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HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 14: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets lays on the court after taking a...
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Titanium Esophagus – The Drive – 4/22

Hour 1 Segment 1: Game of Thrones talk! Segment 2: Morning Brew! Warriors go up 3-1. Celtics sweep Pacers. Sharks force a Game 7. Segment 3: NBA playoff recap, and whether it’s better that the Warriors and Rockets will face off in the second round instead of the conference finals. Segment 4: Carmichael Dave’s struggles with friendship. Hour 2 […]
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Securing Naming Rights – The Drive – 4/19

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave, Kyle and Jay discuss their various levels of wrongness in their relationships. Segment 2: Morning Brew! MLS enters formal negotiations with Sacramento. The Warriors dominate Game 3 vs. Clippers. The Spurs go up 2-1 on Nuggets. Segment 3: Movie-going experiences, Avengers: Endgame, and the Golden State Warriors’ dominant win.  Segment 4: Skip this […]
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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 17:   Chad Pinder #18, Stephen Piscotty #25 and Ramon Laureano #22 of t...
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If These Walls Could Talk – The Drive – 4/18

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave and Kyle have a discussion about the gender wage gap and the issues surrounding that conversation. Segment 2: Morning Brew! The NFL schedule is out. The NBA playoffs move forward. The A’s top the Astros. Segment 3: Dr. Pimple Popper and the NBA playoffs. Segment 4: Home runs and bat flips. Hour […]
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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 11: Willie Cauley-Stein #00 of the Sacramento Kings looks on against the Was...
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Denim Jackets and Neck Tattoos – The Drive – 4/17

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave, Kyle and Jay discuss grocery store etiquette. Segment 2: Morning Brew! The Toronto Raptors get back in their series vs. the Magic. The Trail Blazers go up 2-0 on the Thunder. The Tampa Bay Lightning get swept. Segment 3: The A’s are bad now, but the Giants are winning. […]
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Chris Watkins

Sacramento Kings Head Coach Luke Walton Joins Grant And Doug

Grant and Doug have new Sacramento Kings Head Coach Luke Walton on the show to discuss how he’s getting adjusted to the quick change, him and Vlade’s relationship, and what happens going forward. Follow @ChrisMWatkins
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 21:  Luke Walton of the Los Angeles Lakers during a 130-111 loss ...
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Fit For The Kings – The Drive – 4/16

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave and Kyle talk about Radio Wars and the benefit of television. Segment 2: Morning Brew! Luke Walton introduced as Kings coach, the Warriors blow a massive lead, and the 76ers beat the Nets. Segment 3:  Highlights and thoughts from the Luke Walton presser. Segment 4: Zion Williamson shocks the basketball world, declares for […]
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AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 14: (Sequence frame 8 of 12) Tiger Woods of the United States celebrates a...
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Would A Lion Win? No, But A Tiger Woods – The Drive – 4/15

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave, Kyle and Jay discuss the Season 8 premiere of Game of Thrones. Segment 2: Morning Brew! The Sacramento Kings hire Luke Walton for head coach. Tiger Woods win the Masters. The NBA playoffs begin. Segment 3: The Kings hired Luke Walton to be their head coach. Segment 4: The NBA playoffs began! Hour […]
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Matt George

Sacramento Kings Hire Luke Walton as New Head Coach

Just days after firing Dave Joerger, it only took one interview for Sacramento Kings general manager Vlade Divac to hire his guy. Luke Walton, former Los Angeles Lakers head coach (who was fired just yesterday), and assistant coach of the Golden State Warriors has agreed to be the Kings’ new head coach. His contract is […]
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Digit Al

Woj: Kings Offer Head Coach Job To Luke Walton

A deal between the Kings and Walton are "progressing rapidly" and a deal could be reached as soon as this weekend.
5 years ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 01: Vlade Divac (L) and Peja Stojakovic (R) talk to a crowd of fans ...
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Duty Relief – The Drive – 4/12

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave, Kyle and Jay discuss Kyle’s trip to Southern California and a crazy day Segment 2: The Sacramento Kings fired Dave Joerger. The NBA coaching carousel is spinning. The first round of the Masters is in the books. Segment 3: Potential candidates to replace Dave Joerger. Segment 4: Did the Kings players’ silence on […]
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Matt George

Kings Fire Head Coach Dave Joerger

UPDATE: The Sacramento Kings have announced they have fired head coach Dave Joerger. Kings GM Vlade Divac is set to be available to the media at 3:00 pm . Hear it on Sports 1140 KHTK. Dave Joerger Relieved as Kings Head Coach » https://t.co/iokRgP0ysG pic.twitter.com/5IQkONT6YO — Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) April 11, 2019 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I guess […]
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Matt George

Kings Extend General Manager Vlade Divac Through 2022-23 Season

After finishing the 2018-19 NBA season with 39 wins, the most for the Sacramento Kings since the 2005-06 season, general manager Vlade Divac has agreed to a four year contract extension, according to the The Athletic’s Sam Amick. Sources, @TheAthletic: Kings exec Vlade Divac has agreed to terms on a new contract. Details here, and […]
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Frankie Cartoscelli

