Brenden
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Covering the Sacramento Kings & NBA | 📝: @Sactown1140 | 🎙: Return of the Roar & The Kings Beat | 📧: bnunes.nba@gmail.com
With the NBA trade deadline just over 3 weeks away, it’s time for some hypothetical deals.
What could the Kings get for DeMar DeRozan?
Here are 3+ trade ideas for Sacramento’s veteran scorer:
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What could the Kings get for DeMar DeRozan?
Here are 3+ trade ideas for Sacramento’s veteran scorer:
sactownsports.com/nba/sacramen...
Three Trade Ideas for Kings veteran DeMar DeRozan
Three potential trades the Sacramento Kings could consider for veteran forward DeMar DeRozan before the February 5th trade deadline.
sactownsports.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:18 PM
With the NBA trade deadline just over 3 weeks away, it’s time for some hypothetical deals.
What could the Kings get for DeMar DeRozan?
Here are 3+ trade ideas for Sacramento’s veteran scorer:
sactownsports.com/nba/sacramen...
What could the Kings get for DeMar DeRozan?
Here are 3+ trade ideas for Sacramento’s veteran scorer:
sactownsports.com/nba/sacramen...
Doug Christie: "Our defense is improving... our level of physicality ramped up and when we do that we give ourselves a chance."
January 13, 2026 at 5:55 AM
Doug Christie: "Our defense is improving... our level of physicality ramped up and when we do that we give ourselves a chance."
Doug Christie on Malik Monk:
"He's talented as hell, man... everything about him has been top-notch. He deserves everything. He was the player of the game for us... it was the eight assists that was really impressive for me, actually."
"He's talented as hell, man... everything about him has been top-notch. He deserves everything. He was the player of the game for us... it was the eight assists that was really impressive for me, actually."
January 13, 2026 at 5:53 AM
Doug Christie on Malik Monk:
"He's talented as hell, man... everything about him has been top-notch. He deserves everything. He was the player of the game for us... it was the eight assists that was really impressive for me, actually."
"He's talented as hell, man... everything about him has been top-notch. He deserves everything. He was the player of the game for us... it was the eight assists that was really impressive for me, actually."
"Great effort. Just love the compete level... you play like that, with your heart like that, you can look yourself in the mirror."
- Doug Christie
- Doug Christie
January 13, 2026 at 5:52 AM
"Great effort. Just love the compete level... you play like that, with your heart like that, you can look yourself in the mirror."
- Doug Christie
- Doug Christie
"Not surprising to me, Malik can hoop... I never worry about Malik one bit."
- Russell Westbrook on Malik Monk's big night
- Russell Westbrook on Malik Monk's big night
January 13, 2026 at 5:49 AM
"Not surprising to me, Malik can hoop... I never worry about Malik one bit."
- Russell Westbrook on Malik Monk's big night
- Russell Westbrook on Malik Monk's big night
"It was just us moving the ball more... going into (our actions with pace) and that opened things up for us."
- Malik Monk on the Kings going 17/26 from three
- Malik Monk on the Kings going 17/26 from three
January 13, 2026 at 5:38 AM
"It was just us moving the ball more... going into (our actions with pace) and that opened things up for us."
- Malik Monk on the Kings going 17/26 from three
- Malik Monk on the Kings going 17/26 from three
Malik Monk: "I don't care if I'm 0/20 or 20/20, (the rim) is always wide open for me."
January 13, 2026 at 5:38 AM
Malik Monk: "I don't care if I'm 0/20 or 20/20, (the rim) is always wide open for me."
Malik Monk really helps Sacramento’s spacing. He’s 3/3 from deep midway through Q2.
Coming into the night, Kings were last in 3PA/g (30.2) and 26th in 3P% (34.2%).
Coming into the night, Kings were last in 3PA/g (30.2) and 26th in 3P% (34.2%).
January 13, 2026 at 3:53 AM
Malik Monk really helps Sacramento’s spacing. He’s 3/3 from deep midway through Q2.
Coming into the night, Kings were last in 3PA/g (30.2) and 26th in 3P% (34.2%).
Coming into the night, Kings were last in 3PA/g (30.2) and 26th in 3P% (34.2%).
After 3 DNP-CDs, Malik Monk saw the floor tonight in favor of Precious Achiuwa (5 mins).
Asked Doug Christie how much of that was matchup specific:
“They played small, so we matched… the one part when I look at this is getting out rebounded by 10.”
Asked Doug Christie how much of that was matchup specific:
“They played small, so we matched… the one part when I look at this is getting out rebounded by 10.”
