Marilyn KenyonMarilyn Kenyon

Marilyn Kenyon joined the A Royal Pain team as a staff writer in the summer of 2012. She covers a variety of topics about the Sacramento Kings, including ownership issues, players, rumors, polling fans, and commentary to current topics surrounding the team. An avid fan since she watched the now notorious Game 6 of the 2002 NBA Western Conference Finals between the Sacramento Kings and the Los Angeles Lakers, she feels the passion and angst of being a consummate follower of the Sacramento Kings. She lives in Lincoln, California. @MarilynKenyon; Email: [email protected]

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Sacramento Kings: A New Beginning

A palpable collective sigh of relief was felt across Sacramento as news about the sale of the Sacramento Kings to the Sacramento investment group was announced last night by Tony Bizjak, Ryan Lillis,…Read More

For Sacramento Kings’ Fans: Ball Don’t Lie

Far all intents the Sacramento Kings’ saga appears to be coming to a close following the unanimous recommendation by the NBA Relocation Committee, headed by Commissioner David Stern, to reject relocation…Read More

Sacramento Kings: Coming to a Climax

A tumultuous tumbling of oft times turbid emotions has covered the Sacramento landscape for two very long years. Every facet of fear, love, hope, and anger has pulsed within our veins, at one time or…Read More

David Stern on the Sacramento Bid

While Commissioner David Stern didn’t ride into California on a white stallion wearing a cowboy hat, it was pretty clear he is calling the shots insofar as to the Sacramento investor group looking…Read More

Sacramento Kings “Here We Buy Night” Transcended All Expectations

Very few outside of Sacramento saw it coming…in fact, probably very few in Sacramento could have predicted what happened last night in shaky old Sleep Train Arena. More than 16,000 fans converged to…Read More

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Join Crown Downtown at Sacramento City Hall

Mayor Kevin Johnson is working to put together a plan to present to the NBA to make an 11th hour bid…Read More

Sacramento Kings: Why Did NBA Pull the Figurative Plug on Sacramento?

As grassroots efforts and strategies were being honed by Here We Buy and Crown Downtown factions for…Read More

Sacramento Kings: Non-Refundable Deposit May Not Be Non-Refundable After All.

There has been a lot of speculation about the reported 30 million non-refundable deposit made by the…Read More

Sacramento: What if Maloofs Sell to Seattle and Fail to Repay Loan to Sacramento?

There have been recent concerns the Maloofs may default on their loan to the city of Sacramento, as…Read More

Sacramento Kings Saga: Which City Will Win the Prize?

The Sacramento Kings saga is playing out faster than the time it takes for DeMarcus Cousins to get another…Read More

Sacramento Kings: Fans Make A Difference

Some people may claim fans make no difference in the outcome for Kings; however, I beg to differ. It…Read More

Mayor Kevin Johnson to meet with Senators Darrell Steinberg and Ted Gains to strategize

California Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, along with Senator Ted Gains, will be meeting…Read More

Sacramento Kings Fans React to News of Sale of Their Team

SACRAMENTO: It was a morning filled with anticipation of the Presidential Inauguration, Dr. Martin Luther…Read More

Sacramento Kings: How Long Has Seattle Group Been Trying to Steal Kings Away from Sacramento?

How long has Seattle Chris Hansen-Steve Ballmer group been trying to snatch the Sacramento Kings from…Read More

Sacramento Kings: David Aldridge Reports Clear Path to Seattle

David Aldridge reports the Sacramento Kings are on a clear path to Seattle. David Aldridge is a highly…Read More

Sacramento Kings: Greg Van Dusen and His Group’s Plans

SACRAMENTO – Greg Van Dusen, original Vice President of the Sacramento Kings, elaborates on his…Read More

Sacramento Kings: A Question of Accuracy of Earlier Steinmetz Report of Sale of the Team

A source at Comcast Sports Net is reporting that the earlier report by Matt Steinmetz may not be accurate.…Read More

Marcos Breton Got it Right: Blame it on the Maloofs

Marcos Breton got it right: Put the blame where it belongs, squarely on the shoulders of the Maloofs.…Read More

Sacramento Kings to Seattle: The Rumor Grows Legs

While it has not been confirmed, the rumor the Sacramento Kings are moving to Seattle just grew legs…Read More

Sacramento Kings’ DeMarcus Cousins Reaches for the Nut Bowl: Week 7 2012-13 NBA Season

DeMarcus Cousins made an early holiday grab for the nut bowl of one Dallas Maverick, O. J. Mayo. It…Read More