Kings Pulse

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