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Two Kings Plan To Opt Out

May 25, 2005 10:08 AM EST

Sacramento Kings players Darius Songaila and Cuttino Mobley plan to opt out of their contracts and become free agents.

However, both would like to return to the team.

Songalia's agent,Mark Bartelstein, wants to test the market and get a raise for his client.

"If had to guess, that's what would happen," Bartelstein said of Songaila testing the market. "He loves it in Sacramento, thinks the world of (coach) Rick (Adelman), (president of basketball operations) Geoff (Petrie) and the coaching staff. If he chooses to opt out, it's nothing against Sacramento. He just sees the value of a (new) contract."

Mobley announced on Fox Sports Net on Friday that he was opting out but would also like to return.

"I would love to play for Sacramento again, but I'm going to have the opportunity to opt out," Mobley said on "Best Damn Sports Show Period." "And I think it's best for me, and for my family and for the future of Cuttino."

Via Sacramento Bee

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Kings Contact Jackson

May 06, 2005 11:21 AM EST

The Sacramento Kings joined the group of teams interested in obtaining the services of Phil Jackson.

After being knocked out in the first round by the Seattle Supersonics, it looks as though the Kings are due for some major changes this summer.

Jackson, even when he was head coach of the Lakers, spoke positively about the Maloof brothers (owners of the Kings).

Via Los Angeles Times

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Kings' GM Geoff Petrie Undergoes Angioplasty

May 05, 2005 6:15 PM EST

Geoff Petrie, the Sacramento Kings' president of basketball operations, underwent a procedure to open a blocked artery in his heart just one day after his team was eliminated by Seattle from the playoffs.

Petrie, 57, had an angioplasty to remove the blockage that was found Wednesday after he complained of tightness in his chest while running.

His wife, Anne-Marie, said Petrie complained of discomfort for about three weeks, but put off getting a checkup until after the playoffs.

Via ESPN

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Kings May 2005 Archive

  • Mr. Sonic Gives His Team A Rest

    The Seattle Times | May 5, 2005

    Yesterday the Seattle Supersonics players were treated to a rare rest from coach Nate McMillan after winning the Sacramento series in 5 games.

  • Peja Not Looking For A Trade

    Sacramento Bee | May 4, 2005

    The Sacramento Kings dealt Chris Webber to Philadelphia and despite the early exit, Peja Stojakovic now appears content in Northern California.

  • Sonics Send Kings Home

    Yahoo! | May 4, 2005

    The Seattle SuperSonics have advanced in the playoffs for the first time since 1998. Ray Allen scored 30 points.

  • Kings Certainly Did Not Plan On Jerome James

    Jason Schwisow | May 2, 2005

    Has any Sonics player in recent memory teased and tantalized his team’s fan base more than C Jerome James? While other recent playoff contenders have featured the Big Fundamental, the Big Aristotle, and the Big Ticket, the Sonics have just had to make do with a man once nicknamed Big Snacks.

  • Allen Goes For 45; Sonics Poised To Advance

    Seattle Post Intellegencer | May 2, 2005

    Ray Allen was unstoppable in the Sonics' come from behind win to take a 3-1 series lead over the Sacramento Kings.

  • Kings Coach Adelman Upset With Physical Play Of Sonics

    The Ledger | May 1, 2005

    Tonight we will see if Kings coach Rick Adelman's complaints about the officiating will be rectified in game 4 versus Seattle.