The Kings have been cleared by the 76ers to speak with former Philadelphia GM Sam Hinkie, sources told ESPN.
The Lakers are interested in trading for DeMarcus Cousins, but Kings owner Vivek Ranadive won't let George Karl pull the trigger.
The Sacramento Kings have engaged in serious discussions with George Karl and his representatives in recent days as the team's play has worsened under interim coach Tyrone Corbin, league coaching sources have confirmed to ESPN.
Vivek Ranadive is grateful for the discipline and order that Mike Malone restored in the Kings, but he wants Sacramento's next head coach to be an offensive-minded "jazz director."
Chris Mullin is resisting the invitation to make an in-season move from an advisory role to the bench of the Sacramento Kings, according to NBA coaching sources.
The Sacramento Kings have fired coach Mike Malone, and sources say George Karl is a target to replace him.
