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A Sacramento Kings Playoff Berth In 6 Easy Steps

The Sacramento Kings are in the thick of a playoff hunt with 25 games to go. The last time they made a jaunt into the second half with real playoff aspirations was more than a decade ago in 2006. They finished that season with 44 wins and the No. 8 seed. This year’s club is […]
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Chris Watkins

LIVE ON SPORTS 1140: Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors

Home Team: Golden State Warriors Away Team: Sacramento Kings Location: Oracle Arena, Oakland, CA Time: 7:30 PM PT Where to listen: Sports 1140 KHTK   Back Like We Never Left… After a great showing by several members of the Kings at All Star Weekend in Charlotte, the Kings will have to come out of the break ready to play […]
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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 14: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers talks during a press ...
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“More Ridiculous Quotes From This Idiot”- The Drive – 2/21

Hour 1 Segment 1: The NBA returns from the All-Star break and the Sacramento Kings face the Golden State Warriors to open the second half. Segment 2: The Kings playoff push could be helped by a Clippers team that doesn’t want to make the postseason. Segment 3: Brands tried to use Zion Williamson’s injury as a marketing opportunity. […]
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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 27:  Manny Machado #8 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with teammate...
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Manny Machado Money – The Drive – 2/20

Hour 1 Segment 1: Damien Barling and Jason Ross fill in for Carmichael Dave. Manny Machado finally signed with the San Diego Padres, and now we wait for Bryce Harper. Segment 2: The AAF is having serious financial issues after only two weeks. Segment 3: Rob Gronkowski retirement talk resurfaces, and a lot of Walkman talk. Segment 4: It […]
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NEW YORK - CIRCA 1981: Graig Nettles #9 of the New York Yankees takes the throw at third, leaping o...
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Rickey Henderson: Not A Known Liar – The Drive – 2/19

Hour 1 Segment 1: Damien Barling and Jason Ross fill in for Dave. They touch on the top story lines from the weekend including the NBA All-Star game, Antonio Brown’s Instagram Live, and the Alliance of Americn Football games. Segment 2: Recapping the NBA All-Star game with some of the best and worst moments from the contest. […]
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SACRAMENTO, CA - NOVEMBER 19:  Peja Stojakovic #16 of the Sacramento Kings stands next to his teamm...
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A Rabbit Hole of Nostalgia – The Drive – 2/15

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave and Kyle are working on some cool new stuff to go along with the new KHTK website. Segment 2: Morning Brew! NFL owners reached out to Adam Silver about running the NFL. Anthony Davis got hurt in the Pelicans’ win over the Thunder. The NBA All-Star break is officially underway. Segment […]
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Matt George

WATCH: De’Aaron Fox on ESPN’s First Take

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox, who will compete in the Rising Stars Challenge and Skills Challenge during NBA All-Star weekend, appeared on ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman, discussing the Kings’ 30-27 start to the season, the playoff race, and more.  
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Matt George

Former Sacramento King Iman Shumpert Drops New Music Video

Iman Shumpert has spent the majority of this NBA season as a member of the Sacramento Kings, being a vocal leader in the locker room and on the floor. After being traded to the Houston Rockets last week, Shumpert, who often discussed his music with fellow rapper and former teammate Marvin Bagley, dropped his new […]
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DETROIT, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 04:  Head coach Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets while playing the...
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Looking Up At Mike Malone’s Nuggets – The Drive – 2/14

Hour 1 Segment 1: Holy smokes the new KHTK.com is awesome. Segment 2: Morning Brew! The Sacramento Kings fall to the Denver Nuggets in Denver. Joe Flacco was traded to the Denver Broncos. James Harden’s 30-point streak reaches 31 games. Segment 3: Highlights and a quick recap of the Kings’ loss in Denver. Segment 4: People are mad at […]
5 years ago
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Kyle Madson

Kyle Madson: Why I’m joining the KHTK blog

This was supposed to be my first blog for KHTK’s website. It wasn’t. I wrote something else beforehand. Honestly, nobody even asked me to write this. I’m doing this on my own. It was going to be this huge thing that I made a big deal out of even though all it is is me […]
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Kings take new approach to dealing with Denver altitude

