The Kings Herald Show is back with a breakdown of Monte McNair's first trade deadline as general manager of the Sacramento Kings, along with a lengthy discussion on the play-in game, with Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras.    Timestamps:  (1:30) Trade deadline analysis  (6:40) What happened with DaQuan Jeffries? (9:10) Can Damian Jones help the frontcourt? (12:45) Where are the Kings headed, both short and long term? (18:15) Is De’Aaron Fox the key to the Kings’ success? (27:50) Why are the Kings so inconsistent? (32:00) Why are the Kings still so bad on defense? (36:20) Is it weird that Marvin Bagley isn’t currently with the team? (41:00) If Marvin Bagley returns this season, what will his role be? (43:00) How can the Kings re-sign Richaun Holmes in the offseason? (101:20) Patreon Question of the Week 

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The Streaky Sacramento Kings and Play-In Talk with Jerry Reynolds

NBA Trade Deadline week is here! On this episode of The Kings Herald Show, Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras break down how the Kings have played since the All-Star Break, and how Luke Walton's new starting lineup has performed thus far, in addition to a full Sacramento Kings trade deadline preview.    TIMESTAMPS:  (2:05) How have the Kings played since the All-Star break? (3:30) Breaking down the Luke Walton’s new starting lineup. (5:05) Are the Kings improving on defense? (10:12) Will the Kings make a significant trade by the deadline? (13:00) Will the Celtics trade for Harrison Barnes? (24:00) What teams could make a competitive offer for Buddy Hield or Harrison Barnes? (29:00) Do the Kings need to make a trade in order to re-sign Richaun Holmes in the offseason? (33:33) Is Vivek Ranadive still involved in basketball decisions? (39:30) Tank Till You Stank. (44:40) Jerry Reynolds, on his experiences running and working in an NBA front office. (109:30) Trade Deadline Predictions. 

NBA Trade Deadline Preview and the New Kings Starting Lineup with Jerry Reynolds

NBC Sports' James Ham joins Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras on The Kings Herald Show this week to deep-dive the Luke Walton situation, and break down how the Kings have performed both on and off the court through the first half of the 2020-21 NBA season.    Timestamps:  (2:25) The Luke Walton job security conversation  (15:15) Will Luke Walton be the head coach of the Sacramento Kings next season? (24:30) Who is on the trade block as the March 25 trade deadline approaches? (34:25) How much power does Joe Dumars have in the Kings organization? (39:06) Are you optimistic about the future of the Sacramento Kings under Monte McNair’s leadership? (44:05) Should Monte McNair be more available to the media for questioning? (59:45) What lessons should the Kings learn from the last 14 years of unparalleled coaching turnover? (1:09:13) Why are so many fans ready to move on from Luke Walton? (1:19:05) Patreon Question of the Week 

Luke Walton's job security and the Sacramento Kings 'Gap Year' with James Ham and Jerry Reynolds

After winning 7 of 8 games just a couple of weeks ago, the Sacramento Kings went full Kangz in February, including their longest losing streak of the season. Why did the Kings seemingly go from good to terrible in an instant? Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras break down how the Kings' season started falling apart on this episode of The Kings Herald Show.  Timestamps: - (3:25) What the hell happened to the Sacramento Kings? - (11:30) What is an acceptable loss? The Philadelphia 76ers game. - (14:00) What went wrong vs. the Orlando Magic and Tyrese Haliburton's start at point guard. - (22:00) Falling apart vs. the Memphis Grizzlies and Luke Walton's bizarre rotation choices. - (31:00) Disappointing performances by the Kings' key players vs. the Brooklyn Nets. - (33:35) The Kings haven't been competitive when Richaun Holmes isn't playing. - (38:30) Should Tyrese Haliburton start? - (43:00) What went wrong in the dreadful Miami Heat loss?- (54:50) DaQuan Jeffries is earning more playing time. - (103:30) Have there been any positive developments during the losing streak? - (109:15) Where do the Kings go from here? - (115:00) Patreon Question of the Week.  

