Vivek Ranadive Articles - Page 2

Sacramento KingsKings refute interest in Sam Hinkie, claim they're not looking to hire above Vlade Divac

The Sacramento Kings are denying prior reports that former Philadelphia 76ers general manager Sam Hinkie was in the running for an executive position within the organization, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical. Owner Vivek Ranadive had reportedly held talks with Hinkie, but the latter was unsure of any imminent interest in the job. According […]

Sacramento KingsReport: Kings owner Vivek Ranadive doesn't want to trade DeMarcus Cousins

DeMarcus Cousins’ name has been in trade rumors for some time now. There has always been an overall feeling in general that the fit for Cousins in Sacramento is not perfect. Yet Boogie continues to put up huge numbers and has never publicly asked to be traded. Still, a move feels inevitable. But one thing […]

Sacramento KingsKings' new arena has unbelievable features

The Sacramento Kings will be playing in a new arena this coming season, and it won’t be any ordinary building. After formally opening last September 30, the $556.6 million Golden 1 Center is one of the most technologically-advanced and environment friendly sports facilities in the world. Kings’ majority owner Vivek Ranadive is excited to open its doors to […]

Sacramento KingsKings owner apologizes to former GM for comments

Sacramento Kings majority owner Vivek Ranadive has had a history of making comments that tends to easily catch media attention during his relatively young stint as an owner of the team. His last appeared as a back-handed statement when he “unintentionally” threw former general manager Geoff Petrie under the bus. “I needed somebody to go and actually work out the players,” Ranadive […]

Sacramento KingsFormer Kings GM takes shots at team's owner Vivek Ranadive

The Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive controversially stated earlier this week that he is not to blame for any dysfunction during his tenure. Ranadive claimed that when he bought the franchise, he had to fast-track the hiring process due to a lack of personnel, as per Sam Amick of USA Today: “I walked in, and […]

Sacramento KingsKings' owner denies "4-on-5 defense" suggestion

Sacramento Kings majority owner Vivek Ranadive has been known to make controversial decisions since he started his ownership of the team in 2013. From reportedly influencing his executives on who to draft two years ago, to the infamous firing of then-head coach Mike Malone, it has been a very eventful three years for him to say […]

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