Stern smacks ESPN.
sportsmediawatch.blogspot.com 3/6/2008 — NBA Commissioner David Stern was not pleased with an ESPN the Magazine report on the NBA's image issues. To coincide with NBA All-Star Weekend, ESPN the Magazine had a comprehensive report on the negative perception of the NBA. The issue was ...

Crucifido's Corner: Lakers vs. Kings (Game 61 3/4/08)
clublakers.com 3/6/2008 — An odd schedule to be sure, but the first time the Lakers play the Kings turns out to be in March. Of the last 22, the Lakers play the Kings 4 times, which is more than a single tiered blessing. First off, playing a non-playoff team for conference games this late can definitely help the Lakers build up their win total (as long as they stay sharp every time). And second, playing a team that ...

Mayor Kevin Johnson?
mvn.com 3/6/2008 — A decade ago, Kevin Johnson was still dropping treys and dishing dimes for the Phoenix Suns. Come June, however, Johnson hopes to become the next mayor of his hometown, Sacramento, California.

Clippers 116, Sacramento 109
clipperblog.com 3/6/2008 — Al Thornton begins the night 1-6 from the field and, just before halftime, picks up his first career T.   Almost as a response to Monday night’s 10-turnover debacle, the FGAs come mostly on step-back jumpers. But over the final seven ...

What The Damn? - Kobe-Wan-Kenobi Edition
thecomission.blogspot.com 3/6/2008 — Last night the Lakers traveled to Sacramento to take on the dreaded “Queens.” Obviously, this “rivalry” isn’t what it used to be. Shaq, Vlade, Adelman, Rick Fox, Mrs. Christie, and Peja’s airballs are all gone. The Kings are hovering below .500, while ...

Ex-Sun Kevin Johnson to run for mayor (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NBA News 3/6/2008
Former NBA star Kevin Johnson jumped into the Sacramento mayor's race Wednesday, announcing he will challenge three-term incumbent Heather Fargo in the municipal election in June. The 42-year-old Johnson was scheduled to make the announcement at a ...

Former NBA Star Kevin Johnson Launches Run for Mayor — NBA.com: News 3/6/2008
Former NBA star Kevin Johnson jumped into the Sacramento mayor's race Wednesday, announcing he will challenge three-term incumbent Heather Fargo in the municipal election in June.

Ex-NBA star Kevin Johnson running for Sacramento mayor — USATODAY.com NBA - Top Stories 3/6/2008
Former NBA star Kevin Johnson jumped into the Sacramento mayor's race Wednesday, announcing he will challenge three-term incumbent ...

Kevin Johnson: The Spirit of Giving — NBA.com: News 3/6/2008
March 5, 2008: Former NBA great Kevin Johnson announced he will run for mayor of his hometown, Sacramento, today. But as this in-depth article from the Phoenix Suns' web site chronicles, KJ has had a heart for his community ever since he was a young boy.

Thornton Leads Clippers to Double-OT Win Over Kings — NBA.com: News 3/6/2008
Al Thornton scored 13 of his 27 points after regulation, Corey Maggette added 22 and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat Sacramento 116-109 Wednesday night, keeping the Kings winless against Pacific Division teams.