Kings Weekly Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.