Return of the Roar Podcast: Is Keegan Murray The “Safe Pick”?

Jun 9, 2022, 1:29 PM | Updated: May 24, 2024, 7:06 am

We are exactly two weeks away from the NBA Draft.

As we inch closer to June 23rd, the Sacramento Kings rumor mill has started to generate some buzz around Iowa forward Keegan Murray.

The Kings are in a place where they must strike gold with this fourth-overall pick. Is Murray, a power forward that can stretch the floor and defend at a high level, the safest pick for Monte McNair?

On the latest edition of the Return of the Roar podcast with Frankie Cartoscelli and Chris Watkins, the guys discussed the possibility of selecting Murray with the fourth pick, contemplate the idea of moving back in the draft, and much more.

  • Rumor central: is Murray-to-Sacramento gaining steam?
  • Is Murray the โ€œsafe pickโ€?
  • How would you feel if the Kings used the 4th pick on Murray?
  • Should the Kings try to trade back to 5th or 6th, to draft Murray and grab an asset during the process?
  • What is more likely for Harrison Barnes: an extension or trade?
  • 2011 NBA Re-Draft

You can read more about Keegan Murray, the NBA Draft and much more in KHTK’s latest Sacramento Kings mailbag:

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 Sports 1140 KHTK.

For more episodes of the Return of the Roar podcast, click here.

Newsletter

(Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)...

Matt George

Harrison Barnes Declines Player Option, Will Test Free Agency

The 27-year-old forward will become an unrestricted free agent.

6 years ago

(Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)...

Matt George

Sacramento Kings Among Major Players for Free Agent Tobias Harris

The 26-year-old forward would be the best free agent the Sacramento Kings have every signed.

6 years ago

(Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)...

Matt George

Kings Head Coach Luke Walton Sued for Sexual Assault

Just over a week since being hired as the new head coach of the Sacramento Kings, former Los Angeles Lakers coach Luke Walton is being sued for allegedly sexually assaulting female sports reporter Kelli Tennant. The incident, according to Tennant, took place in Walton’s hotel room back when he was an assistant coach with the […]

6 years ago

Follow @https://twitter.com/sactown1140...

Sactown Video

Video: Doug Christie compliments Sacarmento’s bench production after 123-118 win over New Orleans

Sacramento Kings interim head coach Doug Christie spoke with reporters Saturday night following their 123-118 comeback win over the New Orleans Pelicans. He discussed the impact of the bench, Jake LaRavia making his Sacramento debut, their defensive turnaround in the second half, and more. #nba #sacramentokings #kingsnba #kings #jonasvalanciunas #jakelaravia #neworleanspelicans #pelicans #zachlavine #lavine #keonellis […]

17 hours ago

Follow @https://twitter.com/sactown1140...

Sactown Video

Video: Jake LaRavia says Kings’ fans can expect more hustle plays from him after 123-118 win over Pelicans

Sacramento Kings wing Jake LaRavia spoke with reporters Saturday night following their 123-118 comeback win over the New Orleans Pelicans. He discussed making his Sacramento debut, enjoying playing in Golden 1 Center, making an impact with hustle plays, and more. #nba #sacramentokings #kingsnba #kings #jonasvalanciunas #jakelaravia #neworleanspelicans #pelicans #zachlavine #lavine #keonellis #neworleanspelicans #pelicans #domantassabonis #demarderozan […]

17 hours ago

Follow @https://twitter.com/sactown1140...

Sactown Video

Video: Zach LaVine after Sacramento’s 132-118 comeback win over the Pelicans

Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine spoke with reporters Saturday night following their 123-118 comeback win over the New Orleans Pelicans. He discussed the impact of Jake LaRavia and Keon Ellis, the bench’s impact, falling down 20 points but managing to win, and more. #nba #sacramentokings #kingsnba #kings #jonasvalanciunas #jakelaravia #neworleanspelicans #pelicans #zachlavine #lavine #keonellis #neworleanspelicans […]

17 hours ago

PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 06: Zach LaVine #8 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the second h...

Brenden Nunes

Kings overcome 20-pt deficit, defeat Pelicans 123-118

The Sacramento Kings overcame a 20-point deficiet Sunday night, defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 123-118 in Golden 1 Center.

17 hours ago

Follow @https://twitter.com/sactown1140...

Sactown Video

Video: Keon Ellis’ reaction to the chaotic NBA trade deadline, Kings adding LaVine, Valanciunas, LaRavia

Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis spoke with reporters Saturday morning following their team shootaround before hosting the New Orleans Pelicans later that night. He gave his reaction to the crazy NBA trade deadline, what Zach LaVine brings to the team, adding Jonas Valanciunas and Jake LaRavia, and if he expects his role to change at […]

1 day ago

Follow @https://twitter.com/sactown1140...

Sactown Video

Video: Zach LaVine on the Kings adding Valanciunas, differences playing with Sabonis and Vucevic

Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine spoke with reporters Saturday morning following their team shootaround before hosting the New Orleans Pelicans later that night. He discussed adjusting to Sacramento’s style, the addition of Jonas Valanciunas, learning to play off of Domantas Sabonis, and more. #nba #sacramentokings #kingsnba #kings #jonasvalanciunas #jakelaravia #neworleanspelicans #pelicans #zachlavine #lavine #domantassabonis #sabonis […]

1 day ago

Return of the Roar Podcast: Is Keegan Murray The “Safe Pick”?