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The Sacramento Kings’ 2023-24 season has come to an end. Now what?

NBC Sports California analyst Kayte Christensen joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross on Wednesday morning to recap the Kings’ roller-coaster season, discuss Malik Monk’s upcoming free agency, and much more.

Plus: Kayte explains why she views this season as a good building block for Sacramento’s future.

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Topics Discussed

  • The offseason has arrived
  • Kayte says while she looks forward to having more free time, she wishes the Kings were still playing
  • Sacramento experienced plenty of self-destruction during the final weeks of the season
  • “To me, the season was so much harder than a year ago for so many reasons.”
  • Kayte thinks it was a good season for Sacramento: “This was a learning season for them… They faced adversity. There was a ton of growth for them in that way.”
  • Overall, Kayte considers this season “a good building block” for the Kings’ future.
  • Kayte says she was intrigued by Malik Monk’s end-of-season press conference.
  • Would Monk work as a starter with this Sacramento roster?
  • Dave tells Kayte his plan to give Malik an offering from Kings fans that includes free golf, free shows at the Crest, free pizza, and more.

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.

Sacramento Kings Offseason Schedule

  • Sunday, May 12 – NBA Draft Lottery
  • Wednesday, June 26-Thursday, June 27th – 2024 NBA Draft
  • Sunday, June 30th – Free Agent negotiating window opens (3 PM PST)
  • Saturday, July 6th – Free Agents can officially sign contracts
  • July 12-22nd – Las Vegas Summer League
  • July 27-August 11th – 2024 Olympic Games
  • Friday, September 27th – NBA training camps begin

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