Kayte Christensen on DeMar DeRozan’s early impact with the Kings

Following an 0-2 start to the regular season, DeMar DeRozan and the Sacramento Kings have responded with two straight wins.

NBC Sports California analyst Kayte Christensen joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross on Wednesday morning to share her thoughts on the Kings’ win over the Utah Jazz, discuss how DeRozan has already been impactful in a Sacramento uniform, and much more.

Plus, Kayte explains why she has been impressed by Kevin Huerter as the guard returns from a shoulder injury that was suffered last season.

Be sure to check out the entire interview with NBC Sports’ Kayte Christensen on the Sactown Sports 1140 YouTube page.

Topics Discussed: DeMar DeRozan & Sacramento Kings

• How much weight should we hold in the past two games?
• Is this more of Sacramento putting things together or just playing low-level opponents?
• Kayte shares her thoughts on Mike Brown’s rotations over the past two games.
• “There are just so many things to put together right now.”
• De’Aaron Fox is playing with two taped fingers on his left hand. Kayte shares why she isn’t concerned about Fox’s hand.
• Kayte expands on how DeMar DeRozan has already been so impactful for Sacramento.
• “Nothing seems to rattle him at all.”
• Who will the Atlanta Hawks matchup against Fox on Friday night?
• Thoughts on Kevin Huerter’s start to the season
• “He just looks so comfortable in his shot.”
• Is Keon Ellis who Kings fans hoped Davion Mitchell would be>

Listen to The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross from 6 – 10 a.m. PST, Monday through Friday, on Sactown Sports 1140.

Click here for full episodes of The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross.

When is the next Sacramento Kings game?

Sacramento will continue its four-game road trip on Friday night when they face Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena.

With a win, the Kings (2-2) would secure its third-straight win after starting the season in an 0-2 hole.

Be sure to catch all of the action right here on Sactown Sports 1140 AM, with pregame coverage starting at 2:00 PM PDT on The Drive Guys before action tips off at 4:30 PM PDT from downtown Atlanta.

Sacramento Kings 2024-25 Schedule

Regular Season

• Friday, November 1st – @ Atlanta Hawks – 4:30 pm PDT
• Saturday, November 2nd – @ Toronto Raptors – 4:30 PM PDT
• Monday, November 4th – @ Miami Heat – 5:15 pm PST
• Wednesday, November 6th – vs. Toronto Raptors – 7:00 pm PST
• Friday, November 8th – vs. Los Angeles Clippers – 7:00 pm PST

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