Scott Perry says he is empowered to do what he sees fit in constructing Kings roster

Recently-named Sacramento Kings general manager Scott Perry joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross to share his thoughts on returning to the 916 following a brief tenure with the team in 2017, explain his vision for this current roster, and much more.

Plus, Scott answers a pressing question that has been on the minds of Kings fans: Does he get final say in basketball-related decisions, or will ownership continue to play a role in that process?

Be sure to check out the entire interview with Kings GM Scott Perry on the Sactown Sports 1140 YouTube page.

Topics Discussed

• Following a three-month stint with the Kings in 2017, Scott Perry has returned.
• “Opportunities like this don’t happen a lot in life… We’re eager to get to work.”
• Dave shares his worries about owner Vivek Ranadive’s involvement in basketball operations with former GM Monte McNair.
• Perry says Ranadive has trust in him to make basketball decisions.
• “We share a lot of the same values… He knows that I’m very connected in this industry. No disrespect to those prior, but I’m coming in here having done this job before… We have a very healthy dialogue.”
• Scott says Sacramento is a special place, and that he’s ready for the challenge in turning things around.
• “I’ve been in the league 25 years, and this place is one of the special places to visit… I know that this community is starving to win once again. I embrace that and look forward to that. Here I am, and here I hope to be for a very long time.”
• Perry says he has been empowered to do “what he sees fit.”
• “I believe there is talent here… I don’t think it’s a secret that we need a true point guard and more length and athleticism to enhance this group here.”
• Scott says he will continue to talk to Doug Christie about the head coaching role and will make a decision in the next week.

Listen to The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross from 6 – 10 a.m. PST, Monday through Friday, on Sactown Sports 1140.

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More Kings coverage from Sactown Sports

Brenden Nunes, Frankie Cartoscelli, and Chris Watkins present another episode of the Return of the Roar podcast, presented live on Sactown Sports 1140 AM as the Sacramento Kings begin an offseason that could include widespread changes.

The Kings have already made the decision to move on from 2022-23 NBA Executive of the Year winner Monte McNair, with new general manager Scott Perry set to begin his tenure with the team this week.

Will Perry make a big swing this summer? Could Sacramento go big-fish hunting for a starting point guard?

That and much more are discussed on the final Return of the Roar podcast until the start of free agency in June:

All that and plenty more great conversation can be heard using the YouTube link above or on all major podcast listening platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.

Return of the Roar: An uncertain offseason begins in Sacramento

Upcoming schedule for the Sacramento Kings

• Sunday, April 20th – Start of the NBA Playoffs
• Monday, May 12th – NBA Draft Lottery
• Wednesday, June 25th – 2025 NBA Draft
• Monday, June 30th – NBA free agent negotiations can begin
• Sunday, July 6th – NBA free agents can officially sign with teams
• July 10th-20th – Las Vegas NBA Summer League
• August TBD – Release of 2025-26 regular season schedule
• September TBD – Start of NBA training camps for the 2025-26 season

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