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There will be even more of a whole in the roster if the Kings trade Malik Monk, which has been heavily rumored this offseason. While the Kings have an abundance of guards, they're in the unfortunate position of that still being a roster issue. Sactown Sports 1140's Kyle Draper stated today on The Drive Guys that there's a veteran point guard who has his eye on coming to Sacramento to help fill the possible gap in the roster. "I know of another guard that would love to come and play in Sacramento. His representative are trying to angle him to Sac. Cam Payne," Draper stated.

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Sean Cunningham: New Kings two-way guard Isaiah Stevens talks about his opportunity with Sacramento, reuniting with his Colorado State teammate Nique Clifford and reflects on his experience as a two-way player with Miami last year.

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Sean Cunningham: Dennis Schröder talks about his new home with the Kings, feeling wanted and prioritized by GM Scott Perry, playing with Domantas Sabonis & his path that led him to Sacramento after playing with so many teams. pic.x.com/aeOPrhrL37

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Fred Katz: Mike Brown was asked if he got an explanation why he was fired in Sacramento: "I don't want to get into it. That's behind me. I'm here in New York."

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Brenden Nunes: Devin Carter said he’s been functioning as the primary PG for Sacramento early in their Summer League practices. The guard said he put a lot of time into improving in that role (making reads) this offseason and is excited to show it in Vegas.

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James Ham: Sacramento lands a solid point guard option on a three year deal. Third year is partially guaranteed according to a source. Detroit has a bunch of seconds and will now have a sizable TPE to work with.

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Marc Stein: Valančiūnas indeed arrived in Greece earlier this weekend to meet with Panathinaikos officials but he cannot sign with the EuroLeague team unless he is released from his NBA contract, which Denver will acquire Sunday from Sacramento in a swap for Dario Šarić.

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Marc Stein: Sasha Vezenkov was able to leave the NBA last summer because Toronto was good with letting the former EuroLeague MVP out of his contract after acquiring him from Sacramento. If the Nuggets opt to hold firm, Valančiūnas would be unable to secure FIBA clearance to play in Greece.

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DeMarcus Cousins: I had never been to California before. Like my first time in California was when I went to Sacramento. Oh, damn. So, once again, I'm envisioning I'm thinking it's LA. I'm thinking palm trees. And who I don't know if there is a palm tree insect, bro. I'm flying in. I'm all out the window like a I'm like, "Where the f*cking palm trees at?" I'm like I don't see nothing but fields. Just farmland. Like I'm like, "This sh*t look like Alabama." Like, "Hey, pilot, where are the Ferraris and the Lamborghinis and sh*t.” No, not one. Q. And you were in the old, old Sacramento. Cousins: Yeah, not the current one, man.

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Kevin Quiambao has officially begun his pursuit of a spot in the NBA Summer League Quiambao, the Korean Basketball League (KBL) revelation, arrived in Sacramento on Thursday to try out for a spot in the Kings’ Summer League team roster.

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Marc Stein: Is there any hope left, at this point, for Denver to sway Jonas Valančiūnas to stay in the NBA? The Nuggets’ trade with Sacramento remains on course to go through Sunday. Numerous European reports say Valančiūnas is soon traveling to Greece to meet with Panathinaikos officials.

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Marc Stein: Jonas Valančiūnas is traveling to Greece per numerous reports and hopes to be released from his NBA contract after Denver acquires him Sunday from Sacramento to join Panathinaikos. The Nuggets’ consolation: They would gain access to their full MLE.

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Valanciunas was initially pleased with the trade to Denver, seeing it as a chance to contribute to a championship contender’s rotation. Per Marc Stein, the trade between the Kings and Nuggets can't be made officially until Sunday. For Sacramento, it's crucial that the trade goes through for salary cap purposes. However, the offer from Panathinaikos presented a different kind of opportunity — long-term stability, a major role, and a team built to contend for the EuroLeague title.

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In Sacramento, Brown would field feedback from his assistants enthusiastically, though they had to prepare first. The coaching staff understood any suggestion to Brown would come with follow-up questions — not for the sake of defiance but because their boss wanted to test their preparation. He expects the same attention to detail from his staff that he requires from himself.

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