Anthony Slater on the potential of Brandon Podziemski
Aug 9, 2024, 10:47 AM
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(Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
The Golden State Warriors reportedly did not want to part ways with Brandon Podziemski in a trade for Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markannen.
Was that a smart move by the Warriors?
The Athletic’s Anthony Slater joined Chris Watkins and Brenden Nunes this week to discuss how the Warriors view Podziemski, contemplate if Golden State or the Sacramento Kings will make another trade before the season begins, and much more.
Plus: Is Jonathan Kuminga worth a max extension?
Topics Discussed
- Sacramento made strides on the defensive end last season. Were those improvements fool’s gold?
- Slater says that the Kings “have a bit more defensive personnel” with Keon Ellis and Keegan Murray on the roster
- The Golden State Warriors reportedly hold Brandon Podziemski in high regard. Does he have All-Star potential?
- “Nobody believes that he is going to be an All-Star more than Brandon Podziemski.”
- The Warriors are “willing buyers” heading into this season after missing out on Paul George and Lauri Markannen
- Anthony says Sacramento also has draft assets that they can use to upgrade the roster in trades
- Is Jonathan Kuminga a max contract level player?
- Where do the Kings and Warriors stand in the Western Conference?
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When is the next Sacramento Kings offseason date of interest?
The dog days of the NBA offseason have arrived.
Sacramento will continue to look to add to its roster before players report for training camp at the end of September. The Kings currently have some open roster spots that general manager Monte McNair will have to fill in the coming weeks and months.
Be sure to stay locked into Sactown Sports for all of your Sacramento Kings news on player signings, trades, game recaps, and more for the upcoming season.
NBA Offseason Schedule
- Saturday, July 6th – Free Agents can officially sign contracts
- July 27-August 11th – 2024 Olympic Games
- Mid-August – 2024-25 NBA schedule release
- Friday, September 27th – NBA training camps begin
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