Anthony Slater on how the Sacramento Kings can take the next step

Following the big swing to acquire six-time All-Star talent DeMar DeRozan, what do the Sacramento Kings need to do next to ascend the Western Conference ranks?

The Athletic’s Anthony Slater joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross on Thursday morning to share his thoughts on the DeRozan move, relay his intel on Sacramento’s interest in Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen, and much more.

Plus: Slater gives his take on why he believes this current Kings core is capped as a “second-round team.”

Topics Discussed

• What are Slater’s thoughts on the Kings’ acquisition of DeMar DeRozan?
• “I like what they can now do down the stretch… There are a lot of benefits to it.”
• What are the concerns regarding DeRozan’s fit with Sacramento?
• “I think part of the reason behind the move was they were solved a little bit offensively last year.”
• How will DeRozan’s usage affect De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis?
• Slater says, “I do think it’s going to take a little time” for the Kings to mesh with DeRozan
• What is the play for GM Monte McNair and the front office for the remainder of the offseason?
• “I think a lot of the league is waiting on this [Lauri] Markkanen situation.”
• Slater thinks that Kevin Huerter is available and that two Brooklyn Nets targets make sense for Sacramento
• Is it the right move for the Kings to go all in for Markkanen?
• Does Slater agree with Sacramento holding onto Keegan Murray in trade talks?
• Where do the Kings currently stand in the West?
• Slater thinks that Sacramento will need a player better than Fox or Sabonis to take the next step
• Will Malik Monk open the season as the starting two-guard?
• What is Devin Carter’s return to action time table?

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When is the next Sacramento Kings off-season date of interest?

Now that the 2024 California Classic is over, Sacramento will head to Las Vegas for the NBA 2K25 Summer League.

The Kings will play their first of five games on Friday afternoon against the top-ten pick Zach Edey and the Memphis Grizzlies with action set to tip off at 3:00 PM PDT.

Sactown Sports 1140 will have all of your Sacramento Kings coverage for the Las Vegas Summer League, free agency, and much more!

Sacramento Kings 2024 Summer Schedule

NBA 2K25 Summer League | Thomas & Mack Center/Cox Pavilion | Las Vegas, NV

• Friday, July 12th – @ Memphis Grizzlies – 3:00 PM PDT (NBA TV)
• Monday, July 15th – vs. Utah Jazz – 7:00 PM PDT (ESPNU)
• Wednesday, July 17th – @ New York Knicks – 12:30 PM PDT (NBA TV)
• Thursday, July 18th – vs. Washington Wizards – 4:00 PM PDT (ESPN)
• Final game TBD

NBA Offseason Schedule

• Saturday, July 6th – Free Agents can officially sign contracts
• July 12-22nd – Las Vegas Summer League
• July 27-August 11th – 2024 Olympic Games
• Friday, September 27th – NBA training camps begin

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