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Kings Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
The Kings were getting torched defensively. And that was before
Tuesday's 109-94 loss at Memphis.

Having entered as the 27th-ranked team in points allowed (103.1
per game), 27th in opponents' field-goal percentage (46.7) and
three-point percentage (.410), the Kings sank to a new low against one
of the league's lowliest teams. They allowed the Grizzlies to shoot
54.2 percent from the field and hit 10-of-16 from three-point range
(62.5 percent), astounding numbers considering Memphis entered
shooting just 42.77 percent (25th) and 30.0 percent from beyond the
arc (27th).

After an 0-4 trip in which the Kings' horrific defensive efforts
(111.7 points per game allowed) had reportedly threatened the job
security of...
Gay scores 22 as Grizzlies shoot past Kings (AP)
A three-day layoff was just what the Memphis Grizzlies needed to rejuvenate their struggling offense. Rudy Gay scored 22 points and Memphis shot a season-high 54 percent to help the Grizzlies snap a four-game losing streak with a 109-94 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. "We had a lot of time to practice, whereas other games we've been on the road or playing back-to-back-to-back,"...
NBA Power Poll: Ranking teams, sizing up rookies (SportingNews.com)After Anthony Morrow put up 37 points in his first start for the Warriors, it only seemed right to take a closer look at the rookies in this week's Power Poll.
BDL NBA Power Rankings: Shattered dreams, broken promises (Yahoo! Sports) The BDL NBA Power Rankings combine two parts Chivas Regal with one part flippant observation to create the most...
Spurs beat Kings for 2nd straight win (AP)
Even without Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker, the San Antonio Spurs are still using the same formula to win games. Michael Finley scored 21 points and Tim Duncan had 20, including two key baskets in the final minute, in the Spurs' 90-88 victory over Sacramento on Sunday night. Defense and reliable clutch shooting from Duncan have been a staple for the Spurs over the past 11 years when they have won...
Baron finding life not so Golden with Clips (Yahoo! Sports)Free-wheeling Baron Davis came to L.A. to build a contender. The process could be slower than he envisioned.
Short-handed Suns beat Kings in OT (AP)Often a villain in past years when visiting Arco Arena with the Los Angeles Lakers, aging Shaquille O'Neal played that role once again Friday night for the Phoenix Suns. Looking like the Shaq of old, O'Neal tied a season high with 29 points and had 13 rebounds and six assists to help the short-handed Suns beat the Sacramento Kings 97-95 in overtime.
Power Poll: Point guard play makes big difference (SportingNews.com)Mo Williams has upgraded the Cavaliers' offense and moved the team into the top 5 of this week's poll.
Kings coach Theus fined $25,000 (PA SportsTicker)Sacramento Kings coach Reggie Theus was handed a $25,000 fine by the NBA on Thursday for critical comments toward officials.
NBA fines Theus $25,000 for comments about refs (AP)The NBA has fined Sacramento Kings coach Reggie Theus $25,000 for comments he made about the officiating following a loss to Detroit. The league also penalized the Kings $25,000 Thursday for Theus' actions. Theus said it was "ridiculous" that the Pistons took 36 fouls shots to just 17 for the Kings in Detroit's 100-92 victory in Sacramento on Tuesday.
Udrih leads Kings past Clippers (AP)
With Kevin Martin sidelined, Beno Udrih knew he had to look to score more than usual. He wound up scoring more than ever in an NBA game. Udrih had a career-high 30 points, five rebounds and seven assists, and the short-handed Sacramento Kings never trailed in beating the Los Angeles Clippers 103-98 on Wednesday night for their first road victory of the season.
Iverson beats Kings for first win with Pistons (AP)
For a veteran like Allen Iverson, a win in November against a lottery team rarely registers as important. After losing his first two games with his new team, that wasn't the case with this victory. Iverson had 30 points, nine assists and provided a spark for Detroit after a slow start, winning his first game since joining the Pistons, 100-92 over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.
Kings G Martin out 7-10 days (PA SportsTicker)Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Martin will miss seven to 10 days with a sprained ankle, the team announced on Monday.
Kings G Martin sprains ankle (AP)Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Martin will miss at least a week after spraining his left ankle in a victory over Golden State on Sunday night. Martin is the NBA's 11th-leading scorer at 22.4 points per game. He had 27 points against the Warriors when he injured his ankle when he fouled on a drive. The Kings said Monday that Martin will be sidelined 7-10 days.
BDL NBA Power Rankings: From sea to shining sea (Yahoo! Sports) The BDL NBA Power Rankings combine two parts Crown Royal with one part flippant observation to create the most...
Martin leads Kings to win over Warriors (AP)
Even though it's far from capacity and the fans far from boisterous, Arco Arena remains a comfortable home for the Sacramento Kings. Coming back from a winless trip to start the season, the Kings used Kevin Martin's 27 points to win their third straight game Sunday night, pulling away in the second half to defeat the struggling Golden State Warriors 115-98.
Kings send Timberwolves to 4th straight loss (AP)
A tender left ankle had Sacramento Kings star Kevin Martin seriously considering sitting out against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Martin decided to play and scored 26 points, and the Kings welcomed back starting center Brad Miller and never trailed in a 121-109 victory Friday night. Martin said he told Kings coach Reggie Theus he wouldn't be playing following the morning shootaround.
The NBA's Most Loyal Fans (Yahoo! Sports)The New York Knicks stink, but their fans rate second to none.
Martin scores 33, Kings hang on for 1st win (AP)Kevin Martin scored 33 points and John Salmons had 21 points and nine rebounds in the Sacramento Kings' first victory of the season, 100-95 over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night in the NBA's final home opener. Spencer Hawes had 13 points before fouling out for Sacramento, which opened the season by losing at every stop on a difficult four-game trip.