Kings Weekly Podcast

Rookie Report Part One: Nique Clifford

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Nick and Ray start their three-part series on the Sacramento Kings rookie class with Nique Clifford, the 24th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. They cover his two-way versatility and some of his areas for improvement going forward. They talk about his shooting, his struggles to start the season, and his better shooting as of late. They also talk about his advanced defense for a rookie and his outlook on that end going forward. Finally, they wrap up by picking a song title that describes their thoughts on the chances that the Kings have of realistically contending in the 2029-2030 season.

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Sacramento Kings/Charlotte Hornets Preview

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Ray and Nick bring Eamon Cassels of FanSided on the show to discuss the remarkable season of the Charlotte Hornets, and some hopeful parallels between them and the Sacramento Kings. They begin by talking about the season for the Hornets as a whole and their mid-season turnaround, before focusing in on four key Hornets pieces in the turnaround: Moussa Diabaté, and the rookie trio of Kon Knueppel, Ryan Kalkbrenner, and Sion James. Then, they talk about the impact of the new Hornets on Charlotte star LaMelo Ball. Then, they discuss the work of Hornets head coach Charles Lee in depth. Finally, they wrap up with a detailed comparison of the Hornets and their recent turnaround and how the lessons they've learned could apply to the Kings and their plans going forward.

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Sacramento Kings End of February 2026 Recap/Preview

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Ray and Nick recap the post All-Star break slate of February games for the Sacramento Kings, including a review of recent Kings news, as well as previewing the week ahead for the Kings. They start out by covering the recent news, including De'Andre Hunter's season-ending surgery and the new contracts for Patrick Baldwin Jr. and Killian Hayes. Then, they break down the 2-3 stretch for the Kings since the All-Star break, including a thorough discussion of the recent breakout performances from Precious Achiuwa and Daeqwon Plowden. Finally, they look ahead to the next week's slate of games, and wrap up with their Kings song titles of the week.

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Sacramento Kings vs. Dallas Mavericks Preview with Noah Weber

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Ray and Nick bring on Noah Weber of The Smoking Cuban to preview the upcoming game between the Sacramento Kings and the Dallas Mavericks. They start out by getting Noah's views on the current state of the Dallas Mavericks. Then, they dive deep into discussing the rookies for the Mavericks, focusing on Cooper Flagg, Ryan Nembhard, and Moussa Cisse. Finally, they wrap up by talking about some of the key matchups for the upcoming game, including how Keegan Murray might look against the talented forward crew for the Mavericks.

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Sacramento Kings Rookie Report and 2026 NBA Draft Preview

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Ray and Nick look on the bright side for the Sacramento Kings, covering their stellar rookie class and looking ahead to the 2026 NBA Draft. They start out by diving deep into Dylan Cardwell's game, before a lengthy discussion of Maxime Raynaud and his potential future role for the team. They also discuss the ups and downs for Nique Clifford this season, and cheat a bit by adding Devin Carter to the discussion. Finally, they wrap up by previewing some of the potential future superstars who are all but guaranteed to be available for the Sacramento Kings near the top of the 2026 NBA Draft.

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February 2026 State of the Kings

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000

In Part One of this week's two-part episode, Ray and Nick discuss the state of the Sacramento Kings as the team emerges from the All-Star Break. They start out with a roundup of the recent injury news for the team, including Dylan Cardwell's injury in a recent team practice. Then, they cover the frustration of the lack of moves that the team made prior to the trade deadline, in addition to their thoughts on Doug Christie at this point in his tenure as the team's head coach. Finally, they follow through on Ray's idea to name a song title that they feel best describes the current state of the franchise.

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Keon Ellis/De'Andre Hunter Trade and pre-All Star Break Preview

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Tue, 3 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Ray and Nick break down the Keon Ellis/De'Andre Hunter trade in detail; then, they preview the upcoming slate of games for the Sacramento Kings prior to the All Star break. They cover the potential upsides for the trade, including re-balancing the roster and buying low on Hunter, and then discuss some of their concerns regarding the roster management issues surrounding the move. Then, they speculate on some potential moves that the Kings might make before the trade deadline on Thursday, before wrapping up by previewing the five games the Kings have between now and the All Star break.

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Sacramento Kings vs. Philadelphia 76ers Preview with Keith Pompey

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer joins Ray and Nick to preview the upcoming game between the Sacramento Kings and the Philadelphia 76ers. They discuss the current state of the Sixers, including the forceful debut and rookie season from V.J. Edgecombe and the surprising contributions of Dominick Barlow. Finally, they wrap up by talking about some of the key matchups in the game ahead, including the showdown between two of the premier big men in the NBA in Joel Embiid and Domantas Sabonis.

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Sacramento Kings 2026 NBA Draft Mock Draft Review - Part Two

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

For the 100th episode of the Kings Weekly Podcast, Ray and Nick review potential picks for the Sacramento Kings in the 2026 NBA Draft by discussing some of the most recent Mock Drafts from around the Internet. In Part Two, they discuss Kingston Flemings, Jayden Quaintance, Cam Boozer, and Darryn Peterson. They cover the incredible defensive abilities of Flemings and Quaintance, as well as the difficulty of finding player comparisons for Boozer, the ease of finding comparisons for Peterson, and how the eight players they discussed in the two parts of the episode (with a bonus ninth player from Nick) would brighten the future of the franchise.

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Sacramento Kings 2026 NBA Draft Mock Draft Review - Part One

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Ray and Nick review potential picks for the Sacramento Kings in the 2026 NBA Draft by discussing some of the most recent Mock Drafts from around the Internet. In Part One, they discuss Caleb Wilson, Darius Acuff, Mikel Brown Jr., and AJ Dybantsa. They talk about the four prospects and their skill sets as well as how they might fit with the Kings. Finally, they wrap up with a philosophical discussion about how Dybantsa's signing with BYU might impact the NCAA landscape going forward, and how Dybantsa's game fits in with recent NBA trends.

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New York Knick Preview with Jonathan Macri

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Jonathan Macri of Knicks Film School joins Ray and Nick to preview the upcoming game between the Sacramento Kings and the New York Knicks. They talk about the ups and downs of the early season for the Knicks, including new head coach Mike Brown's changes and Karl-Anthony Towns's struggles. They also talk about the changes to the guard rotation for the Knicks since last season, before looking ahead to what the key themes might be for both teams for the upcoming game.

