Tonight's contest between the Sacramento Kings and Denver Nuggets marks the first-ever “Kings for the Community Night,” as over 600 tickets to the game were donated by Kings players and the team’s basketball operations staff for local youth and special groups to enjoy the NBA experience. Throughout the 2010-11 regular season, more than 6,000 tickets will be donated to deserving children and groups in the Sacramento region through the 2010-11 “Kings for the Community” program, made possible by the Kings along with presenting partners Wells Fargo and U.S. Army. Groups attending the 2010-11 “Kings for the Community Night” include: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area, Fost

Young patients at the Shriners Hospital for Children in Sacramento received a King-sized holiday surprise Sunday afternoon from some special guests. Kings players DeMarcus Cousins, Jason Thompson, Carl Landry and Luther Head, Kings mascot Slamson, members of the Sacramento Kings Dance Team, Regional Vice President of Wells Fargo and Kings Ambassador Chevo Ramirez and Wells Fargo Vice President of Marketing Rick Cwynar teamed up to visit children and families at the Shriners Hospital for Children and host a Kings Pizza Party. Amidst the energetic music and festive atmosphere, the young patients received autographs, took photos and spent quality time socializing with their newfound friends

As part of Maloof Sports & Entertainment's ninth annual "Season of Giving," Kings players Donté Greene and Samuel Dalembert and members of the Sacramento Kings Dance Team will be at Cal Expo today to help collect toy donations as part of the CHiPS for Kids Toy Drive. The public is invited to bring new, unwrapped toys or cash donations and meet Donté, Samuel and Kings Dance Team members at the Cal Expo Main Gate, (1600 Expo Blvd., Sacramento) from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Maloof Sports & Entertainment’s ninth annual “Season of Giving” consists of a series of charitable events and projects as part of an ongoing effort to make a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of children and families

Kings players DeMarcus Cousins, Jason Thompson, Hassan Whiteside and Pooh Jeter, Kings Head Coach Paul Westphal, former Kings player Bobby Jackson, members of the Kings Women’s Organization, Slamson, members of the Sacramento Kings Dance Team and volunteers from Maloof Sports & Entertainment, Wells Fargo and Levy Restaurants brought some holiday cheer to the faces and hearts of local families in need from the Sacramento Region by teaming up, preparing and serving a complete Thanksgiving dinner at St. Paul Baptist Church in Sacramento on Tuesday afternoon. This annual event was part of Maloof Sports & Entertainment’s annual Season of Giving, which consists of a series of charitable events

The Sacramento Kings today announced the 2010-11 members of the Kings Ambassadors program, along with new Kings Ambassadors Director Angela Gianulias. Kings Ambassadors are community leaders committed to assisting the Kings with their mission of strengthening the bond between the team and the Sacramento community. The 2010-11 members of the Kings Ambassadors program are: Darius Anderson, Adam Attia, Dave Baker, Constantine Baranoff, James Beckweth, Bill Blanas, Lou Blanas (Co-Chair), Kelly Brothers, Bob Buccola, Kirk Camunez, Larry Cassidy, Simi Chehrazzi, Brian Cooley, Dan Crowley, Darrell Darnell, Grant Deary, Roni Deutch, Larry Dicke, Billy Downing, Roger Dreyer, Chris Eaton, Susan Fo

The Sacramento Kings will host a Community Book Drive at Natomas Pacific Pathways Preparatory School (NP3) - 3700 Del Paso Road, Sacramento, CA 95834, on Saturday, October 23 from 3–4:30 p.m. as part of the 2010 NBA Cares Week of Service and to celebrate the five-year anniversary of NBA Cares, which the league and its partners launched on Oct. 18, 2005. Through the NBA Cares program, the league and its teams and players have donated more than $145 million to charity, completed more than 1.4 million hours of community service and created more than 525 places where kids and families can live, learn or play. Kings players DeMarcus Cousins, Donté Greene, Jason Thompson and Pooh Jeter will be

The Sacramento Kings are inviting all Kings super fans to Round Table Pizza located at 3290 Arena Blvd. at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 19, for a Kings Super Fan Photo Shoot. To participate, super fans must visibly show their Kings spirit in three or more ways which can include wearing lots of purple, Kings-branded attire, Kings jerseys, foam fingers, Kings hats, beads, purple wigs or any other creative ways to show they are truly Kings super fans. Pictures from the Super Fan Photo Shoot will be used in Kings marketing materials and on Kings.com throughout the season. Registration begins at 5 p.m., and photos will be taken from 5-7:30 p.m. At 7:30 p.m., a special panel of judges will determin

As part of the NBA Cares campaign, “Paint the Town,” the Sacramento Kings will be greeting fans throughout the Sacramento region Saturday, October 16 and Sunday, October 17 to thank them for their support in advance of the 2010-11 Kings season. The entire Kings training camp roster, members of the Sacramento Kings Dance Team, Slamson and the Kings Breakers will interact with the Sacramento community at various locations. Fans are encouraged to attend and players will be available to greet and interact with fans. Additionally, the Kings Karavan, a Kings-branded bus, will be on display at select locations and exciting Kings prizes will be awarded to Kings fans on-site. Following is the fu

The Sacramento Kings will host auditions for the 2010-11 Sacramento Kings Dance Team on July 18 at the California State Fair at Cal Expo. Auditions will be open to the public and will take place on the Cal Expo Main Stage. Registration will begin at 4 p.m. and auditions will begin at approximately 5 p.m. All candidates are encouraged to visit Kings.com for additional information. All eligible audition candidates must be 18 years of age or older by November 1, 2010 and should wear a two-piece dance ensemble with nude nylons or tights and non-marking soled shoes. Applicants should also bring a copy of their resume and a current headshot to the auditions (photos will not be returned) and en

Roni Deutch Tax Center, one of the nation’s fastest growing tax preparation franchise companies, will provide everyone 18 years and older who attends the Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Lakers game on Tuesday, March 16 with a coupon for preparation of a free state tax return. A limited number of attendees will also receive a certificate for preparation of a free federal tax return. The Sacramento Kings will also be hosting another Tax Night on April 3. During each of the Kings Tax Nights, representatives from Roni Deutch Tax Center will be on-site to answer tax-related questions before and during the game. The Kings are also hosting a ticket promotion, Kings Slam Dunk Your Taxes, in whic

The Sacramento Kings are offering animal lovers a new “Collared by the Kings” ticket package that includes a Kings lower level game ticket, a Kings/SPCA Pet Collar and a 50 percent savings on adoption costs at the Sacramento SPCA. The “Collared by the Kings” ticket package is $49.50 and is available for select Kings home games. To view a list of games and to purchase a “Collared by the Kings” ticket package, fans may visit Kings.com/SPCA or the ARCO Arena Box Office. “Our organization is full of animal lovers, and the issue of animal rescue is near and dear to the hearts of many players and front office staff. When we became aware that pets are more likely to be adopted when they have th

Sacramento Kings forward Francisco Garcia, a native of the Dominican Republic, is leading an effort by Kings players to assist his neighboring country of Haiti by donating money on behalf of everyone in attendance at the Kings versus San Antonio Spurs game on Wednesday, Feb. 3 at ARCO Arena. “I’m deeply saddened by all the destruction in my neighboring country of Haiti, and my thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this tragedy,” Garcia said. “I’m hopeful our donation around the Spurs game will help make a positive difference in the lives of everyone in Haiti as they work toward recovery.” Garcia is donating $1 to the American Red Cross for everyone in attendance at the game,

The Sacramento Kings introduced an exciting new program to benefit high schools in the greater Sacramento area Friday, January 22. Participating high schools will compete in the “Kings Size High School Challenge” to raise funds for their school. “The Kings Size High School Challenge is a great vehicle for local high schools to raise funds for their school programs,” said Danette Leighton, vice president of marketing for Maloof Sports & Entertainment. “This program is the first of its kind for this community, and we hope to grow it to include even more schools next season.” All participating schools attended a draft lottery event yesterday at the Kings Practice Facility, similar to the NB