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Fredette, however, has yet to jump in and ask to be freed via trade by Kings basketball president Geoff Petrie. "No, definitely not," Fredette said with a laugh. "I haven't talked to Geoff about anything like that." Sacramento Bee

Sacramento Kings, Trade, Geoff Petrie, Jimmer Fredette 

Petrie said Fredette is still in the Kings' plans. But the team has to figure out if Fredette is indeed a point guard or more of a combo guard, which would free him to score more and not run the offense as much. "Everybody eventually gets their opportunity," Petrie said. "He's got a real good feel for the game, and he hasn't come close to shooting the ball to his potential. That's not a concern given the quality of his stroke and his history of making shots. It'll just require some patience and time." Sacramento Bee

Sacramento Kings, Trade, Geoff Petrie, Jimmer Fredette 

Fredette is more concerned about how his performance can help the team than what's being tweeted. He's familiar with his fans' demand but doesn't pay much attention to it. "I can't control anything about that," Fredette said. "I'm here playing to the best of my ability and supporting my team, and other people can think whatever they want to think. That's not my job. My job is to be here, be supportive and play the best that I can." Sacramento Bee

Sacramento Kings, Trade, Geoff Petrie, Jimmer Fredette 

The Sacramento Kings will officially assign second-year forward Tyler Honeycutt to the Reno Bighorns of the NBA D-League tomorrow (November 8th, 2012), according to Kings’ President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie. Honeycutt finished his rookie campaign (2011-12) averaging 1.3 points (.333 FGs, .333 3FGs, .600 FTs) in 15 games off the bench for Sacramento, but has yet to see any action this season. NBA.com

Sacramento Kings, Geoff Petrie, D-League, Tyler Honeycutt 

Petrie is in the last year of his contract, but it isn't weighing on him at the moment. "I think really for me the only contract I'm concerned about is the one all of us have, and that's the contract with life," Petrie said. "And you take that one day at a time." Sacramento Bee

Sacramento Kings, Geoff Petrie 

Jason Jones: Petrie on possible Evans extension: "There really hasn’t been any significant discussion on that. It’s something we’ll see how it goes." Twitter @mr_jasonjones

Sacramento Kings, Geoff Petrie, Tyreke Evans 

Jason Jones: Petrie on Keith Smart: "He’s the right coach at the right time for this group of players." Twitter

Sacramento Kings, Coaching, Geoff Petrie, Keith Smart 

Fredette insisted that he didn't play with any added motivation because of the team's decision to add another point guard to the mix, even if it does put him behind Brooks and Isaiah Thomas entering next season and qualify as the latest setback to an already frustrating start to his career. The obvious impact of the move could be spotted in the stands Monday during the Kings game, where Fredette's agent, Jeff Austin, was seen discussing the unexpected situation with Geoff Petrie, Sacramento's president of basketball operations, for nearly a half hour. SI.com

Sacramento Kings, Geoff Petrie, Aaron Brooks, Isaiah Thomas, Jimmer Fredette 

#NBAKings reach agreement in principle with Aaron Brooks. Quote from Kings Pres Geoff Petrie via press release - “We’re really excited about the prospect of Aaron joining the team,” said Petrie. “The fact that he’s chosen to play for the Kings makes us feel good about what he’ll be able to provide to us on the court. Aaron’s another young player who brings a lot of speed, quickness, experience and scoring ability.” Sulia

Sacramento Kings, Geoff Petrie, Aaron Brooks 

Kings basketball president Geoff Petrie commenting on free agency and improving Kings: "A lot of the hot money goes out early. There still players out there who are quality players and there’s still the possibility for trades are certainly still pretty active. We’ve had quite a few conversations on different things and I’m hopeful we’ll get some things done in the next few days." Sulia

Sacramento Kings, Free Agency, Trade, Geoff Petrie 

Petrie on areas team needs to improve: "We can’t get it all with one player. We would like to do some prudent things to improve our roster and still give us some flexibility going forward. To still improve ourselves at small forward, improve our shooting and probably get a little more creativity in the backcourt if that was possible and continue to build with a young nucleus." Sulia

Sacramento Kings, Geoff Petrie 

Sean Cunningham: Geoff Petrie was clear that roster changes exist in trade possibilities through Febraury, not just via free agency #nbakings Twitter

Sacramento Kings, Geoff Petrie 

Sean Cunningham: Geoff Petrie says the Kings may have something in the works in the coming days #nbakings Twitter

Sacramento Kings, Geoff Petrie 

The Sacramento Kings can mark off their top priority in free agency. They have reached an agreement with restricted free-agent power forward Jason Thompson, who can sign the contract Wednesday. "We're really excited about where we are with negotiations," Kings basketball president Geoff Petrie said Sunday. "And it's our intention to enter into a player contract once the moratorium ends." Sacramento Bee

Sacramento Kings, Free Agency, Jason Thompson, Geoff Petrie 

Petrie could not discuss contract specifics, per league rules. But it is believed to be a multiyear deal that will pay Thompson about $6 million in the first season, approximately $1.5 million more than he would have earned if he played under his one-year qualifying offer. Sacramento Bee

Sacramento Kings, Free Agency, Jason Thompson, Geoff Petrie 

Jason Jones: Spoke w/ Geoff Petrie, who could not go into detail but said he is "pleased" w/ negotiations w/ JT, looking forward to signing him July 11 Twitter

Sacramento Kings, Free Agency, Jason Thompson, Geoff Petrie 

Jason Jones: Spoke with Petrie about Ryan Anderson: "He was primarily a (PF) in Orlando but he can play some other spots on the perimeter." Twitter

Orlando Magic, Free Agency, Geoff Petrie, Ryan Anderson 

But, interestingly, while most of the more intriguing free agents are restricted - meaning their current teams can match any offer - Petrie sounded as if the Kings planned to be aggressive. (They love Portland's small forward Nicholas Batum, for example, but who doesn't?) "Initially our thoughts are on Jason," he said. "We'll try to get an early feel on that. Then look around. There are a lot of players out there, a lot of restricted free agents. I think it will be a process over a number of days." Sacramento Bee

Sacramento Kings, Free Agency, Geoff Petrie, Nicolas Batum 

Petrie reiterated that the organization's goal was to re-sign restricted free agent Jason Thompson. Teams were expected to begin making calls at 12:01 a.m, EST). The parties can reach verbal agreements, and begin signing contracts on July 11. Sacramento Bee

Sacramento Kings, Free Agency, Jason Thompson, Geoff Petrie 

According to Kings president Geoff Petrie, Thompson is top priority when free agency begins Sunday. “Our primary focus initially is going to be with Jason,” said Petrie following the conclusion of this year’s draft. ”We still have other needs obviously. We weren’t going to fill every need with one player, at least where we were picking.” Cowbell Kingdom

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