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January 2026 State of the Sacramento Kings

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Tue, 6 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Ray and Nick discuss the state of the Sacramento Kings with less than a month to go before the NBA trade deadline. They discuss the state of the NBA in terms of buyers and sellers and how that might impact the Kings and their ability to move certain players in a deal. Then, they discuss the successes from the players brought in by the front office in the 2025 NBA Draft, and how their successes there could be related to future plans. Finally, they preview the schedule for the Kings for the week ahead, including a rematch against the Dallas Mavericks.

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Boston Celtics Preview with Bobby Krivitsky

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Thu, 1 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Bobby Krivitsky of Forbes.com and Hardwood Houdini joins Ray and Nick to preview the upcoming game between the Sacramento Kings and the Boston Celtics. They talk about the strong start to the season for the Celtics, their developmental successes, and the play of some of their new players, including Hugo Gonzalez and Anfernee Simons. Finally, they wrap up by previewing some of the key matchups and focus areas for each team heading into the game.

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Mid-December 2025 Sacramento Kings Recap and Preview

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 15:20:00 +0000

Ray and Nick break down the most recent run of basketball for the Sacramento Kings as 2025 draws to a close, before previewing the games for the Kings in the week ahead. They start out by discussing the ins and outs of an 0-3 week for the Kings, including the encouraging recent overtime loss to the Portland Trail Blazers that they previewed with Joe Freeman of the Oregonian/OregonLive in the previous episode. Then, they discuss some of the most recent comments from head coach Doug Christie on the state of the rotation for the Kings. Finally, they preview the games in the week ahead, including another showdown with the Portland Trail Blazers.

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Sacramento Kings vs. Portland Trail Blazers Preview with Joe Freeman

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Joe Freeman of the Oregonian/OregonLive joins Ray and Nick to preview the upcoming two games between the Sacramento Kings and the Portland Trail Blazers. They start out by discussing Portland's season so far, including overwhleming injuries and the early returns on new head coach Tiago Splitter. Finally, they wrap up by talking about some of the key matchups for the upcoming games, including the head-to-head matchup of two of the NBA's best young defensive forwards in Keegan Murray and Toumani Camara.

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Sacramento Kings Rebuilding Discussion and Recap/Preview

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Ray and Nick discuss the current state of the Sacramento Kings, including how the team got to this point and options going forward, before they do their usual recap of the week that was and preview the week of games ahead. They cover four potential approaches that team leadership may have had coming into the season, and where the team stands at this point in the season. Then, they recap a 1-2 week for the Kings, including their biggest win of the season against the Miami Heat. Finally, they wrap up by previewing the games in the week ahead.

Timestamps:

1:00: Rebuilding discussion/four potential preseason approaches to the team

25:00: Recap/Preview

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Sacramento Kings Mega Recap and Preview

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Wed, 3 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Ray and Nick catch up on a couple of weeks of Sacramento Kings basketball by recapping the last eight games, before previewing the week ahead. They cover the high points of the 2-6 stretch, including a difficult win over the Denver Nuggets, before discussing some season-long trends. Finally, they wrap up by previewing the games in the week ahead.

Timestamps:

2:00-30:00: Recap

30:00-45:00: Season-long trends

45:00-End: Preview/Episode wrap-up

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Phoenix Suns Preview with Duane Rankin

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Duane Rankin of AZ Republic joins Ray and Nick to preview the upcoming game between the Sacramento Kings and the Phoenix Suns. They discuss the surprisingly strong start to the season for the Suns, and the impact of new Head Coach Jordan Ott. They also discuss the new players helping Ott to drive the team's new defensive philosophy, including the impact of Dillon Brooks. Finally, they look ahead to the upcoming Kings-Suns game and which matchups they're looking out for in the game.

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Sacramento Kings vs. Memphis Grizzlies Preview

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Parker Fleming of SubTsakalidis joins Ray and Nick to preview Thursday night's game between the Sacramento Kings and the Memphis Grizzlies. They discuss the difficult start to the season for both teams, including their difficult schedules and injury woes. They also discuss the return of Zach Edey and how they expect him to impact the game. Finally, they discuss Memphis's two young wing starters, Cedric Coward and Sacramento's own Jaylen Wells, and their potential impact on the game.

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Sacramento Kings Recap and Preview/Rebuilding Discussion

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:22:45 +0000

Ray and Nick break down a brutal 0-4 week from the Sacramento Kings, with losses against the Thunder, the Timberwolves, the Nuggets, and the Hawks. Then, they discuss some of Doug Christie's comments following the Hawks game, and potential directions for the team going forward. Finally, they wrap up by previewing the week of games ahead, including rematches against the Timberwolves and the Thunder.

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Minnesota Timberwolves with Chris Hine/Recap and Preview

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Fri, 7 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Chris Hine of the Minnesota Star Tribune joins Ray and Nick to preview the upcoming games between the Sacramento Kings and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Then, Ray and Nick recap a solid 2-1 stretch for the Kings before previewing the games in the week ahead.

Timestamps:

0:30: Chris Hine

20:00 Recap/Preview

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Milwaukee Bucks with Bob Bellotti/Recap and Preview

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Bob Bellotti, longtime NBA analytics consultant and the author of the Bellotti Basketball Substack, joins Ray and Nick again to preview the upcoming game between the Sacramento Kings and the Milwaukee Bucks. They break down the first few games for Milwaukee, including the breakout starts to the season for Ryan Rollins and AJ Green, and what might be Giannis's best season to date. Then, Ray and Nick discuss the 1-4 start for the Kings and some of the key factors in that start, including the team's defensive struggles and issues with halftime adjustments. Finally, they wrap up by previewing the week ahead, including the upcoming Kings games against the Nuggets and the Warriors.

Timestamps:

1:00: Bob Bellotti/Milwaukee Bucks

22:30: Recap/Preview

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Opening Night Preview with Bob Bellotti

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Former NBA analytics consultant Bob Bellotti comes back on the show to join Ray and Nick for their preview of Opening Night for the Sacramento Kings. They discuss the outlook for the season ahead, including some of the early rotation questions that the team needs to answer, before wrapping up by previewing the week of games ahead for the Kings.

