It’s been a disappointing season for the Sacramento Kings, one that could bring widespread changes in the coming months.
The Athletic’s Sam Amick joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross to discuss the fallout from Sacramento’s meltdown as the regular season concludes, contemplate if All-NBA center Domantas Sabonis could follow former teammate De’Aaron Fox’s footsteps this summer, and much more.
Plus, is there a sense that some are beginning to “jump ship” from Sacramento?
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Does Sam sense big changes ahead for the Sacramento Kings?
“They expected to have a good year. They did not have a good year… I don’t know what it means for those who remain.”
Sam says there is chatter around Monte McNair’s future, but he is focused on his job in Sacramento.
Could the Kings have some drastic roster turnover this off-season?
Amick says it will be hard for Sacramento to move Zach LaVine, while conversations with Domantas Sabonis and Keegan Murray–who is extension eligible–loom.
Is it possible that Sabonis could follow De’Aaron Fox’s process that took place this season?
“All of these questions that we have, he has the same ones. This is not rocket science.”
Is there a sense that people are beginning to “jump ship” from Sacramento?
How much damage have the Sacramento Kings done to their image this season?
Sam says decisions on the front office and coaching staff could happen quickly if Sacramento misses the Play-In.
What is next for the Phoenix Suns, who are in a similar spot as the Kings?
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As the Sacramento Kings continue to nosedive toward the end of the 2024-25 regular season, the NBA Play-In Tournament schedule has been revealed.
The Kings (36-40) currently hold a slim one-game lead over the Phoenix Suns (35-41) for the 10th seed in the Western Conference standings with just five games remaining on the Suns’ schedule, meaning each game comes with heightened stakes.
Phoenix will navigate an upcoming slate that includes matchups with the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors, and Oklahoma City Thunder without injured superstar forward Kevin Durant (ankle), leaving the door open for Sacramento to sneak into the Play-In game.
Between the Kings and Suns, one team will end the season with the 10th seed and likely face the ninth-seed Dallas Mavericks, who have remained afloat even after the stunning trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers and the loss of star guard Kyre Irving to a torn ACL.
When would the Sacramento Kings play in this potential win-or-go-home 9th vs. 10th seed game? Here’s a look at the NBA Play-In Tournament schedule:
NBA releases Play-In schedules: When could the Kings play?
Upcoming schedule for the 2024-25 Sacramento Kings
Friday, April 4th @ Charlotte Hornets – 4:00 PM PT
Sunday, April 6th @ Cleveland Cavaliers – 3:00 PM PT
Monday, April 7th @ Detroit Pistons– 4:00 PM PT
Wednesday, April 9th vs. Denver Nuggets – 7:00 PM PT
Friday, April 11th vs. Los Angeles Clippers – 7:00 PM PT
Sunday, April 13th vs. Phoenix Suns – 12:30 PM PT (Final game of regular season)
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