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Dealing JT

Sac.1989 — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:30:08 GMT

Gaining momentum in the press;

http://dimemag.com/2010/09/it-appear...rade-deadline/
Jason Thompson Could Be Dealt Before The Trade Deadline

From the All-Star break through the offseason, the Sacramento Kings were out to get more depth in their frontline to complement Rookie of the Year Tyreke Evans. At the deadline, Carl Landry was brought in for his scoring, and this summer they obtained a veteran shot blocker in Samuel Dalembert. Also, two of the best bigs from this year�s Draft were picked up in DeMarcus Cousins and Hassan Whiteside. So where does this leave Jason Thompson?

Looked at as an afterthought after coming out of Rider University, Thompson has proven he�s a solid building block for the future. He is one of the few big men in the League with quick feet, and due to his late growth spurt, he has the handle of a guard. His career averages of 11.8 points and 7.9 rebounds per game are more than solid for someone who is just entering their third NBA season. But even with his production, Thompson has fallen in the depth chart in Sactown.
This season, Landry is expected to be the main contributor in the post, and the drafting of Cousins doesn�t help Thompson�s plans for minutes at the four either. Throw in Whiteside and Dalembert, that makes the center spot another crowded position on the Kings� roster. So where does Thompson fit in? The Kings are high on their rookies in their quest to rebuild, so are there enough minutes to go around? His offense could earn him minutes over Dalembert, however he�s a veteran with better defensive skills. That battle should be interesting.

One scenario, which Fran Blinebury of NBA.com predicts, is that Thompson will be traded before the deadline. With a lot to offer, he could be better utilized in a different situation. He shouldn�t be hard to shop around. He�s young and talented with solid production. As result the Kings probably view him more as an asset in this manner.
So while the future looks real uncertain for the New Jersey native, his game is not the issue. There are just too many bodies on the frontline in Sacramento. Will being an afterthought in the Kings� rotation lead to Thompson landing in a situation where he can breakout? That is yet to be seen.

Yahoo: Lakers' Barnes booked on domestic violence charge (PA SportsTicker)

JGar — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:00:03 GMT

Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Barnes has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, Sacramento County authorities said Wednesday.

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Yahoo: Matt Barnes disputes domestic violence arrest (Yahoo! Sports)

JGar — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:10:10 GMT

This was mentioned in today's Suicide Lines, but if you lost consciousness after seeing Carmelo Anthony in...

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Articles: Best trio's in the NBA, and best players.

sc3252 — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:27:25 GMT

Always fun looking at articles that have a few Kings players ranked :).

First article is best trio's
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/4...uos-best-trios

Second, Best players in the NBA, I don't really agree with the end, but its fun seeing where everyone else is ranked anyways.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/4...0-best-players

Look at the spoiler for the exact ranking, I overall find it more enjoyable going through every player.

Team Chemistry

Dalembert10 — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:41:47 GMT

I've been following the twitter feeds of Jason Thompson and Donte Greene and they've been saying they are all working out with Sammy and Hassan. I think its great that they've $all taken it upon theirselves to start working so early and it can only be a good thing.

Yahoo: Lakers' Barnes booked on domestic violence charge (AP)

JGar — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:30:34 GMT

Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Barnes has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, Sacramento County authorities said Wednesday. Deputies arrested Barnes after responding to what was termed an incomplete 911 call from a residence around 4:16 p.m., according to sheriff's spokesman Sgt. Tim Curran.

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Matt Barnes jailed in Sacramento!

PurpleHaze — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 05:51:09 GMT

http://blogs.sacbee.com/crime/archiv...gs-player.html

Kings invite Joe Crawford to camp:

bajaden — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 05:23:56 GMT

I don't know if its worth starting a new thread or not, but there's not much else to talk about. It appears the Kings have invited Joe Crawford, a 6'5" shooting guard, and the brother of Jordan Crawford to their camp. Crawford was a second round pick in 2008 and was cut before the season began. He played in the D league that year and played in China last year.

He was a pretty good player in college averaging around 14 pt's a game. He went to Kentucky. I'm going on memory, but I believe he was a decent to good shooter and not a bad rebounder. I also remember him being a pretty good athlete. I guess we'll see..

http://nba.fanhouse.com/2010/09/08/j...training-camp/

SI: Swastika painted on mural of Kings SF Casspi

JGar — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:10:53 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Police are investigating a possible hate crime after a swastika was painted on a mural depicting a Jewish player for the Sacramento Kings.

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Sportsline: Police investigating painted swastika on Kings mural

JGar — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:10:53 GMT

Police are investigating a possible hate crime after a swastika was painted on a mural depicting a Jewish player for the Sacramento Kings.

Hate crime - Police - Swastika - Law - Hate

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Yahoo: Police: Swastika on mural possible hate crime (The Canadian Press)

JGar — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:10:53 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Police are investigating a possible hate crime after a swastika was painted on a mural depicting a Jewish player for the Sacramento Kings.

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Yahoo: Police: Swastika on mural possible hate crime (AP)

JGar — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:51:09 GMT

Police are investigating a possible hate crime after a swastika was painted on a mural depicting a Jewish player for the Sacramento Kings. Police say they received a report of the backward swastika painted on a mural of Omri Casspi, the only NBA player born in Israel, in the midtown area about noon Wednesday.

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Dwight Howard makes a lady's day, life

vanquish32 — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:25:10 GMT

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/bal...urn=nba-268206

Really nice of Dwight, to fulfill a dying lady's wish. Seems like a nice guy

Swastika defaces Kings' mural of Omri Casspi

DocHolliday — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:22:16 GMT

http://www.news10.net/news/story.asp...=94571&catid=2

I'd like to put spray paint in the person's eyes who did this.

Too Funny: Ron Artest Lectures Kids on Mental Health

Jkbiker — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:41:49 GMT

Ran accross the article

Very funny LOL

http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/sick-d...l-health-28933