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Return of the Roar: Kings 2-1 in Doug Christie era, continued link to Cam Johnson

Jan 2, 2025, 3:18 PM

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The Sacramento Kings are 1-2 since naming Doug Christie their interim head coach, and there have been a few interesting differences after moving on from Mike Brown.

Brenden Nunes, Frankie Cartoscelli, and Chris Watkins evaluated Sacramento’s recent production, some interesting comments from Christie, Fox, and Sabonis, their continued interest in trading for Cameron Johnson (Brooklyn Nets), and more.

It’s early into the Doug Christie era for this 2024-25 Kings squad. Still, there have been some noteworthy comments and moments involving their new interim, even some rotational differences with him starting Keon Ellis.

Also, Sacramento continues to be heavily linked in conversations with the Brooklyn Nets about forward Cameron Johnson. The Return of the Roar trio broke down what a potential deal could look like, if it could be too expensive, and potential pivots if those discussions were to fall through.

All that and plenty more on the latest episode!

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

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.

Sacramento Kings 2024-25 Schedule

  • Wednesday, January 1st – vs. Philadelphia 76ers – 7:00 PM PT
  • Friday, January 3rd – vs. Memphis Grizzlies – 7:00 PM PT
  • Sunday, January 5th – @ Golden State Warriors – 5:30 PM PT
  • Monday, January 6th – vs. Miami Heat – 7:00 PM PT
  • Friday, January 10th – @ Boston Celtics – 4:30 PM PT

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