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Mike Brown on how this Kings team is positioned for a playoff run

Feb 9, 2023, 3:11 PM

Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown spoke to the media following Thursday’s practice about the NBA Trade Deadline and how he feels his team is positioned for a potential playoff run in the second half of the season.

“We like our team,” Brown said. “And the guys have been competitive. They’re learning and growing throughout this process and getting a little bit better. So it’s a good challenge for us.”

The coach also discussed where the team is in the standings, the results of the team’s seven-game road trip and more.

Click here for the full post-practice interview with coach Mike Brown

The Sacramento Kings entered the 2022-23 season hoping to break a 16-year playoff drought. After hiring Mike Brown as the team’s new coach, the Kings drafted Keegan Murray as the number four overall pick. They continued to make moves over the summer, trading for Kevin Huerter and signing multiple free agents, including guard Malik Monk.

While silent at the NBA trade deadline, the team sits at third in the Western Conference heading into the All-Star game.

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