The latest on Sasha Vezenkov and the Sacramento Kings

On Thursday's edition of Stiles & Watkins, the guys dove into the latest with Sasha Vezenkov and his current status with the Kings.

BY BRENDEN NUNES

Jun 13, 2024, 12:54 PM Updated: 12:55 pm

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On Thursday’s edition of Stiles & Watkins, Chris Watkins and Allen Stiles reacted to the recent news surrounding Sasha Vezenkov and his recent state as a member of the Sacramento Kings.

As the conversation continued, the guys dove into the specifics surrounding the former Euroleague MVP and his standing amongst NBA talent. Sean Cunningham of FOX 40 News reported that Sasha Vezenkov has no desire “to leave the NBA.”

While Sasha Vezenkov remains frustrated with the lack of playing time in his first NBA season with the Sacramento Kings, I’m told by several sources that there is no truth to the report of his desire to leave the NBA. One source close to Vezenkov called the report “off base” and…

— Sean Cunningham (@SeanCunningham) June 13, 2024

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