Sacramento Kings mailbag: When could Sacramento host an All-Star game?

Jan 20, 2023, 5:00 PM | Updated: May 22, 2024, 10:43 pm

Welcome back to the Sactown Sports Sacramento Kings mailbag, where we answer all your questions about the Beam Team. Every week, we’ll rotate hosts to answer your questions, this week, Dave and Jason take your questions.

This week’s questions include:

  • The NBA All-Star game is in Salt Lake City this year, a market about the size as Sacramento. How long until the Kings are able to host an All-Star game? Jerry, Stockton
  • Outside of the Kings, what are your biggest surprises of the NBA season so far? Matt, Roseville
  • As the NBA trade deadline approaches, who are some players that aren’t often talked about you could see the Kings acquiring? Shannon, Sacramento
  • The Bucks have the Deer District. What should we call DOCO for Kings watch parties in a couple of months?

Thank you for all the questions. Have something you’d like to ask us about the Sacramento Kings? Text us at 916-339-1140 or email us at kingsmailbag@sactownsports.com.

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