Kings Blow Big Lead In Brutal Season Finale

On the last day of the 2018-19 season, a season that mostly brought Sacramento fans a much needed breath of fresh air, the Kings blew a 28-point lead en route to a loss in Portland
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LIVE ON SPORTS 1140 KHTK: Sacramento Kings at Portland Trailblazers

HOME: Portland Trailblazers AWAY: Sacramento Kings LOCATION: Moda Center l Portland, OR TIME: 7:30 pm PT WHERE TO LISTEN: Sports 1140 KHTK – 1140 AM WHERE TO WATCH: NBC Sports California   Buddy, this one’s for the history books… Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield will break the NBA record for most made 3-pointers over the first 3 years of his […]
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DALLAS, TEXAS - APRIL 09:  Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks celebrates a basket with Luka ...
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That’s All, Folks – The Drive – 4/9

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave had a long, interesting day on Tuesday. Segment 2: Magic Johnson steps down. The Kings’ 2018-19 season comes to a close in Portland. The A’s finally get a win vs. the Orioles. Segment 3: Magic Johnson steps down as the Lakers’ president. Segment 4: The A’s snap a four-game losing streak. Hour 2 […]
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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - APRIL 08:  Kyle Guy #5 and The Virginia Cavaliers celebrate their teams 85...
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A Big Teddy Bear of Ls- The Drive – 4/9

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave, Kyle and Jay try to diagnose Kyle’s stomach pain. Segment 2: Virginia wins men’s basketball national championship. The A’s lose again, and so do the Giants. Segment 3: What the heck is wrong with the A’s? Segment 4: Johnny Manziel changed his name. Hour 2 Segment 1: The state of the Kings and questions […]
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - APRIL 07: Chris Davis #19 of the Baltimore Orioles swings at a pitch in the s...
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Break The Suck Record – The Drive – 4/8

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave, Kyle and Jay recap the potential fallout of the Kings’ loss to the Pelicans. Segment 2: The Kings fall to the Pelicans. The NCAA men’s basketball tournament championship is set. The A’s get swept by the Astros. Segment 3: Kings “highlights.” Segment 4: Chris Davis is not very good at hitting. Hour 2 […]
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Chris Watkins

LIVE ON SPORTS 1140 KHTK: New Orleans Pelicans at Sacramento Kings

HOME TEAM: Sacramento Kings AWAY TEAM: New Orleans Pelicans LOCATION: Golden One Center / Sacramento,CA TIME: 6:00 pm PT WHERE TO LISTEN: KHTK Sports 1140 (AM-1140) WHERE TO WATCH: NBC Sports California   Avoiding Disappointment… The Kings will look  to avoid another disappointing loss against the Pelicans, a loss will put them at 1-3 for the season against the Bayou Birds. […]
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Frankie Cartoscelli

Injury Bug Bites Kings In Blowout Loss To Jazz

Sacramento struggled on the second night of a back to back as they fell 119-98 to the Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City
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BLOOMINGTON, MN - FEBRUARY 01:  TV personality Stephen A. Smith attends SiriusXM at Super Bowl LII ...
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You’re Not As Talented As Me – The Drive – 4/5

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave, Kyle and Jay chat about the value of college. Segment 2: The Sacramento Kings top the Cleveland Cavaliers. The A’s take 3 of 4 from the Red Sox. The Milwaukee Bucks clinch the best record in the NBA. Segment 3: Explaining the latest developments in Sac Republic’s stadium, and what it means […]
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Chris Watkins

LIVE ON SPORTS 1140 KHTK: Sacramento Kings at Utah Jazz

HOME TEAM: Utah Jazz AWAY TEAM: Sacramento Kings LOCATION: Vivint Smart Home Arena / Salt Lake City, UT TIME: 6:00 pm PT WHERE TO LISTEN: KHTK Sports 1140 (AM-1140) WHERE TO WATCH: NBC Sports California   Fox and Buddy ’18-19 Season Highlights      Follow @ChrisMWatkins
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Matt George

Kings Get Back On Track With Win Over Cavaliers

After an embarrassing showing at home on Tuesday against the Houston Rockets, the Sacramento Kings responded with a confident 117-104 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night, pushing their win total against the Eastern Conference to 18. Their 39th win of the season matches their best win total since the 2005-06 season. “What we […]
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Chris Watkins

LIVE ON SPORTS 1140 KHTK: Sacramento Kings vs Cleveland Cavaliers

HOME TEAM: Sacramento Kings AWAY TEAM: Cleveland Cavaliers LOCATION: Golden One Center / Sacramento,CA TIME: 7:00 pm PT WHERE TO LISTEN: KHTK Sports 1140 (AM-1140) WHERE TO WATCH: NBC Sports California   It’s been awhile… When these teams met in early December, Kings PG De’Aaron Fox starred against rookie Collin Sexton putting up a 30 pt, 12 ast performance as the […]
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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 03:  Nick Hundley #3 of the Oakland Athletics hits an infield single th...
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A Streak Concludes – The Drive – 4/4

Hour 1 Segment 1: Fire Wings is doing a hot wing challenge, and Dave never wants to do anything. Segment 2: Morning Brew! The A’s fall to the Red Sox, the Giants lose to the Dodgers, and the Kings host the Cavaliers. Segment 3: The AAF’s folding is a total disaster Segment 4: Robert Kraft is gross. Hour 2 […]
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