Kings Weekly Podcast

2026 NBA Draft Lottery Odds Discussion and ex-Kings in the playoffs

Nick and Ray discuss the recent 2026 NBA Draft lottery news for the Kings, some ex-Kings currently active in the NBA Playoffs, and wrap up with song title picks to describe the current state of the Kings. They open with the news from Monday that the Sacramento Kings lost the coin flip with the Utah Jazz for the 2026 NBA Draft, with the Kings ending up with the fifth-best odds heading into the draft lottery. They discuss some of the point guard options who will be available for the Kings if they don't end up jumping into the Top 4 in the lottery, including Darius Acuff Jr. and Kingston Flemings. Then, they talk about some of the former Kings who are active in the NBA playoffs. Finally, they wrap up with their song title picks for the week to describe the current state of the Kings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2025-2026 Sacramento Kings Season Review

Nick and Ray recap the 2025-2026 season for the Sacramento Kings. They discuss the team as a whole, along with some individual seasons, before covering their outlooks on the coaching staff and the front office. They give a quick overview of some of the key teamwide stats, before discussing the key contributing non-rookies (having just covered the first-year players in their Rookie Report series). Then, they talk about Doug Christie, Scott Perry, and their recent press conferences. Finally, they wrap up by giving song title picks and song lyric choices to describe the season that was for the Kings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rookie Report Part Three: Dylan Cardwell

Nick and Ray finish their three-part series on the Sacramento Kings rookie class with Dylan Cardwell, the undrafted free agent sensation who signed a two-way contract with the Kings after the 2025 NBA Draft. They cover his exceptional defensive game, as well as some areas for improvement. They talk about his shot-blocking prowess, his relentlessness on the glass, and his issues with fouling. They also discuss his efficient offense around the basket and potential areas for improvement on that end of the floor. Finally, they wrap up by picking song lyrics that describe their thoughts on the current state of the Sacramento Kings Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rookie Report Part Two: Maxime Raynaud

Nick and Ray continue their three-part series on the Sacramento Kings rookie class with Maxime Raynaud, the 42nd pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. They cover his remarkably versatile offensive game, as well as some areas for improvement. They talk about his incredible fluidity and handle for his size, his efficiency around the basket, and his burgeoning shooting potential from beyond the arc. They also discuss his defense, including his excellent communication, but also his struggles with defending around the rim. Finally, they wrap up by picking a song title that describes their thoughts on the chances that the Kings have (from an optimistic viewpoint) of contending in the 2029-2030 season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rookie Report Part One: Nique Clifford

Nick and Ray start their three-part series on the Sacramento Kings rookie class with Nique Clifford, the 24th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. They cover his two-way versatility and some of his areas for improvement going forward. They talk about his shooting, his struggles to start the season, and his better shooting as of late. They also talk about his advanced defense for a rookie and his outlook on that end going forward. Finally, they wrap up by picking a song title that describes their thoughts on the chances that the Kings have of realistically contending in the 2029-2030 season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.