They also take some time to look back on what this past year has been like for them personally, from the highs to the frustrating moments, and everything in between.

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This one had some edge too. They talk about how physical it got, the Warriors getting annoyed with Devin picking up Stephen Curry, the flagrant fouls on Carter Gary Payton II, and even Dylan Cardwell LITERALLY barking it at the Warriors bench.

They also get into how the young group responded after an ugly 3rd quarter, with Maxime Raynaud, Nique Clifford and others stepping up in a big 4th to close it out.

Plus, they show love to Gary Gerould after the Kings announced the media center at Golden 1 Center will be named after him. Deuce and Mo share what makes him so special, and yeah… Morgan got a little emotional talking about it.

They also touch on how the last Kings-Warriors game was covered and the whole “tanking” conversation.

They get into who popped, what stood out, and why these reps actually matter in a game like this, especially being in a close one late against Steph and Draymond.

And yeah… the lottery stuff comes up again. They joke about how you can talk yourself into it being rigged for literally any team, throw out some good luck charm ideas, and explain why they’re basically Nets fans for the next couple games.

They spin the Lottery Anxiety Wheel, which lands on “bad takes” and “hey, remember that?”

They also hit a few things around the league, including Luka Dončić attempting to come back before the playoffs, Cooper Flagg going off in back-to-back games, and Steph Curry returning for the Warriors. Plus, a shoutout to the Stockton Kings for making it back to the G League Finals for the second straight year.

They talk about what stood out from the rookies, why it took this long to see lineups like this, and what it says with only a few games left. It also brings up the bigger picture with the standings and of course LOTTERY WATCH!

To deal with it, they spin the “Lottery Anxiety” wheel, hit a few NBA topics and give some love to the Stockton Kings for advancing in the playoffs.

They also discuss the professionalism DeMar has shown throughout a challenging season, and why Precious has been such a solid addition. Deuce shares his thoughts on not being “pre-mad” about the draft lottery and how that mindset applies late in the year.

They wrap with thoughts on the Kings’ current spot in the standings, the Raptors’ inconsistency, the wide-open NBA MVP race, and why this season feels deeper than usual at the top. They also reflect on the 10-year anniversary of getting fired on April Fool’s Day.

We talk a bit about what we saw from this one, what it means for the lottery standings, and whether any real NBA lottery reform is actually coming.

From there, things go a little all over the place (as they should). We hit the 3-year anniversary of the Kings ending the playoff drought, the wild finish in the Duke-UConn game, and try to figure out what the hell is going on with the Orlando Magic after allowing a 31-0 run to Toronto. Plus, a shoutout to the Boston Celtics for winning their 50th game in what a lot of people thought would be a gap year.

Also… if you’re locked into a late-season Kings-Nets breakdown with two teams like this, you're a sicko.

We get into what stood out from Sacramento’s second unit, what we liked from Atlanta in this one, and how they look in the post-Trae era. We also talk about our experience watching the Sweet 16 in Sacramento, why Kara Lawson is going to be an NBA head coach one day, and the incredible game-winner from Duke.

Also… if you’re here for a late-season Kings-Hawks breakdown with a 19-56 team, you’re definitely a basketball sicko, Thank you,

We get into Daeqwon Plowden’s career night, DeMar DeRozan continuing to run the offense at a high level, and what we saw from Precious Achiuwa in his minutes and what that could mean moving forward. We also touch on Caleb Wilson and why he was so impressive at UNC, along with some college hoops talk from the Sweet 16, plus Deuce’s reaction to Boston’s win over OKC and why Houston’s loss to Minnesota raised a few concerns.

The guys also talk about what’s behind the Hornets’ recent surge, then zoom out to the bigger NBA picture with Victor Wembanyama making his own MVP case, if the 65-game rule needs to change, and Paul George’s return from suspension.

They also discuss how well Maxime Raynaud has been playing lately, the injuries to Killian Hayes and Nique Clifford, and what that means moving forward. Plus, they dive into draft prospects like Darius Acuff, Darryn Peterson and Cam Boozer, and look ahead to the Kings’ upcoming trip and how many wins they could realistically pick up down the stretch.

On the Kings side, Maxime Raynaud stays hot with another 30-point game as they break down his growth and what he could become. They also hit on the NBA Draft with Boozer, Acuff and Dybantsa all in action, Luka dropping 60, whether the Lakers are legit contenders, and give a shoutout to the WNBA for agreeing to a new CBA.

They also discuss how the Jazz and other struggling teams are approaching this stretch of the year, what stands out about the talent at the top of the upcoming draft, and their thoughts on Darius Acuff.

Plus they look at what the Kings have been doing well during this 6-5 stretch, the growth in decision-making from Maxime Raynaud, the Kings signing Killian Hayes for the rest of the year, and they preview the matchup with the Spurs while discussing whether San Antonio could actually contend for a title this season.

Deuce and Mo break down the mixed emotions of the win, with the Pacers now holding the best lottery odds and the Kings moving to second, why some fans feel so passionately about draft position, and why Deuce is trying not to get pre-mad and just let it play out.

They also talk about the wild lineups the Kings used during the comeback, why some veterans were sitting late in the game, Bam Adebayo’s 83-point night for the Miami Heat, the upcoming SGA vs. Jokic matchup, and how the NBA MVP race is shaping up.

Deuce and Mo break down what went wrong, why the Suns are finally clicking under first-year coach Jordan Ott, and even find some bright spots for Sacramento. They geek out on NBA prospect AJ Dybnansta and why he might not leave for the NBA yet, enjoy the retro NBA on NBC broadcast, react to Harrison Barnes’ streak coming to an end, and talk about whether they were surprised Trae Young is making his Washington debut on Thursday.

The one bright spot? Rookie Nique Clifford, who poured in 26 points on 11-of-18 shooting in 42 minutes.

Deuce and Mo break down what went wrong, why the offense stalled out, and what stood out from Clifford’s performance. Then they zoom out to talk bigger NBA storylines: Jayson Tatum’s possible return, how wide-open and exciting the playoffs could be in both conferences, and thoughts on the NBA’s All-Access broadcast on ESPN.

Sacramento beat the Mavs 130-121 behind a career-high 29 from Precious and a perfect 7-for-7 night from Plowden (19 points, 3-for-3 from deep). The ball was popping too....29 assists to just 5 turnovers.

Deuce and Mo talk about why the offense looked completely different, what stood out from the young guys, and how this short-handed group found real rhythm. They also get into the reality of what the win means for lottery odds.

Deuce and Mo break down the bright spots from the win, what the young players showed, and Keegan Murray’s quiet offensive night. They also talk about a missed opportunity during the game and why signing Killian Hayes and Patrick Baldwin makes sense.

They also preview the Kings’ upcoming matchup against the Rockets, discuss where Houston stands in the Western Conference, and whether they’re closing in on teams like OKC and San Antonio.

Deuce and Mo break down how it happened, why this stretch continues to spiral, and talk about some bright spots. They dive into Maxime Raynaud’s first NBA battle against fellow French big Victor Wembanyama and what stood out in that matchup.

They also talk about Keegan Murray’s second game back and what looked better from him.

Plus, they spend time discussing potential No.1 pick AJ Dybansta and why they’re such big fans of his game as draft conversations heat up.

Deuce and Mo talk about what it feels like to witness 15 consecutive losses, why the Kings struggled so badly against Orlando, and how things unraveled yet again. They also break down how Keegan Murray looked in his return and why this group appears to need more offensive structure moving forward.

Plus, they discuss Darryn Peterson’s minutes at Kansas and why his current role makes him tough to fully evaluate, and dive into how the NBA is focused on addressing tanking concerns around the league.

They also talk about potential top pick AJ Dybantsa sitting courtside, what stands out about his game, and joke about what he might have been thinking watching the Kings get blown out. Plus, a bigger conversation about hope in sports and why the possibility of landing a top draft pick can change everything.

We also discuss Russell Westbrook’s impact on the game, how some fans feel conflicted watching the Kings win while thinking about draft position, and what to make of this four-game win streak for a 12-30 Kings team.

They talk through how it flipped so fast, what this moment says about the team, the significance of the 8–30 start in the Sacramento era, and whether the Kings should even be thinking about moves like interest in Ja Morant.

We break down the shot selection down the stretch, including the late Westbrook three, what went wrong with the offense in the second half, and why things stalled when the game was still there to be won. We also get into some of the things we liked from this game, look back to the last time the Kings were 8–29 in 2009, and play a round of “Who Did That?!”

