Brenden Nunes on the Kings’ biggest weakness heading into the playoffs

Mar 3, 2023, 3:48 PM | Updated: 3:48 pm

Desmond Bane #22 of the Memphis Grizzlies is guarded by Kevin Huerter #9 of the Sacramento Kingsin ...

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 23: Desmond Bane #22 of the Memphis Grizzlies is guarded by Kevin Huerter #9 of the Sacramento Kingsin the second quarter at Golden 1 Center on January 23, 2023 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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Brenden Nunes, writer for The Kings Herald and host of the Kings Pulse podcast, joined the Cattles and Ramie Show Friday to talk about Keegan Murray’s growth, the team’s lack of defensive growth heading into the postseason and more.

Topics discussed include:

  • If the Kings can end the Los Angeles Clippers’ hopes of surpassing Sacramento in the playoff race
  • How confident he is that the Kings will make the playoffs
  • The team’s lack of defensive growth “has to be the biggest concern” as they get closer to the postseason
  • Is Keegan Murray slowly becoming the third option on this roster?
  • Has Kevin Huerter broken out of his shooting slump?

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