KEITH SMART RUMORS & GOSSIP

So what do the Kings do now?

Where do the Kings go from here? Who does Vivek Ranadive hire as a GM to replace Geoff Petrie? Who do the Kings hire to replace the almost certainly fired Keith Smart? Do they go analytical? Do they do other things with their front office? Who is their franchise player? Do they have a franchise player? What kind of cap room do the Kings have? What does the draft offer in terms of...
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Mike Malone Expected To Be Candidate For Kings

Mike Malone is expected to be a leading candidate for the Sacramento Kings' head coaching position. Keith Smart is not expected to be retained, according to a report. Malone is familiar with prospective Kings' owner Vivek Ranadive due to their connection with the Golden State Warriors.
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4 days ago  |  Discuss

After frustrating season, uncertainty awaits Kings

After three stints as an interim coach, this season was supposed to be Keith Smart's first real chance to show what he could do on the NBA sidelines with a full summer and training camp to prepare. Instead, the pending sale and relocation of the Sacramento Kings to a Seattle group became a daily distraction for Smart's squad. The Kings finished 28-54, missed the playoffs...
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April 18, 2013  |  Discuss

Kings Players Frustrated With Keith Smart’s Rotations

It appears that Keith Smart’s time in Sacramento could be coming to an end – even his players are growing frustrated and now speaking up about his odd rotations and questionable fourth quarter lineups. Following Friday’s 117-108 loss to Dallas, Isaiah Thomas and Tyreke Evans were both critical of Smart’s rotations. “It’s just tough as a player,” starting point guard Isaiah...
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April 09, 2013  |  Discuss

Kings head coach Keith Smart intercepts errant pass before it drills kid (video)

The near and distant future of the Sacramento Kings franchise may be up in the air at the moment, but one thing that is not up for debate is how Keith Smart, the team’s head coach, is a hero of sorts as well as a staunch protector of children. During Sacramento’s game against the Golden State Warriors at Oakland’s ORACLE Arena on Wednesday, Smart snatched an errant pass from...
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March 28, 2013  |  Discuss

Kings coach Keith Smart saves kid from getting hit by ball, asks for low five (Video)

For those of you thinking about getting courtside seats to an NBA game for your young children, you might want to check out this clip from Wednesday night's Kings/Warriors game.As Golden State's Stephen Curry attempted to throw a pass out of a double team, he threw in the direction of the Kings bench and appeared to be heading towards the head of a young fan.That's when...
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March 28, 2013  |  Discuss

Keith Smart saves young fan from errant pass

Keith Smart is a former college and pro basketball player, and he showed on Wednesday that he still has the moves. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry tried throwing a pass to teammate Jarrett Jack, but it was way off the mark. The ball looked like it was going to head into the first row and hit a young boy wearing a Warriors jersey and jacket who was sitting courtside. Luckily...
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March 28, 2013  |  Discuss

DeMarcus Cousins throws another temper tantrum

At this point DeMarcus Cousins himself would admit that he has some growing up to do. Cousins remained in the locker room during the second half of the Sacramento Kings’ loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Cousins decided that it was wise to get into a very viewable argument with head coach Keith Smart on Friday.  Please Click Here To Read This Story & Watch A Cousins Video
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December 22, 2012  |  Discuss

Kings Head Coach Keith Smart Picks up Banner From Sleep Train Arena Scoreboard During Kings-Warriors Game (Photos)

On Monday night, the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors did battle, all-California style. With 5:30 left in the second quarter, a banner fell from the scoreboard at the newly named Sleep Train Arena (no, that's not a joke) in Sac-town that fluttered its way down towards midcourt. Kings head coach Keith Smart ran on to the hardwood to pick up the fallen...
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November 06, 2012  |  Discuss

Kings extend Keith Smart's deal through 2013-14

Keith Smart is getting the closest thing he's ever had to a long-term deal as an NBA coach. The Sacramento Kings extended Smart's contract Monday through the 2013-14 season. Smart's deal had been set to expire after the upcoming season. The 47-year-old Smart took over for the fired Paul Westphal in January after a 2-5 start. The Kings went 20-39 the rest of the way...
Via AP on Fox
August 06, 2012  |  Discuss
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