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Pacific Division Preview with Grant Hughes

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report and the Hardwood Knocks podcast joins Ray and Nick to break down the Pacific Division. They start out with a lengthy discussion about the Sacramento Kings, before breaking down the other four Pacific Division teams.

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Keegan Murray and Russell Westbrook News Roundup

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Ray and Nick cover the recent headline news from the Sacramento Kings revolving around Keegan Murray and Russell Westbrook. They start out by discussing Murray's contract extension, and the importance of securing his long-term future in Sacramento. Then, they discuss Murray's thumb injury, and how his absence will impact the Kings during their incredibly difficult stretch of games in November. Finally, they talk about the recent Russell Westbrook signing, and how he might impact the team this season.

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Western Conference Questions with Mike Shearer

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Mike Shearer of Basketball Poetry joins Ray and Nick to run down the Western Conference and answer two big questions about each of the 15 teams. They discuss the biggest issue confronting each of the teams in the West, as well as their biggest factor for success heading into the season.

(Kings discussion begins at 1:04:37)

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Sacramento Kings Preseason Preview

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Thu, 9 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Law Murray of the Athletic joins Ray and Nick to preview the upcoming season for the Sacramento Kings, who began their preseason last night. They start out with a broad overview of the team, before discussing the guard, forward, and big man rotations. They also discuss the coaching challenge facing Doug Christie, and the team's potential position in the Western Conference. Finally, they wrap up with a quick discussion of the long term outlook for the Kings.

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Western Conference Preview with Bob Bellotti

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Bob Bellotti, author and longtime NBA analytics consultant, joins Ray and Nick to discuss the Western Conference and break down the conference into tiers. They cover the conference from top to bottom as they give their thoughts on where each of the 15 teams stands as the start of the season approaches.

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Future Plans and Paths for the Sacramento Kings

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Ray and Nick discuss the future of the Sacramento Kings, and their best plan going forward. They discuss the team's potential options for the next few years, and how to approach team building in the increasingly difficult Western Conference landscape.

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State of the Kings and Future Projections

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Fri, 8 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Ray and Nick discuss the current state of the Kings, including a breakdown of the projected key players for next season. Then, they discuss potential moves for filling out the roster at this point in the offseason. Finally, they wrap up by looking ahead at the state of the roster in the longer term in the context of an increasingly crowded Western Conference playoff picture.

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Sacramento Kings 2025 Summer League Review

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Ray and Nick discuss their thoughts from seeing the 2025 NBA Summer League runner-up Sacramento Kings in person in Las Vegas. They focus primarily on the four players who are most likely to play a significant role for the Kings during the 2025-26 NBA season: Nique Clifford, Maxime Raynaud, Isaac Jones, and Devin Carter. They also touch briefly on the new two-way contract players, Dylan Cardwell and Isaiah Stevens. Finally, they wrap up by speculating about how all six of them might fit into the team's rotation next season, including how their respective fits might be affected by any potential trade-related shake-ups.

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Sacramento Kings Free Agency Roundup/Jonathan Kuminga Rumors

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Tue, 8 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Nick and Ray discuss the offseason moves made so far by the Sacramento Kings as the free agency process begins to wind down. They cover the recently agreed-upon sign-and-trade for Dennis Schröder, the Jonas Valanciunas-Dario Saric swap, and the implications of the Kings picking up Keon Ellis's option for the 2025-26 season. They also discuss the Kings picking up Isaac Jones's option for next season, the Drew Eubanks signing, the Kings agreeing to terms with Nique Clifford and Maxime Raynaud, the two-way contracts for Dylan Cardwell and Isaiah Stevens, and Isaac Nogues agreeing to an Exhibit-10 contract. Finally, they wrap up the episode by discussing the most recent rumors surrounding Jonathan Kuminga and the potential deal that would send him to Sacramento.

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Sacramento Kings 2025 NBA Draft Review

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 21:52:05 +0000

Ray and Nick break down the 2025 NBA Draft haul for the Sacramento Kings. They dive deep into the trade for the 24th overall pick that led to the Kings selecting Nique Clifford, as well as discussing Clifford's all-around game and his fit with the Kings. Then, they discuss the pick the Kings had heading into the draft, the 42nd pick, and how Maxime Raynaud could fit in with the Kings. Finally, they wrap up by discussing the two-way contract players, Dylan Cardwell and Isaac Nogues, that the Kings signed in the aftermath of the 2025 NBA Draft and speculate briefly about how the four newest Kings might fit into the plans for the team going forward.

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Sacramento Kings Draft Preview: #42 and Beyond

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Ray and Nick preview the 2025 NBA Draft for the Sacramento Kings by breaking down potential options for the Kings with the #42 pick. They dive deep into mock drafts and big boards from around the Internet to discuss the players selected by various outlets and evaluators, and how those prospects might fit with the Kings. Finally, they wrap up by discussing some first round prospects who are projected as potential fits for the #13 pick, the selection the Kings lost in the lottery, and whether any of those players might be available if the Kings do end up trading into the first round of this year's draft.

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Sacramento Kings Report Cards and B.J. Armstrong

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Wed, 7 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Ray and Nick give their report cards for every significant rotation player for the Sacramento Kings this season, breaking down how they graded each of them on a curve against their expectations for the players heading into the season. Also, Ray and Nick open the episode by talking about the recent news that former NBA player and agent B.J. Armstrong has been hired as an assistant general manager.

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Sacramento Kings News Breakdown--Monte McNair, Scott Perry, and Doug Christie

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Thu, 1 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Ray and Nick break down the recent news for the Sacramento Kings. They start out by discussing Monte McNair and the Kings mutually agreeing to part ways, before talking about the team's new lead executive, Scott Perry. Finally, they discuss the recent decision to remove the interim tag from Doug Christie and officially name him as the team's head coach.

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NBA Play-In Tournament Preview

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Ray and Nick preview the upcoming NBA Play-in Tournament for the Sacramento Kings. They start out with an in-depth breakdown of the 9/10 seed game between the Kings and the Dallas Mavericks, including the matchups, rotations for both teams, potential injury absences, and key factors for each squad. Then, they briefly look ahead to the potential 8/9 seed battle that could send the Kings to the NBA playoffs, before wrapping up by discussing the G League Championship victory for the Stockton Kings and the potential outcome for Sacramento's Top 12 protected pick.

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Recap, Rest of Season Preview, and Play-In Picture Overview

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Wed, 9 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Ray and Nick start out by recapping the recent 3-0 stretch from the Sacramento Kings, a great stretch of basketball that stood out in stark contrast from their previous week. They also preview the remaining three regular season games for the Kings, including the Denver Nuggets and their recent firings of Michael Malone and Calvin Booth. Finally, they look ahead to the play-in, and potential matchups for the Kings in their potential run into the playoffs.

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Detroit Pistons Preview with Omari Sankofa II/Recap and Preview

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Fri, 4 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press joins Ray and Nick to preview the upcoming game between the Pistons and the Sacramento Kings, as well as discussing the fateful last meeting between the teams that led to Mike Brown's dismissal. Then, Ray and Nick recap a miserable 1-3 week for the Kings, and wrap up by previewing the remainder of the regular season.

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Orlando Magic Preview with Philip Rossman-Reich/Kings News, Recap, and Preview

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Philip Rossman-Reich of the Locked on Magic podcast and Orlando Magic Daily joins Ray and Nick to preview the upcoming game between the Magic and the Sacramento Kings. They discuss the state of the Magic and their struggles with injuries this season and discuss the key matchups for the upcoming game, including the next iteration of the Paolo Banchero/Keegan Murray showdown and Domantas Sabonis against the Magic frontcourt. Then, Ray and Nick discuss some recent Kings news, with Isaac Jones signing a two-year deal and Wes Wilcox leaving the front office to be the GM for the University of Utah. Finally, they recap a brutal 1-4 stretch from the Kings, before previewing some of the upcoming games and looking ahead to the Western Conference playoff picture.

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Cavaliers Preview with Chris Fedor/Recap and Preview

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com joins Ray and Nick to preview the upcoming game between the Sacramento Kings and the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers. They discuss the changes to the Cavs since last season, Evan Mobley and his injury status, and the impact of Kenny Atkinson, among other topics. Then, Ray and Nick recap the last three games for the Kings, including Monday night's win over the Memphis Grizzlies, before previewing the most difficult week of the season for the Kings.

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Warriors Preview with Monte Poole/Recap and Preview

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area joins Ray and Nick for this episode to preview the upcoming game between the Sacramento Kings and the Golden State Warriors. Also, Ray and Nick recap a tough 1-2 stretch for the Kings before previewing the brutal upcoming slate for the Kings and what it might mean for their positioning in the Western Conference playoff picture.

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Domantas Sabonis Injury and Recap/Preview

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Fri, 7 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Ray and Nick start off the episode by discussing Domantas Sabonis and his recent injury, as well as his potential timeline for a return to the Sacramento Kings, hopefully in the near future. Then, they recap the three most recent Kings games before looking ahead and previewing the upcoming slate for the Kings.

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Rockets Preview with Danielle Lerner/Recap and Preview

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Sat, 1 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle joins Ray and Nick for this episode to break down the Houston Rockets and their season thus far in advance of the upcoming game between them and the Sacramento Kings. Ray and Nick also recap the last three games for the Kings, and preview the upcoming schedule beyond the Rockets game and how those games might impact the Kings in the Western Conference playoff race.

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Sacramento Kings Season Review with Jason Anderson

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee joins Ray and Nick to discuss the season for the Sacramento Kings. They review the pre-trade deadline version of the Kings, including the Mike Brown-Doug Christie swap, and discuss the changes made to the roster at the trade deadline, with Zach LaVine, Jonas Valanciunas, Jake LaRavia, and Markelle Fultz joining the team. Finally, they look ahead to the remainder of the season for the Kings, including their current spot in the Western Conference playoff race and their hopes for the remainder of the season.

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Zach LaVine Era Early Returns, Jake LaRavia Trade, Domantas Sabonis All-Star Snub, and Recap/Preview

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Ray and Nick open the episode by talking about the early returns on the Zach LaVine Era after the trade deadline, recapping the three most recent games for the Sacramento Kings and discussing the interesting wrinkles so far on both ends of the floor. They also discuss the Jake LaRavia trade that happened after the previous episode, including LaRavia's electric Kings debut. Then, they briefly cover Domantas Sabonis and the Sacramento Kings (but not Isaac Jones and the Stockton Kings!) being shut out of All-Star Weekend, before wrapping up with a brief preview of the two Kings-Pelicans games between now and the All-Star break.

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Zach LaVine/De'Aaron Fox and Jonas Valanciunas Trade Discussion and Portland Trail Blazers Preview with Jason Quick

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Thu, 6 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Ray and Nick break down the recent Sacramento Kings trades as the trade deadline approaches, with a discussion of the Zach LaVine/De'Aaron Fox trade and a live on-air reaction to the Jonas Valanciunas trade. They also briefly recap the recent games and preview the schedule up to the All-Star break, before being joined by Jason Quick of the Athletic to discuss the recent hot streak for the Portland Trail Blazers and preview the upcoming game between the Trail Blazers and the Kings.

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Doug Christie Era Discussion, De'Aaron Fox Trade Rumors, and Recap/Preview

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 23:28:57 +0000

Ray and Nick break down the 11-4 start to the Doug Christie era in Sacramento, including some of the key games that stood out to them during Christie's tenure as Head Coach of the Sacramento Kings. Then, they cover the recent De'Aaron Fox trade rumors, and potential destinations and trade packages. Finally, they wrap up by previewing the upcoming games before the All-Star break, including critical matchups against the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Orlando Magic.

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Celtics Preview with Jared Weiss/Recap and Preview

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Thu, 9 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Jared Weiss of the Athletic joins Ray and Nick to preview the upcoming game between the Sacramento Kings and the Boston Celtics. They discuss the differences between the Celtics so far this season and last season's title team, talk about the potential impact of Kristaps Porzingis, and cover Jared's thoughts on the Keon Ellis question. Then, Nick wraps up the pod with a brief solo segment about the 4-0 stretch for the Kings since the last episode and some of the early standouts of the Doug Christie era, before previewing the upcoming games in the week ahead.