January 10, 2026 at 6:40 AM
After 3 DNP-CDs, Malik Monk saw the floor tonight in favor of Precious Achiuwa (5 mins).
Asked Doug Christie how much of that was matchup specific:
“They played small, so we matched… the one part when I look at this is getting out rebounded by 10.”
Asked Doug Christie how much of that was matchup specific:
“They played small, so we matched… the one part when I look at this is getting out rebounded by 10.”
The Kings allowed a 13-0 run to close Q3 before being outscored 40-19 in the fourth as they lost their seventh straight.
Doug Christie: “We missed some shot, some wide open looks, and I thought we allowed our offense to hurt our defense…”
Doug Christie: “We missed some shot, some wide open looks, and I thought we allowed our offense to hurt our defense…”
January 10, 2026 at 6:39 AM
The Kings allowed a 13-0 run to close Q3 before being outscored 40-19 in the fourth as they lost their seventh straight.
Doug Christie: “We missed some shot, some wide open looks, and I thought we allowed our offense to hurt our defense…”
Doug Christie: “We missed some shot, some wide open looks, and I thought we allowed our offense to hurt our defense…”
“You don’t get points for keeping things close in this league. You’re supposed to keep it competitive and get it down the stretch and figure out how to win and we haven’t done anything but the opposite of that.”
- Zach LaVine
- Zach LaVine
January 10, 2026 at 6:37 AM
“You don’t get points for keeping things close in this league. You’re supposed to keep it competitive and get it down the stretch and figure out how to win and we haven’t done anything but the opposite of that.”
- Zach LaVine
- Zach LaVine
When asked if sitting Malik Monk was a defensive decision, Doug Christie said it's "a yes and no answer."
"For us, defense is everything, so we need to make sure that we're locking up."
The Kings are 30th in ORTG and 28th in DRTG.
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"For us, defense is everything, so we need to make sure that we're locking up."
The Kings are 30th in ORTG and 28th in DRTG.
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Doug Christie explains playing Keon Ellis over Malik Monk
Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie was asked about his decision to not play Malik Monk and if it a defensive move.
sactownsports.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:12 AM
When asked if sitting Malik Monk was a defensive decision, Doug Christie said it's "a yes and no answer."
"For us, defense is everything, so we need to make sure that we're locking up."
The Kings are 30th in ORTG and 28th in DRTG.
sactownsports.com/nba/sacramen...
"For us, defense is everything, so we need to make sure that we're locking up."
The Kings are 30th in ORTG and 28th in DRTG.
sactownsports.com/nba/sacramen...
Keegan Murray's mindset seems to have shifted entering year four.
"Aggression is not really an issue for me this year," he said.
His 19 FGAs last night surpassed any game from last season. No King took more shots.
"It's his team," DeRozan said.
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"Aggression is not really an issue for me this year," he said.
His 19 FGAs last night surpassed any game from last season. No King took more shots.
"It's his team," DeRozan said.
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Keegan Murray: "Aggression is not really an issue for me this year"
Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray says "aggression is not really an issue" this season, as he's off to a hot-start returning from injury.
sactownsports.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Keegan Murray's mindset seems to have shifted entering year four.
"Aggression is not really an issue for me this year," he said.
His 19 FGAs last night surpassed any game from last season. No King took more shots.
"It's his team," DeRozan said.
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"Aggression is not really an issue for me this year," he said.
His 19 FGAs last night surpassed any game from last season. No King took more shots.
"It's his team," DeRozan said.
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Christie wants Sacramento to be "the best conditioned team in the NBA" as they aim to play with pace and defend 94 feet.
New PG Dennis Schroder fits right into that.
More on the emphasis of pace and conditioning from Kings Training Camp Day 1:
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New PG Dennis Schroder fits right into that.
More on the emphasis of pace and conditioning from Kings Training Camp Day 1:
sactownsports.com/58999/sacram...
Kings aiming to be "best conditioned team in the NBA"
Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie wants his 25-26 squad to be "the best conditioned team in the NBA."
sactownsports.com
September 30, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Christie wants Sacramento to be "the best conditioned team in the NBA" as they aim to play with pace and defend 94 feet.
New PG Dennis Schroder fits right into that.
More on the emphasis of pace and conditioning from Kings Training Camp Day 1:
sactownsports.com/58999/sacram...
New PG Dennis Schroder fits right into that.
More on the emphasis of pace and conditioning from Kings Training Camp Day 1:
sactownsports.com/58999/sacram...
I’ve got something fun coming back one week from today 👀
September 9, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I’ve got something fun coming back one week from today 👀
"All the NBA guys that called me on him, I was like, 'This is kind of a no-brainer."
