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Brooks brings some of the swagger Phoenix has lacked since Jae Crowder and Chris Paul were still on the roster, and one source described him as “one of the toughest, hardest-working, best defensive players.” Another described him as “a leader and an alpha,” which Phoenix could obviously use.

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"A pigeon guarding me," Morant responded immediately. "Get a bucket, win the game." For the uninitiated fan, Morant's term may have been confusing. For NBA players, they nodded their heads in understanding. "It's just an NBA term," Jae Crowder explained to reporters while on the Suns three years ago. "You either say duck, or you say pigeon. If there's a duck out there on the court, it's a guy you want to attack. Pigeon, same thing."

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Sean Cunningham: Domantas Sabonis (hamstring) and Trey Lyles (low back soreness), as well as Jae Crowder (low back soreness) are all questionable for tonight’s game in Phoenix.

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Sacramento Kings forward Jae Crowder responded to a question Wednesday on X, formerly known as Twitter, in addressing why he didn't play his final season with the Phoenix Suns in 2022-23. Crowder was asked if it was over a "conflict" with former Suns coach Monty Williams and if he still wouldn't have been in Phoenix if that wasn't the case. In all caps, Crowder quoted the tweet and wrote, "THAT TRU AND ONE DAY I OWE TO THE FANS TO EXPLAIN I NEVER WANTED TO LEAVE AND THEY ASKED ME TO STAY HOME WHILE THEY TRADE ME. ITS A REASON MY TEAMMATES NEVER GOT MAD OR TALKED DOWN ON ME TO THE MEDIA. BC WE ALL WANTED ANOTHER SHOT AT FINISHING WHAT WE HAD STARTED."

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Jae Crowder: THAT TRU AND ONE DAY I OWE TO THE FANS TO EXPLAIN I NEVER WANTED TO LEAVE AND THEY ASKED ME TO STAY HOME WHILE THEY TRADE ME. ITS A REASON MY TEAMMATES NEVER GOT MAD OR TALKED DOWN ON ME TO THE MEDIA. BC WE ALL WANTED ANOTHER SHOT AT FINISHING WHAT WE HAD STARTED. ValleyGotNext: Jae is it true you left from conflict with monty? You still would have been here

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Sean Cunningham: Jae Crowder’s deal with the Kings is now guaranteed for the remainder of the season, sources say.

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Shams Charania: The Sacramento Kings are waiving center Orlando Robinson, sources tell ESPN. Veteran forwards Jae Crowder and Doug McDermott will have their contracts guaranteed for the remainder of the season. This move also opens up a roster spot for the Kings.

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Sean Cunningham: Kings list Keegan Murray (left ankle soreness) as doubtful for Wednesday’s game vs 76ers. Jae Crowder (lower back soreness) remains questionable.

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Deuce Mason: Jae Crowder will be in the starting lineup in his Kings debut. Fox, Ellis, Crowder, Murray and Sabonis

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James Ham: The Sacramento Kings have officially signed Jae Crowder.

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Sean Cunningham: Sources confirm that the Kings are close to a deal with free agent Jae Crowder. Crowder had been in Sacramento during the offseason to work with players in town. He now brings championship experience and toughness to a team sorely needing it.

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Sean Cunningham: According to sources, a deal with Jae Crowder is nearly finalized and he should be available when the Kings meet the Timberwolves on Wednesday night in Minnesota.

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Shams Charania: Free agent forward Jae Crowder is close to a deal with the Sacramento Kings, sources tell ESPN. At 8-10 and dealing with some injuries, Kings are working to add frontcourt depth with the 13-year NBA veteran who has made two Finals appearances since 2020. pic.x.com/1uQP9xNZcy

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Sam Amick: Per sources, the Kings are working out TJ Warren this week. The 31-year-old who averaged a career-high 19.8 points for the Pacers in 2019-20 last played with Minnesota last season (11 games). The Kings have Jae Crowder and Nassir Little in this week as well. (@SeanCunningham

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