Kings Pulse

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