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Mike Brown Firing, Keon Ellis Minutes Game, Devin Carter and Doug Christie Debuts, and Recap/Preview

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Wed, 1 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Ray and Nick break down the recent news in the world of Sacramento Kings basketball, starting with the firing of Head Coach Mike Brown. They discuss Mike Brown's tenure, the playoff highs, and the rocky start to the season. Then, they try to figure out the main reasons why Keon Ellis might not have had a consistent role under Mike Brown to start the season. They also cover Devin Carter's promising G League debut, and his potential debut in the NBA. Finally, they recap the recent games, including Doug Christie's coaching debut and first win as an NBA head coach, before wrapping up by previewing the first Kings games of 2025.

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Grizzlies Preview with Damichael Cole

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Damichael Cole of the Memphis Commercial Appeal joins Ray and Nick for this episode to preview the upcoming game between the Sacramento Kings and the Memphis Grizzlies. They discuss the successes for Memphis in the Ja Morant/Taylor Jenkins/Zach Kleiman era, and the team's success this season after a lost season the year before. They also discuss the rookies for the Grizzlies, including Sacramento's own Jaylen Wells and his rise to a starting spot in the lineup. Finally, they wrap up by previewing some of the key matchups for Friday's game.

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Pistons Preview with Omari Sankofa II/Recap and Preview

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 21:40:26 +0000

Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press and the Pistons Post podcast joins Ray and Nick for this episode to preview the upcoming game between the Detroit Pistons and the Sacramento Kings. Then, Ray and Nick wrap up by recapping a brutal 0-4 stretch for the Kings, talk about the recent buzz among Kings fans, and preview the remaining Kings games in 2024.

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State of the Kings/Recap and Preview

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 23:40:25 +0000

Ray and Nick dive deep into the State of the Kings in this episode, covering the storylines that have stood out to them most about the Sacramento Kings this season. Then, to wrap things up, they briefly recap the 4-1 record for the Kings over their past five games and look ahead to preview the rest of the 2024 schedule for Sacramento.

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Week 7 Preview/Week 6 Recap

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Tue, 3 Dec 2024 11:38:49 +0000

Ray and Nick reunite to recap a rough 1-3 effort for the Sacramento Kings in Week 6, discussing some of the key trends from the four-game stretch. Then, they preview an incredibly difficult week ahead, including a brutal road back-to-back and a game against the Houston Rockets over the next four games.

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Week 6 Preview/Weeks 4 and 5 Recap

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:02:14 +0000

Nick flies solo for this episode, covering the last week and a half of Sacramento Kings basketball before previewing the week ahead. He breaks down a brutal 1-4 stretch for the Kings in the last week plus before discussing some concerning season-long trends. Finally, he briefly previews the upcoming week of games, including tonight's outing against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Week 4 Preview with Jim Petersen/Week 3 Recap

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Jim Petersen, color analyst for the Minnesota Timberwolves, joins Ray and Nick for this episode to preview the upcoming game between the Timberwolves and the Sacramento Kings. Also, Ray and Nick recap a 2-2 week for the Kings, discuss a couple of early-season trends for the squad, and preview the rest of the week's games for the Kings.

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Week 3 Preview with Gerald Bourguet/Week 2 Recap

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Sat, 9 Nov 2024 01:06:46 +0000

Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports joins Ray and Nick to preview the Phoenix Suns in advance of their upcoming games against the Sacramento Kings. Ray and Nick also break down a 3-1 stretch for the Kings in their last four games, before preview the rest of the schedule for the Kings in the week ahead.

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Week 2 Preview with Bob Rathbun/Week 1 Recap

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Fri, 1 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Atlanta Hawks announcer Bob Rathbun joins Ray and Nick to preview Friday night's game between the Hawks and the Sacramento Kings. Then, Ray and Nick break down the 2-2 start for the Kings, as well as previewing the games in the week ahead.

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Opening Day Preview Part Two with Jason Anderson

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee joins Ray and Nick for Part Two of the Kings Weekly Opening Day Preview. They discuss the recent news surrounding Kevin Huerter replacing Keon Ellis in the starting lineup, as well as Huerter's and Trey Lyles's health heading into the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. They also talk about the early season schedule for the Sacramento Kings and the outlook beyond the first game of the season.

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Opening Day Preview with Chris Hine and Frankie Cartoscelli

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Chris Hine of the Minnesota Star Tribune and Frankie Cartoscelli of Sactown Sports join Ray and Nick to preview the first game of the 2024-25 season for the Sacramento Kings against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Pacific Division Preview with Shaun Powell

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000

NBA.com senior staff writer Shaun Powell joins Ray and Nick for this week's episode to preview the Pacific Division, with the start of the NBA regular season just around the corner. They discuss the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, and Phoenix Suns, before going in depth on their preview of the Sacramento Kings.

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Biggest question facing each Pacific Division team with Jasmyn Wimbish

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Jasmyn Wimbish of CBS Sports joins Ray and Nick for this episode to discuss the biggest question facing the Sacramento Kings and each of the other Pacific Division teams. They talk about Brandin Podziemski's big season ahead for the Warriors, the questions ahead for the Clippers and the Lakers, and what impact Mike Budenholzer might have on the Phoenix Suns. Then, they break down the DeMar DeRozan trade in detail, what it means for the Kings, and where the Kings might end up in the Western Conference playoff picture.

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Kings Schedule Discussion with Frankie Cartoscelli

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Frankie Cartoscelli of Sactown Sports joins Ray and Nick to cover the ups and downs of the Kings schedule, including their relatively easy start to the year, some of the seemingly more difficult parts, their In Season Tournament group, and more.

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Western Conference Offseason Overview Part Two

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Ray and Nick wrap up their Western Conference Offseason Overview with Part Two, covering the offseasons so far of all the teams in the Northwest and Southwest Divisions.

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Western Conference Offseason Overview Part One (Pacific Division)

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Thu, 8 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

In Part One of this week's episode, Ray and Nick dive deep on the offseasons of the Sacramento Kings and each of the other teams in the Pacific Division, starting with the Golden State Warriors and wrapping up with the Kings, including their most recent signings.

