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Sam Amick says the Kings ‘have something going right now’

Mar 16, 2023, 8:25 AM | Updated: 9:14 am
CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 15: Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) reacts after making basket during a...
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The Athletic’s Sam Amick joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross on Thursday morning to talk about the upcoming vote for NBA regular season awards, dive into Sacramento Kings GM Monte McNair’s chances at winning Executive of the Year, and much more.

Plus: Sam gives his thoughts on De’Aaron Fox’s incredible closing effort last night in Chicago.

Topics Discussed:

  • Does Sam have his pick for Most Valuable Player yet?
  • “Right now, I’m a Giannis voter.”
  • Sam breaks down the NBA awards voting process
  • Has De’Aaron Fox already secured the Clutch Player of the Year award?
  • Sam talks about the Kings’ recent play
  • “[The Kings] have got something going right now.”
  • Does Monte McNair have a chance at winning Executive of the Year?
  • Was the NBA’s suspension of Ja Morant sufficient?

Listen to The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross from 6 – 10 a.m. PST, Monday through Friday, on Sactown Sports 1140. Click here for full episodes of The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross.

Next Game

Sacramento’s four-game road trip will continue on Thursday night when the Kings play the second game of a back-to-back against the Brooklyn Nets.

Be sure to get all of your Kings vs. Nets coverage right here on Sactown Sports 1140 beginning at 3:00 PM PST on Game Night with Scott Marsh and Henry ‘The High Flyer’ Turner before a 4:30 PM PST tip-off from Brooklyn.

Upcoming Sacramento Kings Schedule

Thursday, March 16th – Kings @ Brooklyn Nets – 4:30 PM PST

Saturday, March 18th – Kings @ Washington Wizards – 5:00 PM PST

Monday, March 20th – Kings @ Utah Jazz – 6:00 PM PST

Tuesday, March 21st – Kings vs. Boston Celtics – 7:00 PM PST

Friday, March 24th – Kings vs. Phoenix Suns – 7:00 PM PST

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