First Cup: Wednesday
ESPN.com - TrueHoop —
... Martin McNeal of the Sacramento Bee: "Does anyone believe NBA Commissioner David Stern would turn down $50 million per season -- for any length of time -- to run a European league? Not me." ...
Each Day is a Lifetime, 8.6.08
freedarko.com —
... -So wait, the Kings have "an unofficial-official gag order" on all Artest-related matters until Ron Ron's officially gone? I know that's supposed to keep anything from jeopardizing the deal, but really, it just seems like a token gesture, a polite send-off. It would be more suspicious—and always has been—when it appears Artest has no skeletons in the closet. That's just not right, and it disturbs the flame-throwing basketball equilibrium. (BS) -While ...
Schedule Notes
Sactown Royalty —
Toughest Stretch
Dec 16-28: at Portland, at Houston, at New Orleans, at San Antonio, vs Toronto, vs Boston
That's an 0-6 stretch right there.
Longest Wait
Houston -- and new Rocket/former King [redacted] -- doesn't visit Sacramento until April 9.
Sweet Respite
The Kings meet the Rockets, Blazers and Spurs only thrice.
Toughest Stretch That Really Probably Won't Matter
Mar 29-Apr 15: vs Phoenix, vs New ...
LeBron’s Eurobuzz heavy in the blogosphere
The Sports Culture —
Would LBJ really bounce to Europe for a fat paycheck? Here’s what’s being said about it around the blogosphere:
Ten reasons LeBron James should go to Greece (Angry T).
LeBron should consider huge offer from Europe (Martin McNeal).
Is it really that far fetched? (Star Tribune).
LeBron James not ready to learn European (Intersports Wire).
Would LeBron be a “sellout?” (SportsByBrooks).
