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If Mullin agrees to become a consultant, the Kings would have three key leaders that figure to appeal to Ellis. Mullin, D'Alessandro, and coach Michael Malone, who Ellis reportedly enjoyed working with before being traded. But the notion of Ellis coming to Sacramento as a free agent is still a ways away from happening. The Kings have to decide if they want Tyreke Evans back first. They also need to address a lack of size in the backcourt if Evans is gone (the Kings wouldn't have a guard listed over 6-4). I still expect there to be some trades and find out if the Kings will now be willing to use the amnesty clause, which the Maloofs would not do. Amnesty could be used on John Salmons to create more cap flexibility. Sulia

Sacramento Kings, Free Agency, Monta Ellis, John Salmons, Tyreke Evans 

Salmons, making $8.08 million this season, is scheduled to earn $7.58 million next season and $7 million in 2014-15. But only $1 million is guaranteed in that final year, which could make Salmons an intriguing trade piece this summer and beyond. “I’m not sure,’’ Salmons said when asked if he could be dealt and might not even be with the Kings if they move next season to Seattle. “I don’t know. Who knows what’s up with the move? Who knows what will happen? It’s all up in the air.’’ FOXSports Florida

Sacramento Kings, Trade, John Salmons 

Salmons is averaging just 9.1 points entering Sacramento's game Wednesday at Orlando. The forward was asked if he’s cool with the role he now plays for Sacramento. “No, it’s not cool,’’ Salmons said before the Kings' 141-129 double-overtime loss Tuesday to the Miami Heat at AmericanAirlines Arena. “But I’m just trying to help the team win. I’m not going to be a distraction or complain about it. I’m just going to try to be professional and go out there and try to do the best I can with the touches or the minutes or whatever I get.’’ FOXSports Florida

Sacramento Kings, John Salmons 

“I know he’s frustrated with his role,’’ said Kings guard Tyreke Evans, who, like Salmons, is a native of the Philadelphia area. “It’s tough for him, but you can’t (score like he did before) for every team. There’s always something different. But he’s handled it like a pro. He’s playing through it.’’ FOXSports Florida

Sacramento Kings, John Salmons 

The two prevailing names that have been talked about since training camp are veteran guard John Salmons and veteran forward Francisco Garcia. There does appear to be some interest in Tyreke Evans, although one team that was trying to pursue him got little traction in that conversation. HoopsWorld

Sacramento Kings, Trade, John Salmons, Tyreke Evans, Francisco Garcia 

We could ponder the who and why and when for a while, but does it really boil down to the most abstract of NBA concepts? Do the Kings have a low basketball IQ and if so, what can be done to rectify the problem? “I guess you can learn it, an IQ, just from playing,” veteran John Salmons said before Saturday night’s game against the Utah Jazz. “Just from being in different situations, but I think it’s more just being willing to learn the game and try to play the right way.” Cowbell Kingdom

Sacramento Kings, John Salmons 

So you want Tyreke Evans? You are going to have to take either Francisco Garcia’s contract or John Salmons’ deal as well. Garcia’s deal is the most palatable, because the final year is a team option, but it’s become clear that if the Kings are going to move Evans, and sources say they are not there yet, it’s going to have to help them clean up the roster as well as return favorable assets. HoopsWorld

Sacramento Kings, Trade, John Salmons, Tyreke Evans, Francisco Garcia 

Jason Jones: It was actually John Salmons that initiated last night's players only meeting. #nbakings Twitter @mr_jasonjones

Sacramento Kings, John Salmons 

The Kings are uncertain when John Salmons will return to the team. When he does, he'll have to play his way back into the rotation. Salmons has missed the last five preseason games, including Monday night's 103-88 loss to the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. Salmons was excused from the team for personal reasons. "No timetable," Kings coach Keith Smart said of Salmons' return. "Just in communication with him, and I told him just take your time and come back when you're ready." Sacramento Bee

Sacramento Kings, John Salmons, Injuries 

Sounds as if Keith Smart's hope his team would bond in the offseason is happening. Ten of the players on the roster are in Sacramento working out and playing 5-on-5. The only players that could not be in town are John Salmons, James Johnson, Chuck Hayes and Francisco Garcia. It's important that young nucleus that the franchise is depending on (DeMarcus Cousins, Tyreke Evans and Marcus Thornton) is in town. Also have to like that new PG Aaron Brooks is getting to know his new teammates. Definitely a step in the right direction and something that's needed to build team chemistry. Sulia

Sacramento Kings, DeMarcus Cousins, John Salmons, Keith Smart, Marcus Thornton, Tyreke Evans, James Johnson, Aaron Brooks, Francisco Garcia, Chuck Hayes 

