Return Of The Roar Podcast

The Sacramento Kings are 1-2 since naming Doug Christie their interim head coach, and there have been a few interesting differences after moving on from Mike Brown.

Brenden Nunes, Frankie Cartoscelli, and Chris Watkins evaluated Sacramento's recent production, some interesting comments from Christie, Fox, and Sabonis, their continued interest in trading for Cameron Johnson (Brooklyn Nets), and more.

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The Sacramento Kings have fired their head coach, Mike Brown, and promoted Doug Christie to interim for the remainder of the 2024-25 NBA season.

Brenden Nunes, Frankie Cartoscelli, and Chris Watkins try to make sense of the chaos surrounding the Kings and what the future may hold after this change...

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The Sacramento Kings (13-16) are in a tough spot. They have to make a move to improve the roster if they want to prove to De'Aaron Fox that he should stay in California's capital.

What trade assets are they working with? They've been reported to be interested in wings/forwards and backup centers... what players could they target?

Brenden Nunes, Frankie Cartoscelli, and Chris Watkins dive into all the specifics and potential routes they could take.

Brenden Nunes, Chris Watkins, and Frankie Cartoscelli are back with another episode of the Return of the Roar Sacramento Kings podcast. This episode's topics included:

• Trying to make sense of their variance quarter-by-quarter
• A lack of fourth-quarter excellence this season despite adding DeMar DeRozan
• Has moving Malik Monk into the starting lineup worked out?
• What lineup changes could be made if the Kings were to make a trade?
• De'Aaron Fox's comments about his future on The Draymond Green podcast
• More defensive struggles...
• And PLENTY more!

As always, comments, questions, and any feedback are always appreciated.

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Brenden Nunes, Frankie Cartoscelli, and Chris Watkins present another edition of the Return of the Roar Sacramento Kings podcast. Topics discussed include:

• Sacramento's offensive success since Malik Monk joined the starting lineup
• Mike Brown sending a message via pre and postgame media
• Kevin Huerter has thrived over the last four games in a solidified bench role
• What are the details Coach Brown wants them to focus on "possession after possession"
• Emphasizing their defense, but how much better can they get?
• Starting to talk about trade targets... how much could they help?

All that and PLENTY more!

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Brenden Nunes and Chris Watkins present another episode of the Return of the Roar Sacramento Kings podcast, recorded right after their 115-104 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Topics included:

• Signing and then starting veteran Jae Crowder on the same day
• Malik Monk returns to form
• The impact of losing Trey Lyles for at least 3-4 weeks... Isaac Jones time?
• What went wrong in their four-game losing streak?
• Trying to make sense of their horrible offensive quarters
• Can their win over Minnesota lead to some positive momentum?

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Brenden Nunes, Frankie Cartoscelli, and Chris Watkins present another episode of the Return of the Roar Sacramento Kings podcast.

• De'Aaron Fox breaking a franchise record
• Can he keep up this stellar play after Monk, DeRozan, and Sabonis return?
• Keegan Murray's slow start from beyond the arc
• Keeping an eye on Isaac Jones

All that and PLENTY more!

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Sactown Sports Sacramento Kings reporters Brenden Nunes and Frankie Cartoscelli present another edition of the Return of the Road podcast.

They discussed the early impact of DeMar DeRozan joining the Sacramento Kings, wrapping up their first road trip of the season 3-1, how Fox, Sabonis, and Murray have performed, and more.

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In his first preseason game as a member of the Sacramento Kings, DeMar DeRozan scored 15 points on a perfect 6/6 from the field.

Brenden Nunes and Frankie Cartoscelli discuss his debut, Sacramento's struggles defending the three, their takeaways from the bench performances, and more.

Brenden Nunes and Frankie Cartoscelli present another edition of the Return of the Roar Sacramento Kings podcast, joined by The Athletic's Hunter Patterson.

Topics included:

• Where DeMar DeRozan helps the Kings
• What to expect from De'Aaron Fox as he works to be supermax eligible
• The biggest X-Factor heading into the season
• Malik Monk is optimized coming off the bench
• Sleeper teams in the Western Conference
• All that and PLENTY more!

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Brenden Nunes and Frankie Cartoscelli are back with another episode of Return of the Roar, a Sacramento Kings podcast. Today's topics include:

• DeMar DeRozan chose Sacramento because he wants to win over the Lakers, Clippers, 76ers, and Heat
• Kevin Huerter injury update and what it means for the starting lineup
• Why Malik Monk is optimized coming off the bench
• Coaching staff updates
• Other offseason additions (Jordan McLaughlin, Jalen McDaniels, Orlando Robinson, Boogie Ellis, Skal Labissiere, and Terry Taylor)
• And PLENTY more!

