John Rinehart

Kyle Ramos

Basketball may not be here yet, but a few members of the Kings organization were ready to play some ball.

During the annual Season Ticket Member BBQ at Raley Field, Kings legends and front office executives Vlade Divac and Peja Stojakovic, rookie big man Marvin Bagley III and President of Business Operations John Rinehart all stopped by to hang out with Kings Season Ticket Members.

Autographs were signed, pictures were taken and the fun culminated in all four of the Kings representatives taking the mound for their first pitch moment prior to the River Cats game.

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Kings Season Ticket Members Play Ball at BBQ

If you’ve ever wanted a presidential experience at a Sacramento home game, this could be your chance.

Kings President of Business Operations John Rinehart, who’s in his 18th season with the team, has taken to social media recently, seeking out fans to share their Kings memories and, in return, he’s been giving away his club seats to select games.

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Kings President Using Twitter to Give Back to Fans

Nikki Nicholson

Sacramento, Calif. – Today, Sacramento Kings President Chris Granger released the following statement announcing his departure.

“The Kings are in an amazing place, and it’s time for me to take on a new challenge. Together, we reenergized downtown Sacramento, creating the world’s most technologically advanced and sustainable arena that our fans and team are proud to call home. The community of Sacramento has embraced my family and I will always be proud of the role I played here. I want to thank Vivek, the Kings’ leadership team and incredible staff for their support. I’m confident the Kings organization will continue to do great things in Sacramento and break new ground across the League.”

Owner and Chairman Vivek Ranadivé released the following statement on Granger's departure.

“Chris is one of the best in the business and we are extremely thankful for his contributions to the Kings and the Sacramento community. He was instrumental in helping us create the world’s most innovative and sustainable arena, Golden 1 Center, for our fans and building Sacramento’s new entertainment district, Downtown Commons. Approaching the one year anniversary of our new arena’s opening, we continue to see great progress across the entire organization that wouldn't have been possible without his leadership.

"The management team going forward will be led by Chief Operating Officer Matina Kolokotronis and, starting today, the current Chief Financial Officer John Rinehart has been named President of Business Operations. Chris will remain with the team for one month through a transition period.

We wish Chris and his family all the best as he moves into the next stage of his career.”

John Rinehart

Kings Season Ticket Members Play Ball at BBQ

Kings President Using Twitter to Give Back to Fans

Statements on Departure of Sacramento Kings President Chris Granger