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Head coach Mike Brown of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the first half against Sacramento Kin...
Amiliano Fragoso

Bill Reiter says Mike Brown should win Coach of the Year: ‘It’s not even close’

CBS Sports NBA Insider Bill Reiter joined Cattles & Ramie Friday to discuss his thoughts on the Kings clinching a playoff spot, if Sacramento is a playoff contender in the Western Conference, and if some accolades are in order for the coaching staff. All that and more on Cattles & Ramie. “Yeah for Coach of the Year, […]
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Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings pushes the button to light the victory beam after a wi...
Amiliano Fragoso

Lance Woods says it ‘don’t matter’ who the Kings have to play in the playoffs

Sacramento native & comedian Lance Woods joined Cattles & Ramie Friday to discuss his thoughts on the Kings clinching a playoff spot, what this means for the city of Sacramento, and what a postseason matchup will look like. All that and more on Cattles & Ramie. “It don’t matter,” Woods said on the show. “If we’re […]
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Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives against Harrison Barnes #40 of the Sacramen...
Amiliano Fragoso

Which NBA teams have already clinched the playoffs besides the Kings?

After 17 years, the Sacramento Kings have finally clinched a playoff spot. By defeating the Portland Trail Blazers Wednesday, 120-80, the Kings have become the third Western Conference team to clinch the postseason currently. Sitting at a record of 46-30, Sacramento will have the chance to clinch the pacific division for the first time since […]
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PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 29: Keegan Murray #13 of the Sacramento Kings shoots a three point shot du...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Keegan Murray on ending the playoff drought, breaking the rookie 3PT record & more

Sacramento Kings rookie Keegan Murray sat down with Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to talk about the playoff clinch and much more.
11 hours ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 25: Harrison Barnes #40 of the Sacramento Kings looks on against t...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Harrison Barnes says his goal for the Kings is a 50-win season

Barnes sat down with Dave and Jason to share his thoughts on the end of the 16-season playoff drought and much more.
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PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 29: Malik Monk #0 of the Sacramento Kings in action during the third quart...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Preview: Playoff-bound Kings hope to close in on 2nd-seed with win in Portland

The Sacramento Kings have clinched a top-four playoff spot, but the second seed is still in play with six games to go.
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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 20: Kevin Huerter #9 of the Sacramento Kings celebrates after mak...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Kevin Huerter says it ‘never gets old’ hearing Light the Beam chants on the road

Red Velvet sat down with Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to talk about the end of the Kings' 16-season playoff drought and much more.
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Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox prepares to "light the beam" as he is interviewed after a win a...
Joseph Jarosz

Scott Moak says the Kings will have plenty of surprises for fans during the playoffs

Sacramento Kings public address announcer Scott Moak joined Cattles and Ramie to talk about what's in store at the Golden 1 Center during the postseason.
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Assistant head coach Doug Christie and Chimezie Metu of the Sacramento Kings...
Joseph Jarosz

Doug Christie says the Kings haven’t faced a team ‘we can’t beat’

Sacramento Kings assistant coach Doug Christie joins Cattles and Ramie to discuss the team's first playoff berth in years.
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Stockton Kings center Neemias Queta goes for a dunk....
Joseph Jarosz

Stockton Kings GM Paul Johnson named 2022-23 NBA G League Executive of the Year

Stockton Kings GM Paul Johnson has been named the 2022-23 NBA G League Basketball Executive of the Year, the first executive in Stockton history to receive the award.
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Harrison Barnes #40 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles the ball against the Boston Celtics at Golden ...
Amiliano Fragoso

Harrison Barnes named finalist for 2022-23 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award

Sacramento Kings' forward Harrison Barnes was named a finalist for the 2022-23 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award Thursday.
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Head coach Mike Brown of the Sacramento Kings against the Chicago Bulls at United Center on March 1...
Amiliano Fragoso

Gary Gerould thinks the Kings’ success starts with Mike Brown

Sacramento Kings radio voice Gary Gerould joined Chris & Co Thursday to talk about Mike Brown and the Kings clinching a playoff spot.
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Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings dunks over Jakob Poeltl #25 of the San Antonio Spurs i...
Amiliano Fragoso

Matt Barnes thinks Domantas Sabonis could be in the MVP conversation next year

Matt Barnes joined Chris & Co Thursday to break down the Sacramento Kings clinching a playoff spot for the first time since 2006.
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Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox reacts after making a basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves...
Joseph Jarosz

Sam Amick says the emotions from Kings’ fans ‘have been fun to watch’

Sam Amick joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross on Thursday to talk about the Sacramento Kings clinching a playoff berth.
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 09: Malik Monk #0 of the Sacramento Kings celebrates during the second h...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Harrison Barnes & Malik Monk give their reactions to making the playoffs

The Sacramento Kings are going to the NBA Playoffs! Hear from Harrison Barnes and Malik Monk as the guys celebrate the end of the drought.
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PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 29: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the third quar...
Frankie Cartoscelli

De’Aaron Fox says it ‘feels great’ to snap 16-season playoff drought

For the first time in his NBA career, De'Aaron Fox is heading to the NBA Playoffs as the Kings have snapped the 16-season postseason drought.
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Joe Flacco #19 of the New York Jets reacts after a play during the fourth quarter against the Miami...
Joseph Jarosz

Which teams hold the longest playoff drought now that the Kings clinched a postseason berth?

Now that the Sacramento Kings have secured a postseason appearance, they no longer hold the title of the longest playoff drought.
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PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 29: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings dunks over Drew Eubanks #24 of...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Clinch-mas: Kings celebrate end of drought with 40-point win over Blazers

Sacramento used a massive second half to lift themselves to a 120-80 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.
2 days ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 11: Domantas Sabonis #10 and De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kin...
Frankie Cartoscelli

It’s Over: Sacramento Kings end 16-season postseason drought, clinch Playoff berth

It's over. The Sacramento Kings have ended the 16-season playoff drought and are heading to the NBA Playoffs for the first time since 2006.
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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 11: Keegan Murray #13 of the Sacramento Kings shoots the ball agai...
Frankie Cartoscelli

188: Keegan Murray breaks NBA Rookie three-point record

Sacramento Kings rookie Keegan Murray has set a new NBA Rookie record for made three-point field goals after hitting his 188th triple.
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Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors reacts to a call during the third quarter against t...
Amiliano Fragoso

Anthony Slater says Draymond Green would ’emotionally challenge’ the Kings in a playoff series

The Athletic's Anthony Slater stopped by Deuce & Mo Wednesday to discuss the Kings' struggles of late, and who they could face in the playoffs.
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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 23: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings appears to limp after...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Preview: Kings look to end 16-season postseason drought in Portland

The Sacramento Kings are (still) one win away from ending the 16-season playoff drought. Will they end it on Wednesday in Portland?
2 days ago
Harrison Barnes #40 of the Sacramento Kings shoots the ball over Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden S...
Joseph Jarosz

Kenny Thomas says the Warriors scare him the most as potential playoffs opponents for the Kings

NBC Sports California analyst Kenny Thomas joined Dave Show and Jason Wednesday to talk about potential playoff matchups with the Warriors.
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Anthony Edwards #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves is guarded by Malik Monk #0 of the Sacramento King...
Joseph Jarosz

Kayte Christensen explains why the Timberwolves have had success against the Kings this year

Kings TV analyst Kayte Christensen joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross on Wednesday to preview the upcoming back-to-back games against the Trail Blazers.
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