Sam Amick on Russell Westbrook’s impact & Ja Morant’s situation in Memphis
The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Carmichael Dave to break down Russell Westbrook's impressive start to his Sacramento Kings career.
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After only eight games with the Sacramento Kings, Russell Westbrook is already becoming a fan favorite.
The Athletic‘s Sam Amick joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross on Thursday to share his thoughts on Westbrook’s impressive play to begin the season, dive into the Kings’ performance as they navigate injuries, and much more.
Plus, Sacramento is listed as a favorite to trade for Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant. Will Memphis move the guard by February’s trade deadline?
Be sure to check out the entire interview with Sam Amick on the Sactown Sports 1140 YouTube page.
Topics Discussed: Kings, Russell Westbrook, Ja Morant & more
- Have the Sacramento Kings (3-5) aligned with Sam’s expectations thus far?
- As the Kings navigate injuries, how much credit does Doug Christie and his coaching staff deserve for keeping Sacramento competitive?
- Russell Westbrook’s start to his Kings tenure has been fun to watch
- Thoughts on Westbrook’s current contract situation (non-guaranteed, league minimum deal)
- The Sacramento Kings are currently listed as the favorite to trade for disgruntled Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant
- Sam thinks Ja Morant will remain with Memphis past the February 5th trade deadline
- Could the Grizzlies’ arena situation (under contract to play at their current home through the 2028-29 season) impact their decision to move Morant?
- “The messaging is they have no interest in trading [Morant].”
- Looking around the NBA at other large topics, including the New Orleans Pelicans
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Those who entered Golden 1 Center on Wednesday night expecting to see a star-studded matchup between the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors may have been disappointed to see a stacked injury report–but they weren’t cheated out of an entertaining evening.
Although Sacramento was without Domantas Sabonis (rib contusion), Zach LaVine (back soreness), and Keegan Murray (left thumb, UCL injury recovery), and Golden State was missing Stephen Curry (illness), Jimmy Butler (back strain), and Draymond Green (rib contusion), both of these Northern California foes played a hard-fought contest in front of a packed house.
Russell Westbrook put on a vintage performance in what was his first start at home, Malik Monk returned from a two-game absence with authority, and the Kings handed the Warriors a 121-116 loss to begin a five-game homestand.
Sacramento (3-5) brushed off a 1-3 road trip in style by handing Golden State a loss at home, a showing they will look to build on in the coming days against the likes of Oklahoma City, Minnesota, Denver, and Atlanta.
When is the next Sacramento Kings game?
Sacramento will continue a five-game homestand on Friday night when it faces the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder at Golden 1 Center.
On October 28th, the Kings dropped a close 107-101 contest in Oklahoma City, one that saw Sacramento lead for 39 of the 48 regulation minutes before the Thunder pulled away late.
Be sure to catch all of the Kings vs. Thunder action right here on Sactown Sports 1140 AM, with pregame coverage beginning at 2:00 PM PT on The Drive Guys before a 7:00 pm PT tip-off from downtown Sacramento.
Upcoming Sacramento Kings schedule for the 2025-26 season
- Friday, November 7th – vs. Oklahoma City Thunder – 7:00 PM PT
- Sunday, November 9th – vs. Minnesota Timberwolves – 6:00 PM PT
- Tuesday, November 11th – vs. Denver Nuggets – 8:00 PM PT
- Wednesday, November 12th – vs. Atlanta Hawks – 7:00 PM PT
- Friday, November 14th – @ Minnesota Timberwolves – 1:00 PM PT
- Sunday, November 16th – @ San Antonio Spurs – 1:00 PM PT
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