Anthony Slater, who covers the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors for The Athletic, joins the show to talk about the decision to start Chris Duarte over Kevin Huerter, his impressions of JaVale McGee after covering him in Golden State, where the Kings and Warriors rank amongst the NBA's Western Conference, and more.

The Sacramento Kings have officially started their 2023-24 (pre)season. Brenden Nunes and Chris Watkins doce into the new additions - Chris Duarte, JaVale McGee, and Sasha Vezenkov - the third-string point guard, annual NBA GM survey, and more.

The Sacramento Kings have officially signed Nerlens Noel to a deal. We reacted to that news, what it might mean for Neemias Queta, and looked through the potential backup center rotation between Noel, Alex Len, and Trey Lyles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings traded two future 2nd round picks (DAL 2028 & SAC 2030) to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for third-year wing/guard Chris Duarte. In order to gain a better understanding of Duarte's career up until this point, his prior chemistry with Domantas Sabonis, why he was traded, and more we were joined by Pacers beat reporter Tony East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Throughout the last two days, I've had one-on-one interviews with notable crucial members of the Sacramento Kings Summer League squad: Coach Luke Loucks, Neemias Queta, Colby Jones, and Jalen Slawson. This episode is a different format than usual with the full interviews being included and the general topics were as follows: Coach Loucks: His first experience as a head coach in the NBA Neemias Queta: Not having a contract currently and how his game has developed Colby Jones & Jalen Slawson: Adjusting to the NBA on and off the court Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Summer League fully underway, Brenden (from Vegas) and Jrue dive into what Keegan Murray showed at the California Classic, our initial impression from Vegas, and more. The Sacramento Kings also finalized a few off-season moves. Harrison Barnes, Chris Duarte, Trey Lyles, Sasha Vezenkov, and PJ Dozier will all be covered! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings ended up trading away pick 24 in the 2023 NBA Draft, but they did select Xavier's Colby Jones with the 34th selection later in the night. To get a better understanding of Colby Jones and his skillset, Stone Hansen who covers the NBA Draft as a co-host for the Upside Swings podcast, to give his perspective and insight on Jones and his potential fit alongside De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After having covered potential upside swings in the 2023 NBA Draft, we spent some time talking about Sacramento's "safer" options at pick 24. Bryant West, draft expert of The Kings Herald, joined the show to cover Oliver-Maxence Prosper, Kris Murray, Colby Jones, and Trayce Jackson-Davis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Samson Folk, who covers the Toronto Raptors for Raptors Republic, joins the show to give his perspective on OG Anunoby as a player and also what he thinks potential trades could look like with the Sacramento Kings or other teams around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the 2023 NBA Draft fastly approaching, Bryant West joined the show again to talk about some of the potential upside swings the Sacramento Kings could consider selecting at pick 24. The names we covered include Bilal Coulibaly, Sidy Cissoko, Max Lewis, Dariq Whitehead, and Julian Phillips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings have some young players who take notable jumps as individuals heading into next season. Jrue (@thatl0calguy) joins the show to talk about our most ideal areas of improvement for each of the players that remain under contract in 2022-23. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the NBA Draft happening this month, an old friend and The Kings Herald draft expert Bryant West joined the show to talk about the 2023 NBA Draft from Sacramento's perspective. We cover our difference in philosophy drafting at 24 compared to in the lottery, the confirmed prospects who have worked out for Sacramento, an early preview into some of the players that pique our interest, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jrue, aka thatl0calguy, joins the show to give his thoughts on the Sacramento x Golden State first-round matchup through four games. What was different in Chase Center? We plan on covering De'Aaron Fox's avulsion fracture in his finger, how that changes things for the Kings, potential ways to get Domantas Sabonis more involved in the scoring, the emergence of Keegan Murray, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings have taken a 2-0 lead over the defending champions, the Golden State Warriors. In this episode, I break down what I saw that was so impressive from Sacramento on the defensive end of the floor, the continued impressive offensive impact from De'Aaron Fox and Kevin Huerter, and briefly touch on the Draymond Green, Domantas Sabonis altercation, and more. Postgame quotes are included from De'Aaron Fox, Davion Mitchell, and Coach Mike Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

