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• Former Lakers’ great jokes he’d trade himself for Kobe Bryant

Former Lakers center Vlade Divac reflects on the iconic Kobe Bryant draft-day trade, joking in Amazon Prime's “Jerry West: The Logo” documentary that he would have traded himself for the NBA legend....2026
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• Former Lakers’ great jokes he’d trade himself for Kobe Bryant

Former Lakers center Vlade Divac reflects on the iconic Kobe Bryant draft-day trade, joking in Amazon Prime's “Jerry West: The Logo” documentary that he would have traded himself for the NBA legend....2026
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• Hawks GM Onsi Saleh Worked Family Hotel Business In Canada Before NBA Rise

Atlanta Hawks general manager Onsi Saleh took an unconventional path from working at his family's roadside hotels in Alberta to becoming one of only two Canadian general managers in the NBA. The 39-year-old Edmonton native was promoted to the Hawks' top basketball role in April after spending nearly a decade with the San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors. Saleh was born to Jordanian immigran...2025
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• Bobby Jackson’s Wildest Bet: $60K to Vlade Divac, and a Naked Serenade at Trump Plaza

Some NBA stories sound too ridiculous to be true — until a former player drops the details live on a podcast. That’s exactly what happened when Bobby Jackson appeared on the Straight Game podcast and revealed the most outrageous bet he ever lost. The stakes? $60,000 and a humiliating trip through Trump Plaza — completely […] The post Bobby Jackson’s Wildest Bet: $60K to Vlade Divac, and a Na...2025
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• Kobe Bryant’s Iconic Draft Day Trade to Lakers Almost Never Happened: Revisiting What Took Place in 1996
Kobe Bryant would have never come to Los Angeles Lakers if not for a last-minute trade of Vlade Divac to the Charlotte Hornets....2025
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• Vlade Divac Hospitalised After Serious Motorcycle Crash in Montenegro
NBA Hall of Famer Vlade Divac is recovering in a Montenegrin hospital after a frightening motorcycle accident that left the former Kings and Lakers big man with a broken hip and unable to stand. The 57-year-old needed emergency surgery to have an artificial hip implanted on Friday after crashing near the Adriatic Sea coast, according […] The post Vlade Divac Hospitalised After Serious Motorc...2025

• Vlade Divac Hospitalised After Serious Motorcycle Crash in Montenegro
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$Vlade Divac injured in motorcycle accident: NBA legend undergoes emergency surgery after hip fracture$
• Vlade Divac injured in motorcycle accident: NBA legend undergoes emergency surgery after hip fracture

The 57-year-old Hall of Famer is in stable condition after a crash in Montenegro...2025
• Former Laker Vlade Divac has emergency surgery after breaking hip in motorcycle accident

Basketball Hall of Famer Vlade Divac broke his hip Thursday in a motorcycle accident. The former Laker now has an artificial hip after emergency surgery....2025
• NBA legend Vlade Divac undergoes emergency surgery after scary motorcycle accident

The iconic NBA center broke his hip in the Thursday accident, which came on a road near the Montenegrin Adriatic Sea coast, according to the Associated Press....2025
• Former Kings GM and NBA great Vlade Divac undergoes emergency hip surgery after motorcycle fall

Vlade Divac had a 16-year NBA career before moving into a front-office role....2025
• Ex-NBA star Divac breaks hip in motorcycle crash
Former NBA center Vlade Divac underwent emergency surgery after breaking a hip in a fall from his motorcycle in Montenegro, doctors said Friday....2025
• Nikola Jokic is a work-life balance icon as an NBA mega star

Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images Nikola Jokic is always working until he’s finally off the clock “Iconoclast” is an overused word, don’t use it. Nikola Jokic ain’t one. Jokic is the very image of an NBA superstar. He’d rather be somewhere else until May. It’s an ironic pose for a player recently characterized as an October-through-April wonder, a two-time regular season MVP, as if...2023
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• WATCH: Vince Carter gets the Bill Russell treatment
Flipping the bird in the direction of Charles Barkley is one thing. Most people in the sports world view NBA great Bill Russell as an absolute legend for doing just that.But why Vince Carter? We need answers after Vinsanity was given the Bill Russell treatment during a Summer League game in Las Vegas on Wednesday. Vince Carter getting the Bill Russell treatment at #NBASummer League had Kings GM Vl...2018
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• Pacific rumors: Lou Williams, Lonzo Ball, Vlade Divac, Kings
Combo guard Lou Williams hasn’t made any progress with the Clippers regarding an extension, Sam Amick of USA Today reports. Williams is enjoying a career year and has an expiring contract that could draw interest from numerous contenders, but it sounds like the veteran wouldn’t mind staying put and reaching an agreement to stay in L.A. “I’m putting everything on the line out here for this organiza...2018
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• Report: Kings flagship station pulls radio host off air for criticizing DeMarcus Cousins trade
On Monday, KHTK 1140 radio host Damien Barling harshly criticized Vlade Divac and the hometown Sacramento Kings for a poor return in the DeMarcus Cousins trade. Two days later, Barling has reportedly been pulled from the air in what his co-hosts say was a retaliatory suspension.On Wednesday, Barling’s co-hosts on “The Lo-Down,” Jason Ross and Ken Rudolph, came onto the air at noon and explained th...2017
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• Nikola Jokic is a work-life balance icon as an NBA mega star
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• Best Potential Trade Targets for the Los Angeles Lakers
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• DeMarcus Cousins Isn't Making It Easy, but He's Trying to Make It Work with Karl
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• Meet NBA Draft Prospect Mario Hezonja, Europe's Kobe Bryant Wannabe
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"Former Lakers center Vlade Divac reflects on the iconic Kobe Bryant draft-day trade, joking in Amazon Prime's “Jerry West: The Logo” documentary that he would have traded himself for the NBA legend."

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"Vlade Divac injured in motorcycle accident: NBA legend undergoes emergency surgery after hip fracture"

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"Luka Doncic had a special message for former Kings GM Vlade Divac for passing on him in the 2018 NBA Draft."

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"Even the general manager who traded for him, Vlade Divac, is gone."

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"With new GM Monty McNair replacing Vlade Divac, many were hoping the Kings could repeat their success from two seasons ago."

2020
"The Charlotte Hornets traded Bryant's draft rights to the Lakers for Vlade Divac in the 1996 NBA Draft"

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"Vlade Divac, Sidney Moncrief, Jack Sikma, Paul Westphal and Bobby Jones are the former NBA players who headline the Class of 2019 announced Saturday by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame."

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"The post Vlade Divac: Kings Coaches and Front-Office Should ‘Not Focus on Drama and Rumors’ appeared first on SLAMonline."

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"The post Vlade Divac Says He’ll ‘Step Down’ If DeMarcus Cousins Trade Doesn’t Work Out appeared first on SLAMonline."

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"Stein reported the team was going to fire him but had a change of heart following a meeting with general manager Vlade Divac."

2015
"Nonetheless, Kings general manager Vlade Divac has maintained that he won't trade Cousins, responding to rumors by bluntly telling Ailene Voisin of the Sacramento Bee, "That is not happening."

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"During a stoppage in play at the Warriors-Lakers tilt Tuesday night, Vlade Divac stepped up and canned a halfcourt shot to win $90K for a charitable cause."

• Former Lakers’ great jokes he’d trade himself for Kobe Bryant
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• Hawks GM Onsi Saleh Worked Family Hotel Business In Canada Before NBA Rise
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• Nuggets Were Close To Trading Up For Luka Doncic At 2018 NBA Draft

At the 20218 NBA draft, the Denver Nuggets attempted to trade up to the No. 2 overall pick with Luka Doncic their target selection. The Sacramento Kings held the No. 2 pick that year and picked Marvin Bagley while the Atlanta Hawks did trade down from No. 3, sending the draft rights for Doncic to the Dallas Mavericks for the No. 5 pick that became Trae Young and a first round pick in 2019 that bec...2024
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• Vlade Divac Didn't Draft Luka Doncic Because Kings Had De'Aaron Fox At Point Guard

