Sean Cunningham on how NBA teams are viewing the Kings ahead of trade season

Dec 13, 2024, 12:22 PM

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Lead Editor & Kings Beat Writer

Following a rough start to the regular season, the Sacramento Kings are beginning to show signs of life.

Thursday’s win over the New Orleans Pelicans–the Kings’ third-straight win and fourth in their past five contests–lifted Sacramento back to the .500 mark as they return home for a five-game homestand.

FOX 40’s Sean Cunningham joined Allen Stiles to share his thoughts on what has been working for the Kings, share his insights on how other teams around the NBA are viewing Sacramento ahead of trade season, and much more.

Topics Discussed

Trade season has arrived around the NBA
Are the Kings looking to make a splash?
Sean says that some league sources believe Sacramento “will act out of desperation” this trade season, but pushes back on that notion.
“For the most part, your main rotation players are playing well.”
Sean thinks trade chatter could get louder around the Kings if they struggle into the new year.
What does Sacramento need in order to take the next step in their progression?

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Domantas Sabonis often makes double-doubles look easy, but the All-NBA center switched into another gear on Thursday night.

Sabonis was the driving force behind the Sacramento Kings’ 111-109 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, a victory that pushed the Beam Team back to the .500 mark following a rough start to the season.

Over 34 minutes of action, the three-time All-Star scored a season-high 32 points on 11-of-15 shooting from the field to go along with 20 rebounds (also a season-high), three assists, and two steals.

The rare 30-20 stat line was the first of any NBA player this season, one that adds to Sabonis’ impressive start to the season that has the reigning All-NBA Third Team big man in the conversation for an All-Star nod in February.

When is the next Sacramento Kings game?

Sacramento will begin a five-game homestand on Monday night against reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets.

Last season, the Kings went 3-1 against Denver, including 2-0 at Golden 1 Center.

Be sure to catch all of the Kings vs. Nuggets 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.