De'Aaron Fox and Malik Monk led Sacramento to a game-one victory over the defending champion Golden State Warriors. Live from Golden 1 Center, I break down the electric Kings crowd, the impact of the bench, defensive adjustments, and more. Plus, a look ahead to game two on Monday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony Slater, of The Athletic, joins the show to share his perspective on the looming Sacramento Kings x Golden State Warriors series. We talk about the familiarity that these coaching staffs have with one another and the impact that could have, Andrew Wiggins returning to play with a minute restriction, how either team could look to guard De'Aaron Fox or Stephen Curry, the importance of Davion Mitchell, expecting a high-paced game, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jrue, aka thatl0calguy, joins the show to talk about Sacramento's upcoming playoff matchup against the Golden State Warriors. We dive into our predicted matchups on both ends of the floor, the difference in postseason experience between these squads, X-factors, go through a Q&A segment, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings were not able to officially clinch their first postseason appearance in sixteen seasons in front of their home crowd on Monday night, but that's fine. This team is still the three seed in the Western Conference, although a potential matchup with Minnesota could be concerning. Postgame quotes from Harrison Barnes, De'Aaron Fox, and Coach Mike Brown are included in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings beat the Utah Jazz 121-113, and inch that much closer to officially ending their postseason drought. Simultaneously, Keegan Murray is approaching the rookie three-pointers made record. Included is postgame audio from Matthew Dellavedova, Keegan Murray, and Coach Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings managed to pull off the victory against their division opponents, the Phoenix Suns in a fitting fashion. I went through their atrocious first-half defense and the adjustments that were made that led to a wildly successful second half. Audio quotes are included from Harrison Barnes, Kevin Huerter, and Coach Mike Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Taylor, who does a great job covering the Boston Celtics, joins the show today to give his perspective on yesterday's game in Golden 1 Center between Boston and the Sacramento Kings. Included are quotes from Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum on what they've seen from the Kings. In the second part of the show, I walk through my All-NBA 1st, 2nd, and 3rd teams and get Adam's perspective on some of the Eastern Conference candidates. Listen in to see if we think De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis make the list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a largely successful road trip, the Sacramento Kings came back to Golden 1 Center on Tuesday (3/21) night to play against the Boston Celtics. They kept it close for the majority of the game but were not able to pull through in the in. Quotes included from: Coach Mike Brown and De'Aaron Fox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a hard-fought battle against the current championship favorites, the Milwaukee Bucks, the Sacramento Kings have plenty to be proud of. Postgame quotes from Domantas Sabonis, De'Aaron Fox, and Coach Mike Brown are included in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Biderman, of the Sacramento Bee, joins the show to talk about his experiences and takeaways from the beginning of his travels with Sacramento for their seven-game road trip in Minnesota and San Antonio with Indiana up next. We also share our thoughts on De'Aaron Fox not making the All-Star team in the Western Conference and if there is anyone he should have been selected over. Jaren Jackson Jr? Paul George? Damian Lillard? Our final conversation revolves around the trade deadline that is now one week away and why we both don't feel like the Kings HAVE TO make a move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the trade deadline less than two weeks away, James Plowright, who covers the Charlotte Hornets for All Hornets, joined me to talk about some of their potential trade pieces. - Mason Plumlee - Jalen McDaniels - P.J. Washington Should Sacramento be seriously chasing any of these players before the deadline and what would it take to acquire them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings won an up-and-down game against the second-seed Memphis Grizzlies to improve to 27-19 after locking them up in the fourth quarter. The leadership of De'Aaron Fox was on full display. Coach Brown said that Harrison Barnes is "irreplaceable" and "has to be around". Keegan Murray is clearly looking more and more comfortable. The bench production was essential (Trey Lyles, Malik Monk, & Richaun Holmes). Lots of insightful quotes in this one from Coach Mike Brown, Trey Lyles, and Keegan Murray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings extend their winning streak to six with a victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder behind a triple-double from Domantas Sabonis and a career-night from Keegan Murray. Should Sabonis be in the MVP conversation? All-NBA? PJ Dozier has been signed to another 10-day contract. How realistic is it to think that Sacramento could host a playoff series this postseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings fall to the Los Angeles Lakers 136-134 in an offensive battle that featured very little defense from either side. De'Aaron Fox was clearly unhappy postgame, Coach Mike Brown made it crystal clear that this game was another example of their bad bad defense... tough one to swallow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We covered the most recent games against the Utah Jazz and Atlanta Hawks which had varying outcomes but De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis had great showings in both of them. They did each have two game-altering poor plays down the stretch and we debate how much that will impact how people view them. Twitter was adamant that KZ Okpala should have been playing against the Hawks and we gave our opinions on that topic. Malik Monk has been struggling as of late... does that have to do with the revolving door of guys at the backup center position? And plenty more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Sacramento Kings have improved to 13-9 thanks to their much-improved defense and continued offensive success. Included are quotes from conversation with Coach Mike Brown & Luke Loucks about De'Aaron Fox's improvement on both ends of the floor, along with a conversation with Chima Moneke regarding his time between Stockton and Sacramento. Brenden and Chris also spent some time talking about the case that Malik Monk is building for Sixth Man of the Year. We walk through some of the other candidates which include: Bennedict Mathurin, Malcolm Brogdon, Russell Westbrook, & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings have now won six-straight games and nine of their previous 11. We talked about how they continue to prove that their offense is elite, Marvin Bagley's return to Golden 1 Center, the improved physicality on this roster, Harrison Barnes is #NotWashed, De'Aaron Fox's sky-high confidence, and Coach Brown's disappointment with his team despite the victory. Overtime: What is your favorite LeBron James lie? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings have won 8 of their previous 10 games including five in a row after their victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. My new co-host, Chris Watkins of Sactown Sports 1140, and I talk about the key factors to Sacramento having one of the best offenses in the NBA, how sustainable their success has been, the undeniably impressive impact of Head Coach Mike Brown, their defensive struggles, De'Aaron Fox signing with Klutch Sports, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With 10 games in the books for the Sacramento Kings in the 2022-23 NBA season, some trends are taking place. Chris Watkins, of Sactown Sports 1140, joins the show to talk about Mike Brown's current rotation, how he's optimizing Trey Lyles & Chimezie Metu, predict their next five games, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings kicked off their 2022-23 NBA season at Golden 1 Center going up against the Portland Trail Blazers. Keegan Murray was unavailable and phenomenal efforts from De'Aaron Fox and Kevin Huerter were not enough to make up for the marginal mistakes that were being made. Quotes from Head Coach Mike Brown, De'Aaron Fox, and Kevin Huerter were included in this episode along with Sacramento's five offensive and five defensive staples. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everything went right for Mike Brown and the Sacramento Kings in preseason game two at Golden 1 Center against the Portland Trail Blazers. Matt George, of ABC10 and the Locked On Kings podcast, joins the show to talk about our takeaways from the stellar showing in Sactown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Watkins, of The Return of the Roar podcast and Sactown Sports 1140, joins the show to talk about what we saw in our re-watch of preseason game one, what we've heard from recent practices -- Coach Mike Brown, Keegan Murray, Trey Lyles -- which leads into a conversation about positions and the offensive and defensive schemes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The start of the 2022-23 Sacramento Kings season is finally here! Preseason game one was a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers and the overreactions are in fully swing. KZ Okpala was in the starting lineup, Keegan Murray didn't look like a rookie, the rotations Mike Brown went with were interesting to note, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Denver Nuggets, one of the favorites in the Western Conference, should look very different heading into next year and I had Harrison Wind, of DNVR Sports, join me to cover their offseason moves and preview their 2022-23 season. We touched on the recoveries of Jamal Murray & Michael Porter Jr, trading Monte Morris for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, his thoughts on Jordi Fernandez, why DeMarcus Cousins has not signed somewhere, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Detroit Pistons, who just traded for Bojan Bogdanovic, are next up on our offseason recap series and to help me breakdown the Pistons I was joined by Ku Khahil. We touched on Marvin Bagley's extension and role, how the Cade Cunnnigham / Jaden Ivey pairing could work, Ku's thoughts on Killian Hayes, Isaiah Stewart, Jalen Duren, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Patt, of the Cash Considerations podcast, joins the show to give some insight into the Chicago Bulls up-and-down last season and confusing outlook heading into 2022-23. We touched on what Sacramento can learn from their team-building process, a relatable lack of wings/forwards, if there is any remaining interest in Harrison Barnes, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finally onto the first team in the Western Conference, the Dallas Mavericks, and Lauren Gunn joins the show to give some perspective on the Luka Doncic-led team. We touched on letting Jalen Brunson walk for nothing to the New York Knicks, what in the world their front-court rotation could look like, and their potential interest in Harrison Barnes and/or Richaun Holmes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Continuing the offseason series, Justin Rowan (co-host of the Chase Down podcast) joined the show to talk about the Cleveland Cavaliers who now feature Donovan Mitchell. Our conversation converted Mitchell, but also dove into the ceilings of Darius Garland and Evan Mobley, what to expect from Isaac Okoro moving forward, if there are substantial expectations surrounding Cedi Osman or Caris LeVert and the importance of being patient with a head coach as Cleveland did with J.B. Bickerstaff. Also, Justin pointed out how Harrison Barnes is a really good fit in Cleveland who has cap space next offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The season preview series continues with the Charlotte Hornets up next. Brian Geisinger, who co-hosts the Buzz Beat podcast, joins the show to give his perspective on a Kangz-esque coaching search, what in the world the Hornets did on draft night, if there is any interest in Richaun Holmes, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The offseason series continues with the Brooklyn Nets and Jac Manuell (@JacManuell) joins the show to help breakdown their complicated offseason. Is Brooklyn a legitimate championship