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DeMar DeRozan Discussion, Free Agency Roundup, and California Classic Day One Recap

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Mon, 8 Jul 2024 00:14:30 +0000

Ray and Nick break down their thoughts on the DeMar DeRozan sign-and-trade in detail, including his offensive fit, his impact on the defense, and his effect on the timeline for the Sacramento Kings. Then, they highlight some of the deals that interested them the most in free agency, including Paul George to the 76ers, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to the Magic, Monte Morris to the Suns, and Jordan McLaughlin to the Kings (along with a brief discussion of Devin Carter's recently announced shoulder surgery). Finally, they wrap up with a dispatch from Nick about Day One of the California Classic, including Nick's in-person experience at Golden 1 Center.

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Draft Review with Stephen Gillaspie and Mitchell/Vezenkov Trade Discussion

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Mon, 1 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Stephen Gillaspie comes back on the show to talk about the NBA Draft and the Kings selection of Devin Carter at #13. They discuss Carter at length, the UDFA signing of Isaiah Crawford by the Kings, and the draft as a whole. Finally, Ray and Nick wrap up the episode by discussing their thoughts on the recent trade where the Kings sent Davion Mitchell, Sasha Vezenkov, and two second round picks to the Raptors in a salary dump trade.

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Draft Preview with Krysten Peek and Malik Monk Re-Signing Discussion

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Krysten Peek of Yahoo Sports joins Ray and Nick for this episode to preview the 2024 NBA Draft. They discuss some of the best options for the Kings at #13, some recent risers in the draft as Draft Day approaches, and some second round sleeper pick options at #45. Finally, to wrap up the episode, Ray and Nick discuss Malik Monk re-signing with the Kings on a four-year contract, and what it might mean for the rotation for the Kings going forward.

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Fran Fraschilla on Arvydas Sabonis, Basketball Globalization, and 2024 International Prospects

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Fran Fraschilla of ESPN joins Ray and Nick for this week's episode. They start out by discussing the career and legacy of Arvydas Sabonis following the announcement that his son Domantas will be wearing #11 for the Kings next season in honor of his father. Then, they discuss some of the key events in basketball history that helped to globalize the game. Finally, Fran and Nick break down some of the top international prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft Class.

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Remembering Jerry West and Discussing Oscar Robertson with Law Murray

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Ray and Nick speak with Law Murray of the Athletic about Jerry West, as well as fellow NBA legend and greatest player in Royals/Kings franchise history Oscar Robertson. They discuss the remarkable basketball player, NBA executive, and person who was Jerry West, including Law's personal interactions with Jerry as a beat writer covering the Clippers in Jerry's later years. They also discuss Oscar Robertson, his Hall of Fame career, his Royals teammate Mo Stokes, and the friendship between Robertson and West.

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Kings News Round-up and Lottery Preview with Stephen Gillaspie

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Ray and Nick open up the podcast with a round-up of recent Sacramento Kings news, including Mike Brown signing a contract extension and Sasha Vezenkov's Kings tenure likely coming to a close. Then, for the second half of the episode, Nick brings on his No Ceilings colleague Stephen Gillaspie to discuss their recent article previewing the possible options for the #13 overall pick for the Kings in the 2024 NBA Draft.

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Sacramento Kings Draft Preview with Tyler Metcalf

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Tue, 14 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Nick and Ray bring Nick's No Ceilings NBA colleague Tyler Metcalf on the show to preview the upcoming draft for the Sacramento Kings now that the lottery has passed. They discuss team needs and potential options for the #13 overall pick, including Sacramento native Jared McCain, Rob Dillingham, Dalton Knecht, Ja'Kobe Walter, and Devin Carter among other options. Then, they wrap up by speculating about some potential options for the #45 pick, including San Francisco Dons big man Jonathan Mogbo and Kentucky sharpshooter Antonio Reeves.

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Sacramento Kings Season Review with Jason Anderson

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee joins Ray and Nick for this episode to discuss the 2023-24 Sacramento Kings. They start out by breaking down the biggest factors in this season, including the defensive revolution and the shifting focus of the team's offense. Then, they wrap up by looking ahead to a vital offseason for the team, including the Malik Monk contract situation and some potential targets for the #13 overall pick.

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Kings/Pelicans Play-in Preview with Mike Shearer

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 17:02:21 +0000

Mike Shearer of Basketball Poetry and Basketball Intelligence joins Nick and Ray again to preview the upcoming Kings/Pelicans play-in showdown for the 8th seed. They discuss why the brutal Kings record against the Pelicans this season might not tell the story of tonight's game, and break down the key matchups in detail. Then, they wrap up by speculating about the potential 1-8 showdown between the Kings and the Thunder if Sacramento triumphs against New Orleans.

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Kings/Warriors Play-in Preview with Mike Shearer

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 19:50:40 +0000

Mike Shearer from Basketball Poetry and Basketball Intelligence joins Ray and Nick for this episode to preview the Kings/Warriors play-in game. They discuss rotations and X-factors for each team, and wrap up by speculating about the matchups going forward if the Kings manage to defeat the Warriors and advance to the second play-in game and beyond.

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Season Review/Week 25 Preview with Frankie Cartoscelli

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Tue, 9 Apr 2024 20:30:00 +0000

Frankie Cartoscelli of Sactown Sports joins Ray and Nick for this episode to discuss all things Kings this season and look ahead to the remaining slate. They discuss the differences between this year's team and last year's, the emergence of Keon Ellis, the consistency of Domantas Sabonis, and the much-improved Kings bench. Then, they discuss the remaining regular season schedule for the Kings in the last week before the play-in, and how the Malik Monk and Kevin Huerter injuries will impact the team. Finally, they talk about the outlook for the team going forward, including potential offseason moves and the current stability as opposed to some of the chaos of Kings seasons past.

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Week 24 Preview/Week 23 Recap

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Tue, 2 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Ray and Nick break down a tough 2-2 Week 23 that looked much better in the win column than it did on the court. Then, they wrap up by previewing the week ahead and discussing the road to the playoffs for the Sacramento Kings.

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Dallas Mavericks Preview/Recap with Brad Townsend

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 19:30:00 +0000

Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News joins Ray and Nick on the show again to preview the upcoming Sacramento Kings game against the Dallas Mavericks, as well as briefly recapping Tuesday's game. They discuss the current state of the Mavericks, and look ahead to what might happen in Friday's game.

