[Peja Vu]

Napear said on his show today that Daniels and Martin are not on the playoff roster.

He also doesn't think Brad will play until later in the series (game 3 or 4) because he didn't look ready yesterday. Grant said he definetly wouldn't play if he didn't practice tomorrow.

[Pejavlade]

Kings in 6

[DaUnbreakableKinG]

Originally Posted by Peja Vu

Napear said on his show today that Daniels and Martin are not on the playoff roster.

He also doesn't think Brad will play until later in the series (game 3 or 4) because he didn't look ready yesterday. Grant said he definetly wouldn't play if he didn't practice tomorrow.

That's good news for Brad.

Even if it's 3rd of 4th game thats OK.

[Peja Vu]

Originally Posted by DaUnbreakableKinG

That's good news for Brad.

Even if it's 3rd of 4th game thats OK.

I just saw Adelman's quotes from practice on the news. He said Miller will probably be available for limited minutes during game 3.

[DaUnbreakableKinG]

Originally Posted by Peja Vu

I just saw Adelman's quotes from practice on the news. He said Miller will probably be available for limited minutes during game 3.

That's very nice.

We were worried that he wouldn't be back until second round. This way he'll come, get used to playing, help us and then move to second round.

GO BRAD!!!

[Ghiman]

The Kings got this series on lock, i predict a sweep, but i'll be generous and give Seattle one game.

[Twix]

I think both team is good enough to win at each other's court.

It should be a fun series!

I say Kings in 6. GO KINGS!!!

[DaUnbreakableKinG]

Traffic dispute ends in tragedy

A beating near Arco Arena leaves a banker near death.

A traffic dispute between drivers of two luxury vehicles at Arco Arena left a prominent 39-year-old banker clinging to life Thursday and two men being questioned over whether they beat him into a coma, Sacramento police said.

The victim, Mark Leidheisl, a Wells Fargo senior vice president of San Ramon, was in a coma at UC Davis Medical Center with what police said was a "nonsurvivable brain injury."

Two Lodi men, ages 43 and 44, came forward voluntarily Thursday after learning of Leidheisl's condition, said Sgt. Justin Risley, a police spokesman.

The incident began about 10 p.m. Wednesday as Kings fans were streaming out of Arco Arena after the team's final regular season game against the Phoenix Suns.

Police said witnesses told them that there was some sort of traffic dispute between Leidheisl, who was driving with a friend in a Mercedes-Benz, and two men in a black, late-model Infiniti sport-utility vehicle in the parking lot.

After a short drive, Leidheisl pulled onto Prosper Drive, a quiet side street within sight of the arena, and the Infiniti followed.

All four men got out of their vehicles, but Leidheisl's friend ran into a nearby field, leaving the banker squaring off in a fight against the pair. No weapons were involved in the scuffle, which left Leidheisl with a head injury that is expected to be fatal, police said.

Mark Leidheisl

[DaUnbreakableKinG]

Kings notes: Sonics hope Radmanovic steps forward

Peja Stojakovic isn't the only 6-foot-10 Serb in this NBA playoff series walking a little gingerly these days.

Seattle SuperSonics forward Vladimir Radmanovic went down March 16 with a stress fracture in his right fibula, leaving his teammates and coaches to let out a collective gasp and groan. He is hopeful for Game 1.

And like his fellow countryman, Radmanovic is critical to his team's success, a shooter from all distances. Seattle is 16-3 in games in which he has made three or more three-pointers. It is also 43-20 with him and 9-10 without him.

Sonics guard Ray Allen said "it would be lovely" to get the man they call "Vlade" back on the floor because Seattle could spread the floor, shoot like mad and cause all sorts of matchup concerns.

"They're just like Phoenix if he's playing," Kings coach Rick Adelman said of the Sonics. "You've got him spotting up, standing there hurting you. They have one big guy and four shooters, and they're hard to defend.

K-Mart closed

Kevin Martin expected the news, and he has handled it with class.

The Kings' first-round draft pick isn't on the playoff roster, his season over before he arrived at the practice facility Thursday.

"I can't be upset because you've got to have class," Martin said. "I'm not bitter at all. I've learned a lot this year as a rookie.

"This is best for the team. We need Bobby Jackson out there, and we need Brad (Miller). I'm just a baby in this league. I know I can get better and that my time will come.

[DaUnbreakableKinG]

Playoff status of Peja, Miller is unclear

But their coach sounds as if he's not expecting them to play Saturday night.

Kings coach Rick Adelman would love to tell everyone how he will use Peja Stojakovic and Brad Miller in Saturday night's Western Conference playoff opener against the Seattle SuperSonics.

However, that means Adelman would have to know. Thursday afternoon, he said that wasn't the case.

The coach spoke of both players as if they were unlikely to play Saturday. Stojakovic's strained left groin will be put to a test in practice today before the team flies to Seattle.

Miller, who is coming back from a fractured left fibula, has gradually upgraded his activity. Adelman said the 7-footer certainly wants to play Saturday, but it's more likely Miller would be available for Game 3 on April 29.

Miller, Stojakovic, Mike Bibby (sprained left ankle) and Brian Skinner (sprained right foot) sat out Thursday's scrimmage, Adelman said. The coach expects Bibby and Skinner to be ready.

"Everything is brand new to us. I'm kind of leaving (things) open. You could see Eddie (House) out there with Bobby (Jackson) if Bobby is playing Allen and Eddie is playing the point guard."