contender, they have a big need for another center... Richaun Holmes? Could Harrison Barnes make sense for Joe Harris? And plenty more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Four members of the Sacramento Kings have been playing in the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers for their national teams: Domantas Sabonis (Lithuania), Neemias Queta (Portugal), Chimezie Metu (Nigeria), and Alex Len (Ukraine). In this episode, I break down what I've seen from all four of them during their summer showings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Season previews continue as Adam Taylor joins the show to talk about the Boston Celtics, who may have more in common with the Sacramento Kings than you realize. We talked about the complications that come with a new head coach, if there's any interest in Richaun Holmes or Harrison Barnes, check-in on Aaron Nesmith and Justin Jackson, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Maxwell joins the show to talk about some of the hype surrounding Mike Brown, the Sacramento Kings finalized 20-man training camp roster, Quinn Cook vs. Matthew Dellavedova, Kent Bazemore, Sam Merrill, Chima Moneke, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first episode of a new offseason series that will cover every team in the NBA as a way to get a better understanding of the offseason movement and Sacramento's competition. Going in alphabetical order, the Atlanta Hawks were first up and Andrew Kelly joined the show to share his insight into the team's handful of moves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Franklin Cartoscelli, Sactown Sports 1140, joins the show to talk about the Sacramento Kings officially added KZ Okpala to their roster, what Keegan Murray, Keon Ellis, Neemias Queta and DJ Steward showed in Las Vegas Summer League Game 4 against the Phoenix Suns, Q&A segment, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Las Vegas with Chris Watkins and Frankie Cartoscelli of the Return of the Roar podcast, we spend this episode talking about our experiences at Summer League, the personalities of Keegan Murray, Neemias Queta, Keon Ellis, and Jordi Fernandez, some potential third-string point guards options, and an Overtime segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings have acquired Kevin Huerter from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Justin Holiday, Maurice Harkless, and a heavily protected first round pick. Glen Willis, a contributor for Peachtree Hoops, joins the show to share his insight on the strengths, weaknesses, and fit of Kevin Huerter with the Sacramento Kings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings allowed media into their Summer League practice today and let us speak with Jordi Fernandez, Neemias Queta, Davion Mitchell and Keegan Murray. I shared my takeaway from the practice and those availabilities along with the decisions that Sacramento made surrounding Donte DiVincenzo, Chimezie Metu, Trey Lyles and Sasha Vezenkov. Expect even more big news within the next few days as free agency is set to get underway! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2022 NBA Draft is finally in the rearview and the Sacramento Kings ended up selecting Keegan Murray with the fourth overall selection while also trading away their two second-rounders. I spent this episode talking about their decision to not take Jaden Ivey or trade the fourth pick, how I think Murray fits, the baffling decision to trade out of pick 39, moving pick 47 to Cleveland for the right to Sasha Vezenkov, and just the overall direction of the franchise after a night where many expected fireworks but none were seen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryant West joined the show to dive into the details of Keegan Murray (Iowa) and his game. We spent this episode focusing on Murray's impressive skillset that made him possibly the best player in college basketball last season, what his role could be in the NBA, how he could fit with the Sacramento Kings, if he should be strongly considered with the fourth overall pick, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings biggest NBA need is shooting, no question. AJ Griffin is one of, if not THE best shooter in the 2022 NBA Draft Class. The Duke product shoots from three amazingly, has further upside attacking the paint, creating space, and more. Bryant West of The Kings Herald joins the show to talk about the strengths, weaknesses, potential, swing factors, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings have jumped to the fourth overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft! The likely top three is Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren and Jabari Smith Jr but the draft is always unpredictable. Bryant West joined the Kings Pulse podcast once again to dive into Paolo Banchero, who is someone the Sacramento Kings should strongly consider if he is on the board at pick four. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings jumped to the fourth overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. The lottery balls really fell in their favor and picking fourth changes the way that Monte McNair, Wes Wilcox, and the rest of the front office is able to maneuver throughout this offseason. Will any of Jabari Smith Jr, Chet Holmgren or Paolo Banchero fall to 4? If not, who should they consider? Jaden Ivey? Keegan Murray? Shaedon Sharpe? What could the fourth overall pick return in a trade? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings are expected to make a significant trade this offseason. Monte McNair and Wes Wilcox have already made two other trades with the Detroit Pistons, and Jerami Grant could be the centerpiece for a third between those front offices during this offseason. Omari Sankofa II, who covers the Pistons for the Detroit Free Press, joins me to give some perspective on Jerami Grant as a player, what he thinks is a reasonable extension price, the value of Richaun Holmes, and his thoughts on some hypothetical trades that would land Jerami Grant on the Sacramento Kings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Most fans of the Sacramento Kings would probably roll their eyes at the idea of them drafting yet another guard in the lottery of the upcoming 2022 NBA Draft. But, most fans would probably also agree that the Sacramento Kings really just need to add more high-end talent to their roster and the front office of Monte McNair and Wes Wilcox have shown no fear in taking who they believe is the best player available despite any positional overlaps. Bryant West (@BSWest5) joins the pod to talk about draft prospects Jaden Ivey (Purdue) and Johnny Davis (Wisconsin). We break down the intriguing skillsets of these lottery-talent guards, what their ceiling and floors are, our ideas of ideal roles for each of them, how they could translate to the NBA, their potential fit alongside De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis, and more. Is there a world where Jaden Ivey or Johnny Davis is the clear best player available when the Sacramento Kings are on the clock in the 2022 NBA Draft? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryant West helps break down two prospects who are projected lottery picks in the 2022 NBA Draft in Tari Eason (LSU) and Jalen Duren (Memphis). We explained why Tari Eason has the potential to be a dream frontcourt fit alongside Domantas Sabonis, but will he shoot at a high enough clip to compliment De"Aaron Fox. While we then tried to move the conversation onto the details of Jalen Duren, Woj and Shams dropped a bomb laying out some unexpected names for the Sacramento Kings head coach vacancy including Mark Jackson, Mike D'Antoni, and NOT Kenny Atkinson for some reason. So, after not being able to restrain from instantly reacting to that, we eventually transition back into Duren's skillset, upside, and why his fit with Sacramento is extremely complicated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time to kick off Kings Pulse 2022 NBA Draft Profiles and there's no better person to do that with than Bryant West, draft expert for the Kings Herald. We start this draft cycle with two contenders for the first overall selection in Jabari Smith Jr. from Auburn and Chet Holmgren from Gonzaga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Watkins and Frankie Cartoscelli, from 1140 KHTK and The Return of the Roar podcast, join the show to reflect back on the Sacramento Kings 2021-22 NBA season. We took about 90 minutes to simply think back on all the memorable moments that happened in this season, good or bad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings are officially out of the play-in conversation after their loss to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night. Franklin Cartoscelli, of KHTK and host of the Return of the Roar podcast, joins the show to talk about 16-straight years without the postseason and what needs to change for it not to reach 17. Harrison Barnes shared his thoughts about the lack of stability surrounding him and De'Aaron Fox since he arrived. We also cover potential coaching changes this offseason, the draft lottery odds, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donte DiVincenzo excelled in his first start as a member of the Sacramento Kings as they squared off with the visiting Chicago Bulls. Frankie Cartoscelli, Kings' reporter for 1140 KTHK, joins the show to talk about DiVincenzo's performance, Davion Mitchell's up-and-down season, where does this leave Justin Holiday, De'Aaron Fox's continued excellence, traits of the different color PacMan ghosts, NBA 2k, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryant West is back on the pod because it's time to start talking about the 2022 NBA Draft Prospects. Sadly, that's already where this iteration of the Sacramento Kings are at -- and it's March Madness! For each prospect mentioned we give an overview of their build, skillsets, potential fit with De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis, and early rankings. We primarily dive into Jabari Smith Jr. (Auburn), Chet Holmgren (Gonzaga), Paolo Banchero (Duke), Jaden Ivey (Purdue), AJ Griffin (Duke), and Keegan Murray (Iowa). But, there is also some conversation included on Johnny Davis (Wisconsin), Tari Eason (LSU), Bennedict Mathurin (Arizona), Jalen Duren (Memphis), and Shaedon Sharpe. Expect plenty of more draft coverage from now until draft day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Richard Ivanowski is back for an episode to talk through his skepticism regarding the Sacramento Kings trading Tyrese Haliburton for Domantas Sabonis. I present the argument for how this could fare well for the Kings with time, but it's clear that this offseason will be a major turning point for this organization and how we view that blockbuster trade in hindsight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings blew a 20 point halftime lead to the New York Knicks on Monday night, and it's the third game in a row where they managed to lose a significant advantage in a hurry. I run through the potential positives and negatives I've seen in these games and the 11 total since Domantas Sabonis has been acquired. This episode also includes postgame audio clips from Domantas Sabonis, Alvin Gentry, and Harrison Barnes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings bounced back in San Antonio after a horrific showing against the New Orleans Pelicans. They showed the first sign of being different than the team we saw prior to the trade deadline. Included in this episode are postgame quotes from Harrison Barnes, Alvin Gentry, and De'Aaron Fox after the Sacramento Kings beat the San Antonio Spurs last night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Amick, senior NBA writer for The Athletic, joins the pod to talk about the moves from the deadline (Donte DiVincenzo, Justin Holiday, Jeremy Lamb, Trey Lyles, and Josh Jackson), the value of Richaun Holmes and Harrison Barnes, what other names could be available this offseason (John Collins, PJ Washington, Jerami Grant, etc.), and the head coaching situation -- could Alvin Gentry stay and what other candidates are out there -- and plenty more on this episode. The Kings Pulse podcast is now available in video form on YouTube as well, be sure to subscribe there! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jill Adge joins the show to talk about what has changed with the Sacramento Kings since the trade deadline. We've seen four game with Domantas Sabonis, Justin Holiday, and Jeremy Lamb and three games with Donte DiVincenzo, Trey Lyles, and Josh Jackson. Where can we expect the Sacramento Kings to be better, worse, or different after the All-Star Break? We also touch on: Davion Mitchell's recent offensive emergence and continued impressive defense, De'Aaron Fox's recent stellar play, Richaun Holmes struggles, and more. The Kings Pulse podcast is available on all major podcast platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings made a massive roster overhaul at the 2022 NBA Trade Deadline and most of the fanbase is praising Monte McNair and Wes Wilcox for a job well done. Domantas Sabonis, Donte DiVincenzo, Justin Holiday, Jeremy Lamb, Trey Lyles, and Josh Jackson have all been officially added to the roster and made their debut for the Sacramento Kings. I spent this episode breaking down what we've seen from those new players in the last two games played and I added a handful of clips from the players, front office, and coaching staff regarding the moves and how they affect the team moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings acquired Domantas Sabonis from the Indiana Pacers in exchange for Tyrese Haliburton. The full, shocking, trade that was completed between the two teams was Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield, and Tristan Thompson for Domantas Sabonis, Jeremey Lamb, Justin Holiday, and a protected 2027 2nd round pick. Mark Schindler joins the show to talk about just how good of a player Sabonis is, the swap with Haliburton, what sorts of players the Kings are getting in Lamb and Holiday as well, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings are bound to make a big move this trade deadline. Franklin Caroscelli, of Sports 1140 KHTK, joins me to talk about the weirdness behind the absence of De'Aaron Fox, the recent play from Davion Mitchell & Tyrese Haliburton, what we've noticed with Buddy Hield, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Ham, Kings Insider for The Kings Beat and ESPN 1320, joins the show to talk through the assets that Sacramento is working with as the February 10th trade deadline inches closer. We go through the Sacramento Kings level of NEED to make a change before this season at the jump, then dive into the specifics of Harrison Barnes, Buddy Hield, Marvin Bagley, and Richaun Holmes -- De"Aaron Fox and Tyrese Haliburton are also mentioned, of course, but with a bit of a different tone than the others. James and I spend time talking about the value that those players have to Sacramento and to other teams around the NBA, the importance of utilizing draft picks, the idea of McNair possibly highlighting available cap space this offseason, the options beyond Ben Simmons and Domantas Sabonis (Jerami Grant, anyone?) and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny Marang, who covers the Portland Trail Blazers, joins the show as I continue to search for some additional perspective on the looming trade deadline. We talk about how the Sacramento Kings and Blazers have been heavily linked and made transactions in years passed and why they could very well do the same again before February 10th. Danny explains how Sacramento can avoid making the same mistakes with De'Aaron Fox and Tyrese Haliburton that Portland made with Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum, what their trade deadline could look like, Robert Covington and Marvin Bagley being linked recently, the availability of many on the roster, Ben Simmons, Domantas Sabonis, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers have both been often mentioned as the NBA gets into trade season prior to the February 10th deadline. Mark Schindler (@MSchindlerNBA), who covers the Indiana Pacers, joins the show to give his perspective on the Pacers poor start, the talents of Myles Turner and Domantas Sabonis, Turner's comments about wanting an expanded role, and to go through some fake trades that could lead to Sacramento landing either Turner or Sabonis at this deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings have officially reached the halfway mark of the 2021-22 season. Franklin Cartoscelli joins the show as we go through each player on the roster and give our thoughts on how they've performed up to this point relative to our expectations heading into the year. As we speak about each Sacramento Kings player it gives us an opportunity to dive into how they have performed throughout this season, their future with the organization, and more. Here to a better second half! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I've heard a few people say that the Kings NEED to trade De'Aaron Fox this season and I really could not disagree more. I spend nearly 90 minutes explaining my thought process on why this is a bad time to move on from him. Fox has reached an All-Star despite all the ridiculous and constantly changing circumstances he's gone through since being drafted by the Sacramento Kings. Trading him right as he finally gets the best teammate of his career and someone else who can ease his offensive responsibility would be a risk. He's 24-years-old and it's hard to imagine his circumstances with the Kings getting worse than they have been. Also, you don't want to just end up in a similar situation with Haliburton where the Kings lack the talent around him to optimize him. One player does not win basketball games in the NBA, unless they are truly generational, and the Sacramento Kings FINALLY have two players with genuine All-Star potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alvin Gentry did not hold back from expressing his extreme disappointment and frustration after the Sacramento Kings suffered from the same issues that keep appearing all season in the second half against Memphis. From audio clips where Gentry dives into his frustration, a repeated line of everyone needs to "look in the mirror" at themselves and responded to a question focused on changing the roster. I also included notable clips from Terence Davis and De'Aaron Fox who also expressed their frustrations in different ways and dissected what I understood from the conversations. And there is a lengthy conversation about Buddy Hield that I felt was necessary... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's more of the same issue for the Sacramento Kings this season as they come back from a 3-game road trip without a single win. I gave my thoughts on those losses and shared a few of the notable postgame press conference audio clips from De'Aaron Fox and Alvin Gentry talking about Sacramento's issues throughout that stretch. In the second half of the episode, I spend time going through the handful of recent reports of potential trade candidates that have come out with the Dec. 15th deadline near. About 7 players are mentioned that I think the Kings could potentially target. hich ones are intriguing to you and what would your trade offer look like? Be sure to send them to me @Kings_Pulse on Twitter or on this episode's post at the Kings Herald wesbite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings are now 5-3 since Alvin Gentry was promoted to interim head coach. The beginning of the conversation revolves around Gentry getting his first opportunity to find some rotational continuity now that he finally has a near healthy roster (wishing the best for Holmes).I went through the recent trends of Terence Davis playing well, Buddy Hield going through the worst shooting stretch of his career, Marvin Bagley making his case for a rotational spot, De'Aaron Fox's aggressiveness, and why I think Tyrese Haliburton and Harrison Barnes need to let it fly from deep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings had their first practice at home since Alvin Gentry took over this past Friday, and they displayed a handful of things that we're talked about then throughout the following game vs. the LA Clippers on Saturday. This episode included audio clips from De'Aaron Fox, Tyrese Haliburton, Richaun Holmes, Terence Davis, and interim head coach Alvin Gentry regarding what they are hoping to see moving forward and evaluating the recent games. I give my thoughts on the defensive improvements we've seen, Tyrese's improved aggressiveness, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Frankie, from 1140 KTKH, join the show to talk about the Kings recent back-to-back. We cover the drastic difference in three-point shooting between those two nights and how that represents the turbulent season thus far. Included are audio clips from Alvin Gentry, Davion Mitchell, and Tyese Haliburton during their post-game pressers after LAC. Be sure to check out the Return of the Roar podcast for more of Chris and Frankie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings just played a horrific game that has them leaving Memphis will an all too familiar feeling of disappointment. Tim Maxwell joins the show to talk about what want wrong with the Kings in this game, their inexcusable effort levels, the issues with De'Aaron Fox (although they go far beyond him), almost everyone on the roster seemingly having a green light (including Alvin Gentry's comments on the high amount of 3PAs against the Grizzlies), and what change (if any) that Sacramento needs to make from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings just won an absolute thriller in LA against the Lakers after three overtimes. That makes two in a row after a victory two nights ago against the Portland Trail Blazers and Greg joins the show to talk about what differences we have noticed since Alvin Gentry took over for Luke Walton. The rotational depth, a ridiculous emphasis on pace, his utilization of Buddy Hield, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings have fired head coach Luke Walton and promoted Alvin Gentry as their interim in his place. I went through Walton's poor tenure, why it was the right decision to move on from him (although delayed), if I think Gentry will bring anything different, and some audio clips from Monte McNair's press conference regarding his decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings somehow managed to go 1-3 on their recent road trip that featured games against San Antonio, Oklahoma City, Detroit, and Minnesota. I spend some time talking about how it's the same issues over and over again for the Kings in these disappointing losses. Audio is included from Tristan Thompson who was brutally honest about the idea of players needing to be inspired by coaches and his thoughts on the road trip outcome. Dane Moore, who covers the Minnesota Timberwolves, then joins in the second segment to reveal just how similar the Kings and Timberwolves are when it comes to their current stages of team building, strengths & weaknesses, and their future options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings recorded their first loss of the season that wasn't particularly close at any point in the second half. Going into San Antonio, the Kings were favored despite lacking Tyrese Haliburton, but they came out with lackluster effort and energy. Will Griffith of the Kings Herald joins the show for the first segment to talk about why it's too early to say "this is just like last year", even though it was admittedly horrible. We also dive into Fox's breakout performance, the half-court struggles on offense, our thoughts on Walton's early season, and Marvin Bagley refusing to play. For the second half of this episode, I brought on Bruno Passos (@bouncepassos), who covers the San Antonio Spurs, to give his perspective on the Spurs' best shooing night of the year as he drives home from the stadium. I pick his brain on how much of it was simply San Antonio making shots compared to the Kings failing on their end. He hilariously identifies a primary issue with Sacramento's offense after limited exposure to the team this season and gives his thoughts on the Spurs' play-in chances this season. Also, does he think the Spurs could have any interest in trading for Marvin Bagley? Thaddeus Young for Mavin Bagley + a 2nd? Could San Antonio be in the conversation for acquiring a big name in the trade market? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings fall to 5-6 on the year after nearly coming back from a 24 point deficit against the Phoenix Suns. Tim Maxwell and Greg Wissinger join the show to talk through some of the early season trends, starting with the resilience we have seen and how much that matters and is different from years prior. We proceed to go into De'Aaron Fox's continued struggles, the highs and lows of the offense and defense, if Harrison Barnes can sustain averaging 20= ppg, Buddy Hield's new role, the depth, Chimezie Metu and Damian Jones playing over Marvin Bagley, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With six games of the 2021-22 regular season in the books, the Sacramento Kings are sitting at 3-3. Tim Maxwell joins the show to talk about what we have noticed during the offensive lulls, statistical differences contributing to the team's poor shooting patterns, our growing concerns of De'Aaron Fox and Tyrese Haliburton, if Marvin Bagley should receive minutes, the backup center rotation, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mirann (@MirannLolani) joins the show to talk about how the Kings have trended as a whole and individuals throughout their first four games in the 2021-22 NBA season. We touch on the stellar play of Harrison Barnes and Richaun Holmes before moving on to the slow starts that we have seen from De'Aaron Fox and Tyrese Haliburton. Overtime: What is the most underrated and overrated Halloween candy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings have now played three games in the 2021-22 NBA season, and some trends are starting to develop. Davion Mitchell is a terrific on-ball defender & showed offensive flashes against GSW, Harrison Barnes has notably upped his offensive willingness, the rebounding is no longer atrocious, Tyrese Haliburton seems unsure of his role at times, Buddy Hield's fit could be concerning, and more. #MaxwellMondays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings are undefeated in the 2021-22 NBA season and we are joined by Will Griffith to react! The first game of the year is in the books where the Kings nearly blew an 18 point lead to the Portland Trail Blazers in a game where Damian Lillard did not make a single three. Harrison Barnes, on the other hand, converted eight of his attempts from beyond the arc and scored a career-high. De'Aaron Fox was aggressive in attacking, Davion Mitchell played great defense for a rookie debut, Tyrese Haliburton was uhh.... out there, Marvin Bagley was not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marvin Bagley's agent released a statement saying that Bagley has been informed he will not be apart of the rotation at the start of the Sacramento Kings season. We dive into the statement, what else it says, our thoughts on Bagley and his tenure in Sacramento, and if this marks the beginning of the end. Also, we talk about the new drama with Ben Simmons and if Davion Mitchell should be off the table in any Simmons conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Maxwell joins the show to talk about all of the 2018 rookie extensions that have been getting handed out over the last few days. Our focus revolves around Marvin Bagley, what sort of extension we would offer him, if there is any world where Bagley would agree, and what restricted free agency could look like this coming offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings went undefeated in the 2021-22 NBA preseason. We spend the episode talking about what we saw from these four games and what we are planning to closely monitor as the regular season kicks off soon. OT: If you could give three championships to three sports teams what would they be? (Sorry, Giants fans) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With a few preseason games in the books, we use some over/unders we created as conversation starters about various guys on the Sacramento Kings roster. Lots of focus on the center rotation, Marvin Bagley, and Davion Mitchell. Overtime question: If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preseason game one is in the books and we spend this episode sharing our thoughts on what we saw from the opener. Davion Mitchell's performance, Luke Walton's rotations, three-guard lineups, Marvin Bagley's progress, the improved center depth, what we are going to watch for moving forward, and more. Overtime question: If you could talk to any animal, what would it be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This roundtable Kings Pulse podcast, titled Taking Pulse, features a great group of guests who share their thoughts on the Sacramento Kings headed into the 2021-22 season. Can't say thanks enough to everyone who participated and let us know on Twitter @Kings_Pulse what your answers would have been to the questions asked or if you want to join a future edition of Taking Pulse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of my closest friends, Adam Taylor, joins the show for a more relaxed episode focused on our predictions for the 2021-22 NBA Awards. Most Valuable Player, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player, and Sixth Man of the Year. We each share our top three for each possible award, along with one sleeper candidate to consider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices