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SACRAMENTO, CA - NOVEMBER 10:  LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers is guarded by Iman Shumpe...
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Twitter Takeover – The Drive – 11/12

Carmichael Dave and Kyle recap the Kings vs. Timberwolves game and ignore the Kings vs. Lakers game. They also chat about the Jimmy Butler trade, and look over the Oakland Raiders loss to the Chargers among other NFL Week 10 scores.
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Frankie Cartoscelli

Kings Weekly Roundup: 11/4-11/11

By Franklin Cartoscelli – Sports 1140 KHTK After a start that surprised the entire league, the Sacramento Kings have had a humbling past seven days. Starting off the year with a 6-3 record, the Kings have lost 3 of 4 and now sit at 7-6 as we head into a new week. Although the Kings […]
6 years ago
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Matt George

Kings Offense Disappears in Rivalry Bout vs Los Angeles

Sacramento shoots just 34% in 101-86 loss to the Lakers.
6 years ago
PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 08: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers drops back to pass d...
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More Like Fines Field – The Drive – 11/9

Carmichael Dave and Kyle preview the Kings Timberwolves game, look ahead to NFL Week 10, make some NFL predictions, and debate Bill James' tweets about baseball players' pay. Sean Salisbury joins the show. Jay Bilas returns for a less contentious discussion of the Kings and college hoops.
6 years ago
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Matt George

Palate Cleanser – The Lo-Down – 11/08/18

Damien Barling and Jason Ross present the Thursday edition of The Lo-Down.
6 years ago
SACRAMENTO, CA - NOVEMBER 7: Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors shoots the ball during the ga...
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Ask Me Anything Part 2 – The Drive – 11/8

Carmichael Dave and Kyle do an Ask Me Anything! They also go over the Kings Raptors game, and dive into the latest with the Le'Veon Bell video and the Floyd Mayweather fight. Sam Amick of the Athletic joins the show to discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Boston Celtics and other NBA rumors.
6 years ago
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Matt George

Kings Offense Can’t String Together Baskets, Fall to Toronto Raptors

Kings can't overcome Toronto's defense or the referee's whistle in their 114-105 loss.
6 years ago
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Digit Al

Sacramento Kings’ New City Edition Jersey Announced

The changes from this year and last year are not that drastic, but rather than a lion on the chest of the jersey, the Kings went towards adding 'Sactown' above the number.
6 years ago
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 04:  Serge Ibaka #9 of the Toronto Raptors celebrates his dunk during th...
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Questions For Mom – The Drive – 11/7

Carmichael Dave returns! Dave and Kyle chat about the Kings schedule, give out some early NBA awards, and recap Billy Beane winning executive of the year and the Giants hire of Farhan Zaidi. Kayte Christensen and Jason Anderson talk Kings. Scott Bair talks Oakland Raiders.
6 years ago
MILWAUKEE, WI - November 4: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots the ball agains...
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Naming The Cat – The Drive – 11/5

Carmichael Dave and Kyle discuss the end of the Kings win streak and their loss to the Bucks. They also look at Packers Patriots, Rams Saints, and the rest of the NFL Week 9 scores and story lines.
6 years ago
LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 08: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings handles the ball against the Lo...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Kings Win Fifth Straight For Best Start Since 2002

For a dollar and fifty cents, you could get a gallon of gas. Harry Potter And The Chamber of Secrets was atop the box office. Eminem's Lose Yourself was the most popular song in the world. The Sacramento Kings were off to a 6-3 start. Not everything has changed, when you check that last part. 
6 years ago
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Charles Barkley Guaranteed It – The Drive – 11/2

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave and Kyle talk tempering expectations for the Kings. Segment 2: Morning Brew! Kings win No. 5 in a row. The 49ers crush the Raiders. Terrell Owens gets his Hall of Fame ring. Segment 3: Kings highlights and game recap! Segment 4: A 49ers-Raiders recap with highlights. Hour 2 Segment 1: The Kings have been […]
6 years ago
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Matt George

WATCH: Jeff Van Gundy Says Kings’ Dave Joerger is Early Coach of the Year

The Kings are starting to get some serious national recognition.
6 years ago
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Frankie Cartoscelli

The Sacramento Kings [Continue To] Turn Heads

Buddy Hield continued his incredible play with 27 points and 5 rebounds on 10/17 shooting, including 5/7 from 3. De'Aaron Fox, who injured his lower back in the closing minutes of Monday's win in Miami, battled through the pain for 31 points and 15 assists and 10 rebounds. Fox has become the youngest player to ever post such numbers.
6 years ago
PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 16: JuJu Smith-Schuster #19 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates with J...
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Juju Smith-Schuster Appreciation – The Drive – 11/1

Carmichael Dave and Kyle recap their Halloween, preview Kings Hawks, and look ahead to 49ers Raiders. They also chat about the future Las Vegas Raiders and discuss Willie McCovey's incredible career. Sam Amick talks NBA, and UC Davis football coach Dan Hawkins joins the show.
6 years ago
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 17:  An actor dressed as the character of Michael Myers attends the...
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Just A Couple Of Halloweens – The Drive – 10/31

Carmichael Dave and Kyle discuss the Kings win streak and the Kings Magic matchup. They also chat about Marvin Bagley's song, look back at the NFL trade deadline, and talk about the Oakland Raiders with Scott Bair.
6 years ago
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Matt George

De’Aaron Fox Questionable Tonight vs Orlando with Back Strain

The Kings could be without their star point guard tonight against the Magic.
6 years ago
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Playing Willie, Willie Well – The Drive – 10/30

Carmichael Dave and Kyle go nuts over the Sacramento Kings' 4-3 start. They chat about Kings Heat, a possible De'Aaron Fox injury, and hand out some NFL Week 8 awards. Matt Barrows of the Athletic joins the show to talk about the San Francisco 49ers.
6 years ago
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 28:  Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts as he allows a...
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Well, Actually … – The Drive – 10/29

Carmichael Dave and Kyle preview the Sacramento Kings game vs. the Heat. They also look at the Raiders loss to the Colts, the 49ers loss to the Cardinals, and other Week 8 NFL scores. They also have some fun the the Dodgers losing the World Series.
6 years ago
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 22:  LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up before the game ...
Digit Al

‘Shut Up And Dribble’ Trailer Released

Shut Up And Dribble will report on the history revolving the National Basketball Association and how players have influenced and played roles in bringing social change. Former ESPN Sports Conglomerate Jemele Hill is narrating the documentary, along with Gotham Chopra as the director.
6 years ago
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Digit Al

Sacramento Kings Have More Wins Than The Lakers And Five Playoff Teams From Last Season

The Sacramento Kings begin the 2018-2019 Season with more wins than the Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder. After Friday night's game against Washington with a final score of 116-112, the Sacramento Kings now have 3 victories this season.
6 years ago
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 25:  DeAndre Hopkins #10 of the Houston Texans makes a one handed catch over ...
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The Goatee Debate – The Drive – 10/26

Carmichael Dave and Kyle preview Sacramento Kings vs. Wizards, debate facial hair styles, discuss scary movies, and look ahead to Week 8 of the NFL. Sean Salisbury weighs in on the debates, and Dave Richard gives Week 8 fantasy football advice.
6 years ago
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - OCTOBER 21: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings brings the ball up court du...
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Smothered Chicken – The Drive – 10/25

Carmichael Dave and Kyle break down the Sacramento Kings win over the Grizzlies, and De'Aaron Fox's takeover. They also look ahead to Thursday Night Football, recap Game 2 of the World Series, and go over some of the craziness with the Oakland Raiders. Luke Bornn of the Kings talks analytics, and Sam Amick talks NBA.
6 years ago
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Matt George

Sacramento Kings Overcome Slow Start, Earn First Home Win of Season

Buddy Hield and De'Aaron Fox combine for 44 points in Sacramento's first win of the season inside the Golden 1 Center.
6 years ago