The relationship between Kings owner Vivek Ranadivé and head coach George Karl is not going great these days. After reports came out this past week that Karl was seeking a trade for DeMarcus Cousins, the heat has been on both Vivek and Vlade to deny reports. Karl's own public comments were not nearly as definitive.
From Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated:
Relationship between Kings owner Vivek Ranadive and George Karl deeply strained right now, per sources. Some tense moments last few days.
— Chris Mannix (@ChrisMannixSI) June 25, 2015
Ranadive's issue is that Karl offered no objection to a long term relationship with DMC when hired.