Manu Ginobili never backs down from a challenge. On Halloween, with a bat interrupting play between the San Antonio Spurs and Sacramento Kings, Ginobili rose to the challenge. With one swipe, he knocked the bat out of the air. He then picked it up and handed it to arena worker.
The San Antonio home crowd gave Ginobili a rousing round of applause. Even a few members of the Kings couldn’t stop themselves from clapping for Ginobili.
The Spurs ended up beating the Kings 113-94. Ginobili finished the game with 13 points, three assists, one rebound, one steal and one batted bat.
However, it …read more

The 2009-10 NBA season hasn’t even begun, however there are a number of teams that have no shot at winning a championship this year. Here’s a look at the basketball power rankings for the worst teams in the NBA as it stands:
5. Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves have a lot of good, young pieces — namely Al Jefferon and Kevin Love — but it’ll take a few years before this squad is ready.
4. Milwaukee Bucks
After basically giving away Richard Jefferson and let Ramon Sessions, the Bucks just don’t have enough talent to compete right now.
3. Memphis Grizzlies
Allen Iverson in Memphis should sell …read more

In the 2009-10 NBA season, there appears to be a few teams that will be fighting for the right to lead the league in number of ping pong balls for the 2010 draft lottery. Which teams are the worst of the worst? Here’s a look:
4. Sacramento Kings
The Kings are in the middle of a rebuilding process. While they have a few good pieces, they won’t be a contender for the playoffs next season. If they struggle with injury, they could be the worst team in the NBA.
3. Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves looked to be taking steps in the right direction last …read more

Sean May, who began his NBA career with the Charlotte Bobcats, has signed on to play with the Sacramento Kings. May reportedly received a one-year contract.
After being the 13th overall pick out of North Carolina in the 2005 draft, May has battled a number of injuries. In the last four seasons, he has played only 82 games.
May’s best season came during the 2006-07 campaign. In 35 games, May averaged 11.9 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 23.9 minutes per contest. Last year with the Bobcats, May averaged only 3.9 points and 2.8 rebounds in 12.5 minutes per game.
With the …read more

The following list is of the top players (in no particular order) I believe are the most under appreciated and most overlooked by ordinary casual NBA observers, and, even some of the die-hards too.
Kevin Martin (Kings)- For three straight seasons the 6′7, 185lb Western Carolina alum has averaged better than 20ppg. For most of the past two seasons K-Mart has been the man in Sac-Town, but he’s become somewhat of a secret because the Kings’ dreadfulness as of late. Kevin’s shooting form is so unorthodox it almost makes Shawn Marion’s stroke look worthy of duplication. But what makes Kevin so …read more

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When someone new joins your workplace, you generally give them a nice welcome. Maybe a plant. Perhaps a card. At the very least you should take them out to lunch.
But the Sacramento Kings apparently didn’t read the book on “How to Treat a New Employee” because they insisted that Jason Thompson bring bagels and cream cheese to practice. When he didn’t, they gave him a lesson he will never forget: They put popcorn in his car.
Lots and lots of popcorn. Check out this video:

My first thought upon seeing this was …read more