Share this: BOSTON — Kansas forward Josh Jackson’s skill set would have made him a good fit on the Boston Celtics, but they never got the chance to see him up close for a workout or a meeting. Jackson canceled a workout on the Celtics last week, and despite a report that the C’s did see him shortly before Thursday night’s 2017 NBA Draft, Boston president of basketball operations confirmed after the draft that he never met with the Jayhawks swingman. “I never talked with Josh. No one in our organization did,” Ainge said. “They canceled a workout on us when we flew out to Sacramento, and they just decided to cancel it as we flew. It was (Celtics coach Stevens) and I
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NBA Rumors: Kings Could Pay Big Price To Move Up To Draft De’Aaron Fox
The Sacramento Kings have their eye on a certain NBA draft prospect, but they might have to move up in order to secure him. The Kings own the No. 5 and No. 10 overall picks in the 2017 NBA Draft and reportedly could be interested in packaging those two picks together to move up and take De’Aaron Fox. ESPN’s Chad Ford reported in his latest mock draft the Kings are enamored with the Kentucky point guard and might pay a steep price to ensure he comes to Sacramento. “There’s talk inside the organization about combining picks Nos. 5 and 10 to move up in the draft to secure Fox,” Ford wrote. “If they found
Kings Reporter Tells DeMarcus Cousins He Doesn’t Want Him In Sacramento
Share this: After being a consistent subject of trade speculation, it appears DeMarcus Cousins isn’t going anywhere after all. It was reported on Tuesday that Cousins plans on signing a maximum-money contract extension to keep him in Sacramento through the 2022-23 season for a projected $207 million. Following the Kings’ game against the Detroit Pistons Tuesday night, Cousins decided to play the role of a reporter and asked Sacramento media members whether or not they would like for him to stay in town. One reporter, the Sacramento Bee’s Andy Furillo, was blunt in telling Cousins that he’d rather not have him stay with the Kings. Furillo’s answer does not come as much of a surprise, considering the history between the two. Earlier this season, Cousins lashed
Paige VanZant Ready To Prove Doubters Wrong At UFC Fight Night Sacramento
Because a lot of people feel like Paige VanZant was foisted upon them — declared the one to watch and the “next big thing” in the strawweight division — almost instantaneously following her first UFC victory, the narratives that have surrounded the 22-year-old fighter as she’s prepared to hit the cage have frequently carried a great doubtful tone. While young talents frequently are put in a position to prove themselves against more established veterans, the questions directed at VanZant rarely have been about the caliber of opponent she’s about to face. Instead, they have often been questions seemingly designed to get the Team Alpha Male representa... NESN.com
Former King Isaiah Thomas Trolls Sacramento After Rajon Rondo Signing
Isaiah Thomas has been there before. The Boston Celtics point guard was drafted by the Sacramento Kings in 2011, but their breakup wasn’t exactly amicable. So when the Kings reportedly inked former Celtic Rajon Rondo to a one-year, $ 9.5 million contract Friday, leaving starting point guard Darren Collison in the dust, Thomas took a jab at the team on Twitter. While Thomas’ situation in Sacramento didn’t play out exactly like Collison’s, it wasn’t much better. Thomas became a free agent after the 2013-14 season, during which he enjoyed a career year with 6.3 assists and 20.3 points per game. Despite that (and the fact that Sacramento went 28-5...
Sacramento Kings: Chris Webber to Play Role in Bringing Investors to Sacramento
Sacramento Kings Franchise May Get Big Assist From Old Friend Chris WebberSacramento Kings fan-favorite Chris Webber is looking to find a way to help out the NBA franchise where he had the most success in his NBA career. After the Kings owners announced their plans to remain in Sacramento, the quest to find them funding for a new stadium moves forward and Webber plans on playing a role. MUST READ: Grading the Top 25 Players Still Alive in the 2011 NBA Playoffs"Within this year, we're going to make some special things happen," Webber told the Sacramento Bee.It wasn't that long ago when Chris Webber was distraught at the idea of playing for the Sacramento Kings after being traded by the then-Washington