Why the Kings are losing a ton of games, and where they go from here with Jerry Reynolds

Jerry Reynolds and The Kings Herald's Will Griffith and Tony Xypteras return for your regularly scheduled Kings talk with some unexpected but welcomed positivity! De'Aaron Fox appears to be taking a real leap, Tyrese Haliburton looks like the Rookie of the Year, Harrison Barnes and Richaun Holmes are playing the best basketball of their lives, and Sacramento's basketball team is winning a lot of games. Good stuff all around.Timestamps: (2:15) Why have the Kings been playing so well recently?(4:30) How much credit does Luke Walton deserve for the Kings’ recent success?(10:45) Is the Kings’ good play sustainable?(21:30) Are we witnessing the beginning of De’Aaron Fox’s rise to NBA stardom?(33:15) On the Kings’ locker room chemistry(44:45) Will the Kings remain in the playoff conversation all season?(51:15) At what point should the Kings look for trade opportunities(108:35) Patreon Question of the Day

Jerry Reynolds details how the Sacramento Kings turned their season around

The Kings Herald Show is back with a special interview featuring comedian, writer, actor, and most importantly, lifelong Sacramento Kings fan - Hasan Minhaj! We also had The Kings Herald's own Kevin Fippin jump on the podcast with Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras this week to talk with Minhaj about his early life growing up in the Sacramento area, and his rise to becoming the most famous and outspoken celebrity Kings fan going right now.Timestamps: (4:20) Hasan Minhaj, on growing up a Sacramento Kings fan(12:40) The important role sports plays in civic pride(15:40) Hasan Minhaj, on being the biggest celebrity Kings fan right now(21:15) Sacramento as a free agent destination(25:15) Hasan Minhaj, on being at All-Star Weekend when DeMarcus Cousins was traded(30:50) Presenting Hasan Minhaj with a gift from Jerry Reynolds and The Kings Herald(36:55) Hasan Minhaj, on defending his Sacramento Kings fandom(40:35) What do the Kings have to do to finally make the playoffs?(42:30) The Luka Doncic conversation(56:30) Buddy Hield’s future in Sacramento, and Tyrese Haliburton's ROTY campaign(1:03:30) The toughest competitors in the NBA today 

Hasan Minhaj on his life as a celebrity Sacramento Kings fan, with Jerry Reynolds on The Kings Herald Show

On The Kings Herald Show this week, Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras give their impressions on the first month of the 2020-21 NBA season, and break down a historically bad stretch of defense from your 5-8 Sacramento Kings. Timestamps: (2:00) The 2020-21 Kings are a historically bad defensive team(7:30) What changes should Luke Walton make in the starting lineup or rotation?(11:05) Richaun Holmes appreciation(13:30) Mavin Bagley progress report(24:00) How can the Kings fix their defensive issues?(31:00) At what point should the Kings bench veterans and play the kids?(33:45) Harrison Barnes is having the best season of his career(45:00) Should the Kings expect more out of De’Aaron Fox?(50:20) Do the Kings have a toughness problem?(102:00) Patreon Question of the Week

The Kings are on a historically bad defensive run. Is it time to make a change?

On The Kings Herald Show featuring Jerry Reynolds this week, Jerry, Will, and Tony break down the first couple of weeks of regular season basketball for the Sacramento Kings, including Tyrese Haliburton's emergence, Marvin Bagley's struggles, and De'Aaron Fox's important year coming off his max contract signing. Timestamps: (1:45) What has been surprising about the start of the 2020-21 season for the Kings?(4:20) A discussion on how the Kings are playing this season stylistically with low 3-point volume and a slow pace with emphasis on controlling the paint. (11:00) Jerry Reynold’s insight on opening nights in Sacramento history, including the debut of LeBron James.(19:30) Analysis on Tyrese Haliburton’s first 5 games as an NBA player. (29:00) The positives and negatives of Marvin Bagley’s start to the season, and how the Kings should handle his playing time.(49:00) Is De’Aaron Fox playing like a max player yet?(57:30) Patreon question of the week regarding the infamous Game 6 of the 2002 Western Conference Finals. 

Breaking down the start of the Sacramento Kings season with Jerry Reynolds

On this episode of The Kings Herald Show featuring Jerry Reynolds, Jerry, Will, and Tony review the Sacramento Kings preseason, and preview the upcoming 2020-21 NBA regular season.  (1:30) General observations about the how the Kings played in the preseason.  (7:00) Is there any reason to be worried about De'Aaron Fox after a rough preseason performance? (12:30) Did Kyle Guy earn regular season minutes with his strong preseason play? (17:30) How did Buddy Hield look in his return to the starting lineup? (24:30) Did any bench players before above expectations? (36:00) Regular season predictions (52:00) NBA award predictions  

Sacramento Kings Preseason Review with Jerry Reynolds

On this episode of The Kings Herald Show, Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras review everything Monte McNair and the Sacramento Kings did in free agency, including losing Bogdan Bogdanovic to the Atlanta Hawks, signing Hassan Whiteside, Frank Kaminsky, and Glen Robinson III, along with a training camp and 2020 NBA preseason preview. 

Breaking down everything the Sacramento Kings did in free agency with Jerry Reynolds

On this episode of The Kings Herald Show, Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras break down an eventful week for the Sacramento Kings, including the 2020 NBA Draft and the beginning of free agency. How does Tyrese Haliburton fit with De'Aaron Fox and the Kings? What can we expect from 2nd round picks Robert Woodard II and Jahm'ius Ramsey? Where do the Kings go from here with Bogdan Bogdanovic following a failed sign + trade with the Milwaukee Bucks? Listen to all of that and more in episode 2 of The Kings Herald Show, featuring Jerry Reynolds. 

2020 NBA Draft recap and the Bogdan Bogdanovic saga with Jerry Reynolds

Will Griffith, Jerry Reynolds, and Tony Xypteras preview the 2020 NBA Draft with a look at some of the players the Sacramento Kings should consider on draft night, and some behind-the-scenes draft notes and analysis from Jerry's 35-year career with the organization.  Timestamps:1:45 — Jerry Reynolds, on the entire draft process14:35 — Rundown of players we like in the 2020 NBA Draft23:40 — Draft strategy and best player available vs. fit29:23 — Bad draft day trades in Kings history33:00 — A timely discussion about Beno Udrih36:15 — Should the head coach have a voice in the draft process?40:00 — Patreon question of the week43:30 — Reynolds Wrap Up Visit The Kings Herald for more independent coverage of the Sacramento Kings. You can support the site on Patreon here.You can find us on Twitter @TheKingsHerald, @WillOfThaPeople, @TonyXypteras. 

2020 NBA Draft preview and analysis with Jerry Reynolds

The Kings Herald Show is a new bi-weekly podcast about the Sacramento Kings featuring fresh insights and old stories from Sacramento sports icon Jerry Reynolds, along with The Kings Herald’s own Will Griffith and Tony Xypteras. Join Jerry, Will, and Tony as they talk about current Kings news coupled with fascinating inside stories from Reynolds’ illustrious 35-year career with the organization.

Introducing The Kings Herald Show, featuring Jerry Reynolds!

Basketball is almost back! For better or for worse, it appears that we're going to end this basketball season in the coming days. In typical Kings fashion, the team has found multiple ways to make headlines as the Orlando bubble gets ready to debut.Injuries? Check.Breaking quarantine for chicken wings? Check. The anxiety of knowing that the Kings once again rule our lives? Check. We are joined by The Kings Herald's own Tim Maxwell and Sanjesh Singh to discuss Marvin Bagley's injury, whether or not it's fair to call him injury prone yet, how the different outside factors may affect the Kings, and what needs to be done in order to make this jaunt into Orlando a worthwhile trip.  We sincerely appreciate all the support! Please like, rate, subscribe, review, tell your friends, tell your family, and tell your enemies about this podcast. Talk to you all next week! 

Return of the KANGZ (featuring Tim Maxwell and Sanjesh Singh)

In Part 2 of the crossover event with Kings Pulse, we get to know the stories behin Richard Ivanowski and Brendan Nunes's journeys to covering the Kings for a living. Outside of that, we talk a little bit of Kings basketball, get a grammar lesson, and talk about a smorgasbord of other topics. Enjoy! As always, please like, rate, and subscribe so we can expand our kingdom! 

Endgame (with Kings Pulse)

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