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**Peja Vu** · 11-01-2005, 05:19 PM

Your moves, Mr. Adelman: The Kings' coach has plenty of depth this season, but will he use it wisely?

**Peja Vu** · 11-01-2005, 05:20 PM

It's a puzzle: Will old pieces fit with new?: Veterans, newcomers look to mesh with contracts and reputations on line

**Peja Vu** · 11-01-2005, 05:21 PM

Petrie's nontrivial pursuit: The master string-puller still is intent on making the Kings a winner

**Peja Vu** · 11-01-2005, 05:22 PM

The game is firmly in this man's hands: The Kings' season depends on Mike Bibby more than anyone

**Peja Vu** · 11-01-2005, 05:24 PM

Oh, magical oracle ... The new season comes with many new faces for the Kings. But will a revamped roster elevate Sacramento to new-found success, or will the Kings fail to reach the playoffs for the first time since the 1997-98 season? On the oracular board of the 2005-06 season, Bee staff writer Sam Amick takes a prophetic look at the Kings' roster.

**Peja Vu** · 11-01-2005, 05:25 PM

All business, no fun and games: Brian Skinner and Jason Hart bring intensity to defense - and they take their jobs very seriously

**Peja Vu** · 11-01-2005, 05:27 PM

2005 Kings Preview: Piecing together the Western Conference

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Sacramento Kings
2004-05: 50-32, second in Pacific, 1-4 in playoffs.

Last five years: 280-130, tied for second in NBA in that span.

Coach: Rick Adelman (708-443, 15 seasons).

New pieces: Bonzi Wells, Shareef Abdur-Rahim, Jason Hart, Francisco García.

Missing pieces: Bobby Jackson, Darius Songaila, Cuttino Mobley, Maurice Evans.

Why they'll win: The rotation is as good as anyone's when healthy and inspired on both ends of the floor, and Adelman seems to find a way to assimilate newcomers with baggage, Wells being the latest piece.

Why they'll struggle: Defense. Ever hear that one before? If Brad Miller or Peja Stojakovic goes down, if Mike Bibby struggles to stop the ball, if Kevin Martin and García can't make outside shots to match their hustle and athleticism, if Kenny Thomas doesn't like his role, the whole thing could sputter and wheeze.

**Peja Vu** · 11-01-2005, 05:32 PM

Fine fives: Western Conference

Media Insider: With Webber gone, so is national spotlight

**Peja Vu** · 11-01-2005, 05:34 PM

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