Former Sacramento Kings GM Vlade Divac recently sat for a wide-ranging interview with Croatian media outlet Index. The conversation touched on Divac's international career, the recent gathering to honor Drazen Petrovic, and Divac's NBA playing career, before finishing with questions about his tenure leading the Sacramento Kings front office. When asked about the decision to pass on drafting Luka D...2024
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• Vlade Divac says 'time will tell' if he was wrong about Luka Doncic

Divac recently explained his decision to pass on Luka Doncic in the 2018 draft, and it sounds like he's not ready to admit he made a mistake....2024
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• Ex-Kings GM Vlade Divac: 'Time will tell' if drafting Marvin Bagley over Luka Dončić was right decision

Time has been pretty pro-Luka Dončić so far....2024
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• Ex-Kings GM Divac states ‘time will tell' if Luka draft snub was wrong

Ex-Kings general manager Vlade Divac made an odd reflection on Luka Dončić's 2018 NBA Draft snub....2024
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• Former Kings GM Vlade Divac on why he passed on drafting Luka Doncic, 'I already had De’Aaron Fox'

Divac says 'time will tell' on whether he made the right call. Time already has told and he did not....2024
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• Luka Doncic taunts Kings for their epic NBA Draft blunder after game-winning free throws

Luka Doncic had a special message for former Kings GM Vlade Divac for passing on him in the 2018 NBA Draft. The Sacramento Kings made the biggest NBA Draft blunder of a generation when the team decided to pass on Luka Doncic with the No. 2 overall pick in 2018. The Kings had just hired Igor Kokoškov as their new head coach months after he led Slovenia to a championship in Eurobasket powered by Don...2024
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• Luka Doncic Waves Bye To Ex-Kings GM Vlade Divac In Mavs’ Win: ‘He Shoulda Drafted Me’

After making a free throw with four seconds left to seal a 107-103 Mavericks victory over the Kings on Friday night, Luka Doncic was seen waving at former Sacramento general manager Vlade Divac, who was sitting courtside. Kyrie Irving had a game-high 30 points, while Doncic finished the night with 26 points, nine rebounds, 12 […] The post Luka Doncic Waves Bye To Ex-Kings GM Vlade Divac In M...2024
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• Luka Doncic taunts Kings for their epic NBA Draft blunder after game-winning free throws
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• Nikola Jokic is a work-life balance icon as an NBA mega star
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• Anthony Edwards’ first run in NBA Playoffs could be his launch pad to superstardom
Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Timberwolves’ 21-year-old stud had one of the best playoff debuts ever. Anthony Edwards was breathtaking during the Minnesota Timberwolves’ first-round series, as in five games, he averaged a slash line of 31.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 2.0 blocks, and 1.8 steals per game on 60.2 percent true shooting (3.6 percentage points better than the ...2023
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• Harrison Barnes survived years of losing to help teach the Kings how to win
Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images Former NBA champion Harrison Barnes providing leadership for the surging Kings as they head into the NBA playoffs for the first time in nearly two decades. The news of Harrison Barnes being traded came in the middle of a game, trickling down from Twitter to the bench in a real-time game of telephone. Cameras caught the moment it hit Barnes that h...2023
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• Vlade Divac stepping down as Kings GM
While it’s unclear why Divac is departing now, he hasn’t been able to deliver results since taking over the role....2020
• Report: Vlade Divac ‘seriously weighing’ firing Kings coach Dave Joerger
The Sacramento Kings appear to be putting their full trust in general manager Vlade Divac, and that may result in the team searching for a new head coach before long. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Divac is giving serious consideration to firing Kings coach Dave Joerger. The two are set to meet on Friday. Wojnarowski notes that the move could come as Divac looks to “consolidate his power” ...2019
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• Report: Kings turned down Kristaps Porzingis trade offer from Knicks
The Sacramento Kings did well at the trade deadline — adding Harrison Barnes and Alec Burks. It should help the up-and-coming Kings continue in their push for a playoff spot. Interestingly enough, Kings GM Vlade Divac apparently had an opportunity to add an even higher-profile player to the mix. Prior to dealing star forward Kristaps Porzingis to the Dallas Mavericks ahead of the NBA trade deadlin...2019
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• Divac pleased with results of DeMarcus Cousins trade
The Sacramento Kings’ trade of All-Star big man DeMarcus Cousins last February was nothing short of a franchise-altering one, but general manager Vlade Divac is pleased with what it has yielded thus far.In an interview with Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe over the weekend, Divac opened up about the trade and his satisfaction level with the results.“When we made that decision [to trade Cousins], ...2017
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• Kings sign rookie Frank Mason III
The Sacramento Kings announced Wednesday that the team has signed 2017 second-round draft selection Frank Mason III to a contract, according to General Manager Vlade Divac. Mason, a 6-0 guard, averaged 20.9 points (.490 FG%, .471 3pt%, .794 FT%), 5.2 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.3 steals during the Jayhawks’ 31-5 record and Elite Eight campaign—becoming [...]...2017
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• Hawks GM Onsi Saleh Worked Family Hotel Business In Canada Before NBA Rise
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• Nikola Jokic’s no-look pass shows he’s just toying with NBA defenders now

