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Jimmer Fredette: Wow. I can't believe what happened in Boston! Our thoughts and prayers are going out to everyone involved. Such a shame. Twitter @jimmerfredette

Jimmer Fredette, Boston 

Attorneys say they are working to resolve a lawsuit filed by Jimmer Fredette against a Utah-based clothing company over $50,000 plus royalties the former Brigham Young star claims haven't been paid. Fredette is now in his second year with the NBA's Sacramento Kings and earns $2.4 million a year. USA Today Sports

Sacramento Kings, Law, Jimmer Fredette 

Shawn Bradley wasn’t about to disappear when he retired from the NBA eight years ago. When you’re 7-6, there’s no such thing as fading into the background. Most of Bradley’s focus is on wife Annette and their six children in Murray, Utah. But he’s also found time to run for the state House of Representatives, dabble in real estate, ride his custom-made bicycle in a few 100-mile rides, take an active role in several charities, chair the board of a school for at-risk teens, work on his family’s ranch near Roosevelt in central Utah and even play guitar in a YouTube video promoting Jimmer Fredette. “That was not one of my better moments,” Bradley says of the video. “When the right guy calls, you do something like that. I felt ridiculous (he was wearing a BYU letter jacket and a wig that looked as if it was borrowed from a mop). When we first got there, I said, ‘If (former BYU football coach) LaVell Edwards is not walking through those doors, I’m gone.’ But he showed up and if he was willing to do that, so was I. Luckily, my teenage daughters were not embarrassed by it. To them, it was just dad being dad.” High School Sports

Sacramento Kings, Shawn Bradley, Utah, Jimmer Fredette 

Here's how Kings guard Jimmer Fredette described the mood inside the Kings' locker room this season as the trade deadline approaches. "You know not too much (discussion). You know guys aren't really talking about it very much. They're just kind of just waiting their time and seeing what's going to happen. But they're not really talking about it. I don't think people hear too many rumors or anything like that, so we're just really focused on playing our next game and getting ready for Atlanta because that's what we have to focus on." Sulia

Sacramento Kings, Trade, Jimmer Fredette 

Jody Genessy: Jimmer Fredette was thrilled when his wife, Whitney, surprised him by showing up in Utah on Sunday, so they could spend some time together. Twitter @DJJazzyJody

Sacramento Kings, Jimmer Fredette 

According to the person familiar with the talks, the Kings continue to make it clear that both Cousins and second-year guard Jimmer Fredette are not available. USA Today

Sacramento Kings, Trade, DeMarcus Cousins, Geoff Petrie, Jimmer Fredette 

This is how DMC described Jimmer's game to a scrum of reporters postgame: "Dog, Jimmer got moves, dog. That *expletive* crazy! I just said *expletive huh? Damn. But Jimmer got moves, it's crazy. Man his moves are crazy! You just don't expect it from Jimmer and he hits you with something crazy. But we're definitely excited. Always feels good to have your teammates playing well, so that's how it should be." Sulia

Sacramento Kings, Jimmer Fredette 

Steve Kyler: I know Jimmer's not happy in Sacramento. Twitter @stevekylerNBA

Sacramento Kings, Jimmer Fredette 

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 NBA is a fraternity. And just like any brotherhood, new members earn their stripes through a little bit of hazing. Jason Thompson went through it. Jimmer Fredette went through it. And this year, Thomas Robinson is no exception. At last night’s open practice at Sleep Train Arena, the rookie power forward was forced to showcase his vocal talents for the fans in attendance. Fortunately for him, he had a little help from teammate Tyler Honeycutt. Cowbell Kingdom

Sacramento Kings, Jason Thompson, Jimmer Fredette, Tyler Honeycutt, Thomas Robinson 

The Sacramento Kings today exercised the 2013-14 contract options of center DeMarcus Cousins and guard Jimmer Fredette, according to Kings’ President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie. “We’re looking forward to seeing DeMarcus and Jimmer play this year and continue to grow, improve and help this team be successful,” said Petrie. NBA.com

Sacramento Kings, DeMarcus Cousins, Jimmer Fredette 

We definitely are not there yet. We are not close to there. Fredette is more outspoken and self-assured and at least in the right positions on defense more often. But he still has shot just 5-for-14 in two exhibitions. He insists, though, this is a different Jimmer. "Coming into last year, sometimes you've got to feel people out," he said. "I think that was the biggest thing with me, being more vocal this year, being more confident in my abilities, not worrying about making mistakes and going out there and playing." NBA.com

Sacramento Kings, Jimmer Fredette 

The guy who as a senior at BYU scored the 11th-most points in NCAA history and collected a ton of Player of the Year hardware needed to be more confident? The shooter with range to about the locker room had to become more certain of his abilities? "I did have confidence," Fredette said. "But when you're not playing as much and some games you don't play at all, you sometimes can doubt what's going on. I tried to do the best that I could to stay confident in my abilities. And I always have been. But I think this year I'm more confident just with the NBA game. I was confident, obviously, at the college level, and it's a new level, it's a new challenge. You've just got to continue to gain that confidence going into this year. "I'm feeling very confident this year, though. I'm excited to do some great things." NBA.com

Sacramento Kings, Jimmer Fredette 

Fredette: "When I was in Salt Lake this summer, a boy asked me to sign a pair of shoes. When I saw the shoes, I realized they were mine from my freshman year of college and he had gotten them out of the dumpster outside my dorm where I had thrown them away." ESPN.com

Phoenix Suns, Jimmer Fredette 

Scott Howard-Cooper: Several teammates say Jimmer Fredette the best player in Kings camp. More confident. We now return you to your regularly scheduled mania. Twitter @SHowardCooper

Sacramento Kings, Jimmer Fredette 

Fredette said his summer marriage to Whitney, a former BYU cheerleader, is the best decision he's made and will help him in the NBA. He says marriage has changed him a lot and having a partner to share his ups and downs will prove valuable. "Whitney is an amazing girl and so supportive of me and now when I travel, she can travel with me so I don't have to go at it alone and don't have to worry about that part of my life and she will be there to support me just like I will be there to support her. " Deseret News

Sacramento Kings, Jimmer Fredette 

Fredette said thinking and worrying about basketball all the time can, sometimes, hurt a player. "The last three months has been great and I'm excited in what the future holds. Whitney is the best, she is so kind to everyone, understanding of my schedule and knowing what I have to do. She is supportive, just like I am with her." Fredette said his preparations for his second season in the NBA are far ahead of a year ago with a minicamp under his belt and knowledge of what he needs to do and what he cannot do. "Mentally, I'm more prepared." Deseret News

Sacramento Kings, Jimmer Fredette 

Speaking of Kings, Jimmer Fredette would love to go someplace where someone other than just DeMarcus Cousins will pass him the ball. Thunder would love to pry Fredette away from Kings as replacement for Derek Fisher. Kevin Durant is a Jimmer fan. Sulia

Oklahoma City Thunder, Sacramento Kings, Trade, Jimmer Fredette