Sam Amick on the new-look Kings offense, Devin Carter’s injury & more

Nov 14, 2024, 8:31 AM

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 08: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Sacramento Kings stands on the court...

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Through the first 12 games of the 2024-25 season, the Sacramento Kings are shooting just 31.8 percent from three-point range (29th in the NBA).

The Athletic’s Sam Amick joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross to share his thoughts on why the Kings are off to a slow start from three, contemplate if DeMar DeRozan’s mid-range game has affected the offensive flow, and much more.

Plus, how aware was Sacramento of rookie guard Devin Carter’s shoulder injury on draft night?

Be sure to check out the full interview with Sam Amick on the Sactown Sports 1140 YouTube page.

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Topics Discussed

Has the addition of DeMar DeRozan impacted the Kings’ three-point shooting?
How concerned should Sacramento be about its shortened depth?
Sam says the Kings’ recent track record should bode well for in-season adjustments down the line.
Was Sacramento aware of Devin Carter’s shoulder injury on draft night?
What is going on with the Milwaukee Bucks?

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The Sacramento Kings had been waiting for a game like this.

Early-season struggles from the perimeter looked like a thing of the past on Wednesday night as the Kings opened up a four-game homestand with a 127-104 win over the Phoenix Suns at Golden 1 Center.

A Kings offense that entered play in possession of the NBA’s worst three-point field goal percentage appeared unaffected by its shortcomings over the first 11 games of the year, as four players converted multiple attempts from beyond the arc en route to a 15-of-28 (53%) showing from deep–a new season-high.

De’Aaron Fox and Kevin Huerter combined for 51 points, Domantas Sabonis posted another double-double, and Sacramento (7-5) bounced back from a disappointing loss in San Antonio with its second win over Phoenix since Sunday night.

When is the next Sacramento Kings game?

Sacramento will begin the group play portion of the NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) on Friday night at Golden 1 Center against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Kings will play four group play games before the tournament enters the knockout stage on December 10th.

Be sure to catch all of the Kings vs. T-Wolves 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 7:00 PM PT from downtown Sacramento.