This gets better with each watch. Nikola Jokic is already cemented his place as the best passing big man in NBA history, and passes like the one he dished on Wednesday night are examples why. pic.twitter.com/OFbtqyaAie— . (@dphoop2425) March 27, 2025 The awareness and basketball IQ to draw in defenders, and perfectly dish the ball to a cutting Aaron Gordon for the easy dunk is a thing of abs...2025
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• Vlade Divac Didn't Draft Luka Doncic Because Kings Had De'Aaron Fox At Point Guard
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• How Nikola Jokic became the NBA’s version of Tom Brady
Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Jokic was a draft steal for the ages. Nikola Jokic is headed to his first NBA Finals, and all the momentum is with Denver. It’s the culmination of an incredible 10-year career that still feels like it’s just getting started, and came about in the most incredible way. Joker being on the verge of winning his first NBA championship is an opportunity to appreci...2023
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• Harrison Barnes survived years of losing to help teach the Kings how to win
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• Report: Kings GM Vlade Divac and Luka Doncic’s dad spoke, laughed about rumor

The latest rumor: Kings general manager Vlade Divac wasn't fond of Sasa Doncic, Luka's dad....2019
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• Divac pleased with results of DeMarcus Cousins trade
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• Previewing What's at Stake in the 2016 NBA Lottery
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• George Karl Fired by Kings: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Kings Owe Sacramento Fresh Start as Embarrassing Era Ends at Sleep Train Arena
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• DeMarcus Cousins Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz, Speculation on Kings Star's Future
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• Peja Stojakovic Reportedly Offered Sacramento Kings Front-Office Position
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• Nancy Lieberman to Be Kings Assistant Coach: Latest Details, Reaction
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• Rajon Rondo Comments on Relationship with George Karl
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• Vlade Divac: ‘Shaq Wasn’t Talented, He Was Just Strong’
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• Meet NBA Draft Prospect Mario Hezonja, Europe's Kobe Bryant Wannabe
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• Vlade Divac Hits $90,000 Halfcourt Shot for Charity (VIDEO)
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• Divac Hits Big Shot
On Tuesday night at STPAPLES Vlade Divac had just one shot. And he made the most of it....2014

