Sam Amick on the Kings’ struggles, Fox’s future & potential trade candidates

Dec 26, 2024, 8:41 AM

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 10: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings celebrates with teammate De...

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It’s been a disappointing start to the 2024-25 regular season for the Sacramento Kings, but is the year a lost cause?

The Athletic’s Sam Amick joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross to lay out his thoughts on the Kings’ sub-.500 start to the season, relay what he has heard on Sacramento’s intentions as we inch closer to the February 6th trade deadline, and much more.

Plus, Sam shares his intel on Keegan Murray’s availabilty on the trade market and if Mike Brown is on the hot seat.

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Topics Discussed

The Kings are struggling–but are they fixable?
Sam says body language and demeanor could be a cause for concern with Sacramento.
“You’re looking in the huddle, and nobody is saying a word… Guys seem down and defeated.”
One NBA scout says the Kings have talent and “have to ride it out.”
The numbers say Sacramento should be better. Does Sam agree?
Sam thinks it’s concerning that DeMar DeRozan has faded into the background during this losing streak.
“They’re in a bad spot. We’ll see what they do.”
Has this start to the season impacted De’Aaron Fox’s future with the Kings?
Sam says Fox’s future depends on the results of this season.
Will Sacramento be more active on the trade market this season?
Sam says the Kings are expected to be one of the most aggresive teams on the market.
Is Sacramento more likely to make a splash or round out the edges?
“The Kings certainly would love to get [Cam Johnson].”
Is Keegan Murray available?
How quickly does Sacramento need to act on making a move?
Are Mike Brown and Monte McNair on the hot seat?

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Allen Stiles was joined by Evan Sidery, NBA reporter and insider for Forbes, to discuss the latest with De’Aaron Fox’s future with the Sacramento Kings, the trade market landscape around the NBA as a whole, and more.

Sacramento (13-17) has lost four consecutive games and sits at 12th in the highly competitive Western Conference.

Given that reality, Allen asked Evan his opinion on whether the Kings could do anything that would be enough to convince Fox to stay in California’s capital.

If there is an answer, it involves General Manager Monte McNair making some trades. Cameron Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith have been the name to monitor, and Evan Sidery expects them to be the next domino to fall as the deadline grows nearer.

After those players, who else can the Kings try and acquire to turn their season around sooner rather than later?