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Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on during the third quarter against the Philadelphia 7...
Joseph Jarosz

Matt Barnes hopes Ja Morant’s recent incidents are a ‘wake up call’

Matt Barnes, NBA analyst for NBC Sports and ESPN, joined Dave and Jason Wednesday to talk about Ja Morant and how his experience compares to Morant's.
1 year ago
Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors complains about a call during their game against th...
Joseph Jarosz

Watch: Draymond Green appears to give up mid-play in Warriors loss to Thunder

In an odd sequence, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green appeared to give up mid-play after not getting a pass from Jordan Poole.
1 year ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 03: Harrison Barnes #40 of the Sacramento Kings dunks the ball on Ru...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Kenny Thomas says he is already thinking about Golden 1 Center’s playoff debut

Former Sacramento Kings forward and current TV analyst Kenny Thomas joined Dave and Jason to talk all things Kings.
1 year ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 06: Davion Mitchell #15 of the Sacramento Kings is guarded by no10 a...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Kayte Christensen on the Kings: ‘I think that this team is legit.’

The Sacramento Kings are a top-two seed in the West, and Kayte Christensen joined Dave & Jason to talk all about it.
1 year ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 06: Domantas Sabonis #10 high-fives with Keegan Murray #13 of the Sa...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Laying out the Sacramento Kings’ path to the NBA Playoffs

What challenges await the Sacramento Kings as they inch closer to securing an NBA Playoff berth? Let's take a look.
1 year ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 30: Kevin Huerter #9, Malik Monk #0 and Terence Davis #3 of the S...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Brian Mahoney thinks ‘it will be tough’ for opposing teams to play at G1C in the playoffs

The Associated Press' NBA writer Brian Mahoney joined Cattles & Ramie on Tuesday to talk Kings and all things NBA.
1 year ago
Kevin Huerter #9 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after he made a three-point basket against the Broo...
Frankie Cartoscelli

After tough February, Kevin Huerter is enjoying March thus far

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter has turned the page on a rough month of February with back-to-back 25+ point efforts in March.
1 year ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 29: Trey Lyles #41 of the Sacramento Kings celebrates a three-poin...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Trey Lyles says the Kings ‘aren’t satisfied’ as they close in on 2nd seed

Kings forward Trey Lyles says that Sacramento isn't satisfied with its current place in the Western Conference standings.
1 year ago
Philip Rivers #17 of the Indianapolis Colts watches action during a game against the Tennessee Tita...
Joseph Jarosz

Rich Eisen says Philip Rivers contacted 49ers about QB role after injuries

NFL Network's Rick Eisen broke down some rumors he heard at the combine on Monday show, including Philip Rivers contacting the 49ers.
1 year ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 06: Kevin Huerter #9 high-fives Trey Lyles #41 of the Sacramento Kin...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Big 3rd quarter acts as difference in Kings’ win over Pelicans

The Sacramento Kings used a big third quarter to lift themselves over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night.
1 year ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 10: Harrison Barnes #40 of the Sacramento Kings slam dunks agains...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Harrison Barnes says the Kings need to be focused ‘every single night’

Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes spoke to the media before facing the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday.
1 year ago
Keegan Murray #13 of the Sacramento Kings shoots over Reggie Bullock #25 of the Dallas Mavericks du...
Amiliano Fragoso

Jordan Richard sees ‘big things’ in Keegan Murray’s future

Jordan Richard of Swish Cultures joined Deuce & Mo Monday to talk Sacramento Kings & the team's playoff hopes this season.
1 year ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 05: Davion Mitchell #15 of the Sacramento Kings shoots over Herbert ...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Preview: Sacramento looks to get back on track against struggling Pelicans

The Sacramento Kings will be back in action on Monday night when they face a shorthanded New Orleans Pelicans team at Golden 1 Center.
1 year ago
Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers is guarded by Domantas Sabonis #10 and Keegan Murray #13 of the ...
Joseph Jarosz

Sacramento Kings mailbag: What expectations should fans have for the playoffs?

In this week's Sactown Sports Sacramento Kings mailbag, Dave and Jason answer your questions about the playoffs and what we should expect.
1 year ago
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 11: Harrison Barnes #40 of the Sacramento Kings brings the ball up th...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Edwards, T-Wolves snap Sacramento’s five-game winning streak

The Sacramento Kings saw its six-game winning streak come to an end on Saturday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
1 year ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 03: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after they beat t...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Closing Time: Fox, Sabonis come up big in Kings’ fifth-straight win

De'Aaron Fox scored 33 points, Domantas Sabonis knocked down game-sealing free-throws, and the Sacramento Kings won their 5th-straight game.
1 year ago
Desmond Bane #22 of the Memphis Grizzlies is guarded by Kevin Huerter #9 of the Sacramento Kingsin ...
Joseph Jarosz

Brenden Nunes on the Kings’ biggest weakness heading into the playoffs

Brenden Nunes, writer for The Kings Herald and host of the Kings Pulse podcast, joined Cattles and Ramie to talk about the team's needs come playoff time.
1 year ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 20: Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings pushes the button...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Kyle Draper thinks the Kings’ offense can hold its own against anybody

Kings broadcaster Kyle Draper joined Dave and Jason to talk about what he has seen from Sacramento as they chase the playoffs.
1 year ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 22: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings shoots over Terance Ma...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Preview: Kings set to face short-handed Clippers in crucial showdown

The Sacramento Kings will hope to bury a struggling Los Angeles Clippers team further when the two face off at Golden 1 Center.
1 year ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 20: Kevin Huerter #9 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles the ball up ...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Kevin Huerter on the 2OT thriller in LA, finishing the season strong & more

Kings guard Kevin Huerter joined Dave & Jason to break down last week's thriller in LA and look forward to the season's final stretch.
1 year ago
Assistant head coach Doug Christie and Chimezie Metu of the Sacramento Kings...
Joseph Jarosz

Doug Christie explains why the Kings mindset should be a championship

Sacramento Kings assistant coach Doug Christie joined Cattles and Ramie Thursday to discuss the team's recent resiliency.
1 year ago
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 28: Malik Monk #0 and DeAaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings react to a b...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Malik Monk on how special it was to share a 40-point game with De’Aaron Fox

Malik Monk talked about what it was like to be part of the first Kings duo to score 40+ points in a game alongside good friend De'Aaron Fox.
1 year ago
Head coach Mike Brown of the Sacramento Kings talks with Keegan Murray #13 during the second half a...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Mike Brown named February’s Western Conference Coach of the Month

Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown has been named February's Western Conference Coach of the Month after going 8-4.
1 year ago
SACRAMENTO, CA - MAY 1: Bobby Jackson #24 of the Sacramento Kings cheers a play during the game aga...
Amiliano Fragoso

Bobby Jackson is excited to see an ‘electric’ Sacramento fanbase behind the Kings again

Kings' legend Bobby Jackson joined Deuce & Mo Thursday, discussing both Sacramento and Stockton basketball on the show.
1 year ago