SACRAMENTO KINGS

Breaking down NBA Draft prospects & Kings targets

Jun 20, 2023, 4:36 PM | Updated: Jun 21, 2023, 9:22 am

DURHAM, NC - DECEMBER 03: Dariq Whitehead #0 of the Duke Blue Devils drives against DeMarr Langford...

(Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)

(Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)

The 2023 NBA Draft is just 48 hours away.

To prepare for Thursday night’s action, Jason Ross and Jay Johnson talked with Hoop Obsession’s NBA Draft analyst Bobby Gerould to discuss this class of prospects, dive into some possibilities for the Sacramento Kings’ 24th selection, and much more.

Plus: Is this draft deep in comparison to previous seasons?

YouTube video

Topics Discussed

  • Are the top-five spots of this draft set?
  • Will Scoot Henderson or Brandon Miller be selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the second pick?
  • What is the biggest separation that Bob sees in his mock drafts compared to others (ESPN, CBS, etc.)
  • Who are some notable players that have been selected near the 24th pick in previous drafts?
  • Should the Kings take a look at Duke guard Dariq Whitehead?
  • Will Whitehead’s injury history scare teams away from using their picks on the guard?
  • Is French forward Bilal Coulibaly a player that will be available near the end of the first round?
  • From a talent standpoint, is this the best draft we might see in the coming years?
  • Breaking down Trayce Jackson-Davis’ game
  • Is Emoni Bates a player that would fit with this Sacramento roster?
  • Kris Murray is a ‘plug and play’ kind of player

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

Thank you for reading SactownSports.com. Follow us on Twitter, and subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Newsletter

Sacramento Kings

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 28: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after a play i...

Frankie Cartoscelli

Harden, Clippers dominate stagnant Kings defense

James Harden turned back the clock as the Los Angeles Clippers routed the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night at Golden 1 Center.

3 hours ago

Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors competes for a loose ball against De'Aaron Fox #5 of...

Brenden Nunes

Three Takeaways: Second half-improvements from the Kings pave the way to victory

The Sacramento Kings second-half defensive improvement were crucial in their narrow In-Season Tournament victory over Golden State.

11 hours ago

Malik Monk #0 of the Sacramento Kings celebrates with De'Aaron Fox #5 after a win W during the NBA ...

Sactown Sports Staff

Kings advance to quarterfinals of NBA In-Season Tournament to play Pelicans

The Sacramento Kings advance to the quarterfinals of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament, with a match against the Pelicans set for Monday,

14 hours ago

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 22: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings drives to the basket o...

Frankie Cartoscelli

Preview: Kings seek sixth-straight home win vs. Clippers

The Sacramento Kings will complete a back-to-back on Wednesday night when they face Harden, Leonard, George & the Los Angeles Clippers.

15 hours ago

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 28: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors competes for a...

Frankie Cartoscelli

Kayte Christensen on another wild Kings vs. Warriors showdown

Tuesday night’s game between the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors was an instant classic, with the ‘Beam Team’ on the doorstep of advancing to Las Vegas for the NBA In-Season Tournament semifinals. NBC Sports California analyst Kayte Christensen joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross on Wednesday morning to recap Sacramento’s 24-point comeback […]

16 hours ago

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 28: Malik Monk #0 of the Sacramento Kings makes a go-ahead basket...

Frankie Cartoscelli

Monk, Kings complete 24-point comeback win over Warriors to clinch Group C

Malik Monk's go-ahead basket with 7.1 seconds remaining gave the Sacramento Kings a thrilling win over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday.

1 day ago

Breaking down NBA Draft prospects & Kings targets