Press Release

-- Red Hawk Casino to Provide Fans with Chances to Win Exclusive Experiences and Family Getaways --

Today, the Sacramento Kings announced a multi-year partnership with Red Hawk Casino, beginning during the 2022-23 NBA season. The partnership merges the excitement of the NBA and Red Hawk’s first-class entertainment experience.

“We are excited to partner with Red Hawk Casino and build on our commitment to bringing world-class experiences to our fans,” said Sacramento Kings President of Business Operations John Rinehart. “Red Hawk Casino's industry leading hospitality will be reflected throughout select premium spaces we are refreshing in Golden 1 Center.”

“Red Hawk Casino is thrilled to join the Sacramento Kings family as the official casino partner in California,” said Red Hawk Casino President and CEO Bryan deLugo. “We are proud to support Sacramento and the Kings and we are looking forward to providing an unmatched all-inclusive casino and resort experience in the very near future.”

Through the partnership, Kings fans and Golden 1 Center guests will have a chance to win exclusive casino experiences, family getaways and other rewards. Likewise, Red Hawk Casino visitors and rewards members will have opportunities to win special access to Kings game tickets, Golden 1 Center show tickets, merchandise, memorabilia, and more.

Red Hawk Casino, located in Placerville, California, will be wrapping up two construction projects by the end of the year. The hotel and entertainment complex project is the first major expansion since Red Hawk Casino’s opening in 2008. The new 120,000 square foot hotel will feature five stories, with 150 deluxe guest rooms, including 25 suites. Guests will also enjoy a stunning outdoor terrace with a pool and fitness center.

Additionally, Red Hawk Casino will open an 85,000 square foot amusement center with the only multi-level, indoor electric go-kart track in California. This family-friendly destination will allow Red Hawk guests to experience an 18-lane, state-of-the-art, interactive bowling alley and next level entertainment with roaming virtual reality gaming rooms, an arcade, golf simulation bays and an impressive sports bar to watch Sacramento Kings games. To learn more, visit RedHawkCasino.com.

About Red Hawk Casino Red Hawk Casino is conveniently located on Highway 50 at Red Hawk Parkway and offers guests more than 2,000 exciting slots, all the most popular table games and five award-winning restaurants. For more information call 888-573-3495, visit www.redhawkcasino.com, or download the myRedHawk™ mobile app.

sacramento-kings-name-red-hawk-casino-official-partner

Sacramento Kings Name Red Hawk Casino Official Partner

The Sacramento Kings have signed center Neemias Queta and rookie guard Keon Ellis to two-way contracts, according to General Manager Monte McNair. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

During his rookie season, Queta appeared in 14 games with Sacramento as a Two-Way player, averaging 3.2 points (.447 FG%, .647 FT%), 2.2 rebounds, 0.4 assists, 0.1 steals and 8.6 minutes per game.

Undrafted out of the University of Alabama, Ellis appeared in 33 games (all starts), averaging 12.1 points (.439 FG%, .366 3pt%, .881 FT%), 6.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.9 steals and 30.9 minutes per game during his senior season (2021-22).

The 6-6, 175-pound guard earned All-SEC Defensive Team accolades (2021-22), led the SEC, and ranked 24th nationally in free throw percentage (.881) in 2021-22, finished fifth in the SEC in steals (1.94), eighth in three-pointers made per game (2.03) and 14th in rebounding (6.1) in 2021-22. Prior to Alabama, Ellis played two seasons at Florida Southwestern State College (2018-20) and was named to the National Junior College Athletic Association All-American Second Team in 2019-20.

kings-sign-neemias-queta-and-keon-ellis-to-two-way-contracts

Kings Sign Neemias Queta And Keon Ellis To Two-Way Contracts￼

The Sacramento Kings have signed rookie forward Keegan Murray to a contract, according to General Manager Monte McNair. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“Keegan is an incredibly versatile, well-rounded player with a high basketball IQ,” said McNair. “He will be a tremendous asset to our team and we are excited to welcome him to the Kings family.”

The fourth overall selection in the 2022 NBA Draft garnered averages of 23.5 points (.554 FG%, .398 3PT%, .747 FT%), 8.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 31.9 minutes per game in 35 games (all starts) during his sophomore season at Iowa (2021-22). Murray led the Hawkeyes to a NCAA Tournament appearance, while earning All-Big Ten first-team honors (2021-22).

A 6-8, 215-pound forward, Murray earned consensus All-American first-team honors (2021-22), Karl Malone Power Forward of the year (2021-22), Finalist for the 2021-22 Wooden award and Naismith Trophy, and was the Big Ten Tournament Most Outstanding Player (2022).

The Cedar Rapids, Iowa native set the Big Ten Tournament scoring record with 103 points in four games and was the second player in Division I history to amass at least 800 points, 60 blocks and 60 three-pointers in a season.

kings-sign-keegan-murray

Kings Sign Keegan Murray

-- Three Days of NBA Double Header Action Featuring Kings, Warriors, Lakers, and Heat ---- Team to be Led by Sacramento Kings Associate Head Coach Jordi Fernandez --

Today, the Sacramento Kings announced the team’s roster for the 4th annual California Classic Summer League on July 2-5 at Chase Center. The four-team, three-day format, will include a double-header matchup each day featuring the Kings, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, and Miami Heat. Sacramento will play three games, beginning with its first contest on Saturday, July 2 against the Golden State Warriors at 4:30 p.m., followed by the Miami Heat on Sunday, July 3 at 2 p.m. and LA Lakers on Tuesday, July 5 at 2:30 p.m.

