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Matt George

Is Vlade Divac Building a Modern Copy of the Early-2000’s Sacramento Kings?

Friday morning, before the start of his daily morning show “The Drive” on KHTK, Carmichael Dave burst into my production studio, eager to share his Sacramento Kings epiphany; general manager Vlade Divac is going to sign Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic to a max deal this summer, completing his rebuild of the late-90’s, early-2000’s Sacramento […]
5 years ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 01: Vlade Divac (L) and Peja Stojakovic (R) talk to a crowd of fans ...
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A Rebuild Revelation – The Drive – 3/29

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave, Kyle and Jay chat about some of the jobs they had growing up. Segment 2: Morning Brew! The Sacramento Kings lose to the New Orleans Pelicans. The Oakland A’s drop the Los Angeles Angels, while the San Francisco Giants fall to the San Diego Padres. The NCAA men’s tournament moves […]
5 years ago
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Frankie Cartoscelli

Pelicans Outlast Kings In New Orleans

In a game that saw more than a dozen ties and lead changes, Sacramento came up short as they fell 121-118 to the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday at Smoothie King Center
5 years ago
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Chris Watkins

LIVE ON SPORTS 1140 KHTK: Sacramento Kings at New Orleans Pelicans

HOME TEAM: New Orleans Pelicans AWAY TEAM: Sacramento Kings LOCATION: Smoothie Kings Center/ New Orleans,LA TIME: 5:00 PM PT WHERE TO LISTEN: KHTK Sports 1140 WHERE TO WATCH: NBC Sports California   Turning the page… The Sacramento Kings are fresh off a season sweep of Dallas for the first time in 21 years, have also won 4 of their last […]
5 years ago
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MARCH 25: Oakland Athletics' shortstop Jurickson Profar #23 hits an RBI single ...
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Put Me In, Coach – The Drive – 3/28

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave and Kyle clear up their argument from Wednesday. Segment 2: Morning Brew! It’s MLB Opening Day, the Kings are in New Orleans to face the Pelicans, and Lauri Markkanen is shut down Segment 3: Jordan Bell was suspended for charging things to Mike Brown’s room in Memphis. The guys have questions. Segment […]
5 years ago
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 20: Head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints reacts after ...
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Pass N’ Interference – The Drive – 3/27

Hour 1 Segment 1: What do you call Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream? Segment 2: Morning Brew! The Sacramento Kings top the Dallas Mavericks. The NFL agrees to some replay changes. Conor McGregor is under investigation for sexual assault. Segment 3: Highlights from Kings-Mavs. Segment 4: Updated NCAA men’s basketball tournament odds. Hour 2 Segment 1: Dave explains why the ‘Down […]
5 years ago
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Frankie Cartoscelli

Big Fourth Quarter Leads Kings To Victory In Dallas

Sacramento converted 13 of their 14 fourth quarter free throw attempts and De'Aaron Fox took over in the closing minutes as the Kings defeated the Dallas Mavericks 125-121 at American Airlines Center
5 years ago
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Chris Watkins

LIVE ON SPORTS 1140 KHTK: Sacramento Kings at Dallas Mavericks

HOME TEAM: Dallas Mavericks AWAY TEAM: Sacramento Kings LOCATION: American Airlines Center / Dallas, TX TIME: 5:30 PM PT WHERE TO LISTEN: KHTK Sports 1140 WHERE TO WATCH: NBC Sports California   Willie or Won’t He? In his last 3 games Willie Cauley-Stien has posted rebound totals of 18 , 0, &  9. Willie Cauley-Stien faced […]
5 years ago
OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 13:  Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks stands on the court during their ga...
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The Work’s Working – The Drive – 3/26

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave, Kyle and Jay chat about Dave’s gruesome knee injury and Good Will Hunting. Segment 2: Morning Brew! The Sacramento Kings are in Dallas to take on the Mavs. The Bears and Packers will open the NFL’s 100th season. The Raiders will officially play in Oakland next season. Segment 3: Dave and Kyle […]
5 years ago
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - MARCH 24: Tacko Fall #24 of the UCF Knights defends against Zion William...
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Marriage Madness – The Drive – 3/25

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave, Kyle and Jay talk about an incredible roller skating commercial. Segment 2: Morning Brew! Sacramento Kings fall to the Lakers in Los Angeles. Duke, North Carolina among Sweet 16 teams. Rob Gronkowski retires. Segment 3: Reese’s, licorice and a candy safe space. Segment 4: Rob Gronkowski announces his retirement. Hour 2 Segment 1: Dave, […]
5 years ago
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Digit Al

Kings Struggle From The Floor, Fall To The Lakers To Lose Season Series

Bagley and Bogdanovic combined for 42 points off of the bench but it wasn't enough to push the Kings past the Lakers.
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Digit Al

LIVE ON Sports 1140 KHTK: Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Lakers

Home Team: Los Angeles Lakers Road Team: Sacramento Kings Date & Time: Sunday, March 24, 2019 at 6:30pm Location: Staples Center l Los Angeles, California Where You Can Listen: Sports 1140 KHTK (AM-1140) Where You Can Watch: NBC Sports California  Los Angeles is the first stop for the Kings road trip. **Be sure to tune in to […]
5 years ago
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Matt George

Kings Top Suns on Buddy Hield’s Record Breaking Night

It wasn’t pretty, but the Sacramento Kings got the win over the Phoenix Suns Saturday night, getting back to .500 on the year with 36 wins and losses. The Kings relied heavily on the long-ball, clawing their way out of a hole early, where they trailed by 14 in the first half. Thanks to 17 […]
5 years ago
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Chris Watkins

LIVE ON SPORTS 1140 KHTK: Sacramento Kings vs Phoenix Suns

Home Team: Sacramento Kings Road Team: Phoenix Suns Location: Golden 1 Center / Sacramento, CA Time: 7:00 pm PT Where You Can Listen: Sports 1140 KHTK (AM-1140) Where You Can Watch: NBC Sports California   That’s More Like It After blowing a 28 point lead late in Tuesday night game against Brooklyn, the young Kings were able to pull away from […]
5 years ago
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT - MARCH 21:  Ja Morant #12 of the Murray State Racers celebrates scoring at t...
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Ja And Order – The Drive – 3/22

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave and Kyle have some fun with their sound bites. Segment 2: Morning Brew! The Sacramento Kings knock off the Dallas Mavericks. March Madness gets underway (JA MORANT). The NFL proposes changes to instant replay. Segment 3: Highlights from the Kings’ win over the Mavericks, and a ridiculous claim from the Mavs’ broadcast […]
5 years ago
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Matt George

Luka Doncic Struggles, Marvin Bagley Shines in Kings Win over Mavericks

It took a lot of patience, waiting until March 21st, but finally Sacramento Kings fans got their chance to see Dallas Mavericks super-rookie Luka Doncic in person. Robbed of the Marvin Bagley battle with Doncic at Dallas in December due to injury, fans were anxious to see the 2nd and 3rd overall picks do battle for the […]
5 years ago
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Wax On, Wax Off – The Drive – 3/21

Hour 1: Carmichael Dave and Kyle follow up the A’s loss with a chat about Karate Kid, other movies, and their NCAA tournament bracket picks. Hour 2: Sam Amick joins the show to chat about the future of the Kings after this season, and Kings head coach Dave Joerger hops on to discuss his upcoming […]
5 years ago
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Digit Al

LIVE ON SPORTS 1140 KHTK: Sacramento Kings vs Dallas Mavericks

Home Team: Sacramento Kings Road Team: Dallas Mavericks Location: Golden 1 Center / Sacramento, CA Time: 7:00 pm PT Where You Can Listen: Sports 1140 KHTK (AM-1140) Where You Can Watch: NBC Sports California  Goodbye Dirk? 14-time All-Star Dirk Nowitzki, who recently passed Wilt Chamberlain for sixth on the NBA all-time scoring list, could be playing his […]
5 years ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 19:  D'Angelo Russell #1 of the Brooklyn Nets and De'Aaron Fox #5 of...
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How Do We Indicate A Heavy Sigh – The Drive – 3/20

Hour 1 The saddest hour of radio of all-time because the Kings blew a 25-point fourth-quarter lead at home to the Brooklyn Nets. Hour 2 The second-saddest hour of radio of all-time because the Kings blew a 25-point fourth-quarter lead at home to the Brooklyn Nets.
5 years ago
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Matt George

Kings Spoil Marvin Bagley’s Big Night, Blow 28 Point Lead to Brooklyn

There are collapses, and then there’s what happened to the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. After leading by 28 points in the 3rd quarter, starting the 2nd half on a 20-0 run, Sacramento was outscored 45-18 in the 4th quarter, falling to the Brooklyn Nets 123-121. “Well that certainly can be a tough one to […]
5 years ago
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Chris Watkins

LIVE ON SPORTS 1140 KHTK: Sacramento Kings vs Brooklyn Nets

Home Team: Sacramento Kings Road Team: Brooklyn Nets Location: Golden 1 Center / Sacramento, CA Time: 7:00 pm PT Where You Can Listen: KHTK Sports 1140 KHTK (AM-1140) Where You Can Watch: NBC Sports California    New Era of Kings Basketball The Kings 34 wins are the most the team has had since the 2007-08 […]
5 years ago
CINCINNATI, OH - NOVEMBER 11: Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55) runs onto ...
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A Burfict Fit – The Drive – 3/19

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave and Kyle have some cool stuff coming on the video stream. Segment 2: Morning Brew! The Sacramento Kings face the Brooklyn Nets. Dirk Nowitzki passes Wilt Chamberlain on the all-time scoring list. Vontaze Burfict was released by the Cincinnati Bengals. Segment 3: A quick Kings-Nets preview. Segment 4: Vontaze Burfict is visiting the […]
5 years ago
EVANSVILLE, IN - MARCH 09: Murray State Racers Guard Ja Morant (12) walks across the court during t...
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Anger Management – The Drive – 3/18

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave makes fun of Kyle for getting mad. Segment 2: Morning Brew! The Sacramento Kings get a win over the Chicago Bulls. The NCAA Tournament bracket is set. Donald Penn and the Raiders part ways. Segment 3: Kings highlights from their win over the Bulls, and a discussion about Marvin Bagley’s ceiling as […]
5 years ago
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Matt George

34 Wins: A Final Farewell to DeMarcus Cousins

DeMarcus Cousins is, without a doubt, one of the greatest Sacramento Kings of all time. Despite never winning more than 33 games in a single season, Cousins’ statistical and physical dominance was something to behold. He earned the cheers and support of Kings fans with his offensive explosiveness on the floor, and stole the hearts […]
5 years ago