New Year, More Kings – The Drive – 1/2/19

Jan 2, 2019, 12:00 AM | Updated: Jan 4, 2019, 11:38 am

NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 19:  Willie Cauley-Stein #00 of the Sacramento Kings dunks during the sec...

NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 19: Willie Cauley-Stein #00 of the Sacramento Kings dunks during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on October 19, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

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Hour 1

Segment 1: Carmichael Dave and Kyle shake off the cobwebs to start the new year.

Segment 2: Morning Brew! The Sacramento Kings fall to the Portland Trail Blazers. The NFL playoff picture is set. Alabama vs. Clemson are meeting in the College Football Playoff National Championship again.

Segment 3: Jusuf Nurkic puts up a historic stat line for the Blazers, and Willie Cauley-Stein struggles for the Kings.

Segment 4: The NFL draft order is set. The San Francisco 49ers will pick No. 2, and the Raiders will pick No. 4 with their other two first-round picks riding on playoff results.

Hour 2

Segment 1: Talking Sacramento Kings fans off the ledge after they blew a late lead vs. the Blazers.

Segment 2: Four Down Territory! Which was the most disappointing team in the NFL this year? Which was most surprising? Who’s the defensive rookie of the year in the NFL? Who’s the NFL MVP?

Segment 3: A deep dive into the Kings’ schedule, and some numbers that shed light on the bright side of things for the Kings after their tough loss to the Blazers.

Hour 3

Segment 1: Sacramento Kings fans call the show and give their thoughts on the loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.

Segment 2: Cold Hard Facts! Seven NFL playoff teams from last year missed the playoffs this year.

Segment 3: We’re outta here!

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