident than ever the Sacramento Kings will stay in town.

Thomas, Kings return from All Star Break with mission

11:59 PM, Feb 18, 2013

SACRAMENTO - While Isaiah Thomas returned from a successful All-Star weekend in Houston, his Sacramento Kings teammates got completely away from basketball during their four-day break.