Brenden Nunes and Hunter Patterson start to dive into the Sacramento Kings' offseason improvement options. As GM Monte McNair has pointed out, there are three ways to improve: free agency, the draft, and trades. Well, we'll be spending one episode on each! Today's show centers around Sacramento's free agency options while working with the (projected numbers) 4yr/$55.3M mid-level exception and 2yr/$9.8M bi-annual exception. Thank you for tuning in! Be sure to like and subscribe on YouTube and all...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 3166
Brenden Nunes and Hunter Patterson dive into the end of the Sacramento Kings 2023-24 season. They discussed the play-in results, gave takeaways from exit interviews with the players along with Monte McNair and Mike Brown, and plenty more.
Apr 25, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 3165
Brenden Nunes and Hunter Patterson preview Tuesday's play-in matchup between the Sacramento Kings and the Golden State Warriors. We dove into the key matchups, looked back at their four regular season games, attempted to give our X-Factors, and more. Thank you for tuning in!Be sure to like and subscribe on YouTube and all listening platforms to stay up to date with the latest episodes and keep your finger on the Pulse of the Sacramento Kings!
Apr 16, 2024•56 min•Ep. 3164
Brenden Nunes and Hunter Patterson discuss the recent play of the Sacramento Kings, who have somewhat reinvented themselves since losing Malik Monk and Kevin Huerter. We discussed who needs to step up in their absence, what has led to their defensive improvements, potential silver linings, and more.
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 3163
The Sacramento Kings are in a tight Western Conference playoff seeding race with ten regular season games remaining in 2023-24. We discussed their recent encouraging defensive improvements and how sustainable they might be, Keon Ellis starting in place of Kevin Huerter, the recent blowout loss to the Dallas Mavericks, and more.
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 3162
Brenden Nunes and Hunter Patterson are back with another episode as the 2023-24 Sacramento Kings remain one of the most inconsistent teams in the NBA. We defined 'spray threes,' which are highly valued by the Kings and their importance, looked at Malik Monk's case for Sixth Man of the Year, discussed his looming free agency, and plenty more.
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 3161
The Sacramento Kings fall to the Chicago Bulls just one game after beating the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road. Brenden Nunes and Hunter Patterson dive into the recent player's meeting, Sacramento's continued inconsistencies, players getting targeted on defense, and more. Thank you for tuning in and be sure to like and subscribe on YouTube and all listening platforms to stay up to date with the latest episodes and keep your finger on the Pulse of the Sacramento Kings!
Mar 05, 2024•58 min•Ep. 3160
The Kings Pulse podcast is back covering the Sacramento Kings! Brenden Nunes is joined by new co-host Hunter Patterson of The Athletic. We discussed Hunter's recent article after speaking with Keegan Murray about his growth this season, the recent emphasis on improving their 3p defense, potential postseason matchups, took a Q&A from socials, and more! Hunter's article on Keegan: https://t.co/HRL1kg2or3 Thank you for tuning in and be sure to like and subscribe on YouTube and all listening pla...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 3159
Anthony Slater, who covers the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors for The Athletic, joins the show to talk about the decision to start Chris Duarte over Kevin Huerter, his impressions of JaVale McGee after covering him in Golden State, where the Kings and Warriors rank amongst the NBA's Western Conference, and more.
Oct 17, 2023•39 min•Ep. 3158
The Sacramento Kings have officially started their 2023-24 (pre)season. Brenden Nunes and Chris Watkins doce into the new additions - Chris Duarte, JaVale McGee, and Sasha Vezenkov - the third-string point guard, annual NBA GM survey, and more.
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 3157
The Sacramento Kings have officially signed Nerlens Noel to a deal. We reacted to that news, what it might mean for Neemias Queta, and looked through the potential backup center rotation between Noel, Alex Len, and Trey Lyles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 23, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 367
The Sacramento Kings traded two future 2nd round picks (DAL 2028 & SAC 2030) to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for third-year wing/guard Chris Duarte. In order to gain a better understanding of Duarte's career up until this point, his prior chemistry with Domantas Sabonis, why he was traded, and more we were joined by Pacers beat reporter Tony East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 17, 2023•39 min•Ep. 366
Throughout the last two days, I've had one-on-one interviews with notable crucial members of the Sacramento Kings Summer League squad: Coach Luke Loucks, Neemias Queta, Colby Jones, and Jalen Slawson. This episode is a different format than usual with the full interviews being included and the general topics were as follows: Coach Loucks: His first experience as a head coach in the NBA Neemias Queta: Not having a contract currently and how his game has developed Colby Jones & Jalen Slawson: ...
