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Return of the Roar: Reflecting on the Kings’ return to the Playoffs

Jun 8, 2023, 1:51 PM

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We are BACK!

On the latest edition of Return of the Roar podcast, Chris Watkins and Frankie Cartoscelli dusted off the microphones to reflect on the Sacramento Kings’ first NBA Playoff run since 2006, discuss if the series against the Golden State Warriors fell short of or exceeded expectations, and much more!

Plus: How impressed were you with De’Aaron Fox’s first NBA Playoff experience?

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Topics Discussed

  • We’re back! Chris and Frankie dive into why they haven’t recorded since February
  • What was Sacramento’s return to the playoffs like for you as a fan?
  • Was it a surprise to see De’Aaron Fox immediately assert his dominance in the postseason?
  • Did Kevin Huerter’s struggles create concerns that will last into the future?
  • One positive and negative takeaway from the Kings vs. Warriors series
  • Keegan Murray stepped up in a big way in Games 4-7 after struggling out of the gates
  • How much are you buying into the Sasha Vezenkov hype?
  • Can Vezenkov be impactful in the NBA?
  • What lies on the horizon for Sacramento this summer?

The Return of the Roar podcast is a Sacramento Kings podcast hosted by Kings beat writer Frankie Cartoscelli and digital content producer Chris Watkins for Sactown Sports 1140.

Click here for more episodes of the Return of the Roar podcast.

Sacramento Kings Offseason Schedule

  • Thursday, June 22– 2023 NBA Draft
  • Friday, June 30– Free Agent negotiating period begins
  • Thursday, July 6– Free Agents can begin signing deals
  • Friday, July 7–Monday, July 17– NBA Summer League in Las Vegas
  • August TBD– 2023-24 NBA regular season schedule release
  • September TBD– Sacramento Kings training camp begins

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