Kings Pulse

Throughout the last two days, I've had one-on-one interviews with notable crucial members of the Sacramento Kings Summer League squad: Coach Luke Loucks, Neemias Queta, Colby Jones, and Jalen Slawson. This episode is a different format than usual with the full interviews being included and the general topics were as follows: Coach Loucks: His first experience as a head coach in the NBA Neemias Queta: Not having a contract currently and how his game has developed Colby Jones & Jalen Slawson: Adjusting to the NBA on and off the court Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Summer League fully underway, Brenden (from Vegas) and Jrue dive into what Keegan Murray showed at the California Classic, our initial impression from Vegas, and more. The Sacramento Kings also finalized a few off-season moves. Harrison Barnes, Chris Duarte, Trey Lyles, Sasha Vezenkov, and PJ Dozier will all be covered! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings ended up trading away pick 24 in the 2023 NBA Draft, but they did select Xavier's Colby Jones with the 34th selection later in the night. To get a better understanding of Colby Jones and his skillset, Stone Hansen who covers the NBA Draft as a co-host for the Upside Swings podcast, to give his perspective and insight on Jones and his potential fit alongside De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After having covered potential upside swings in the 2023 NBA Draft, we spent some time talking about Sacramento's "safer" options at pick 24. Bryant West, draft expert of The Kings Herald, joined the show to cover Oliver-Maxence Prosper, Kris Murray, Colby Jones, and Trayce Jackson-Davis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Samson Folk, who covers the Toronto Raptors for Raptors Republic, joins the show to give his perspective on OG Anunoby as a player and also what he thinks potential trades could look like with the Sacramento Kings or other teams around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the 2023 NBA Draft fastly approaching, Bryant West joined the show again to talk about some of the potential upside swings the Sacramento Kings could consider selecting at pick 24. The names we covered include Bilal Coulibaly, Sidy Cissoko, Max Lewis, Dariq Whitehead, and Julian Phillips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings have some young players who take notable jumps as individuals heading into next season. Jrue (@thatl0calguy) joins the show to talk about our most ideal areas of improvement for each of the players that remain under contract in 2022-23. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the NBA Draft happening this month, an old friend and The Kings Herald draft expert Bryant West joined the show to talk about the 2023 NBA Draft from Sacramento's perspective. We cover our difference in philosophy drafting at 24 compared to in the lottery, the confirmed prospects who have worked out for Sacramento, an early preview into some of the players that pique our interest, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jrue, aka thatl0calguy, joins the show to give his thoughts on the Sacramento x Golden State first-round matchup through four games. What was different in Chase Center? We plan on covering De'Aaron Fox's avulsion fracture in his finger, how that changes things for the Kings, potential ways to get Domantas Sabonis more involved in the scoring, the emergence of Keegan Murray, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings have taken a 2-0 lead over the defending champions, the Golden State Warriors. In this episode, I break down what I saw that was so impressive from Sacramento on the defensive end of the floor, the continued impressive offensive impact from De'Aaron Fox and Kevin Huerter, and briefly touch on the Draymond Green, Domantas Sabonis altercation, and more. Postgame quotes are included from De'Aaron Fox, Davion Mitchell, and Coach Mike Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

De'Aaron Fox and Malik Monk led Sacramento to a game-one victory over the defending champion Golden State Warriors. Live from Golden 1 Center, I break down the electric Kings crowd, the impact of the bench, defensive adjustments, and more. Plus, a look ahead to game two on Monday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony Slater, of The Athletic, joins the show to share his perspective on the looming Sacramento Kings x Golden State Warriors series. We talk about the familiarity that these coaching staffs have with one another and the impact that could have, Andrew Wiggins returning to play with a minute restriction, how either team could look to guard De'Aaron Fox or Stephen Curry, the importance of Davion Mitchell, expecting a high-paced game, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jrue, aka thatl0calguy, joins the show to talk about Sacramento's upcoming playoff matchup against the Golden State Warriors. We dive into our predicted matchups on both ends of the floor, the difference in postseason experience between these squads, X-factors, go through a Q&A segment, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings were not able to officially clinch their first postseason appearance in sixteen seasons in front of their home crowd on Monday night, but that's fine. This team is still the three seed in the Western Conference, although a potential matchup with Minnesota could be concerning. Postgame quotes from Harrison Barnes, De'Aaron Fox, and Coach Mike Brown are included in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings beat the Utah Jazz 121-113, and inch that much closer to officially ending their postseason drought. Simultaneously, Keegan Murray is approaching the rookie three-pointers made record. Included is postgame audio from Matthew Dellavedova, Keegan Murray, and Coach Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sacramento Kings managed to pull off the victory against their division opponents, the Phoenix Suns in a fitting fashion. I went through their atrocious first-half defense and the adjustments that were made that led to a wildly successful second half. Audio quotes are included from Harrison Barnes, Kevin Huerter, and Coach Mike Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Taylor, who does a great job covering the Boston Celtics, joins the show today to give his perspective on yesterday's game in Golden 1 Center between Boston and the Sacramento Kings. Included are quotes from Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum on what they've seen from the Kings. In the second part of the show, I walk through my All-NBA 1st, 2nd, and 3rd teams and get Adam's perspective on some of the Eastern Conference candidates. Listen in to see if we think De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis make the list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a largely successful road trip, the Sacramento Kings came back to Golden 1 Center on Tuesday (3/21) night to play against the Boston Celtics. They kept it close for the majority of the game but were not able to pull through in the in. Quotes included from: Coach Mike Brown and De'Aaron Fox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a hard-fought battle against the current championship favorites, the Milwaukee Bucks, the Sacramento Kings have plenty to be proud of. Postgame quotes from Domantas Sabonis, De'Aaron Fox, and Coach Mike Brown are included in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Biderman, of the Sacramento Bee, joins the show to talk about his experiences and takeaways from the beginning of his travels with Sacramento for their seven-game road trip in Minnesota and San Antonio with Indiana up next. We also share our thoughts on De'Aaron Fox not making the All-Star team in the Western Conference and if there is anyone he should have been selected over. Jaren Jackson Jr? Paul George? Damian Lillard? Our final conversation revolves around the trade deadline that is now one week away and why we both don't feel like the Kings HAVE TO make a move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices