Kings Pulse: A Sacramento Kings Podcast

What has changed since the beginning of last year?

Tim Maxwell joins the show to talk about the primary difference between the rosters at the beginning of last year and this season. Where do we expect improvements, what other teams have expected progress, and what is the best topping on pizza? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ceiling of Tyrese Haliburton

The ceiling of Tyrese Haliburton is one of my main focus points going into next season. We dive into what we believe the ceiling of Tyrese Haliburton to be, and what that means for the franchise going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Impact of a 15-year Playoff Drought w/ Deuce & Mo

Deuce & Mo join the show to talk about the impact that the 15 year playoff drought has on the Sacramento fanbase and the idea of the front office considering the drought. I firmly believe the Kings front office should not make moves with the playoff drought in mind, and I explain why in this episode with Deuce & Mo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Memphis Offseason w/ Shawn Coleman

As the first of an offseason series, Shawn Coleman who cover the Memphis Grizzlies, joins the show to give some perspective on the Sacramento Kings direct competition. We talk about their offseason moves, what their hopes are for internal improvement, the Grizzlies' strength and weaknesses, and their expectations for next season in comparison to the Kings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Creating a Culture w/ Mirann

The newest member of The Kings Herald, Mirann, joins the show for the first time today! She recently wrote an article talking about Sacramento building a culture, so we dove into that idea. What are some examples of cultures around the league and how the Kings can do the same next season with this roster and coaching staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Understanding Ben Simmons and his fit in Sacramento w/ Jackson Frank

Ben Simmons is the talk of the NBA throughout the last few weeks and the Sacramento Kings have been linked to him as much as anyone else. Jackson Frank, who covers the Philadelphia 76ers, joins the show to give his insight into the strengths and weaknesses of Simmons. We talk through his clear concerns, the growth that Simmons has shown, what some potential trade packages could look like, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Potential Internal Improvements with Greg

Greg joins the show to talk about where the Kings could find some internal improvement with the young talent on their roster. We go through the ideal improvement for each of the young guys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pros & Cons of a Three Guard Lineup

With the drafting of Davion Mitchell, the Kings are likely committing to their belief in a three-guard lineup of Fox, Haliburton, and Mitchell working. The most recent example of a comparable lineup is the 2019-20 Oklahoma City Thunder featuring the NBA's best lineup of Chris Paul, Dennis Schroder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Danillo Gallinari, and Steven Adams. I am joined by OKC cover, Jacob Kniffen (@JacobKniffen), to get his perspective on the strengths, weaknesses, and schemes of that three guard lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Utah State Assistant Coach David Ragland shares his insight into Neemias Queta

David Ragland, who has been an NCAA assistant coach for nearly 18 years now, joins the show to talk about his time working with Neemias Queta at Utah State. David spent the last three with Queta and I asked him about his initial impressions of him, his personality, development, areas of improvement, and Portuguese background. David also was an assistant coach for Richaun Holmes during his senior year at Bowling Green and he shared some stories about Richaun and his undeniable work ethic and motor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2021 Summer League Champions w/ Jill Adge

Jill Adge joins the show to talk about your 2021 Summer League Champions, the Sacramento Kings. We go through the defensive identity this team had and how that could translate to the main roster, the performances of Davion Mitchell, Jahmi'us Ramsey, Robert Woodard, Neemias Queta, and Louis King. Before closing, we talk about how much better this Sacramento roster will be compared to last year if no more moves are made before the start of the regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices