Sam Amick previews the NBA Finals: Is this matchup good for the league?

At long last, the NBA Finals have arrived.

The Athletic‘s Sam Amick joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross to share his thoughts on the small-market matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers. Is this NBA Finals matchup good for the league?

Plus, Sam shares his thoughts on the New York Knicks’ decision to move on from head coach Tom Thibodeau.

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Topics Discussed: NBA Finals

• Sam is in OKC to cover the NBA Finals
• Is this small-market matchup good or bad for the NBA?
• Are both of these teams built to sustain this current level of success for years to come?
• How involved was Phoenix Suns owner Matt Ishbia in the team’s hiring process for their new head coach?
• Why did the Knicks decide to move on from head coach Tom Thibodeau?
• “This was not a player revolt thing.”

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More Kings coverage from Sactown Sports

The NBA Finals have arrived, meaning that the start of NBA free agency is right around the corner.

Which current members of the Sacramento Kings will become free agents when the NBA’s free agency period begins on Monday, June 30th (3 p.m. PT)?

With new general manager Scott Perry, assistant general manager B.J. Armstrong, and head coach Doug Christie all being signed to their new positions in the early stages of the offseason, all eyes will soon shift to how this Kings roster is constructed for the 2025-26 season.

Read more below:

Sacramento Kings Free Agent Profile: Markelle Fultz

What’s next for the Sacramento Kings offseason?

Although the Sacramento Kings do not own a first-round pick, they are in the process of preparing for June 25-26th’s 2025 NBA Draft.

Sacramento’s first-round pick was finally conveyed to Atlanta in what was the final ripple effect from the 2022 offseason trade that brought Kevin Huerter to the Kings.

While they won’t select in the first round, Sacramento owns the 42nd pick in the draft, meaning they will select at least one player on Day 2 (June 26th) of the draft.

Be sure to keep up on all Kings offseason news right here on Sactown Sports 1140, with live on-air coverage every Monday-Friday from 6 am to 6 pm PT.

Upcoming offseason schedule for the Sacramento Kings:

• Wednesday, June 25th – 2025 NBA Draft
• Monday, June 30th – NBA free agent negotiations can begin
• Sunday, July 6th – NBA free agents can officially sign with teams
• July 10th-20th – Las Vegas NBA Summer League
• August TBD – Release of 2025-26 regular season schedule
• September TBD – Start of NBA training camps for the 2025-26 season

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