The Sacramento Kings are looking increasingly likely to play in a win-or-go-home Western Conference Play-In game for the second straight year.
The Athletic’s Sam Amick joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross to preview potential matchups for the single-elimination game, share updates on the NBA’s expansion process, and much more.
Plus, why has Sacramento struggled to establish an offensive identity with Zach LaVine on the roster?
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Topics Discussed
What does the NBA’s next wave of expansion look like? Which cities, and how much is each expansion fee?
Why has there been a delay in announcing Las Vegas and Seattle as the league’s next expansion teams?
Could Mexico City be an option for NBA expansion?
What has been behind the Sacramento Kings’ inconsistency as they search for an offensive identity?
Can DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine find long-term success with the Kings?
Thoughts on Kings rookie Devin Carter as he gets more minutes in Doug Christie’s rotation.
Who is the best potential matchup for Sacramento in the Play-In game?
“The Kings should hope they face Dallas in that Play-In.”
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Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan continues to add to his Hall-of-Fame-worthy resume.
The six-time All-Star crossed the 25,000-point mark during Thursday’s loss to the Chicago Bulls, becoming the 27th player in NBA history.
DeRozan, who finished the night against his former team with 22 points–his fifth-straight game with 20 or more points–and five assists, is the sixth active player to have scored 25,000 or more points, joining LeBron James, Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Russell Westbrook, and Stephen Curry.
“It really hasn’t hit me,” DeRozan said on accomplishing the rare feat following Thursday’s loss.
“Sucks losing, but I don’t know. I think maybe tomorrow, day off, it’ll kind of sink in. It’s an honor. It’s always an honor to still be able to play this game at a high level. In my 16th year, to be recognized at the top of scorers in this league. I’ve been a fan of this league since I was a kid, I have nothing but love and respect for all the people who came before, all the people who built this league and to be able to be niched in any type of history in this league is an honor.”
DeRozan’s Hall of Fame case is all but a certainty, and at 35 years old, he continues to score among the best in the game.
DeMar DeRozan joins exclusive 25K club
When is the next Sacramento Kings game?
The Sacramento Kings will continue its season-long seven-game homestand against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.
Milwaukee handed Sacramento a 130-115 loss on January 14th at the Fiserv Forum, thanks to 33 points and 13 rebounds from Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Since the start of the 2016-17 season, Sacramento is 1-16 against the Bucks.
Be sure to catch all of the Sacramento Kings vs. Milwaukee Bucks drama right here on Sactown Sports 1140 AM, with pregame coverage starting at 5:30 PM PT on Game Night before action tips off at 7:00 PM PT from downtown Sacramento.
Upcoming schedule for the 2024-25 Sacramento Kings
Saturday, March 22nd – vs. Milwaukee Bucks – 7:00 PM PT
Monday, March 24th – vs. Boston Celtics – 7:00 PM PT
Tuesday, March 25th – vs. Oklahoma City Thunder – 7:00 PM PT
Thursday, March 27th – vs. Portland Trail Blazers – 7:00 PM PT
Saturday, March 29th – @ Orlando Magic – 2:00 PM PT
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