"Bet on this guy."
I talked with Stanford HC Kyle Smith about Sacramento's newest second-rounder.
On the mind and game of Maxime Raynaud:
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"Bet on this guy."
I talked with Stanford HC Kyle Smith about Sacramento's newest second-rounder.
On the mind and game of Maxime Raynaud:
sactownsports.com/57082/coach-...
'Bet on This Guy': Coach Smith on the Mind and Game of Maxime Raynaud
Stanford HC Kyle Smith provided his perspecitve on the mind, game, and future of Sacramento Kings rookie big man Maxime Raynaud.
sactownsports.com
July 23, 2025 at 11:38 PM
"All the NBA guys that called me on him, I was like, 'This is kind of a no-brainer."
"Bet on this guy."
I talked with Stanford HC Kyle Smith about Sacramento's newest second-rounder.
On the mind and game of Maxime Raynaud:
sactownsports.com/57082/coach-...
"Bet on this guy."
I talked with Stanford HC Kyle Smith about Sacramento's newest second-rounder.
On the mind and game of Maxime Raynaud:
sactownsports.com/57082/coach-...
3 Encouraging Takeaways from Sacramento’s 2K26 LVSL showing:
- Swiss Army Nique
- First steps of building an Identity
- Second-year player shines
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- Swiss Army Nique
- First steps of building an Identity
- Second-year player shines
sactownsports.com/57245/three-...
3 Encouraging Takeaways from Sacramento's 2K26 Summer League
Three encouraging takeaways from the Sacramento Kings 2K26 Las Vegas Summer League. Identity, Clifford, Jones.
sactownsports.com
July 21, 2025 at 6:40 PM
3 Encouraging Takeaways from Sacramento’s 2K26 LVSL showing:
- Swiss Army Nique
- First steps of building an Identity
- Second-year player shines
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- Swiss Army Nique
- First steps of building an Identity
- Second-year player shines
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Sacramento's identity has propelled them to a 4-0 start, with the potential to compete for the LVSL title.
Nique Clifford's self-creation was on full display today.
"I think it's his pace, more so than anything," Stevens said of Clifford.
More quotes:
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Nique Clifford's self-creation was on full display today.
"I think it's his pace, more so than anything," Stevens said of Clifford.
More quotes:
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Clifford's creation, Kings identity give them chance at a Summer League title
Coach Dipesh Mistry, Isaac Jones, and Isaiah Stevens discussed Nique Clifford's creation ability, importance of Sacramento's defensive identity in remaining undefeated.
sactownsports.com
July 17, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Sacramento's identity has propelled them to a 4-0 start, with the potential to compete for the LVSL title.
Nique Clifford's self-creation was on full display today.
"I think it's his pace, more so than anything," Stevens said of Clifford.
More quotes:
sactownsports.com/57087/sacram...
Nique Clifford's self-creation was on full display today.
"I think it's his pace, more so than anything," Stevens said of Clifford.
More quotes:
sactownsports.com/57087/sacram...
Feels like everyone has referred to Nique Clifford as a Swiss army knife, and he's shown why in Vegas.
Scoring, defending, rebounding, passing.
“I love making plays for my teammates," Clifford said last night. "I probably enjoy that more than scoring."
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Scoring, defending, rebounding, passing.
“I love making plays for my teammates," Clifford said last night. "I probably enjoy that more than scoring."
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Nique Clifford continues to grow comfortbale in Summer League
Nique Clifford has been effecient as effective as he grows more comfortbale in the Las Vegas Summer League.
sactownsports.com
July 15, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Feels like everyone has referred to Nique Clifford as a Swiss army knife, and he's shown why in Vegas.
Scoring, defending, rebounding, passing.
“I love making plays for my teammates," Clifford said last night. "I probably enjoy that more than scoring."
sactownsports.com/57014/kings-...
Scoring, defending, rebounding, passing.
“I love making plays for my teammates," Clifford said last night. "I probably enjoy that more than scoring."
sactownsports.com/57014/kings-...
Maxime Raynaud started the action. Nique Clifford closed it out. SAC starts their 2025 LVSL with a W.
Mistry on Raynaud: "He's kind of limitless in his potential..."
Clifford: "My mindset has to be aggression."
More postgame quotes:
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Mistry on Raynaud: "He's kind of limitless in his potential..."
Clifford: "My mindset has to be aggression."
More postgame quotes:
sactownsports.com/56889/kings-...
