The Matt George Podcast

Matt George and Locked On Pistons host Ku Khahil discuss the ongoing drama between Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons, and if Duren would actually take the risk of signing the qualifying offer so he could join the Sacramento Kings next summer.

Matt George & Locked On Clippers host Dime discuss the state of the Los Angeles Clippers, their approach to the future, and if they could be a threat to lure Jalen Duren away from the Sacramento Kings in free agency next summer, if Duren were to sign the qualifying offer.

Matt George breaks down the tricky puzzel that head coach Doug Christie will have to solve involving who does and doesn't play off the Sacramento Kings' bench.

Matt George & Kenny Caraway discuss Domantas Sabonis' future with the Sacramento Kings and if a long term partnership is still possible.

Matt George and 15-year-old Sacramento Kings writer Ethan Minton preview the 2026-2027 Kings season.

*EPISODE RECORDED BEFORE THE KINGS SIGNED BEN SIMMONS*

Matt George breaks down Scott Perry's strategy and approach in restricted free agency, targeting Jonathan Kuminga & Jalen Duren in back to back offseasons.

Matt George breaks down the latest clips from Rico Hines' gym runs, where Darius Acuff Jr, Emanuel Sharp, Nique Clifford, Alex Karaban & Dylan Cardwell are all getting 5-on-5 games in together.

Matt George & ABC 10's Kevin John discuss Keegan Murray beginning the first season of his new contract and if the offensive expectations have changed after four seasons.

Matt George & Chris Watkins discuss Zach LaVine's fit with the Sacramento Kings next season, and what kind of trade value the Kings could hope to get for LaVine at the trade deadline.

Matt George shares how he believes Malik Monk is being wrongfully excluded from the Sacramento Kings' future, and how he can help the Kings this season by getting back to his Beam Team role.

Matt George reacts to Russell Westbrook's retirement announcement, after he was reportedly offered deals from the Sacramento Kings & Washington Wizards.

Matt George & Brenden Nunes discuss the possibility of the Sacramento Kings bringing back the origional Beam Team offense with this year's team.

Matt George and Chris Watkins discuss the possibility of Doug Christie being fired as head coach during the season after the Sacramento Kings committed to him this summer.

Matt George reacts to the Sacramento Kings being projected as the worst team in the NBA next season. Plus his theory on how Dylan Cardwell could play more than Maxime Raynaud to start the season.

Matt George shares his thoughts on Jake Fischer's report that the Sacramento Kings don't want Russell Westbrook back, plus what he's heard about the rumored Kings connection to Mario Hezonja.

Matt George reacts to the Kings' blowout loss at the hands of the Brooklyn Nets, who completely bullied Sacramento from the start, despite good games from Darius Acuff Jr and Emanuel Sharp.

Matt George reacts to the good from Maxime Raynaud, and the struggles of Darius Acuff Jr, in the Sacramento Kings' first loss of the summer.

Matt George shares all of the great moments and inspiring performances from the Sacramento Kings' Las Vegas Summer League opener vs the Clippers.

Matt George reacts to the expected news of the Sacramento Kings waiving veteran DeMar DeRozan. Plus, Darius Acuff Jr and the Kings finish the California Classic with a 3-0 record.

Matt George reacts to the Sacramento Kings' California Classic victory over the Brooklyn Nets, where Darius Acuff Jr scored 25 points, and Nique Clifford hit the game winner.

Matt George breaks down the reports around Jalen Duren meeting with the Sacramento Kings. Plus, Precious Achiuwa returns on a new two-year deal.

Matt George reacts to this busy Monday in Sacramento, from Zach LaVine picking up his $49M player option to the Kings trading Devin Carter to Atlanta, plus the Kings rookie introductory press conference.

Matt George breaks down the reason why the Sacramento Kings nailed this draft, and how it should give Kings fans hope for the future.

Matt George reacts to the Sacramento Kings selecting Darius Acuff Jr with the 7th overall pick, and the road over the last few months that led us here.

Matt George & Chris Watkins break down what they think will happen with the top 10 picks on the eve of the 2026 NBA Draft.