On July 2-3, attendees can take part in multiple fan-friendly activities in Chase Center’s outdoor space, Thrive City, which includes an outdoor basketball court, classic low riders, kid zone, live performances and more.

Single-day passes for Saturday and Sunday start at $35 in the lower level and include two games for the applicable day. Tickets can be purchased at the following link HERE.

kings-announce-california-classic-summer-league-roster-2022

Kings Announce California Classic Summer League Roster

The Sacramento Kings announced today that the team has acquired two future second round draft picks from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for the 37th pick, according to General Manager Monte McNair.

kings-acquire-two-future-second-round-draft-picks-from-dallas

Kings Acquire Two Future Second-Round Draft Picks From Dallas

The Sacramento Kings tonight selected Keegan Murray from Iowa with the fourth overall pick in NBA Draft 2022, according to General Manager Monte McNair.&nbsp;

Murray joins the Kings after averaging 23.5 points (.554 FG%, .398 3PT%, .747 FT%), 8.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 31.9 minutes per game in 35 games (all starts) during his sophomore season at Iowa (2021-22). Murray led the Hawkeyes to a NCAA Tournament appearance, while earning All-Big Ten first-team honors (2021-22).

When the season concluded, Murray ranked fourth in the nation in scoring (23.5) and first in total points (822) and field goals made (307).

A 6-8, 215-pound forward, Murray earned consensus All-American first-team honors (2021-22), Karl Malone Power Forward of the year (2021-22), Finalist for the 2021-22 Wooden award and Naismith Trophy, and was the Big Ten Tournament Most Outstanding Player (2022). The Cedar Rapids, Iowa native set the Big Ten Tournament scoring record with 103 points in four games and was the second player in Division I history to amass at least 800 points, 60 blocks and 60 three-pointers in a season.

kings-select-keegan-murray-in-the-first-round-of-nba-draft-2022

Kings Select Keegan Murray in the First Round of NBA Draft 2022￼

The Sacramento Kings announced today that the team has acquired the rights to Sasha Vezenkov along with cash consideration from the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for the 49th pick, according to General Manager Monte McNair.

Vezenkov, 26, played for Olympiacos for the last four seasons. During the 2021-22 campaign, Vezenkov averaged 14.5 points in the EuroLeague and the American League (.547 FG%, .396 3pt%, .821 FT%) 6.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 27.6 minutes per game in 67 games. Vezenkov also received First Team All-EuroLeague accolades (2022) and was the 2022 Greek League champion.

kings-acquire-sasha-vezenkov-from-cleveland

Kings Acquire Sasha Vezenkov From Cleveland

-- Summer League Led by the Sacramento Kings, Build.Black.Coalition and Black Child Legacy Campaign to Prevent and Interrupt Violence While Creating Positive Connections for Youth --

-- Eight-week Basketball Season for 4th through 10th Graders Begins June 25 --

Sacramento, Calif. – The fifth season of Kings and Queens Rise Co-Ed Youth Sports and Mentoring League launches this week through a partnership among the Sacramento Kings and The Center at Sierra Health Foundation’s Build.Black. Coalition, Black Child Legacy Campaign and My Brother’s Keeper Sacramento programs. Kings and Queens Rise provides young people opportunities to engage in intercommunity activities, which help prevent and interrupt violence. The program is a caring and safe environment where mentors teach community building and sportsmanship. 

“We helped launch the Kings and Queens Rise program based on the idea that we all share a collective responsibility in creating safe and supportive environments for our youth,” said Sacramento Kings Chief Operating Officer Matina Kolokotronis. “Given the latest tragedies caused by gun violence and the compounded trauma, we know this work is more important than ever. We remain committed to providing youth with pathways for success and opportunities to build positive relationships.”&nbsp;

“Kings and Queens Rise is part of the growing network of community-led violence prevention programs throughout Sacramento. The league provides young people opportunities to build community among themselves, across neighborhoods and with trusted adult coaches and mentors,”&nbsp;said Chet P. Hewitt, president and CEO of Sierra Health Foundation and The Center, which manages Kings and Queens Rise, Build.Black., the Black Child Legacy Campaign and My Brother’s Keeper Sacramento. “We’re proud to partner with the Sacramento Kings on these social and development experiences for youth that foster pride in themselves and their communities.”

Part of the Sacramento Kings Jr. Kings program, the eight-week basketball season will tip-off on June 25 and run until August 13. Eight teams composed of youth from 4th through 10th grade will participate, one from each of the following neighborhoods: Arden Arcade, Del Paso Heights-North Sacramento, Foothill Farms-North Highlands, Fruitridge-Stockton, Marina Vista, Meadowview, Oak Park and Valley Hi. Games and practices take place throughout North and South Sacramento in community locations. The season will culminate with a tournament hosted by the Kings.

In addition to basketball, this year, Kings and Queens Rise includes a co-ed dance team of up to 30 youth as well as golf clinics and a mobile golf simulator for youth participants and coaches.&nbsp;&nbsp;

To learn more about the first season of Kings and Queens Rise, see the inaugural season impact report&nbsp;here&nbsp;and a video recap&nbsp;here. View a video recap of the second season&nbsp;here, the third season impact report&nbsp;here&nbsp;and a video recap of the fourth season&nbsp;here.&nbsp;

To register a youth participant, fill out the&nbsp;Kings and Queens Rise application. For details about the fifth season of Kings and Queens Rise, visit the&nbsp;Black Child Legacy Campaign web site.