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Sasha Vezenkov, Kings Could Part Ways This Summer

Jun 8, 2024 11:31 AM

Forward Sasha Vezenkov has reportedly told the Sacramento Kings that he doesn't intend to return to the team next season. This news comes after another report that Vezenkov was told that he isn't in Sacramento's plans for next season's rotation.

Vezenkov signed a three-year deal with Sacramento before last season, six years after being originally drafted in the second round. The 6-foot-9 combo forward went on to play in just 42 games with minimal impact.

The former EuroLeague MVP can't simply choose to leave the Kings, however much he may want to. Vezenkov has a fully guaranteed contract for $6.6 million for the 2024-25 season, as well as Sacramento holding a team option for $6.9 million for 2025-26.

That means Vezenkov would need to work a buyout agreement with Sacramento. Or the Kings could trade him to another NBA team. It's unclear if Vezenkov intends to continue his career in the NBA or if he wants to return to Europe.

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Mike Brown, Kings Agree To Three-Year, $30M Extension Through 26-27

May 31, 2024 11:56 PM

Mike Brown and the Sacramento Kings have agreed to a contract extension through the 26-27 season worth $30 million over three years.

Brown was set to enter the final guaranteed season of his contract with the Kings and extension talks broke off last week.

Brown won NBA Coach of the Year in 2023, leading the Kings to the third seed in the Western Conference after the franchise had missed the playoffs in 18 straight seasons.

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Kings Offer Mike Brown Three-Year, $21M Extension

May 30, 2024 11:18 PM

The Sacramento Kings offered Mike Brown a three-year contract extension worth $21 million, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic.

The deal could increase to $27 million with bonuses.

Brown is believed to be seeking around $10 million per season.

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Mike Brown, Kings Pause Discussions On Contract Extension

May 24, 2024 9:41 PM

The Sacramento Kings and Mike Brown have paused talks on a contract extensions.

The two sides remain apart on terms after discussing an extension this offseason.

Brown has one guaranteed season remaining on the four-year deal he signed with the Kings in 2022.

Brown guided the Kings to No. 3 seed in 2023 and finished with the No. 9 seed this season.

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2024 NBA Draft Lottery: Hawks Win No. 1; Wizards, Rockets, Spurs In Top-4

May 12, 2024 3:10 PM

The NBA held its 2024 draft lottery in Chicago on Sunday with the Atlanta Hawks winning the top overall pick. The Hawks entered the lottery with just a three percent chance of securing the top pick.

1. Atlanta Hawks
2. Washington Wizards
3. Houston Rockets
4. San Antonio Spurs
5. Detroit Pistons
6. Charlotte Hornets
7. Portland Trail Blazers
8. San Antonio Spurs (via Raptors)
9. Memphis Grizzlies
10. Utah Jazz
11. Chicago Bulls
12. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Rockets)
13. Sacramento Kings
14. Portland Trail Blazers (via Warriors)

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Naz Reid Narrowly Beats Out Malik Monk To Win 23-24 NBA Sixth Man Of The Year

Apr 24, 2024 7:03 PM

Naz Reid has been named the 2023-24 NBA Sixth Man of the Year.

Reid finished with 352 points, ahead of Malik Monk with 342 points. Reid received 45 first place votes, while Monk had 43. Reid and Monk each had 39 second place votes and 10 third place votes.

Bobby Portis Jr., Norman Powell and Bogdan Bogdanovic round out the top-5.

In his fifth NBA season, Reid established himself as the top reserve man in the league, appearing in a career-high 81 games, averaging career-highs across the board, including 13.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. He finished the 2023-24 campaign shooting 47.7% (406-of-851) from the field, including a career-high 41.4% (169-of-408) from three.

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Tags: Naz Reid, Malik Monk, Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings, NBA, NBA Award

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Malik Monk Would Like To Stay With Kings

Apr 23, 2024 9:07 AM

Malik Monk would like to stay with the Sacramento Kings. The Sacramento Kings would like to retain Malik Monk. Unfortunately, the Kings may have to fend off some suitors who can make Monk larger offers in free agency.

Sacramento is limited to re-signing Monk using his Early Bird rights, as they are expected to be an over-the-cap team this summer. That means the Kings can offer Monk a contract that caps out at nearly $78 million over four seasons.

Given his skills as a shooter, scorer and playmaker, and Monk's ability to perform at a high level off the bench, the veteran guard is one of the better free agents this summer. Teams that project to have cap space could give Monk an offer that beats what Sacramento can offer.

But Monk said in a perfect world that he'd "definitely" return to the Kings. Monk emphasized that he knows he can always make more money, but he'll be prioritizing fit this summer. Monk added, "I think it's going to play out the right way."

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Kings-Pelicans Play-In Game Averages 2.57M Viewers

Apr 23, 2024 1:05 AM

Last Friday's Play-In Tournament game between the New Orleans Pelicans and Sacramento Kings averaged 2.57 million viewers across TNT and truTV.

That number is a 2% increase from last year.

The lead-in game between the Bulls and Heat averaged 2.25 million viewers on ESPN.

Overall, this year's Play-In Tournament games averaged more than double the viewership of regular season games. 

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Kings Have Yet To Approach Mike Brown With Extension Offer

Apr 22, 2024 11:46 AM

Mike Brown would like a long-term contract extension at his market rate with the Sacramento Kings this offseason, sources tell The Athletic

Brown signed a four-year contract with the Kings in 2022, but Year 4 is a mutual option, which makes the 24-25 season his last guaranteed season.

In the time since Brown signed his contract, the coaching market has been reset by deals signed by Steve Kerr ($17.5 million annually), Gregg Popovich ($16 million), Erik Spoeltra ($15 million) and Monty Williams ($13 million). Brown won't command a salary in that range, but it could approach $10 million per season.

Sources tell The Athletic there's been a wait-and-see approach from ownership on Brown. Vivek Ranadive has not yet approached Brown with an extension offer.

Brown will definitely return for next season, sources add, but the extension conversation could complicate the partnership. 

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2023-24 Sixth Man Of The Year Finalists Announced

Apr 21, 2024 7:41 PM

The NBA announced the finalists for 2023-24 Sixth Man of the Year. The finalists are Malik Monk of the Sacramento Kings, Bobby Portis of the Milwaukee Bucks and Naz Reid of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

All three players are first-time finalists for Sixth Man of the Year.

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Warriors-Kings Play-In Tournament Game Averages 4.05M Viewers

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Nets To Hire Jordi Fernandez As Head Coach

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NBA Playoffs 2024: Western Conference First Round Matchups

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Malik Monk Out 4-6 Weeks Due To Sprained Right MCL

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Malik Monk Feared To Have Suffered Sprained MCL

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