Postgame Quotes: Raynaud starts, Clifford closes in SL debuts
Sacramento's rookies, Maxime Raynaud and Nique Clifford, put on a show in their Summer League debuts against Orlando.
sactownsports.com
July 11, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Maxime Raynaud started the action. Nique Clifford closed it out. SAC starts their 2025 LVSL with a W.
Mistry on Raynaud: "He's kind of limitless in his potential..."
Clifford: "My mindset has to be aggression."
More postgame quotes:
sactownsports.com/56889/kings-...
Mistry on Raynaud: "He's kind of limitless in his potential..."
Clifford: "My mindset has to be aggression."
More postgame quotes:
sactownsports.com/56889/kings-...
Competitive. Tough. Team-Oriented. Disciplined. Accountable. Professional.
That's Scott Perry's ideal identity for the Sacramento Kings.
"This guy, we believe strongly, is going to be the catalyst to that..."
Notes from Dennis Schroder's intro presser:
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That's Scott Perry's ideal identity for the Sacramento Kings.
"This guy, we believe strongly, is going to be the catalyst to that..."
Notes from Dennis Schroder's intro presser:
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Dennis Schroder was the 'number one guy' for Perry, Kings
Sacramento Kings GM Scott Perry called Dennis Schroder their "number one guy" in free agency as he was introduced on Tuesday.
sactownsports.com
July 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Competitive. Tough. Team-Oriented. Disciplined. Accountable. Professional.
That's Scott Perry's ideal identity for the Sacramento Kings.
"This guy, we believe strongly, is going to be the catalyst to that..."
Notes from Dennis Schroder's intro presser:
sactownsports.com/56793/dennis...
That's Scott Perry's ideal identity for the Sacramento Kings.
"This guy, we believe strongly, is going to be the catalyst to that..."
Notes from Dennis Schroder's intro presser:
sactownsports.com/56793/dennis...
Some early takeaways from Sacramento's first two Summer League practices:
- Clifford reunited with college teammate, newest two-way
- Raynaud's two-way potential
- Carter continues to learn to play PG
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- Clifford reunited with college teammate, newest two-way
- Raynaud's two-way potential
- Carter continues to learn to play PG
sactownsports.com/56747/kings-...
Early Summer League Practice Takeaways: PG Devin Carter, rookies acclimating
A few early takeaways from the Sacramento Kings first couple of practices in preparation for the 2025 Las Vegas Summer League.
sactownsports.com
July 9, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Some early takeaways from Sacramento's first two Summer League practices:
- Clifford reunited with college teammate, newest two-way
- Raynaud's two-way potential
- Carter continues to learn to play PG
sactownsports.com/56747/kings-...
- Clifford reunited with college teammate, newest two-way
- Raynaud's two-way potential
- Carter continues to learn to play PG
sactownsports.com/56747/kings-...
Another LIVE edition of The Kings Beat with @jameshamnba.bsky.social and Sean Cunningham.
Plenty to talk about with the NBA Draft in the rearview and free agency right around the corner!
Hop in and join the convo:
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Plenty to talk about with the NBA Draft in the rearview and free agency right around the corner!
Hop in and join the convo:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VavH...
Kings active on draft day, NBA free agency right around the corner
YouTube video by The Kings Beat
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June 28, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Another LIVE edition of The Kings Beat with @jameshamnba.bsky.social and Sean Cunningham.
Plenty to talk about with the NBA Draft in the rearview and free agency right around the corner!
Hop in and join the convo:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VavH...
Plenty to talk about with the NBA Draft in the rearview and free agency right around the corner!
Hop in and join the convo:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VavH...
New Kings GM Scott Perry: "The goal is to build a sustainable winner."
April 23, 2025 at 5:06 PM
New Kings GM Scott Perry: "The goal is to build a sustainable winner."
🚨 Time for another LIVE edition of The Kings Beat with @jameshamnba.bsky.social and Sean Cunningham.
Not many Kings-related things to talk about right now, but I'm sure we'll find something!
Hop in and join the convo:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngLD...
Not many Kings-related things to talk about right now, but I'm sure we'll find something!
Hop in and join the convo:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngLD...
Kings crash out of Play-In, part ways with Monte McNair, hire Scott Perry as new GM
YouTube video by The Kings Beat
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April 18, 2025 at 1:28 AM
🚨 Time for another LIVE edition of The Kings Beat with @jameshamnba.bsky.social and Sean Cunningham.
Not many Kings-related things to talk about right now, but I'm sure we'll find something!
Hop in and join the convo:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngLD...
Not many Kings-related things to talk about right now, but I'm sure we'll find something!
Hop in and join the convo:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngLD...