Feb 4, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz power forward Paul Millsap (24) goes up for a shot while defended by Sacramento Kings power forward Thomas Robinson (0) during the second half at EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz won 98-91 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Run up and down the Sacramento Kings’ roster and chances are – you’ll find a player that is either currently or at the least, has been frustrated with his situation. Apparently for the now traded Thomas Robinson, it was no different. Speaking to Hoopsworld, Tyreke Evans, who’s also been rumored to have been less than thrilled with his Sacramento situation in the past said the former Jayhawk was growing tired of his time in Sacramento:

“[Robinson] is going to be pretty good,” Evans told HOOPSWORLD. “He’s young and got a lot of talent. He was a little frustrated here, but the same thing [happened] with (current Utah Jazz forward) Derrick Favors. He was in New Jersey frustrated, went to Utah and now he’s playing good.”

Robinson, who’s dealt with some of the most difficult circumstances one can in life, has an all-world heart both on and off of the court, though, there were some that expressed frustration with his cockiness on that said floor.

With that said though, on a team who’ll be pushing thirty wins if they’re lucky, it’s difficult and frustrating to watch a top five pick struggle to find minutes – especially given his solid play outside of December where the athletic big man struggled.

What’s done is done – though, it’s hard not to imagine King fans looking back on this deal in a few years and still not shake their head.

Feb 19, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings point guard Tyreke Evans (13) controls the ball against the San Antonio Spurs during the first quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Just a few short days ago, the Kings were widely expected to shut down the power to their front office for today’s NBA Trade Deadline but after a late afternoon move that sent out their top five pick in Thomas Robinson, all bets are off.

Wanting to get a piece of the sad firesale, teams are frantically calling the Kings, doing their best to pry away any talent they can.

For the Boston Celtics, that talent is Tyreke Evans. The C’s have inquired about the former NBA Rookie of the Year according to a handful of sources with the Sacramento Bee’s Jason Jones breaking it first.

Evans, who’s yet to regain the form that made him the Rookie of the Year has played relatively well for the Kings this season, at least statistically, though the former Memphis Tiger continues to struggle with the mental aspect of the game.

Tyreke will also enter this upcoming free agency as a restricted free agent and the Kings have been vocal about their desire to extend him at a number he’d feel comfortable with, so might they finally pull the trigger that has been long rumored? Stay tuned at A Royal Pain as we’ll keep you updated on all of the happenings throughout the day.

Update:

Jason Jones says he’s told Evans will not be moved, at least not today.