Jason Jones: Kings would move Hickson if they could. Salmons too, for the right price. Team has shopped Greene for a while. Twitter

Sacramento Kings, Trade, John Salmons, JJ Hickson 

Sam Amick: Dalembert said he likes the moves the Kings have made, most notably picking up former teammate John Salmons: "I see the future for them." Twitter

Sacramento Kings, Free Agency, Samuel Dalembert, John Salmons 

Now a forward with the Phoenix Suns, Warrick said he had no trouble finding players to take part in the game, as he quickly assembled a Team Philly roster of Marcus and Markieff Morris, John Salmons and Wayne Ellington among others. The Philadelphia roster is set, Warrick said, but the team has yet to appoint a coach. “I didn’t have to sell it at all, it came to a point where I was hoping that some people would turn me down because we we’re getting too many people,” said Warrick. “It wasn’t a tough sell to go out there and play for your city. For a lot of these guys that grew up in the Philadelphia-area, basketball is a big thing, and you don’t want to get embarrassed.” Philadelphia Inquirer

John Salmons, Hakim Warrick, Wayne Ellington, Markieff Morris 

John Salmons is famous for three things: being a professional basketball player, having a name that looks like it should be pronounced like a fish but isn’t, and having a terrible goatee. As far as things to be recognized for, those are pretty chill. But we’ll soon add another layer to Salmons’ fame onion, as he is set to release the first season of his men’s clothing line in spring 2012. The line is called Salmons & Brown, and from looking at the first photoshoot, it looks like John is a big fan of camo pants, which I assume he got that from his time playing with Brad Miller. There’s also a linen trenchcoat that looks like a physician’s lab coat and totally misses the point of a trenchcoat since linen absorbs water, but whatever. Other notable items include v-neck t-shirts, a navy blue button-front utility shirt and a white suede biker jacket that would get very dirty if you ever actually wore it on a motorcycle. The Score

Sacramento Kings, John Salmons 

Westphal pressed hard for the Salmons' acquisition. While I was told some members of management share my reservations about on-court chemistry and ball movement with so many dribble-heavy players projected into the starting lineup, the theory was that Westphal, entering the final year of his contract, deserved significant input on personnel. Sacramento Bee

Sacramento Kings, John Salmons 

Chad Ford: Corrected deal: Bucks get Beno, Stephen Jackson, Shaun Livingston & 19. Bobcats get pick 7 & Maggette. Kings get 10 & John Salmons. Twitter

Charlotte Bobcats, Milwaukee Bucks, Sacramento Kings, Trade, John Salmons, Stephen Jackson, Shaun Livingston 

John Salmons usually has his bags packed at the trade deadline. So it was a bit of a strange feeling for the Bucks guard on Thursday as the clock counted down to the deadline. Salmons, who signed a five- year deal with the Bucks as a free agent last summer, really was staying put this time. "I was checking," Salmons said. "I was still looking, all the way up to 3 o'clock (2 p.m. Milwaukee time). I was expecting to hear I was going somewhere. "I didn't have my bags packed. Pretty much, Sacramento and Chicago, I had my bags packed. I knew. This time I was kind of like, I don't know." Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Milwaukee Bucks, Trade, John Salmons 

Sam Amick: Addendum to Tomasson's piece on Jasner: what he wrote about Iverson also applies to John Salmons. Philly native always spoke highly of Phil. Twitter

Philadelphia 76ers, John Salmons, Media, Phil Jasner 

John Salmons could be in the Milwaukee Bucks' starting lineup when they open the regular season in one week in New Orleans. That was the encouraging word from Salmons and Bucks coach Scott Skiles on Tuesday after the 6-foot-6 shooting guard practiced for the first time since the team opened camp in late September. Salmons had been sidelined with a sprained right knee suffered while playing in a pickup game in his hometown of Philadelphia before camp. "I did some running and a little bit of shooting," Salmons said of his activity Tuesday at the Cousins Center. "Not a whole lot of cutting yet. Maybe do some of that tomorrow and just go from there. "Just go day-by-day and see if the swelling goes down. It's feeling pretty good right now." Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Milwaukee Bucks, John Salmons 

Bucks coach Scott Skiles reported good news regarding injured players Corey Maggette and John Salmons, although neither is ready to step into the lineup yet. "Corey is getting closer and closer," Skiles said after practice Thursday, " but not ready yet. He's a guy I'd probably think next week will get some minutes." Maggette is recovering from arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle and has been able to participate in portions of practice since late last week. Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Milwaukee Bucks, Corey Maggette, John Salmons