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Return of the Roar: Reflecting on the Sacramento Kings’ Summer League

Jul 18, 2023, 3:51 PM

(Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

(Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

The NBA 2K24 Las Vegas Summer League has come and gone.

On the latest edition of Return of the Roar podcast, Chris Watkins and Frankie Cartoscelli recap the Sacramento Kings’ performance in the desert, break down some key players’ performances during Summer League, and answer some pressing questions about the futures of Jordan Ford and Neemias Queta.

Will Ford secure a roster spot following his impressive performance this summer? Is Queta going to return next season?

Plus: Which Sacramento Kings player impressed you the most during Summer League?

Topics Discussed

  • NBA Summer League is in the books!
  • Diving into the stock of notable Sacramento Kings players
  • Which player stood out the most during Summer League?
  • Who disappointed you the most?
  • Did Jordan Ford do enough to earn a contract with the Kings?
  • What’s next for Neemias Queta? Two-way contract, full contract, or departure from Sacramento?

The Return of the Roar podcast is a Sacramento Kings podcast hosted by on-air host Chris Watkins and Kings beat writer Frankie Cartoscelli for Sactown Sports 1140.

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

Sacramento Kings Offseason Schedule

  • 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
  • October TBD – Sacramento Kings preseason begins
  • October TBD – NBA regular season begins

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