Where the Kings stand in this year’s NBA GM Survey
Oct 9, 2024, 8:34 AM
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The results of the 2024-25 NBA GM Survey have been released, meaning that basketball fans can peel back the curtain and see how some of the league’s top executives view the current talent pool.
Who will win the NBA Finals this season? Which player has the best chance of having a breakout year? Who is the fastest player in the league with the ball in their hands?
Let’s dive into the Sacramento Kings-based answers to this year’s NBA GM Survey.
π¨ 2024-25 NBA GM SURVEY π¨
Every NBA team’s General Manager answered 50 questions about key topics before the season tips off.
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β NBA (@NBA) October 8, 2024
NBA GM Survey: Sacramento Kings highlights
What was the most surprising move of the offseason?
1. Karl-Anthony Towns to New York β 27%
2. Paul George to Philadelphia β 23%
3. DeMar DeRozan to Sacramento β 17%
4. Mikal Bridges to New York β 10%
5. Zaccharie Risacher drafted No. 1 β 7%
Which rookie was the biggest steal at where he was selected in the Draft?
T-1. Bub Carrington (14), Washington β 10%
T-1. Devin Carter (13), Sacramento β 10%
T-1. Johnny Furphy (35), Indiana β 10%
T-1. Dalton Knecht (17), L.A. Lakers β 10%
T-1. Terrence Shannon Jr. (27), Minnesota β 10%
T-1. Nikola Topic (12), Oklahoma City β 10%
Which team has the best home-court advantage?
1. Denver Nuggets β 47%
2. Oklahoma City Thunder β 17%
T-3. Boston Celtics β 13%
T-3. New York Knicks β 13%
5. Utah Jazz β 7%
6. Sacramento Kings β 3%
Which player is the fastest with the ball?
1. DeβAaron Fox, Sacramento β 52%
2. Ja Morant, Memphis β 38%
3. Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia β 7%
4. Kyrie Irving, Dallas β 3%
Which player would you want taking a shot with the game on the line?
1. Stephen Curry, Golden State β 40%
2. Kevin Durant, Phoenix β 23%
3. Luka Doncic, Dallas β 10%
T-4. Nikola Jokic, Denver β 7%
T-4. Damian Lillard, Milwaukee β 7%
Β» Also receiving votes: DeMar DeRozan, Sacramento; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City; Kyrie Irving, Dallas; Jamal Murray, Denver
Who is the best power forward in the NBA?
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee β 77%
2. Kevin Durant, Phoenix β 7%
Β» Also receiving votes: Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers; Draymond Green, Golden State; Domantas Sabonis, Sacramento; Jayson Tatum, Boston; Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio
Which player is most likely to have a breakout season in 2024-25?
1. Jalen Williams, Oklahoma City β 13%
T-2. Evan Mobley, Cleveland β 10%
T-2. Ja Morant, Memphis β 10%
T-2. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio β 10%
T-5. Paolo Banchero, Orlando β 7%
T-5. Cade Cunningham, Detroit β 7%
T-5. Brandon Miller, Charlotte β 7%
Β» Also receiving votes: LaMelo Ball, Charlotte; Anthony Edwards, Minnesota; Dereck Lively II, Dallas; Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia; Trey Murphy III, New Orleans; Keegan Murray, Sacramento; Andrew Nembhard, Indiana; Alperen Sengun, Houston; Cam Thomas, Brooklyn; Amen Thompson, Houston; Ausar Thompson, Detroit
When is the next Sacramento Kings game?
The Kings will undergo a week of practice and full-contact workouts before opening the preseason portion of their 2024-25 schedule at home against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, October 9th.
Be sure to catch all of the action right here on Sactown Sports 1140 AM with Kings vs. Warriors set to tip off at 7:00 PM PDT.
Sacramento Kings 2024-25 Schedule
Preseason
- Wednesday, October 9thΒ β vs. Golden State Warriors β 7 pm PDT
- Friday, October 11thΒ β @ Golden State Warriors β 7 pm PDT
- Sunday, October 13thΒ β vs. Portland Trail Blazers β 3 pm PDT
- Tuesday, October 15thΒ β @ Utah Jazz β 6 pm PDT
- Thursday, October 17thΒ β @ Los Angeles Clippers β 7 pm PDT
Regular Season
- Thursday, October 24thΒ β vs. Minnesota Timberwolves β 7 pm PDT
- Saturday, October 26thΒ β @ Los Angeles Lakers β 7:30 pm PDT
- Monday, October 28thΒ β vs. Portland Trail Blazers β 7 pm PDT
- Tuesday, October 29thΒ β @ Utah Jazz β 6 pm PDT
- Friday, November 1stΒ β @ Atlanta Hawks β 4 pm PDT
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