Here We Whimper? Is this really what we fought to keep this spring? Is this why we dished up more hoop heart and dedication than Sacramento has seen in nearly a decade? Is this why we had the rallies, the signs in our homes and businesses, the cheerleading, and above all, the renewed hope? Two things right off the bat. One, I hope I’m wrong about this. Two, I don’t claim to be an expert in the X's and O's of basketball, and I know even less about scouting and player development. I’m coming from the perspective of an average fan here. But it’s average fans like me that the Sacramento Kings are banking on to fill Power Balance Pavilion’s seats next year, and looking ahead, to hopefully f

 The Sacramento Kings brought in six more prospects for a pre-draft workout at their practice facility Friday. University of Oklahoma's Tiny Gallon, University of Connecticut's Stanley Robinson, Arizona's Nic Wise, Baylor's Tweety Carter, Boise State's Ike Okoye, and St. Mary's Omar Samhan were all in attendance to show the Kings' coaches and scouts what they could bring to the team. Of the six prospects in attendance, Robinson is projected to be drafted the highest: somewhere in the middle of the first round. Robinson averaged 14.5 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 1 assist per game during his senior year at Connecticut. He largely played small forward during his tenure there, but feels he can

There are only three ways for the Sacramento Kings to improve: free agency, trade or draft. On June 24, the Kings will have the opportunity to add some talent through the draft. Last year, the Kings selected Tyreke Evans with their first pick, which proved to be a good one. The Kings' later picks were productive early on, but the obvious improvement came with their lottery pick. Last year, the team was given the fourth pick in the first round. This year, it will be selecting from one spot later. On Saturday, the Kings brought in Derrick Favors and DeMarcus Cousins for their first workouts of the summer. The two are regarded as the best big men in this year’s draft. Favors is projected t

While the Sacramento Kings and their fans sit at home and observe the NBA Playoffs within the confines of their living room, there is something Kings Fans can look forward to while the teams remaining fight for the Larry O’Brien Trophy. What Kings Fans can look forward to, is the upcoming NBA Draft on June 24. Before the Sacramento Kings decide on who they will be selecting next month, they must first know which slot they will be picking from. Last year the Kings had the highest odds of winning the top overall pick, and having the opportunity to land Blake Griffin, who was touted as the top prospect coming out of college. But as you all know, the Kings did not win the lottery and ended u