Bee: The former UNLV forward gets an invitation to training camp
Some additional details, including Bubba's return:
http://www.sacbee.com/content/sports/story/14276308p-15085716c.html
By Sam Amick
LAS VEGAS -- Louis Amundson is used to the cheers, the "Loooouuu" chants that come from the UNLV crowds. Now he's one step closer to hearing it from Kings fans.
The former UNLV forward was signed to a partially guaranteed contract by the Kings. The deal, according to his agent, Michael Higgins, pays him $75,000, with an invitation to training camp in October and the prospect of staying with the team even longer.
Amundson, the 6-foot-8, 225-pounder who was a fifth-year senior with the Rebels, went undrafted. The Kings, though, attempted to find a trade in the second round of the June 28 draft to bring him to town.
"I wasn't that surprised (to sign), because I knew they liked me," said Amundson, who had 12 points and 12 rebounds in the Kings' win over New Orleans on Friday.
"I don't know what to expect (in training camp), but I'm going to keep playing the way I'm playing and see what happens."
Down and out -- Francisco García flew back to Sacramento on Saturday to have his sore left foot X-rayed. The Kings' swingman will be seen by team physician Richard Marder.
Ron Artest is healthy, but he won't be at today's game against Toronto. Artest will be in Los Angeles, in the NBA-sponsored All-Star and celebrity basketball game at Staples Center. He will play in Monday's game.
Movin' Martin -- Before the Kings even left for Las Vegas, there was a good indication that Kevin Martin wouldn't be slowing down for summer league.
In the Kings' practice facility Wednesday, the Kings' shooting guard drove right, rose for a jump shot and was sent reeling.
He fell backward, his head ricocheting off of the floor. The bumps haven't stopped since.
Martin's latest came in Friday's opener, when he soared for a dunk and was crunched above the rim by two Minnesota defenders, leaving him with a bloody elbow.
"I was telling the guys today that that's when you know you've got hops," Martin said.
The all-out play is no coincidence, as Martin has been studying tapes of the league's pre-eminent hustling scorer, Miami's Dwyane Wade. Just like the NBA Finals MVP, Martin has been drawing fouls, with 21 of his 40 total points coming from the free-throw line.
Bubba's back -- Bubba Burrage, who was an assistant coach and advance scout under former Kings coach Rick Adelman, said he and Eric Musselman came to an unwritten agreement allowing him to return. Burrage, 34, had been with the Kings since his early 20s in varying capacities. Burrage said he will handle video scouting and work with the coaching staff.
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Some additional details, including Bubba's return:
http://www.sacbee.com/content/sports/story/14276308p-15085716c.html
By Sam Amick
LAS VEGAS -- Louis Amundson is used to the cheers, the "Loooouuu" chants that come from the UNLV crowds. Now he's one step closer to hearing it from Kings fans.
The former UNLV forward was signed to a partially guaranteed contract by the Kings. The deal, according to his agent, Michael Higgins, pays him $75,000, with an invitation to training camp in October and the prospect of staying with the team even longer.
Amundson, the 6-foot-8, 225-pounder who was a fifth-year senior with the Rebels, went undrafted. The Kings, though, attempted to find a trade in the second round of the June 28 draft to bring him to town.
"I wasn't that surprised (to sign), because I knew they liked me," said Amundson, who had 12 points and 12 rebounds in the Kings' win over New Orleans on Friday.
"I don't know what to expect (in training camp), but I'm going to keep playing the way I'm playing and see what happens."
Down and out -- Francisco García flew back to Sacramento on Saturday to have his sore left foot X-rayed. The Kings' swingman will be seen by team physician Richard Marder.
Ron Artest is healthy, but he won't be at today's game against Toronto. Artest will be in Los Angeles, in the NBA-sponsored All-Star and celebrity basketball game at Staples Center. He will play in Monday's game.
Movin' Martin -- Before the Kings even left for Las Vegas, there was a good indication that Kevin Martin wouldn't be slowing down for summer league.
In the Kings' practice facility Wednesday, the Kings' shooting guard drove right, rose for a jump shot and was sent reeling.
He fell backward, his head ricocheting off of the floor. The bumps haven't stopped since.
Martin's latest came in Friday's opener, when he soared for a dunk and was crunched above the rim by two Minnesota defenders, leaving him with a bloody elbow.
"I was telling the guys today that that's when you know you've got hops," Martin said.
The all-out play is no coincidence, as Martin has been studying tapes of the league's pre-eminent hustling scorer, Miami's Dwyane Wade. Just like the NBA Finals MVP, Martin has been drawing fouls, with 21 of his 40 total points coming from the free-throw line.
Bubba's back -- Bubba Burrage, who was an assistant coach and advance scout under former Kings coach Rick Adelman, said he and Eric Musselman came to an unwritten agreement allowing him to return. Burrage, 34, had been with the Kings since his early 20s in varying capacities. Burrage said he will handle video scouting and work with the coaching staff.
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