Amick: The Kings have ‘a high level of confidence’ in this core

Dec 12, 2024, 8:37 AM

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While the Sacramento Kings have shown some promise over the past week, they will still need to upgrade their roster as they look to get back into the NBA Playoffs.

The Athletic’s Sam Amick joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross to share his thoughts on the Kings’ approach to trade season, contemplate if general manager Monte McNair will target large or smaller moves, and much more.

Plus, Sam predicts how active the trade market will be in the NBA this year.

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Topics Discussed

Sam says the trade market is still taking shape, but that deals could take shape soon.
Who could the Kings target on the trade market?
“There’s still a high level of confidence in this core that they have.”
Sam says Sacramento will likely target around-the-edge moves rather than go for a big trade piece.
How serious are the Jimmy Butler and LeBron James trade rumors?
Sam predicts how active the NBA trade deadline will be this year
“There could be a fair amount [of trades.]”
Could New Orleans look to sell off pieces this season?
“It’s been a trainwreck.” – Amick on the Pelicans.
The Athletic had the Kings outside the top 20 on their NBA front office list.
Why has NBA Cup viewership declined?

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