Evans returning quickly from concussion
(Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:31:04 PDT)
Milwaukee Bucks 6'10" forward Ersan Ilyasova mistakenly hammered the head of Sacramento Kings rookie...

Udrih gets career-high 17 assists against Clippers
(Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:09:22 PDT)
With rookie point guard and leading scorer Tyreke Evans back in Sacramento, the Kings needed someone to find the open man and make plays. Beno Udrih was more than able to fill the void. Udrih had 20 points and a career-high 17 assists for only his second double-double of the season, leading the Kings to a 102-89 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.

Kings' Tyreke Evans misses game against Clippers
(Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:13:50 PDT)
Rookie scoring leader Tyreke Evans did not make the trip to Los Angeles for the Sacramento Kings' game against the Clippers because of a slight concussion and facial injuries he sustained in a double-overtime loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Evans missed his sixth game of the season on Sunday. The point guard's injuries -- including a bruised jaw, lacerated gums and chipped teeth -- resulted...

Kings Team Report
(Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:40:37 PDT)

For one game anyway, the better rookie was Brandon Jennings. For the entire season, the Rookie of the Year very well may go to Tyreke Evans of the Kings, but if it was a one-game decision, Jennings won going away here.

The Milwaukee Bucks guard outclassed his counterpart by scoring 35 points on a career-best eight three-pointers and eight assists in a 114-108 double overtime win at Arco Arena. He was superb with the dribble, broke down defenders, hit his first five threes for a 22-point first half and nearly won it with a three-quarter-length heave at the regulation buzzer that hit the front of the rim.

And when it was over, Jennings cupped his hand to his ear as if to ask the Arco crowd, "Who's the top rookie now?" and he hustled over and high-fived a fan wearing a Robin...

Jennings, Bucks hold off Kings
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:20:40 PDT)
While Milwaukee Bucks rookie Brandon Jennings was excitedly talking about a double-overtime victory Friday night, first-year counterpart Tyreke Evans of the Sacramento Kings was having difficulty even opening his mouth. Jennings scored 35 points, hit a career-high eight 3-pointers and added eight assists for the streaking Bucks, who rallied late in regulation and never trailed in the second...

NBA teams getting creative to put fans in stands
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:04:53 PDT)
Glen Taylor isn't blind. Sitting courtside at Target Center, the Minnesota Timberwolves owner sees the scores of empty seats that surround him. The Timberwolves, like many NBA teams, are losing more than just games these days. In the middle of a rebuilding project that team officials acknowledge will take at least three years, fans in the sports-saturated Twin Cities are choosing to spend their...

Bryant leads Lakers over Kings 106-99
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:42:41 PDT)
The Los Angeles Lakers have put their three-game hiccup behind them and are closing in on their playoff form. Kobe Bryant scored 30 points, Pau Gasol added 28 points and 11 rebounds, and the Lakers completed a sweep of their Northern California swing with a 106-99 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.

Game to pay attention to: Lakers vs. Kings
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:30:55 PDT)
Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento As it was last night, there just aren't a lot of healthy pairings tonight.

Suicide lines: Tyreke is good; Celtics are bored; Bonner is open
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:20:18 PDT)
Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your bag of cereal.

Evans just misses another triple-double, Kings win
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:45:26 PDT)
Heading into the fourth quarter with a 33-point lead and victory nearly assured, the biggest drama remaining for the Sacramento Kings was whether Tyreke Evans would get his second triple-double in five days. A rookie point guard, Evans didn't get the triple-double, but the Kings still got the lopsided victory.

Roy, Blazers beat Kings for 3rd straight win
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:07:51 PST)
Brandon Roy is starting to feel good again, one reason why recent opponents have been left feeling badly after facing the Portland Trail Blazers. Back in a groove after missing considerable time with a hamstring injury, Roy scored 28 points on Friday night for the Blazers, who led practically from start to finish in beating the Sacramento Kings 110-94 for their third straight victory.

Ten draft prospects who won't be dancing
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:43:00 PST)
Not every draft prospect makes the NCAA tourney. Here are 10 who could hear their names called by David Stern.

Suicide lines: Tyreke's triple-double; Ray and Rondo; Happy Hairston
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:15:24 PST)
Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your witty breakfast item.

Caught in Durant's shadow, Westbrook shines
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:52:00 PST)
Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook has always had to disprove skeptics. It's about time to believe in him.