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Return of the Roar: Colby Jones is a King & Free Agency is near

Jun 27, 2023, 7:51 AM

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MARCH 24: Colby Jones #3 of the Xavier Musketeers looks on during the Sweet...

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On the latest edition of Return of the Roar podcast, Chris Watkins and Frankie Cartoscelli recapped the Sacramento Kings’ 2023 NBA Draft, discussed 34th overall pick Colby Jones’ game, and looked ahead to this week’s incoming free agent frenzy.

Also: The Kings have reportedly made an offer to forward Sasha Vezenkov. Is this the right move for Sacramento?

Topics Discussed

  • Diving into the 2023 NBA Draft
  • What was your immediate reaction to the Kings trading away the 24th pick?
  • Is Colby Jones the type of player that Sacramento needs?
  • Does the Jones move mean that Terence Davis’ days with the Kings have come to an end?
  • How will Jones fit in with this roster and system?
  • Can Jalen Slawson provide Sacramento with production?
  • The Richaun Holmes trade makes this offseason much more interesting
  • Saying goodbye to Richaun
  • Terence Davis, Alex Len, Trey Lyles, Harrison Barnes: Who will return?
  • The Kings offer Sasha Vezenkov a contract
  • Free agency talk

The Return of the Roar podcast is a Sacramento Kings podcast hosted by Kings beat writer Frankie Cartoscelli and digital content producer Chris Watkins for Sactown Sports 1140.

Click here for more episodes of the Return of the Roar podcast.

Sacramento Kings Offseason Schedule

  • Friday, June 30– Free Agent negotiating period begins
  • Monday, July 3rd & Wednesday, July 5th – California Classic Summer League at Golden 1 Center
  • Thursday, July 6– Free Agents can begin signing deals
  • Friday, July 7–Monday, July 17– NBA Summer League in Las Vegas
  • August TBD– 2023-24 NBA regular season schedule release
  • September TBD– Sacramento Kings training camp begins

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