We talk about how the Kings were able to make this one interesting, the concern after Keegan Murray went down with an ankle injury, and what 8–28 says about where this team is right now. We also get into rotation questions, what the Kings should be prioritizing, and how they should be handling minutes and roles moving forward.

We break down what went wrong in the second half, discuss Maxime Raynaud leaving the game with an injury, and talk about Keegan Murray’s bounce-back performance after a tough stretch offensively. We also look back at January 2011, the last time the Kings started 8-27, and compare this team to the 2008-09 group that went on to win just 17 games.

We talk about the competitiveness after the ugly loss to the Clippers, how the Kings created quality three-point looks early, and what went wrong in the fourth quarter as the offense stalled and the shots stopped falling. We also highlight some positives, look ahead to the game against Phoenix, dive into NBA trade rumors, and play a round of “Who did that!?”

We talk through what went wrong for the Kings, why the young players should be given more playing time and offensive responsibility, and whether the Clippers have really turned a corner. We also look ahead to a tough stretch coming up on the schedule, reflect on some of our favorite moments from 2025, what we’re most proud of, and share a few personal goals heading into 2026.

They talk about Keon Ellis stepping into the starting lineup and what that performance showed, how Sacramento finally found some rhythm from three, and what worked defensively against a Dallas team playing without a traditional point guard often.

They also hit on Russell Westbrook’s big night, solid bench contributions, and look ahead to the back-to-back with a Lakers team that should be pretty grumpy. Plus, a quick spin around the NBA with thoughts on the MVP race and the West.

They also discuss Malik Monk sitting out for a second consecutive game with a DNP, the tough news on Domantas Sabonis being out at least another 4–5 weeks with a partially torn meniscus, and take a look ahead to the Kings’ next game against Houston.

They also talk about the young guys getting more minutes, Maxime Raynaud’s career night, Dylan Cardwell’s impact, the latest Kings trade rumors, Giannis’ comments, and the NBA Cup potentially heading to Cameron Indoor.

Deuce and Mo break down what went wrong and the missed opportunity to give young players like Keon Ellis, Devin Carter, and Nique Clifford more run. They also provide discuss Keegan Murray's shooting struggles and why Deuce thinks the criticism of him is too loud.

They talk trade rumors surrounding Sabonis and LaVine and explain why December 15 is essentially the unofficial start of trade season when most players can now be moved. They cover what all of this means for the Kings going forward, former Kings in NBA Cup and the return of “Who did that!?”

Deuce (dressed as the Pigeon Lady) and Mo (Kevin McCallister) break down what went wrong early with ball movement, defensive issues, and where the team goes from here as trade rumors heat up. They discuss whether the Kings should tear it down and aim for a top pick or make tweaks to retool and try to win sooner. They also played some Christmas NBA Trivia.

They discuss what they liked and didn’t like from the win, how Miami missed Davion Mitchell, and how the Heat have adjusted their style of play. Morgan brings back the game “Who He Played For?!” and they close with a look around the league including SGA’s dominance, the Thunder’s start, Jokic’s hot opening stretch, and Trae Young’s future in Atlanta.

Plus, our thoughts on Giannis’ future in Milwaukee and whether the Clippers were right to move off CP3.

We talk Keegan’s growth in year 4 Malik Monk’s spark off the bench DeMar dropping 33 how the Kings took advantage of Minnesota’s late game miscues and what stood out from Doug Christie’s rotations and lineups.

We also get into Scott Perry’s conversation with Sam Amick what it reveals about the Kings front office and the latest trade rumors swirling around Sacramento.

They highlight a few bright spots, discuss where Keegan Murray is in his return, the minutes for Keon Ellis and Nique Clifford, and they look ahead to the Kings’ matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies.

They also look ahead to a huge matchup against former Kings point guard DeAaron Fox and the Spurs. Deuce explains why he wants to win that game SO bad. They also look at what the Kings need to do to get back on track and go around the NBA in "Who Did That?"

They also talk about Malik Monk’s return, valuable experience for rookies Nique Clifford and Maxime Raynaud, and what to take away from this one with both teams missing key players including Sabonis, LaVine, Steph, Draymond and Jimmy Butler.

