Keith Smart

SACRAMENTO, Calif. From the outside, Shabazz Muhammad is the kind of player the Kings do not need. He's been labeled selfish by some critics. Other say there are too many off-court distractions. Muhammad, who took part in a six-player pre-draft...

The Sports Xchange Kings announce Malone as new coach Sacramento Kings new owner Vivek Ranadive announced Monday that the team hired Michael Malone as its head coach. "Michael Malone is one of the best and most talented coaches in the game," Ranadive...

The Sports Xchange NBA roundup: Jason Kidd retires The New York Knicks announced Monday that future Hall of Fame point guard Jason Kidd retired. "My time in professional basketball has been an incredible journey, but one that must come to an end...

Michael Malone is secure as a coach. He isn't a powerful motivational speaker with a preacher's background like Mark Jackson, his former boss with the Warriors. Nor is he Monty Williams, Mike Brown, Don Chaney, Lenny Wilkens or Jeff Van Gundy, other NBA...

Golden State Warriors assistant Mike Malone will be the next head coach of the Sacramento Kings, according to multiple reports. The Kings have reached an agreement with Malone, 42, on a four-year deal in excess of $9 million that includes a team option...

The sale of the Sacramento Kings was finalized Friday, and later in the day, the Kings announced that head coach Keith Smart will not be retained. The Maloof family announced that their agreement to sell the Kings and the Sleep Train Arena to the...

The Sports Xchange Kings confirm Malone as new coach Confirming one of the NBA's worst-kept secrets, the Sacramento Kings announced Sunday that Mike Malone will be the franchise's 25th head coach. Malone will meet the Sacramento media Monday. He...

The Sports Xchange Report: Petrie out as Kings' GM The Sacramento Kings' new owners told general manager Geoff Petrie that his contract will not be renewed, USA Today reported. The owners have already begun a search for his replacement, according to...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. One of the many questions about the Kings this offseason will be answered Tuesday. When the NBA draft lottery concludes shortly after 5 p.m. PDT, the Kings will know where they will pick in the first round of the June 27 draft. The...

There is more clarity to the Kings' ownership situation. But that doesn't mean all the uncertainty surrounding the franchise disappeared when Vivek Ranadive and his ownership group agreed to purchase a controlling interest in the team last week. Kings...