Kevin Huerter on returning from injury & his goal to clinch a playoff spot at home

As the Sacramento Kings approach its first NBA Playoff berth since 2006, Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross had a chance to sit down with Kevin Huerter on Friday morning.

Huerter, who has been one of the league’s top three-point threats this season, is currently on the mend after suffering a right Popliteus strain last week, is nearing a return to game action after fully participating in Thursday’s practice.

During the interview, ‘Red Velvet’ discussed the impact that the injury has had on him, shed light on when he might return to the floor, and much more.

Topics Discussed:

• Kevin talks about how hard its been watching his teammates from the sideline
• “I take pride in being available. I want to be out there every night.”
• Huerter shares what he felt when he suffered the injury
• On returning, Kevin Huerter says that he will be a game-time decision vs. Phoenix on Friday
• “If this was a playoff series, I would have been playing a couple of games ago.”
• Huerter talks about what the team learned from its recent losses to Milwaukee and Boston
• How much are the Kings watching the standings as they close in on clinching?
• Kevin shares what it’s like to clinch a playoff berth
• “Hopefully we clinch at home.”
• Discussing the way that players and NBA officials interact

Next Game

Sacramento will have a chance to all but ensure its first Pacific Division championship since the 2002-03 season if they can beat the Phoenix Suns on Friday night at Golden 1 Center.

Be sure to get all of your Kings vs. Suns coverage right here on Sactown Sports 1140 beginning at 5:30 PM PST on Game Night with Scott Marsh and Henry ‘The High Flyer’ Turner before a 7:00 PM PST tip-off from downtown Sacramento.

Upcoming Sacramento Kings Schedule

Friday, March 24th – Sacramento Kings vs. Phoenix Suns – 7:00 PM PST

Saturday, March 25th – Sacramento Kings vs. Utah Jazz – 7:00 PM PST

Monday, March 27th – Sacramento Kings vs. Minnesota Timberwolves – 7:00 PM PST

Wednesday, March 29th – Sacramento Kings @ Portland Trail Blazers – 7:00 PM PST

Friday, March 31st – Sacramento Kings @ Portland Trail Blazers – 7:00 PM PST

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