May 2009 Sacramento Kings Wiretap

Kings May Not Be Done Shuffling Roster

Aug 31, 2009 7:14 AM

The Kings have been quiet over the last month, but some roster shuffling could occur prior to training camp.

Sacramento coach Paul Westphal says that he has been in contact with president Geoff Petrie and that the chance for more change remains.

"I wouldn't be surprised if it's the team we enter camp with, and I wouldn't be surprised if we tweak it a little bit," Westphal told the Sacramento Bee.

The Kings have $5 million in cap room and no conventional backup for center Spencer Hawes.

"We don't want to just add somebody if they can't help us," Westphal added. "If there's a way to (add to the depth at center), I'm sure we'll do it."

Sacramento Bee

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Brockman Still Hoping For Deal With Kings

Aug 30, 2009 12:31 PM

The Kings have yet to sign second-round pick Jon Brockman, who was taken 38th overall out of Washington.

Bob Myers, who represents Brockman, said he's "hopeful" an agreement will be reached before camp.

Sacramento Bee

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Martin Hoping Kings Have Already Hit Bottom

Aug 29, 2009 11:51 AM

Kevin Martin is entering his sixth season and is one of the NBA's more underrated shooting guards.

"All the losing is tough -- it wears on you -- but this time of year I try not to worry about things I don't control," he said. "What I can control is that I can become a better player every summer by working at it."

The Kings had the worst record in the NBA during the 2008-09 season, with a mark of 17-65.

"I understand that people sometime don't want to be part of something that takes awhile, but hopefully, we've already hit bottom," Martin said. "My first couple years in the league, we were fighting for playoff spots. Now, you've just got to adjust the way you look at things. We've got some nice young players. I have to help them get better."

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Part Of Sean May's Contract Tied To Weight

Aug 16, 2009 6:30 PM

The Kings signed Sean May to a one-year, $884,881 deal last month, but a portion of a contract isn't guaranteed.

Sources told the Boston Globe that $100,000 of the deal, which is worth the veteran's minimum for a player with four years of NBA experience, is tied to May's weight.

The former Bobcat will receive the $100,000 if he reports to training camp or begins the season at or below 265 pounds.

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Jackson Doesn't Expect To Remain With Kings

Aug 8, 2009 4:39 PM

Bobby Jackson doesn't expect to be with the Sacramento Kings much longer.

Jackson, a free agent, told KCRA 3 on Friday "it's still up in the air" whether he'll return to Sacramento next season.

Jackson, 36, said he has "no clues yet, but probably by the end of this month I'll know where I'm going."

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May Knows His Career Was On The Ropes

Aug 4, 2009 4:20 PM

Sean May was well aware that his workout with the Kings last month was essential to the rest of his career.

"When I worked out for the Kings (in Las Vegas last month), I felt my career was on the line," May told the Sacramento Bee. "I still feel like that with the season coming. I am ready for a fresh start. I will definitely get back to where I once was."

May signed a one-year deal with the Kings on Monday worth the veteran minimum's of $884,881.

The forward has had three surgeries on his right knee since the Bobcats selected him with the 13th overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft.

"I feel great, the best I have felt in a long time," May, added. "All of the doctors I have talked to and players that went through microfracture like me, like Amare Stoudemire, told me that the thing I have on my side is youth."

Sacramento Bee

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Kings Officially Sign Sean May

Aug 3, 2009 9:22 PM

The Sacramento Kings today signed forward Sean May to a contract, it was announced by Kings President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie.

?We are all excited to have him join the team,? said Petrie. ?It?s a great opportunity for him and us as well. We look forward to this being a chance for him to combine his talent with his health and motivation.?

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