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Kudos to Mr. Taub of the National Basketball Association.

Because "too soon" is for candy-asses. A good basketball man, condolences to the family.

An interesting perspective from Deadspin on the events that led to the last move by this franchise. I wasn't paying a lot of attention in 1983, but could those of you who were here and aware comment on how accurate the story is?

Things are definitely looking up, but KCRA is reporting an interesting scenario where the Dingus family might end up, ah, hmm... I think the late, great Earl Weaver said it best. (Language is "colorful" and may be unsuitable for truck drivers or Quentin Tarantino)

Language is, ah, "colorful."

It's a nice gesture, but haven't these kids suffered enough?

Sue me, I think he looks like Powers Boothe.

Some draft-related levity with only one day to go.

Having IT backing up Lowry sure as hell would help avoid the complete breakdown of the offense when IT sits. It's not the position we need the most, but it's a real upgrade.

If no one will sell you a basketball team, you can always just buy 98% of one of the Hawaiian islands. The Maloofs, on the other hand, lost 98% of their casino, and have inquired about developing a gymnastic camp next to the leper colony on Molokai.

I think the article is generous saying LeBron hit Harden only twice. I counted four separate off-arm clear-outs.

Well, I'm sold.

Why ask why?

Winning doesn't make this type of adversity any easier to bear.

"Wild accusations cannot mask the financial calamity which would have befallen the City of Sacramento had the parties proceeded on a railroad arena project that made no economic sense." As ever, boys: DIAF.

After that Clippers game, you need this.

Holy cow...

Love me some Blake Griffin, but, you know...COME ON.

I'm pretty sure the dark blue area is predominantly us.

Good stuff! Tyreke Evans: When somebody makes a documentary about the 2011-12 Kings, it's either going to be called The Sacramento Black Holes, Tyreke Takes It Himself or Wide Open: The Chuck Hayes Story. And the trailer is definitely going to have Paul Westphal or Keith Smart screaming Norman Dale-style, "What did I tell you guys? I want no passes before every shot! You hear me? NO PASSES!" "I would rather marinate my testicles in sulfuric acid than put Tyreke Evans on this list."

A very apt, and perhaps NSFW-language story about pro franchises told by someone who is related to a very funny man. Ye with delicate sensibilities may want to pass on this one.