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NBA.com’s Steve Aschburner Talks Sacramento Kings, NBA Offseason & More With Ramie Makhlouf

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How close are the Sacramento Kings to snapping the dreaded 16-year postseason drought?

NBA.com’s senior writer Steve Aschburner joined Cattles & Ramie on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the moves that Kings general manager Monte McNair has made to upgrade the roster, break down standout rookie Keegan Murray’s impressive performance during NBA Summer League, and look around the NBA at some developing storylines.

Topics discussed:

  • Aschburner shares his opinion on Sacramento’s decision to select Keegan Murray with the 4th pick
  • Thoughts on Murray’s MVP performance in Summer League
  • How much better is this Kings roster now that Murray, Kevin Huerter, and Malik Monk are in the fold?
  • Are the Kings close to being a playoff team?
  • Are LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook on the same page in Los Angeles?
  • Should Brooklyn look to move Kevin Durant, or should they hold onto the superstar forward?

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