Amick: The Sacramento Kings are an intriguing team to watch down the final stretch

Following a lengthy All-Star break, the Sacramento Kings are set to begin a playoff push this weekend.

The Athletic’s Sam Amick joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross to share his thoughts on where things stand with Sacramento following the trade deadline and All-Star break, contemplate if they have what it takes to snag an NBA Playoff spot, and much more.

Plus, Amick shares intel from around the league on Luka Doncic’s fit in Los Angeles, Jimmy Butler’s arrival in Golden State, and much more.

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Topics Discussed: NBA, Sacramento Kings & More

• Milwaukee Bucks center Bobby Portis has been suspended 25 games due to testing positive for a banned substance
• Sam shares his thoughts on All-Star Weekend in San Francisco
• Diving into the current state of the Los Angeles Lakers with Luka Doncic
• Can Jimmy Butler provide the Golden State Warriors with a boost?
• What is a realistic outlook for the Kings the rest of the way?
• “They’ve obviously got talent on the floor… Feels like there is suddenly a shorter runway to what they have built.”
• Sam says Sacramento is “intriguing” as a team that could be a Play-In or Playoff team.

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With the All-Star break now in the rearview, Allen Stiles spent time giving grades to the Sacramento Kings players, coach, and front office for their respective efforts in their 28-27 record.

Of course, the recent trade deadline movement that sent De’Aaron Fox, Kevin Huerter, and others out in exchange for Zach LaVine, Jonas Valanciunas, and Jake LaRavia makes the conversation a bit nuanced.

Sitting at ninth in the NBA’s Western Conference, has deserving of a better grade than Keon Ellis? Domantas Sabonis, perhaps?

Grading the Kings Pre-ASB: Players, coaches, FO

When is the next Kings game?

The playoff push will begin on Friday night at Golden 1 Center when the Sacramento Kings face a familiar foe–the Golden State Warriors as both teams hope to climb the Western Conference standings.

Sacramento is 2-0 against the Golden State this season, winning the most recent matchup at Golden 1 Center by a final of 123-117 on January 22nd behind 32 points from DeMar DeRozan.

Be sure to catch all of the Kings vs. Warriors drama right here on Sactown Sports 1140 AM, with pregame coverage starting at 2:00 PM PT on The Drive Guys before action tips off at 7:00 PM PT from downtown Sacramento.

Upcoming schedule for the 2024-25 Sacramento Kings

• Friday, February 13th – Sunday, February 16th – All-Star Weekend
• Friday, February 21st – vs. Golden State Warriors – 7:00 PM PT
• Monday, February 24th – vs. Charlotte Hornets – 7:00 PM PT
• Wednesday, February 26th – @ Utah Jazz – 6:00 PM PT
• Monday, March 3rd – @ Dallas Mavericks – 5:30 PM PT

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