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Rico Hines: DeMar DeRozan brings a “different type of swagger” to Sacramento

Aug 7, 2024, 3:39 PM | Updated: 3:49 pm

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 31: Rico Hines assistant coach of player development for the Toronto Raptors ...

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Former assistant coach Rico Hines, current assistant for the Philadelphia 76ers, joined The Drive Guys on Wednesday to discuss the state of the NBA, what DeMar DeRozan brings to Sacramento, his perspective on where the Kings stand, and more.

Hines shared that he has a good relationship with the latest Kings’ superstar, DeRozan, likely due to their southern California connection — Hines hosts offseason games in southern California, while DeRozan is from that area — and claimed that he thinks he brings Sacramento a “different type of swagger.”

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Having spent time with several different organizations, The Drive Guys asked Rico Hines his perspective on the current state of the NBA’s Western Conference, which he responded to by saying that it’s fairly wide open at this point.

Being a current member of the 76ers. They were also sure to ask him about Philadelphia’s addition of Paul George alongside former MVP Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey’s development.

The full interview can be heard on Sactown Sports 1140’s YouTube page using the link above.

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 one open roster spots that General Manager Monte McNair must 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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