Jonathan Roberts

Jonathan Roberts

Joined: Apr 12, 2017

Jonathan Roberts is a general-assignment reporter for the East Tennessean newspaper and is also a Co-Site Expert for FanSided’s A Royal Pain covering the NBA’s Sacramento Kings. Formerly, he served as an editor for Rotoden.com covering the NBA. A full-time student at East Tennessee State University and native of Miami, FL, Jonathan has been writing since 2014, when he covered high school sports for Casa Roble High School.

SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 26: Buddy Hield #24 of the Sacramento Kings shoots over Jeff Green #32 of the Washington Wizards during an NBA basketball game at Golden 1 Center on October 26, 2018 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Sacramento Kings: Three very bold predictions for ‘19-20

OAKLAND, CA - FEBRUARY 21: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors on February 21, 2019 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

When will the championship window open for the Sacramento Kings?

SACRAMENTO, CA - APRIL 15 : Vlade Divac introduces Luke Walton as the new Head Coach of the Sacramento Kings at a press conference on April 15, 2019 at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

Vlade Divac and the Sacramento Kings have had an incredible offseason

MEMPHIS, TN - NOVEMBER 16: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on November 16, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Marvin Bagley III could be the next breakout star for the Sacramento Kings

SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 23: Bogdan Bogdanovic #8 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the game against the Phoenix Suns on March 23, 2019 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

What’s the worst case scenario for the Sacramento Kings next season?

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 01: Harry Giles III of the Sacramento Kings looks on during introductions before a game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Golden 1 Center on March 01, 2019 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Cassy Athena/Getty Images)

The Sacramento Kings need Harry Giles to reach the next level

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 01: Harrison Barnes #40 of the Sacramento Kings looks on in a game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Golden 1 Center on March 01, 2019 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Cassy Athena/Getty Images)

Sacramento Kings: Everyone is missing the point with Harrison Barnes’ extension

SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 26: Buddy Hield #24 of the Sacramento Kings shoots over Jeff Green #32 of the Washington Wizards during an NBA basketball game at Golden 1 Center on October 26, 2018 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

The Sacramento Kings need to extend Buddy Hield ASAP

CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 15: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings talks to the media during the 2019 NBA All-Star Rising Stars Practice and Media Availability on February 15, 2019 at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)

Sacramento Kings fans take umbrage with NBA 2K ratings

SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 17: Sacramento Kings players (L-R) De'Aaron Fox #5, Nemanja Bjelica #88, Bogdan Bogdanovic #8, Harrison Barnes #40 and Marvin Bagley III #35 celebrate a play during a timeout from the game against the Chicago Bulls at Golden 1 Center on March 17, 2019 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

FiveThirtyEight pegs Sacramento Kings as worst team in the Western Conference

SACRAMENTO, CA - JULY 3: Wenyen Gabriel #32 of the Sacramento Kings reacts during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers during Day 3 of the 2019 California Classic on July 3, 2019 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Sacramento Kings should give Wenyen Gabriel a contract

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 7: Sindarius Thornwell (0) of the Agua Caliente Clippers shoots the ball over Andre Ingram (20) of the South Bay Lakers during a game on March 07, 2019 at the UCLA Health Training Center, in El Segundo, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images)

Three free agents the Sacramento Kings should look at

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - OCTOBER 21: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives around De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings during the first half of a NBA game at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on October 21, 2018 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by J Pat Carter/Getty Images)

No, the Sacramento Kings aren’t trading for Russell Westbrook

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - DECEMBER 22: Head coach Quin Snyder of the Utah Jazz yells at referee Sean Wright #4 in the second half of a NBA game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Vivint Smart Home Arena on December 22, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)

Opinion: The NBA doesn’t a challenge rule

SACRAMENTO, CA - NOVEMBER 07: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors drives to the basket against Willie Cauley-Stein #00 of the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on November 7, 2018 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Sacramento Kings: We need to re-evaluate what success looks like this season

SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 29: The Sacramento Kings dance team holds up the American flag during the national anthem of the game between the Utah Jazz and Sacramento Kings on March 29, 2017 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

Three things the Sacramento Kings have in common with America’s Founding Fathers