Deuce and Mo talk about what went wrong after halftime, why the Kings looked like two different teams, the challenges with the small lineup, what Malik Monk and Keon Ellis brought off the bench, and what needs to change heading into Milwaukee. Plus, a quick trip around the NBA.

We talk about how Reaves got going, the free throw disparity and the Kings’ reaction, foul trouble for Sabonis and Ellis, how the small lineups held up, Zach LaVine’s strong play, and what’s coming up on the Kings’ tough schedule.

Zach LaVine cooked with 31 points and Malik Monk was huge with 20 points on 6-of-9 from three. We broke down how the Kings handled all the size the Jazz threw at them, what Monk’s spark meant, how LaVine’s offense and defense are popping to start the year, Doug Christie’s lineup tweaks, how the Kings can get more time for Monk and Keon Ellis, the moment of the game, a look ahead to Sunday vs. Luka and the Lakers, and we went around the NBA.

They preview the Thunder vs. Pacers NBA Finals, discuss what it’s like working with LeBron and Nash, and explore how the new NBA media rights deals could change basketball content as we know it. Jason, now a Thunder fan living in OKC, explains why he left the Mavs behind — and Deuce opens up about how seeing Tyrese Haliburton in the Finals led him to bring up the Kings in therapy

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They discuss how LaVine approached the game, the growing chemistry with Sabonis, and how the Kings adjusted in the second half to free LaVine up when Detroit took away the DHO game. They also dive into what the Kings did defensively in the second half to slow down the Pistons, why it was a true team performance, how the squad responded after the brutal Wizards loss, and what lies ahead in the final 3 games of the season.

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The duo also discusses the Kings' second-half defensive improvements, the need for bench help, and whether a trade could be on the horizon. Plus, they bounce around the NBA

They also discuss whether John Collins could be a potential solution for the Kings and preview their upcoming game against the Nets.

He took the time to come by the studio on Saturday morning to reflect on his journey to the NBA, why he loves defense, the toughest players go guard in the league and the Kings potential in the West with the addition of DeMar DeRozan.

I hope you all enjoy it.

They four discussed D-Lo & KC's upcoming 1,000th episode, breaking news during free agency and a ton of Kings topics headed into the 2024-25 NBA season.

The 2024 NBA Draft takes place on June 26th and 27th so we have some homework to do.

We had to the chance to catch up with No Ceiling's Nick Agar-Johnson. Nick is OBSESSED with the draft and covers it for NoCeilingsNBA.com. They also have a YouTube channel: YouTube.com/@noceilingsnba.

Nick also gets bonus points for being a Kings fan. We talked to him about options for the Kings at 13, players he really likes and some possible sleepers for the Kings 2nd round pick.

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Normally we want to have loooong conversations but we couldn't pass on the chance to talk to him even for a few minutes.

Anyway, he discussed his All-Star snub, his offseason, Keon Ellis and the Kings defensive improvement.

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Well, the Kings won 48 games last year so we had to do it again!

We talked everything including changes to the Kings offense, if they can take a significant jump defensively, the growth of Keegan Murray, how some of the new guys fit in, what the rotation could look like and we offer up a prediction for the Kings win total.

Timestamps:

0:00-Episode starts 1:26-The excitment for the start of the season 3:27-How the Kings offense evolves this year 9:17-Can the Kings offense be even better? 13:15-Keegan Murray's development and what it can mean for Kings 16:15-Can De'Aaron take the leap to All-Defensive team? 20:20-What's the ceiling for the Kings defense? 24:15-Colby Jones and Chris Duarte surprising people 30:05-What is Brown going to do with the rotation? 35:40-Sasha's role and how he may be used 39:44-How many wins will the Kings win?

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He joined us to talk about what it was look being out of work for a minute, if he ever thought about changing paths and his new opportunity with The Ringer.

We also talked a ton of hoops with him including his expectations for the Kings,  his biggest question about Sacramento, what a jump for Keegan Murray could mean, why he wouldn't be surprised if there wasn't a 50-win team in the West and we touched on CP3 with Golden State along with some storylines out in the Eastern Conference.

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He is a young and up-and-coming NBA content creator with a tremendous passion for the league. They talked about the Kings rise, what makes them a tough team, why he believes they have a legit shot at the No. 1 seed in the West plus they talk about how deep the West is, teams we're sleeping on and teams we don't trust.

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