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Week 23 Preview/Week 22 Recap

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 20:39:11 +0000

Ray and Nick preview a critical Week 23 ahead for the Sacramento Kings, including two games against the Dallas Mavericks that may well determine the Western Conference playoff seedings between the two teams. They also discuss a 3-1 Week 22 for the Kings that was much rockier than the overall record for the week suggests.

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Raptors Preview with Jack Armstrong

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Toronto Raptors analyst joins Ray and Nick for this special mid-week episode to preview the upcoming Kings-Raptors game. They discuss the current state of the Raptors and their outlook going forward before breaking down some of the key matchups for the game ahead.

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Week 22 Preview/Week 21 Recap

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:30:00 +0000

Ray and Nick review a great 2-1 Week 21 for the Kings before previewing the upcoming week's four-game slate.

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Week 21 Preview with Marques Johnson/Week 20 Recap

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Marques Johnson, Bucks analyst and five-time NBA All-Star, joins Ray and Nick again to preview the upcoming game between the Kings and the Bucks. Also, Ray and Nick recap the up-and-down 2-2 Week 20 for the Kings and preview the rest of the Week 21 slate.

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Week 20 Preview with Matthew Tynan/Week 19 Recap

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Mon, 4 Mar 2024 21:30:00 +0000

Matthew Tynan of the Corporate Knowledge newsletter joins Ray and Nick to preview the upcoming rematch between the Kings and the Spurs. Also, Ray and Nick recap the week that was and the end of the Nasty Nine before wrapping up with a preview of the week ahead.

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Timberwolves Preview with Jim Petersen

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 18:25:00 +0000

Timberwolves analyst and former Kings center Jim Petersen joins Ray and Nick again for this special episode to preview the upcoming Timberwolves/Kings game. They discuss the current state of the Timberwolves, and talk about how they will match up against the Kings in advance of Friday's game.

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Week 19 Preview with Vinny Benedetto/Week 18 Recap

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:18:06 +0000

Vinny Benedetto of the Denver Gazette joins Ray and Nick to preview the upcoming Nuggets/Kings game, including an update on the current status of the Nuggets and some of the key matchups for the upcoming game. Then, Ray and Nick recap the 2-0 Week 18 slate for the Kings and preview the upcoming Week 19 games.

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Season Recap with Seth Partnow

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 19:41:38 +0000

Seth Partnow joins Ray and Nick for this week's episode to recap the season so far for the Kings. They talk about what's worked and what hasn't so far for the Kings this season, their improved defense and their slight decline on offense, and the team's outlook for the rest of the season.

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Week 17 Preview/Week 16 Recap

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 19:03:36 +0000

Ray and Nick break down a tough Week 16 slate for the Kings, including a brutal loss to the Detroit Pistons and a more encouraging win over the Denver Nuggets. Then, they discuss some injury news and Keon Ellis signing a three-year deal before wrapping up by previewing the two-game slate this week heading into the All-Star break.

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Week 16 Preview/Week 15 Recap

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Mon, 5 Feb 2024 22:15:00 +0000

Ray and Nick recap the week that was in Sacramento Kings basketball, as they went 3-1 in a crucial stretch heading into the nightmarish schedule of the next few weeks. They also preview the week ahead and some of the rest of the upcoming games before and after the All-Star break.

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Week 15 Preview with Tony East/Week 14 Recap

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 22:15:10 +0000

Ray and Nick are joined by Tony East to preview the upcoming game between the Sacramento Kings and the new-look Indiana Pacers. Also, Ray and Nick recap a much-needed 3-0 Week 14 performance and preview the upcoming slate, including another look at the upcoming "Nasty Nine" games in a very tough February for the Kings.

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Week 14 Preview with Brad Townsend/Week 13 Recap

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News joins Ray and Nick to preview the upcoming Kings game against the Dallas Mavericks. Then, Ray and Nick break down a brutal Week 13 of Kings basketball and preview the remaining Week 14 games, along with a preview and discussion of the Kings schedule for the following few weeks.

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Week 13 Preview with Scott Agness/Week 12 Recap

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Ray and Nick are joined by Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files for this week's episode to preview the upcoming game between the Kings and the Pacers. Also, Nick wraps up the episode by reviewing last week's games and looking ahead to the upcoming week of Kings basketball.

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Week 12 Preview with Marques Johnson/Week 11 Recap

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Mon, 8 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Marques Johnson, the Milwaukee Bucks analyst and former All-Star and All-NBA forward, joins Ray and Nick for this week's episode to preview the upcoming game between the Sacramento Kings and the Bucks. Also, Ray and Nick recap the Week 11 slate of Kings games and preview the rest of the upcoming Week 12 matchups.

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Week 11 Preview/Week 10 Recap

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Mon, 1 Jan 2024 20:10:29 +0000

Philip Rossman-Reich of Orlando Magic Daily and Louis Zatzman of Raptors Republic joined Ray and Nick this week to preview the upcoming Week 11 Kings games against the Magic and the Raptors. Additionally, Ray and Nick recap a 2-1 Week 10 to close out 2023 and preview the other Week 11 games.

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Week 10 Preview with Jason Quick and Bob Rathbun/Week 9 Recap

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Nick and Ray were joined by Jason Quick of the Athletic and Atlanta Hawks play-by-play announcer Bob Rathbun for this week's episode to preview the upcoming Kings games against the Trail Blazers and the Hawks. Also, Nick and Ray break down an up-and-down Week 9 of Sacramento Kings basketball.

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Week 9 Preview with Jim Petersen/Week 8 Recap

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Minnesota Timberwolves analyst Jim Petersen joins Ray and Nick to preview the upcoming Timberwolves game against the Kings. Also, Ray and Nick recap Week 8 of Kings basketball and look ahead to the other three games in Week 9's difficult four game slate.

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Week 8 Preview with Sarah Kustok/Week 7 Recap

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Ray and Nick were honored to be joined by Brooklyn Nets analyst Sarah Kustok to preview the upcoming Kings/Nets matchup. They discussed the season so far for the Nets, and how they might match up with the Kings in Monday night's game. Before the interview with Sarah, Ray and Nick recap last week's Kings games and preview the rest of the upcoming Week 8 slate.

