First look

With a rather torrent media frenzy in the past week over where King James was going to land, I am happy to announce that the circus is finally over! Now we can all get back to what is really important--the actual game of basketball!

Tomorrow marks the first opportunity for Kings fans to witness the newest and possible future members of the Kings. Already signed to a 1-year league minimum deal is former Texas A&M guard, Donald Sloan. Apparently, the Kings coaching staff was impressed with what they saw during the mini-camp practices held before Vegas Summer League officially kicked off for Sacramento.

It is clear that excitement is building in Sacramento over the bright future ahead of our young squad. Last night, hundreds of eager Kings fans gathered at the new Kings on L location to meet newest Kings DeMarcus Cousins and Hassan Whiteside along with last year's rookie Omri Casspi, an instant star in the Sacramento community, and fan favorite Donte Greene. Fans were also given the opportunity to purchase the newly launched "Kings Quarter Season Pass" which offers an 11 game package, including the first home game, and a series of packs that either showcase Lebron and the Heat, two showcase Kobe and the Lakers, or one offer for all weekend games. The package offers the busy Kings fan an opportunity to feel like a real part of the season ticket holder family without the big financial hit! To get your tickets now go to Kings.com

Kings fans on Twitter, Facebook, or connected to the Sacramento Bee or its reporters have heard the more than positive reports from the Kings summer league practices. In my opinion, the news coming in about Cousins will leave 3 teams kicking themselves for not taking the risk on his reported immature attitude! I still stand by my first opinion on DMC...he's 19! We were all a little authority challenged, wild, and just wanted to have fun. But DMC haters, please keep in mind that this kid lacks any involvement in serious offseason or off court problems.

The future is looking bright in Sacramento, not just on talent, but on long term life of the Kings in Sacramento. All reports are that the plans for a new arena are coming along and that plans for the land-swap agreement are moving forward with great progress. There is still no official go ahead on the new Arena, but it's certainly a more positive view than it was this time last year!

Good luck to all 13 players (yes the original roster is 3 men short) tomorrow and throughout the Vegas Summer League. I am one Kings fan parking myself in front a of TV tomorrow to get my first glimpse at what could be one of the most amazing seasons of basketball we've seen in awhile!