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Steve Kyler: RT @alqj24: Is there truth to the rumors of Lakers liking Tyreke Evans? ---> The team won't be taking on payroll during a sale. Twitter @stevekylerNBA

Los Angeles Lakers, Sacramento Kings, Trade, Tyreke Evans 

The Memphis Grizzlies, who are aggressively attempting to shed payroll and are shopping small forward Rudy Gay, have made inquiries. Sacramento Bee

Memphis Grizzlies, Sacramento Kings, Trade, Tyreke Evans 

The Lakers and Denver Nuggets have long been intrigued. So have the Boston Celtics. There is a major caveat here – health. What about that left knee? Sacramento Bee

Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Lakers, Sacramento Kings, Trade, Tyreke Evans 

Without issuing any trade demands – that's not his style – Evans said he would be neither shocked nor devastated if he were sent elsewhere before the Feb. 21 deadline. No tears. No fuss. No regrets. No more pain. That's his main deal. "The Kings need to do whatever they can to help the team win," said Evans, who played Monday after missing 11 games with soreness in his left knee. "I just want to go out there and play every night. That visit to (Lombardo)? That let me know that I wasn't totally wrong. I just need to get treated right. That was pretty much it." Sacramento Bee

Sacramento Kings, Trade, Tyreke Evans 

Jason Jones: Tyreke Evans said he is targeting Monday to return to the lineup. Twitter @mr_jasonjones

Sacramento Kings, Injuries, Tyreke Evans 

The second opinion on the sore left knee of Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans by Dr. Steve Lombardo supported the team’s ongoing treatment and rehabilitation regimen, according to Sacramento Kings President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie. Evans, who was examined in Los Angeles by Dr. Lombardo, will rejoin the team in Toronto for treatment and rehabilitation with the anticipation of playing when the team returns to Sacramento for a five-game homestand next week. NBA.com

Sacramento Kings, Tyreke Evans 

Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans is getting a second opinion on his sore left knee. Evans did not travel with the Kings on Monday to Detroit, where they begin a four-game road trip Tuesday. Instead, Evans is scheduled to visit with Dr. Steve Lombardo in Los Angeles on Wednesday. ESPN.com

Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles, Injuries, Tyreke Evans 

James Ham: Source telling @cowbell_kingdom that Tyreke Evans is out again tonight against the Celtics. Team is waiting on second opinion on left knee. Twitter @James_Ham

Sacramento Kings, Injuries, Tyreke Evans 

Evans told reporters Thursday that he plans on sitting one more game. He anticipates returning to the Kings’ rotation Sunday when the team hosts the Boston Celtics. “I feel much better,” Evans said after practice. “I had a good workout today. Ran on the treadmill, so probably try to give it a go on Sunday.” Cowbell Kingdom

Sacramento Kings, Injuries, Tyreke Evans 

Jason Jones: Francsico Garcia (sore lower back) returned to practice today. Tyreke Evans (sore left knee) will not play at Portland on Wednesday. Twitter @mr_jasonjones

Sacramento Kings, Injuries, Tyreke Evans, Francisco Garcia 

Sacramento's Tyreke Evans acknowledged in a recent visit with ESPN.com that he does feel the need "a little" to prove himself all over again after two so-so seasons in Sacramento. But Evans also insists he can tune out trade speculation. "I'm just here to play basketball," he said. "If I get traded, that's what happens." The 2010 NBA Rookie of the Year likewise brushed off the notion that it was a significant setback not to receive a contract extension from the Kings before the Halloween deadline -- " I wasn't worried about it," Evans said -- and expressed optimism about the state of his game before a knee bruise cost him six games this month. "I've been working on my jumper all summer," Evans said. "When it goes in, that opens up a lot of other things for me." ESPN.com

Sacramento Kings, Trade, Tyreke Evans 

Sacramento's Tyreke Evans, whom Wolves president of basketball operations David Kahn liked a lot entering the 2010 Draft, is not on the Wolves' trade radar. 1500ESPN.com

Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings, Trade, David Kahn, Tyreke Evans 

Boston likes (Tyreke Evans). Not sure they have the assets to acquire him. Once upon a time they were willing to give up Rondo to draft him, but those days are over. I'm not sure he's a future all-star. Never learned how to shoot, play defense or play with others. Physical talents are all there, but physical talents alone don't get you into All-Star games. ESPN.com

Boston Celtics, Sacramento Kings, Trade, Tyreke Evans 

The Kings are a mess and Evans' style of play doesn't help things, and, again, his stock is so low, I'm not sure what the value will be. One team to watch is the Celtics -- Danny Ainge loved him before the draft. I'm not sure Boston has the assets to get a deal done, but I could see the Celtics trying to make something happen. ESPN.com

Boston Celtics, Sacramento Kings, Tyreke Evans, Tade 

Steve Kyler: Tyreke Evans to the Magic...what are the chances? --> Too early to tell, Sacramento keeps saying they are keeping him. Twitter @stevekylerNBA

Orlando Magic, Sacramento Kings, Trade, Tyreke Evans 

Tyreke Evans' troublesome left knee was bothering him before the Kings' 122-97 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, but the guard tried to play on it anyway. The experiment lasted less than a quarter, as Evans departed with 1:38 remaining in the first quarter because of knee soreness and did not return. Evans has missed five games since injuring the knee Nov. 27 against Minnesota. "He said that in the beginning of the game that he wasn't 100 percent, and he was going to try to roll with it," point guard Aaron Brooks said. "Unfortunately, he couldn't go." Sacramento Bee

Sacramento Kings, Injuries, Tyreke Evans 

Evans planned to travel with the team to Phoenix for tonight's game against the Suns, a Kings spokesman said. Evans finished with two points, going 0 for 4 from the floor. He was not available to the media after the game. "I saw the way he was dragging it (in the game)," coach Keith Smart said. "It just wasn't working for him." Sacramento Bee

Sacramento Kings, Injuries, Tyreke Evans 

Neither Tyreke Evans, nor Brandon Jennings, were given extensions this fall -- so which one is more likely to be dealt before the February trade deadline or play somewhere else next season? Put your money on Jennings. Several teams are already quietly assessing him to decide what he should be worth to them and the Bucks are aware of that. Sulia

Milwaukee Bucks, Sacramento Kings, Trade, Brandon Jennings, Tyreke Evans 

The Kings, according to a source, are simply waiting for someone else to set the value of Evans in restricted free agency next summer. While no one can quite figure out how to best use Evans or what position he plays, he is a massive talent. Sulia

Sacramento Kings, Free Agency, Trade, Tyreke Evans 

Now, I have no one from the Bucks saying that they're ready and willing to move Jennings, but a source indicated he's more inclined to make his way elsewhere than Evans is. Sulia

Milwaukee Bucks, Sacramento Kings, Trade, Brandon Jennings, Tyreke Evans