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Brenden Nunes and Frankie Cartoscelli attempted to make sense of the 2023-24 Sacramento Kings with less than 20 games remaining in the regular season.

We dove into their confusing home and road splits, inconsistent play from the starting lineup, the recent criticisms of Mike Brown, and more.

Frankie Cartoscelli and Brenden Nunes joined Stiles & Watkins Wednesday afternoon to discuss the Sacramento Kings' recent inconsistent play, their 28th-ranked defense post-All-Star break, their long-term projection, and more.

Brenden Nunes and Frankie Cartoscelli are back with another episode of the Sacramento Kings centric podcast, Return of the Roar. With a confusing back-to-back against the Clippers and Heat in the rearview they discussed the Kings' inconsistencies, what's important as the season winds down, and plenty more.

Brenden Nunes, Frankie Cartoscelli, Chris Watkins, Allen Stiles and Kyle Ledbetter are BACK with a special Two Hour Show on the Martin Luther King Jr Monday with Sactown Sports!!!!!

• INCREDIBLE Sacramento Kings vs Milwaukee Bucks Game last night
• Mike Brown bringing out the Laptop to break down bad calls that led to his ejection
• Free Throw Struggles for the Kings have been continuing for months
• Trade Candidates: Jerami Grant, Alex Caruso, Pascal Siakam, and MORE to Watch for
• Sam Amick joining Sactown Sports for some NBA Trade Deadline Updates

Frankie Cartoscelli and Brenden Nunes dove into the recent emergence of Keegan Murray, including his historic 47-point night on 12/15 from beyond the arc.

We also discussed what it means for the second-year forward's ceiling, recent trade rumors (Zach LaVine, OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam), Sacramento's All-Star duo, and more.

Frankie Cartoscelli and Brenden Nunes joined Chris Watkins and Allen Stiles on Wednesday afternoon to check in on the latest surrounding the Sacramento Kings. We talked about the Stockton Kings' start to the season, being knocked out of the In-Season Tournament, where Sacramento stands in the Western Conference, and entertain some fake trades.

Frankie Cartoscelli and Brenden Nunes discuss how the Sacramento Kings have started the 2023-24 NBA season. They spoke about De'Aaron Fox's ascension to superstar status, how their defense compares to last season, preview the In-Season Tournament elimination bracket, and more.

Frankie Cartoscelli, Brenden Nunes, and Chris Watkins discussed the Sacramento Kings' recent streak of three straight wins, De'Aaron Fox returning to the lineup, an interesting debate revolving around Davion Mitchell, and more.

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Two straight games on the road against the Houston Rockets, two straight embarrassing losses for the Sacramento Kings.

Frankie Cartoscelli and Brenden Nunes discussed what they've seen lead to this slump, their long-term concern meter, and more in this episode of the Return of the Roar podcast. 

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Frankie Cartoscelli and Brenden Nunes dive into the Sacramento Kings' first three games of the 2023-24 NBA season, Kevin Huerter's "bounce back performance" against the Los Angeles Lakers, how they can survive without De'Aaron Fox, and more.

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Chris Watkins, Frankie Cartoscelli, and Brenden Nunes debate some Sacramento Kings over/unders before their regular season debut on Wednesday night. Kevin Huerter starts, De'Aaron Fox and Keegan Murray's point totals, in-season trades, All-Star appearance, and more.

Return of the Roar returns, with Brenden Nunes now in the host seat. Frankie and Brenden break down the Sacramento Kings preseason to date and everything they've learned so far through training camp. 

On the latest edition of Return of the Roar podcast, Chris Watkins and Frankie Cartoscelli sat down to share thoughts on the NBA’s In-Season Tournament, hopes for the regular season schedule, and much more.

Plus: Centers Neemias Queta and Nerlens Noel are set to battle for Sacramento’s backup center position. Which player do you want to see on the opening night roster?

Chris Watkins and Frankie Cartoscelli sat down and dove into the current state of the Sacramento Kings' 2023-24 roster.

With two months to go until training camps open up, Sacramento has one full open roster spot and one available two-way spot to fill.

How should general manager Monte McNair fill those final spots? Have the Kings done enough to improve the roster this summer? Which position is the deepest for this team?