The Sacramento Kings wrap up the first half of their season Wednesday night in Denver. Dealing with the altitude — Denver’s built-in home-court advantage — is one of the biggest difficulties for teams visiting the second-seed Nuggets. Kings assistant coach Bryan Gates told The Drive on Wednesday that the team took a new approach to […]
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Chris Watkins

Live On Sports 1140: Sacramento Kings at Denver Nuggets

Home Team: Denver Nuggets Away Team: Sacramento Kings Location: Pepsi Center, Denver, CO Time: 6:00 PM PT Listen: KHTK 1140- AM Leave it all out there… The Sacramento Kings are in Denver to play their final game before going into the NBA All-Star break against the current #2 seed in the Western Conference.     Follow @ChrisMWatkins
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 23: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on against...
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Browtato Chip – The Drive – 2/13

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave really likes the Beatles. Segment 2: Morning Brew! The Sacramento Kings face the Denver Nuggets to close the first half. The Los Angeles Lakers were upset by the Atlanta Hawks. Isaiah Thomas could debut for Nuggets vs. Kings. Segment 3: The Kings beating Denver would easily be their biggest win of the […]
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Can You Feel It – The Drive – 2/12

Carmichael Dave and Kyle have a long chat about the Sacramento Kings chances to make the NBA playoffs. They also talk Sacramento Kings anthem, and Kareem Hunt signing with the Cleveland Browns.
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SACRAMENTO, CA - FEBRUARY 08:  Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Sacramento Kings shoots over Hassan Whi...
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Math Is Hard – The Drive – 2/11

Carmichael Dave and Kyle discuss the Sacramento Kings wins over the Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns. They also chat about Marvin Bagley's breakout game, the debut of the American Alliance of Football and the NBA playoff picture.
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Matt George

Kings Cruise to Victory over Suns, Finish Homestand 5-1

Marvin Bagley drops 32 points in Sacramento's 117-104 win.
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LIVE ON SPORTS 1140 KHTK: Sacramento Kings vs. Phoenix Suns

The Sacramento Kings face the Phoenix Suns tonight at Golden 1 Center! Be sure to tune in to 1140am to hear the game!
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Matt George

Kings Steal a Victory in Harrison Barnes’ Debut

The Kings didn't lead until the final 1:21 of the game, defeating Miami 102-96.
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Chris Watkins

LIVE ON SPORTS 1140 KHTK: Sacramento Kings vs Miami Heat

The Sacramento Kings will host the Miami Heat at 7:00 PM tonight right here on Sports 1140 KHTK
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GREENBURGH, NY - AUGUST 11:  Caleb Swanigan of the Portland Trailblazers poses for a portrait durin...
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If You Swan Once, You Have To Swanigan – The Drive – 2/8

Carmichael Dave and Kyle dive into the NBA trade deadline and assess the NBA after all the moves. They also break down the Sacramento Kings trades, the Corey Brewer signing, and preview Kings' game against the Houston Rockets. Iman Shumpert, Sean Salisbury and Grant Napear join the show.
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Matt George

WATCH: Vlade Divac’s Full Trade Deadline Press Conference

Hear from the Sacramento Kings General Manager after three completed trades in less than 24 hours.
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Matt George

Kyle Madson: Harrison Barnes Makes the Sacramento Kings the Favorite for the 8th Seed in the West

The Drive's Kyle Madson tells you everything you need to know about Harrison Barnes and how good he can be for the Sacramento Kings.
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OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 14:  Harrison Barnes #40 of the Dallas Mavericks warms up prior to the start...
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Kings Of The Deadline – The Drive – 2/7

Carmichael Dave and Kyle discuss the Sacramento Kings loss to the Houston Rockets, but they take a deep dive into the NBA trade deadline, including the Kings moves for Harrison Barnes and Alec Burks. Dave and Kyle chat with former King Jack Cooley, the Athletic's Sam Amick, and Mavericks TV voice Mark Followill.
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Matt George

Pre-Game Trades Overshadow Kings’ Blowout Loss

Kings fans and players were shell-shocked by a pair of major trades.
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