Jerry Reynolds praises Isaac Jones, questions Sacramento’s interest in Westbrook

Former Sacramento Kings head coach, general manager, and broadcaster Jerry Reynolds joined The Drive Guys on Thursday to discuss Sacramento’s first offseason under new management.

General manager Scott Perry has consistently stated a desire to build an identity in the coming 2025-26 NBA season.

With continued rumors surrounding future Hall of Fame point guard Russell Westbrook headed to California’s capital, Reynolds expressed his confusion in their desired interest.

Despite those rumors, the Kings are still lacking forward depth. After Keegan Murray, they currently roster the likes of Doug McDermott, Dario Saric, and second-year undrafted forward/big man Isaac Jones.

Reynolds is optimistic about Jones’ potential impact, even saying he reminds him of Kenneth Faried.

“I would like to see Isaac Jones have a significant role,” he said. “I’d be amazed if he weren’t productive playing some five as well as some four.”

Be sure to check out the entire interview with Jerry Reynolds on the Sactown Sports 1140 YouTube page.

Other topics discussed include

• First steps towards building an identity in Sacramento
• How their current roster fits (or doesn’t) with Scott Perry’s desire
• The importance of patience when building a roster
• Reynolds doesn’t understand Sacramento’s reported interest in Russell Westbrook
• Lacking foward depth
• And PLENTY more!

Listen to The Drive Guys from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday, on Sactown Sports 1140.

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NBA training camps open at the end of next month, yet there is still no end in sight to the Jonathan Kuminga saga.

The Golden State Warriors have made it clear they will not continue negotiations with teams–like the Sacramento Kings–on sign-and-trade discussions as contract talks with the forward remain at a stalemate.

The Athletic‘s Sam Amick joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross to share his insights on the Kuminga situation, explain why Golden State is prepared to wait out this situation, and much more.

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When is the next Sacramento Kings game?

Sacramento Kings preseason basketball is on the way, but we’ll have to wait a bit longer before we see the Beam Team back in action.

The Kings will open up their preseason slate on Wednesday, October 8th, at home against the Toronto Raptors. You can see the full preseason schedule below, with the entire 2025-26 regular season schedule set to be released in August.

Sacramento Kings preseason schedule for the 2025-26 season:

• September TBD – Start of NBA training camps for the 2025-26 season
• Wednesday, October 8th vs. Toronto Raptors – 7 PM PT
• Friday, October 10th @ Portland Trail Blazers – 7 PM PT
• Wednesday, October 15th vs. Los Angeles Clippers – 7 PM PT
• Friday, October 17th @ Los Angeles Lakers – 7 PM PT

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