Anyone hoping Pete D'Alessandro remains GM of the Kings much longer isn't going to be encouraged by the article, lending support to murmurs that Pete may not be with the organization past this summer. And if Divac is truly replacing Pete and Mullin, it will mark the second time in two years that Vivek hired his new coach before his new management.

Perhaps Vlade can right the ship and bring stability to the organization. Or perhaps he's another short-term response by an owner who is increasingly unpredictable.