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Wednesday's Kings News: Players will stay unified regarding a stand for social change

Kings plan to remain unified when making a stand for social change: Finding a unified front on potentially divisive issues can be tricky. But like many NBA teams, the Kings plan to do just that. Following in the spirit of 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who has protested against racial injustice in America, Kings players said they will join other NBA teams and stand united over concerns of police brutality against African American men. -- The Sacramento Bee

Golden 1 sound system will bring court action to fans seated far away: Talk about attention to detail. Amid the world’s largest video scoreboard, the farm-to-fork cuisine and a slew of other amenities, the Sacramento Kings also found a way to allow fans far removed from the action at Golden 1 Center to hear what it sounds like down below. -- The Sacramento Bee

Kings Camp Day 1: Sacramento flying under the radar: While local media members came out of the woodwork to catch an inside glimpse at the new Golden 1 Center Tuesday morning, the Sacramento Kings quietly opened training camp in the adjacent practice facility. No fanfare. No frills. Just basketballs, hoops and a group of tall guys wearing shorts and sneakers. The Kings appear to be flying under the radar and that is a good thing. -- CSN California

Kings camp battle: Who eats minutes behind Afflalo at SG?: The Sacramento Kings have struggled to find a veteran shooting guard for a while. Marcus Thornton, Ben McLemore, Nik Stauskas and Marco Belinelli were given plenty of opportunity to lock it down over the last few seasons, but none have had the track record of success that newcomer Arron Afflalo brings to the table. Afflalo played in 71 games last season with the Knicks, starting 57 for New York. He instantly improves the position, but at nearly 31, coach Dave Joerger will likely use plenty of players at the position to keep Afflalo fresh. -- CSN California