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Good read from up north.

Not Kings related, but a great read. Zach Lowe of Grantland got access to the Toronto Raptors data on how they are using this new technology.

"Thompson is coveted around the league after signing a five-year deal worth about $6 million per year. He's a solid two-way player who does just about everything at a "B"-level but nothing at an "A"-level, making him an ideal third big man on a good team."

In case you didn't know, Zach Lowe formerly of SI, in now writing for Grantland. He's already posted some great articles over there.

Tough break for Minny and Rubio.

Includes voting totals. Tyreke: 491, Curry: 391, Jennings: 204.

Tyreke at #1 for ROY and Beno at #1 for Most Improved Player. No PW love though for coach of the year.

"Miami Heat center Jermaine O’Neal said he will miss the game Sunday in Sacramento and might be away from the team for up to a week in order to be in South Carolina with his family after they decided to take his ailing uncle off of life support."

Written after the Utah game. "But after what Evans did to Deron Williams in leading his undermanned team to a road win in Utah on Saturday, he won't remain anonymous to basketball fans for much longer."

Ron-Ron has hit the big time, an appearance in The Onion.

Grats Mikki and good luck.

The other 2009 outcome is that 14 of the 29 first-rounders that have played -- the No. 30 pick, Joel Freeland, is still in Europe -- have either been traded, cut or had an option declined. SCoop - KingsBlog

5. SACRAMENTO KINGS Positive Spin: The Kings saved about $13 million in salaries next season. Nocioni is a warrior and should add some much-needed toughness to a team known for its softness. And Sacramento is the front-runner to win the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft lottery.

MONDAY'S WORST Jason Thompson, Kings: We honor the impressive rookie big man with expectations -- dropping zero points in a 91-90 loss to the Blazers is beneath the Rider alum who entered the game averaging 12.1 ppg.

The first edition of Hollinger's playoff odds, based on his power rankings, are in and our Sacramento Kings come in with a 2.9% chance to reach the playoffs! 5th worst percentage in the league, ouch. On the bright side we have a 10.5% chance of winning the lottery! And by my estimation a 75% chance of The Kings selecting Pervis Ellison Jr. if we do win.

No new analysis, but #6!

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"He's important to us, from my perspective, because he has a different game than anyone else on our team," Theus said. "He is sort of a low-post bruiser – a space eater is what we call him – and we don't have anyone else on the team like that. I think (he's) very valuable in that sense."

He hasn't played for SacTown for a long time, but I still have a soft spot in my heart for him. Good luck Jason.

After averaging 23.7 points per game a season ago, Kevin Martin has established himself as one of the best shooting guards in the NBA. It is no accident Martin has emerged as a superstar for the Kings due to his sharp shooting ability and elusiveness on the court last season. With Ron Artest shipped off to the Houston Rockets in a trade, this Kings team is now all Martin's to lead. That huge responsibility should bring about great results from the fifth-year pro.

14. Donte Greene, Kings Greene is another huge talent who still has to learn how to play. To see him use his rookie season as a launching pad for shooting lots of 3-pointers would be a huge disappointment. He has the ability to score in other ways, so emphasizing those moves each day and even curbing his green light from downtown would be a good start. He's also a guy who could see his athleticism jump to an elite level if he trained for it. 17. Jason Thompson, Kings The surprise lottery pick could become a victim of his own talent. He's a power forward with small-forward potential, which is a deadly mix for a young guy but often results in a confused player who doesn't excel at anything. Thompson plays for a team that needs rebounding help and athleticism on the front line. Narrowing his focus in practice to simply being a beast in the paint would be the best plan for him to help his team.

Seriously that has got to stop.