Jul 10, 2023•37 min•Ep. 365
With Summer League fully underway, Brenden (from Vegas) and Jrue dive into what Keegan Murray showed at the California Classic, our initial impression from Vegas, and more. The Sacramento Kings also finalized a few off-season moves. Harrison Barnes, Chris Duarte, Trey Lyles, Sasha Vezenkov, and PJ Dozier will all be covered! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 09, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 364
The Sacramento Kings ended up trading away pick 24 in the 2023 NBA Draft, but they did select Xavier's Colby Jones with the 34th selection later in the night. To get a better understanding of Colby Jones and his skillset, Stone Hansen who covers the NBA Draft as a co-host for the Upside Swings podcast, to give his perspective and insight on Jones and his potential fit alongside De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 23, 2023•48 min•Ep. 363
After having covered potential upside swings in the 2023 NBA Draft, we spent some time talking about Sacramento's "safer" options at pick 24. Bryant West, draft expert of The Kings Herald, joined the show to cover Oliver-Maxence Prosper, Kris Murray, Colby Jones, and Trayce Jackson-Davis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 362
Samson Folk, who covers the Toronto Raptors for Raptors Republic, joins the show to give his perspective on OG Anunoby as a player and also what he thinks potential trades could look like with the Sacramento Kings or other teams around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 18, 2023•44 min•Ep. 361
With the 2023 NBA Draft fastly approaching, Bryant West joined the show again to talk about some of the potential upside swings the Sacramento Kings could consider selecting at pick 24. The names we covered include Bilal Coulibaly, Sidy Cissoko, Max Lewis, Dariq Whitehead, and Julian Phillips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 360
The Sacramento Kings have some young players who take notable jumps as individuals heading into next season. Jrue (@thatl0calguy) joins the show to talk about our most ideal areas of improvement for each of the players that remain under contract in 2022-23. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 359
With the NBA Draft happening this month, an old friend and The Kings Herald draft expert Bryant West joined the show to talk about the 2023 NBA Draft from Sacramento's perspective. We cover our difference in philosophy drafting at 24 compared to in the lottery, the confirmed prospects who have worked out for Sacramento, an early preview into some of the players that pique our interest, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 358
Jrue, aka thatl0calguy, joins the show to give his thoughts on the Sacramento x Golden State first-round matchup through four games. What was different in Chase Center? We plan on covering De'Aaron Fox's avulsion fracture in his finger, how that changes things for the Kings, potential ways to get Domantas Sabonis more involved in the scoring, the emergence of Keegan Murray, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 357
The Sacramento Kings have taken a 2-0 lead over the defending champions, the Golden State Warriors. In this episode, I break down what I saw that was so impressive from Sacramento on the defensive end of the floor, the continued impressive offensive impact from De'Aaron Fox and Kevin Huerter, and briefly touch on the Draymond Green, Domantas Sabonis altercation, and more. Postgame quotes are included from De'Aaron Fox, Davion Mitchell, and Coach Mike Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Apr 18, 2023•53 min•Ep. 356
De'Aaron Fox and Malik Monk led Sacramento to a game-one victory over the defending champion Golden State Warriors. Live from Golden 1 Center, I break down the electric Kings crowd, the impact of the bench, defensive adjustments, and more. Plus, a look ahead to game two on Monday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 16, 2023•53 min•Ep. 355
Anthony Slater, of The Athletic, joins the show to share his perspective on the looming Sacramento Kings x Golden State Warriors series. We talk about the familiarity that these coaching staffs have with one another and the impact that could have, Andrew Wiggins returning to play with a minute restriction, how either team could look to guard De'Aaron Fox or Stephen Curry, the importance of Davion Mitchell, expecting a high-paced game, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...
Apr 14, 2023•53 min•Ep. 354
Jrue, aka thatl0calguy, joins the show to talk about Sacramento's upcoming playoff matchup against the Golden State Warriors. We dive into our predicted matchups on both ends of the floor, the difference in postseason experience between these squads, X-factors, go through a Q&A segment, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 353
The Sacramento Kings were not able to officially clinch their first postseason appearance in sixteen seasons in front of their home crowd on Monday night, but that's fine. This team is still the three seed in the Western Conference, although a potential matchup with Minnesota could be concerning. Postgame quotes from Harrison Barnes, De'Aaron Fox, and Coach Mike Brown are included in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 28, 2023•45 min•Ep. 352
The Sacramento Kings beat the Utah Jazz 121-113, and inch that much closer to officially ending their postseason drought. Simultaneously, Keegan Murray is approaching the rookie three-pointers made record. Included is postgame audio from Matthew Dellavedova, Keegan Murray, and Coach Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 26, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 351
The Sacramento Kings managed to pull off the victory against their division opponents, the Phoenix Suns in a fitting fashion. I went through their atrocious first-half defense and the adjustments that were made that led to a wildly successful second half. Audio quotes are included from Harrison Barnes, Kevin Huerter, and Coach Mike Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 25, 2023•52 min•Ep. 350
Adam Taylor, who does a great job covering the Boston Celtics, joins the show today to give his perspective on yesterday's game in Golden 1 Center between Boston and the Sacramento Kings. Included are quotes from Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum on what they've seen from the Kings. In the second part of the show, I walk through my All-NBA 1st, 2nd, and 3rd teams and get Adam's perspective on some of the Eastern Conference candidates. Listen in to see if we think De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis ma...
Mar 22, 2023•59 min•Ep. 349
After a largely successful road trip, the Sacramento Kings came back to Golden 1 Center on Tuesday (3/21) night to play against the Boston Celtics. They kept it close for the majority of the game but were not able to pull through in the in. Quotes included from: Coach Mike Brown and De'Aaron Fox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 22, 2023•43 min•Ep. 348
