Return of the Roar: Kings finding a rhythm since starting Monk

Dec 10, 2024, 4:24 PM

SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 6: Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Sacramento Kings high fives Keegan Murray...

Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Sacramento Kings high fives Keegan Murray and De'Aaron Fox in closing minutes of their game against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center on December 6, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)

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BY BRENDEN NUNES

Sactown Sports writer

Brenden Nunes, Frankie Cartoscelli, and Chris Watkins present another edition of the Return of the Roar podcast, this time discussing the Sacramento Kings’ starting to catch a rhythm over the last four games.

Averaging 127 points over the last five games, the guys broke down what’s been working during their offensive explosion. How much of it has to do with head coach Mike Brown deciding to move Malik Monk into the starting lineup, and what other trickle-down effects have come from that decision?

Also, Coach Brown’s tone has changed over the last few days. The trio dove into what he’s been emphasizing and his methods of communicating that through the media.

The full Return of the Roar podcast episode is available on all listening platforms and YouTube using the link above.

Topics discussed include:

Sacramento’s offensive success since Malik Monk joined the starting lineup
Mike Brown sending a message via pre and postgame media – Kevin Huerter has thrived over the last four games in a solidified bench role
What are the details Coach Brown wants them to focus on “possession after possession”
Emphasizing their defense, but how much better can they get?
Starting to talk about trade targets… how much could they help?

All that and PLENTY more conversation on the recent state of the Sacramento Kings on this lastest Return of the Road episode.

When is the next Sacramento Kings game?

With the NBA Cup’s knockout stage set to begin next week, Sacramento will play just one game over the next seven days, providing Mike Brown’s group a chance to regroup and get some much-needed practice.

The Kings’ lone game this week will be against the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night at the Smoothie King Center, the building that witnessed the end of Sacramento’s season in the Play-In Tournament just eight months ago.

New Orleans has been the Kings’ worst nightmare lately, going 6-0 against Sacramento last season.

Be sure to catch all of the Kings vs. Pelicans action 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 5:00 PM PT from New Orleans.