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Sam Amick on why the Sacramento Kings have been unpredictable

Feb 15, 2024, 8:43 AM

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On the heels of a tough late-game stinger to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, the Sacramento Kings turned around and beat the Denver Nuggets on the second night of a back-to-back 24 hours later.

The Athletic’s Sam Amick joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross on Thursday morning to share his thoughts on Sacramento’s first half of the season, contemplate why the Kings have been so enigmatic, and much more.

Plus: Sam discusses why he thinks it will be an interesting summer for LeBron and Bronny James.

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Topics Discussed

  • Sam is heading to All-Star weekend in Indianapolis
  • Are the Kings the biggest enigma in the NBA?
  • Why has Sacramento been so unpredictable?
  • “I think that matchups impact them greater than most.”
  • Travel talk with Sam
  • Will Domantas Sabonis have a chance to fill in for the injured Kawhi Leonard at All-Star Weekend?
  • Teams around the league inquired about LeBron James’ availability at the trade deadline
  • “This summer is going to potentially be kind of wild.”
  • Sam says that Bronny James’ status could have a factor in determining LeBron’s team in 2024-25
  • Is there a chance that Bronny could be drafted in the first round to lure LeBron to their team?
  • Thoughts on Sacramento standings pat at the trade deadline

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

Click here for full episodes of The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross.

When is the next Sacramento Kings game?

Sacramento will enter the All-Star break looking to rest and recover for the final stretch of the regular season.

Once the Kings return from the week-long break, they will face rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs–owner of the worst record in the Western Conference–on Thursday, February 22nd, at Golden 1 Center.

Be sure to tune in right here on Sactown Sports 1140 for all of your Kings vs. Spurs coverage, beginning at 5:30 PM PST on Game Night before a 7:00 PM PST tip-off from downtown Sacramento.

Upcoming Schedule

  • NBA All-Star break – February 15-21
  • Thursday, February 22nd – Sacramento Kings vs. San Antonio Spurs – 7:00 PM PST
  • Sunday, February 25th – Sacramento Kings @ Los Angeles Clippers – 6:30 PM PST
  • Monday, February 26th – Sacramento Kings vs. Miami Heat – 7:00 PM PST
  • Wednesday, February 28th – Sacramento Kings @ Denver Nuggets – 6:00 PM PST
  • Friday, March 1st – Sacramento Kings @ Minnesota Timberwolves – 5:00 PM PST

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