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• Former Kings GM Says Team Was Better Than 2002 Lakers
Before becoming general manager of the Kings, Vlade Divac played six seasons for the franchise and participated in one of the most controversial playoff series in NBA history. It was the 2002 Western Conference Finals against the Lakers – who had won the chip the previous two years and were looking to three-peat. The series […] The post Former Kings GM Says Team Was Better Than 2002 La...2024
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• Luka Doncic taunts Kings for their epic NBA Draft blunder after game-winning free throws
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• Nikola Jokic is a work-life balance icon as an NBA mega star
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• How Nikola Jokic became the NBA’s version of Tom Brady
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• Anthony Edwards’ first run in NBA Playoffs could be his launch pad to superstardom
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• Harrison Barnes survived years of losing to help teach the Kings how to win
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• Report: Vlade Divac stepped down after disagreement with Kings owner Vivek Ranadive
We’re starting to get a better understanding of why Vlade Divac stepped down as general manager of the Sacramento Kings on Friday. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, Divac quit after having a disagreement with Kings owner Vivek Ranadive. “Sources say Vlade Divac had a phone conversation with Kings owner Vivek Ranadive about the […] The post Report: Vlade Divac stepped down a...2020
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• Report: Kings coach Luke Walton considered ‘safe’ amid Vlade Divac exit
Sacramento Kings head coach Luke Walton is reportedly safe from getting fired despite general manager Vlade Divac shockingly stepping down on Friday, per Sam Amick of The Athletic. Walton just completed his first season with the Kings. The team went 31-41 and missed the playoffs for the 14th straight year. Source also tells @TheAthleticNBA that […] The post Report: Kings coach Luke Walton co...2020
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• Report: Kings request interview with Luke Walton
Shortly after being let go by the Los Angeles Lakers, Luke Walton is already emerging as the top choice for another NBA head coaching job for a rising team with an interview potentially on the way. According to Marc Stein of The New York Times, Sacramento Kings general manager Vlade Divac has already requested an interview with Walton about the team’s open coaching vacancy. Sacramento was interest...2019
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• Report: Vlade Divac to fire Kings head coach Dave Joerger
After securing a long-term extension for himself and acquiring more power within the Sacramento Kings organization, general manager Vlade Divac reportedly is set to fire head coach Dave Joerger. Joerger was hired by Sacramento before the 2016-17 season. In three seasons with the Kings, he led the team to a 98-148 record, including a 39-win campaign this past year. After showing promise for much of...2019
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• Bobby Jackson’s Wildest Bet: $60K to Vlade Divac, and a Naked Serenade at Trump Plaza
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• How Nikola Jokic became the NBA’s version of Tom Brady
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• Report: Kings coach Luke Walton considered ‘safe’ amid Vlade Divac exit
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• Luke Walton's attorney: Sexual assault allegations 'baseless'
Facing a lawsuit which alleges that he sexual assaulted former Spectrum SportsNet reporter Kelli Tennant, Kings head coach Luke Walton has retained the services of attorney Mark Baute, who issued a statement on Monday night in strong support of his client. “Luke Walton retained me to defend him against these baseless allegations,” Baute said, per Sam Amick of The Athletic. “The accuser is an oppor...2019
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• Luke Walton sued for alleged sexual assault
New Sacramento Kings head coach and former Los Angeles Lakers coach Luke Walton is being sued by a female reporter for an alleged sexual assault in May 2017, according to a TMZ report relayed by Yahoo Sports’ Jack Baer. Kelli Tennant, a reporter who previously worked for Spectrum Sportsnet LA, claims that Walton assaulted her in a hotel room in Santa Monica while discussing a book she was writing....2019
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• Kings would reportedly have interest in Luke Walton as head coach
The Sacramento Kings are reportedly considering the possibility of making a coaching change, and they may be waiting to see what happens with the Los Angeles Lakers before they make a final decision. According to Marc Stein of the New York Times, the Kings would have interest in Luke Walton if the Lakers end up firing him. A lot of this is speculation, as it seems like both teams remain legitimate...2019
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• The Mulligan: Why Vlade Divac deserves another chance
This past month will either go down as the worse month of Vlade Divac's tenure as general manager of the Sacramento Kings, or we will look at it as some kind of turning point. After repeatedly saying his team was not interested in trading DeMarcus Cousins, the Kings traded their superstar in the most Kings way possible, with trade rumors picking up during All-Star weekend, and after Sunday's All-S...2017
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• George Karl: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation on Coach's Future with Kings
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• Kings Owe Sacramento Fresh Start as Embarrassing Era Ends at Sleep Train Arena
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• Vlade Divac, Kings Agree on New Contract: Latest Comments and Reaction
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