Kayte Christensen on what Doug Christie can provide Sacramento

Jan 2, 2025, 9:26 AM | Updated: 9:28 am

Lead Editor & Kings Beat Writer

It’s been a rough week for the Sacramento Kings, but back-to-back wins have eased some tension as the ‘Beam Team’ looks to turn the page in 2025.

NBC Sports California analyst Kayte Christensen joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross to share her observations from the past two wins, highlight what Doug Christie can bring to the table in his new role as head coach, and much more.

Be sure to check out the entire interview with NBC Sports’ Kayte Christensen on the Sactown Sports 1140 YouTube page.

Topics Discussed

Kayte and Jason share their thoughts on Doug Christie taking the team to the roof of Golden 1 Center following last night’s win to see the beam up close.
“The one thing that he is really tremendous at is that he’s a motivator. He has that ability to connect with players.”
How challenging is it to go through a coaching change during the season?
Kayte is optimistic that Sacramento can turn things around under Doug.
Will Devin Carter be an option for the Kings in the near future?

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It’s been a tumultuous week for the Sacramento Kings, but two straight wins have alleviated some pressure.

While the Kings have secured back-to-back victories, the firing of head coach Mike Brown could leave a lasting imprint on the organization, especially when factoring in the future of star guard De’Aaron Fox.

The Athletic’s Sam Amick joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross to share his intel of what transpired leading to Brown’s firing, make clear that Fox was not responsible for the decision, share the latest trade rumblings surrounding Sacramento, and much more.

Full interview below:

Sam Amick on how the Kings’ recent behavior could affect De’Aaron Fox’s future

When is the next Sacramento Kings game?

Sacramento will conclude a three-game homestand on Friday night against the Ja Morant-less Memphis Grizzlies at Golden 1 Center.

On December 5th, the Kings fell short in Memphis by a final of 115-110 as the Grizzlies outscored Sacramento 60-15 in bench scoring.

Be sure to catch all of the Kings vs. Grizzlies drama right here on Sactown Sports 1140 AM, with pregame coverage starting at 2:00 PM PT on The Drive Guys before action tips off at 7:00 PM PT from downtown Sacramento.