Timestamps:

0:18 - Week 7 Recap/Week 8 preview

25:00 - Interview with Sarah Kustok

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Week 6 Recap/Week 7 Preview

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Mon, 4 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Nick and Ray recap the week that was in Sacramento Kings basketball and preview the wild week ahead. They start out by breaking down the comeback win over the Warriors that cemented Sacramento's place in the next round of the In-Season Tournament, before discussing two up-and-down games against the Clippers and the Nuggets. Then, they preview the week ahead, including the key Monday night game against the Pelicans and the schedule possibilities for the rest of the week with the In-Season Tournament Championship in play.

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Week 5 Recap/Week 6 Preview

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Ray and Nick cover an up-and-down Week 5 for the Sacramento Kings, with two tough losses to the New Orleans Pelicans before a critical win against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. Then, they preview the upcoming week for the Kings, starting with Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors that will likely determine the outcome of West Group C for the In-Season Tournament. Finally, they wrap up by discussing the games against the Los Angeles Clippers and the Denver Nuggets to close out Week 6.

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Week 4 Recap/Week 5 Preview

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Nick flies solo on this episode as he recaps Week 4 of Sacramento Kings basketball and previews the holiday week ahead. He goes through the details of a spectacular 4-0 week for the Kings that started off with De'Aaron Fox's return from injury. Then, he wraps up by previewing a critical Week 5 slate for the Kings, including two games against the New Orleans Pelicans and a crucial In-Season Tournament game on Friday against the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Week 3 Recap/Week 4 Preview with Chris Fedor

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Ray and Nick recap the week that was for the Kings before bringing on special guest Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com to preview the Kings matchup against the Cavaliers on Monday night. Ray and Nick start off by recapping Week 3, including Sacramento's second straight devastating loss to the Houston Rockets, the ugly win over Portland on Wednesday night, and Ray's in-person experience with the first in-season tournament game for the Kings against Oklahoma City. Then, they briefly preview the upcoming games against the Lakers, the Spurs, and the Magic, before diving deep into the Cavaliers with Chris. The three discuss the disappointing start to Cleveland's season, their struggles with injury, and the centrality of Evan Mobley to the future for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Week 2 Recap/Week 3 Preview with Morgan Ragan

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Mon, 6 Nov 2023 21:24:55 +0000

Nick and Ray were honored to be joined by Morgan Ragan, host of the Deuce and Mo Podcast and the Sacramento Kings Pre-Game/Post-Game shows for NBC Sports California. They dove deep into a disappointing Week 2, covering the hard-fought loss to the Warriors and the frustrating loss to the Rockets, before looking ahead to the upcoming week, with a Rockets rematch and the first In Season Tournament game for the Kings against the Thunder on Friday night.

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Opening Week Recap and Week Two Preview

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 02:31:58 +0000

Sacramento Kings basketball is back! Nick and Ray dive deep into the start of the season for the Kings, breaking down each game in detail, including Ray's in-person experience from the home opener. They discuss the early returns on the team's biggest offseason additions, the potential impact of De'Aaron Fox's ankle injury, and how the start to this season differs from last season. Finally, they wrap up by previewing the two-game week ahead for the team, and how the squad will look to adjust with Fox projected to miss both of next week's games.

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Opening Day Preview

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Nick and Ray are joined by two special guests to preview the start of the season for the Kings against the Utah Jazz. First, Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee comes back on the show to talk about how the Kings stand on Opening Night, as well as some of the developments in preseason and how they might impact the rotation. Then, Eric Walden of the Salt Lake Tribune joins the show to preview the first game of the season for the Kings from the other side, including where the rotation stands for the Jazz and their expectations for the upcoming season.

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Warriors Preview with CJ Holmes

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Nick and Ray are joined by CJ Holmes of the San Francisco Chronicle to discuss the Golden State Warriors and wrap up the Pacific Division previews. They discuss the busy offseason for the Warriors, including the Chris Paul trade and the departure of Bob Myers, the potential for breakout years from Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody, and the impressive early signs from Trayce Jackson-Davis and Brandin Podziemski.

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Suns Preview with Gerald Bourguet

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Nick and Ray are joined by Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports to preview the Phoenix Suns. They discuss the new Big 3 in Phoenix, the new head coach in Frank Vogel, and the front office successes of James Jones. They also cover the bench rotation for the Suns and who might stand out and earn minutes among that group, as well as talking about the new environment that Mat Ishbia has created around the team since he became the majority owner of the Suns and the Mercury.

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Lakers Preview with Dan Woike

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Nick and Ray continue the Pacific Division previews with the Los Angeles Lakers and special guest Dan Woike of the LA Times. They discuss the big man and guard rotations, the coaching similarities between Mike Brown and Darvin Ham, the preseason successes for the Lakers, and where the Sacramento Kings and the Lakers stand in this year's crowded Pacific Division.

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Clippers Preview with Law Murray

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Nick and Ray start their Pacific Division preview episodes by discussing the Los Angeles Clippers with Law Murray of the Athletic. They discuss the preseason health of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George and the team's plan to solidify their defensive identity this season. Then, they cover the battle for the starting power forward spot heading into the regular season, as well as talking about the guard rotation, particularly the point guard spot with Russell Westbrook and Bones Hyland,

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Kings Weekly Debut with Jason Anderson

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Mon, 9 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Nick Agar-Johnson and Ray LeBov bring on Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee for the first full episode of the podcast. They discuss the previous season and the end of the playoff drought before diving into the outlook for this season. They talk about the outlook for the start of the season and the buzz out of training camp. Then, they discuss some of the biggest offseason additions, including Sasha Vezenkov and JaVale McGee, and wrap up by talking about the team's goals for the upcocming season.

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Kings Weekly Podcast Preview

kingsweeklypodcast@gmail.com (Kings Weekly) — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 20:39:34 +0000

This episode is a preview of the Kings Weekly Podcast, a new podcast on the Sacramento Kings releasing every Monday morning. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to listen to Nick Agar-Johnson and Ray LeBov, along with their special guests, covering the Kings and the NBA. The first full episode will be released on October 2nd, 2023.

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