Brenden
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Covering the Sacramento Kings & NBA | 📝: @Sactown1140 | 🎙: Return of the Roar & The Kings Beat | 📧: bnunes.nba@gmail.com
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...
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
sactownsports.com/57245/three-...
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...
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."
sactownsports.com/57014/kings-...
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:
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-...
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:
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...
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
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-...
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:
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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...
Two keys to Sacramento's chances vs Dallas in their first play-in matchup: Pace and Rebounding
“If we can get the defensive rebound and push the ball in transition, I think we’ll have a good chance."
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“If we can get the defensive rebound and push the ball in transition, I think we’ll have a good chance."
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Rebounds, pace expected be crucial in Kings, Mavs matchup
Rebounding and pace could be crucial to the Sacramento Kings chances in their first play in matchup against the Dallas Mavericks.
sactownsports.com
April 14, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Two keys to Sacramento's chances vs Dallas in their first play-in matchup: Pace and Rebounding
“If we can get the defensive rebound and push the ball in transition, I think we’ll have a good chance."
sactownsports.com/54207/sacram...
“If we can get the defensive rebound and push the ball in transition, I think we’ll have a good chance."
sactownsports.com/54207/sacram...
Domantas Sabonis ends the regular season above 40 3P% for the first time in his career.
He also doubled his attempts from the season prior (2.2).
He credited the hours spent working on his shot with Doug Christie and hopes to keep it up for the rest of his career.
He also doubled his attempts from the season prior (2.2).
He credited the hours spent working on his shot with Doug Christie and hopes to keep it up for the rest of his career.
April 13, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Domantas Sabonis ends the regular season above 40 3P% for the first time in his career.
He also doubled his attempts from the season prior (2.2).
He credited the hours spent working on his shot with Doug Christie and hopes to keep it up for the rest of his career.
He also doubled his attempts from the season prior (2.2).
He credited the hours spent working on his shot with Doug Christie and hopes to keep it up for the rest of his career.
Kings fans: How are you feeling heading into the play-in?
What are your biggest questions about the current team, how they'll approach the offseason, etc?
What are your biggest questions about the current team, how they'll approach the offseason, etc?
April 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Kings fans: How are you feeling heading into the play-in?
What are your biggest questions about the current team, how they'll approach the offseason, etc?
What are your biggest questions about the current team, how they'll approach the offseason, etc?
🚨 Another LIVE edition of The Kings Beat with Mr. Cunningham and @jameshamnba.bsky.social.
Disappointing run for the Kings leaves plenty to talk about... five regular season games left!
Join the chat:
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Disappointing run for the Kings leaves plenty to talk about... five regular season games left!
Join the chat:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vanq...
Sacramento Kings cling to play-in spot with five games remaining on schedule
YouTube video by The Kings Beat
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April 5, 2025 at 8:09 PM
🚨 Another LIVE edition of The Kings Beat with Mr. Cunningham and @jameshamnba.bsky.social.
Disappointing run for the Kings leaves plenty to talk about... five regular season games left!
Join the chat:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vanq...
Disappointing run for the Kings leaves plenty to talk about... five regular season games left!
Join the chat:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vanq...
The Sacramento Kings announced that rookie guard Devin Carter has been diagnosed with a right shoulder contusion.
Carter is considered day-to-day and will be listed as questionable versus the Charlotte Hornets.
Carter is considered day-to-day and will be listed as questionable versus the Charlotte Hornets.
April 3, 2025 at 8:40 PM
The Sacramento Kings announced that rookie guard Devin Carter has been diagnosed with a right shoulder contusion.
Carter is considered day-to-day and will be listed as questionable versus the Charlotte Hornets.
Carter is considered day-to-day and will be listed as questionable versus the Charlotte Hornets.
The Kings announce that Jake LaRavia sustained a bone contusion on his left thumb after taking a fall in Q3 vs OKC on Tuesday.
LaRavia will be listed as out and will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days.
LaRavia will be listed as out and will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days.
March 28, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The Kings announce that Jake LaRavia sustained a bone contusion on his left thumb after taking a fall in Q3 vs OKC on Tuesday.
LaRavia will be listed as out and will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days.
LaRavia will be listed as out and will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days.
Doug Christie said there must've been a mix up with the starting lineup, and the plan was always to start Keon.
Said they were trying to work Monk back in and that the guard is "okay with whatever."
"It's something that we will look at as we go," he said.
Said they were trying to work Monk back in and that the guard is "okay with whatever."
"It's something that we will look at as we go," he said.
March 28, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Doug Christie said there must've been a mix up with the starting lineup, and the plan was always to start Keon.
Said they were trying to work Monk back in and that the guard is "okay with whatever."
"It's something that we will look at as we go," he said.
Said they were trying to work Monk back in and that the guard is "okay with whatever."
"It's something that we will look at as we go," he said.
Zach LaVine said that he realized Keon Ellis had "some of the best anticipation skills" the first time he played against him.
Ellis had a career-high six steals in tonight's win.
Ellis had a career-high six steals in tonight's win.
March 28, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Zach LaVine said that he realized Keon Ellis had "some of the best anticipation skills" the first time he played against him.
Ellis had a career-high six steals in tonight's win.
Ellis had a career-high six steals in tonight's win.
Zach LaVine: "Even after makes and misses, we finally pushed the pace... that helps everybody get in a rhythm."
"I think we just had a good flow and the right mindset." Said they took a lot of good shots. 64.9 FG% tonight.
"I think we just had a good flow and the right mindset." Said they took a lot of good shots. 64.9 FG% tonight.
March 28, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Zach LaVine: "Even after makes and misses, we finally pushed the pace... that helps everybody get in a rhythm."
"I think we just had a good flow and the right mindset." Said they took a lot of good shots. 64.9 FG% tonight.
"I think we just had a good flow and the right mindset." Said they took a lot of good shots. 64.9 FG% tonight.
Keegan Murray said when he's in a rhythm he's comfortable shooting any type of 3PAs, but transition looks specifically can get that started:
"If I can get a transition three of the bat, I feel like it's going to be a good day."
"If I can get a transition three of the bat, I feel like it's going to be a good day."
March 26, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Keegan Murray said when he's in a rhythm he's comfortable shooting any type of 3PAs, but transition looks specifically can get that started:
"If I can get a transition three of the bat, I feel like it's going to be a good day."
"If I can get a transition three of the bat, I feel like it's going to be a good day."
Keegan Murray, who went 9/13 from three tonight, said he's felt in a rhythm over these last three weeks or so.
March 26, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Keegan Murray, who went 9/13 from three tonight, said he's felt in a rhythm over these last three weeks or so.
Keegan Murray: "We turned it around in the third quarter, but at that point it's too late."
He pointed to OKC's transition success in the first half as one of the key issues.
He pointed to OKC's transition success in the first half as one of the key issues.
March 26, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Keegan Murray: "We turned it around in the third quarter, but at that point it's too late."
He pointed to OKC's transition success in the first half as one of the key issues.
He pointed to OKC's transition success in the first half as one of the key issues.
Zach LaVine on the vast difference in 3PAs: "Not taking enough of them and not making enough of them..."
Said they've got to figure it out and that he's got to take more than five himself.
Said they've got to figure it out and that he's got to take more than five himself.
March 25, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Zach LaVine on the vast difference in 3PAs: "Not taking enough of them and not making enough of them..."
Said they've got to figure it out and that he's got to take more than five himself.
Said they've got to figure it out and that he's got to take more than five himself.