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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 15: Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings dunks against the G...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Robby Kalland on how close the Kings are to becoming legit contenders

How close are the Sacramento Kings to becoming a legitimate Western Conference contender? Ramie, Jay & guest Robby Kalland discussed.
11 months ago
LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball against Bruce Brown #11 of the Denver Nug...
JAKE SHAPIRO Denver Sports Analyst

On the verge of being swept, LeBron James has a message for the Lakers

LeBron James has only twice been swept in his storied NBA career and both instances occurred in the NBA Finals. Is a 3rd coming Monday?
11 months ago
Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks looks on against the Brooklyn Nets during their game at t...
KEVIN ZIMMERMAN Arizona Sports

Carmelo Anthony retires as top-10 NBA scorer, Team USA legend

Carmelo Anthony announced his retirement on Monday after spending 19 years in the NBA,
11 months ago
KAUNAS, LITHUANIA - MAY 21: Sasha Vezenkov, #14 of Olympiacos Piraeus in action during Turkish Airl...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Sasha Vezenkov shines, but Olympiacos falls short in EuroLeague Final

Sacramento Kings prospect Sasha Vezenkov shined during Olympiacos' heartbreaking loss to Real Madrid during Sunday's EuroLeague Final
11 months ago
Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets drives to the basket against Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Ang...
JAMES MERILATT, Editor of Denver Sports

Denver Nuggets overcome adversity, take a 3-0 lead over the Lakers

The Denver Nuggets walked away Saturday with a 119-108 victory, holding a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
11 months ago
Sasha Vezenkov, #14 of Olympiacos Piraeus in action during the 2022-23 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague ...
Joseph Jarosz

EuroLeague reporter says Sasha Vezenkov likely a King if he wins EuroLeague title

Antonis Stroggylakis, Eurohoops reporter, joined Cattles & Ramie Friday to discuss Sasha Vezenkov and his chances of joining Sacramento.
12 months ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 30: Kevin Huerter #9 of the Sacramento Kings celebrates a three-p...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Kevin Huerter breaks down first Kings season with JJ Redick

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter sat down with former NBA sharpshooter JJ Redick to reflect on a memorable 2022-23 season.
12 months ago
KAUNAS, LITHUANIA - MAY 19: Sasha Vezenkov, #14 of Olympiacos Piraeus in action during Turkish Airl...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Sasha Vezenkov, Olympiacos advance to EuroLeague championship

Sacramento Kings prospect Sasha Vezenkov and Olympiacos are moving on to the EuroLeague championship game.
12 months ago
Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets drives against Dennis Schroder #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers...
JAMES MERILATT, Editor of Denver Sports

Jamal Murray leads the Nuggets to huge win, 2-0 lead over Lakers

Jamal Murray scored 23 points in the fourth quarter, propelling the Denver Nuggets to a 108-103 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
12 months ago
DENVER, CO - MAY 16 : Rui Hachimura (28) of the Los Angeles Lakers fouls Nikola Jokic (15) of the D...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Jabari Davis on what moves the Lakers need to make for Game 2 in Denver

Jabari Davis of Lakers Nation joined Cattles & Ramie to dive into the moves the Los Angeles Lakers need to make in Game 2 against Denver.
12 months ago
Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers is fouled by De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento King...
Amiliano Fragoso

Trail Blazers beat writer says Portland is on the ‘same page’ as Damian Lillard this summer

Portland beat writer, Austin White, joined the midday show to talk about Damian Lillard and his future with the team.
12 months ago
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar attends the Los Angeles premiere of "Sweetwater" at Steven J. Ross Theatre on t...
Joseph Jarosz

NBA announces pre-Summer League convention for fans

The league has announced the inaugural NBA Con. The fan-friendly event tips off in Las Vegas and takes place from July 7 - 9.
12 months ago
PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 09: Victor Wembanyama of Metropolitains 92 reacts during the Betclic Elite ...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Sam Amick on if Victor Wembanyama is the most-hyped NBA prospect ever

Who has been more hyped entering their NBA careers: 2023 top pick Victor Wembanyama or future Hall of Fame forward LeBron James?
12 months ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 27: Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown talks to assistant coac...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Report: Suns eyeing Kings’ Jordi Fernández as head coaching candidate

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Phoenix Suns are seeking permission to interview Kings associate head coach Jordi Fernández.
12 months ago
KAUNAS, LITHUANIA - MAY 18: Sasha Vezenkov of Olympiacos Piraeus receives MVP of the 2022-23 Turkis...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Potential future Kings forward Sasha Vezenkov named EuroLeague MVP

Sasha Vezenkov continues to rack up accolades as the potential future Sacramento King was named EuroLeague MVP on Wednesday.
12 months ago
Scoot Henderson #0 of G League Ignite checks out of a game against the Ontario Clippers in the seco...
Amiliano Fragoso

5 trades NBA teams should make after 2023 Draft Lottery results

With the 2023 NBA draft lottery finally taken place, teams can start planning their next moves this offseason. Here are five trades to watch.
12 months ago
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - APRIL 26: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on against the Los Ange...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Kenny Thomas says Ja Morant is ‘putting everything on the line right now’

Former Sacramento Kings forward and current TV analyst Kenny Thomas joined Carmichael Dave & Kayte Christensen to talk all things NBA.
12 months ago
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 27: Draymond Green #23 and Jordan Poole #3 of the Golden State Warriors ...
Frankie Cartoscelli

How much of an impact did the Green-Poole incident have on the Warriors?

Did the Draymond Green-Jordan Poole incident that transpired during the preseason impact Golden State in the NBA Playoffs?
12 months ago
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: A general view as NBA commissioner Adam Silver poses for photos with ...
Frankie Cartoscelli

2023 NBA Draft Lottery results revealed

The ping pong balls have spoken! Here are the results of the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery, setting the stage for June 22nd's NBA Draft.
12 months ago
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 18: Matthew Dellavedova #8 of the Sacramento Kings plays against the Washing...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Matthew Dellavedova signs two-year deal with Melbourne United

Former Sacramento Kings guard Matthew Dellavedova has signed a two-year deal to return to Australia and play for Melbourne United.
12 months ago
Metropolitan 92's French power forward Victor Wembanyama looks on during the French Elite basketbal...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Former Kings center Olden Polynice isn’t buying the Wembanyama hype

Former Sacramento Kings center Olden Poynice joined Nick Cattles & Jay Johnson on Tuesday to talk all things NBA!
12 months ago
Domantas Sabonis and De'Aaron Fox of the Sacramento Kings vie for NBA All-Star Game nods....
Amiliano Fragoso

Howard Beck thinks the Kings’ next step is figuring out the defense

Howard Beck joined Chris & Co. Tuesday to discuss the 2023 NBA playoffs and what the Kings should do this offseason.
12 months ago
SACRAMENTO, CA - MAY 12: (Left to Right) Brad Miller #52 of the Sacramento Kings huddles with Chris...
Frankie Cartoscelli

On This Date: Bibby, Stojakovic force Game 7 against Timberwolves

On this date in 2004, the Sacramento Kings forced a Game 7 against the Minnesota Timberwolves--and Anthony Peeler got into it with KG.
12 months ago
Head Coach Doc Rivers of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the Boston Celtics during the first ...
Joseph Jarosz

Doc Rivers latest coach to lose job after failing to advance in playoffs

Philadelphia have fired Doc Rivers after the 76ers failed to move past the second round in the NBA playoffs.
12 months ago