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Keegan Murray Introductory Press Conference

Sacramento Kings GM Monte McNair introduces the fourth pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Keegan Murray, in front of the local media at Golden 1 Center. During Murray’s press conference, the rookie answered questions about his thought process on draft night and explains what Kings fans can expect from him when he steps onto the […]
2 years ago
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 09: Nicolas Batum #33 of the Los Angeles Clippers celebrates a play...
Joseph Jarosz

Who Should The Sacramento Kings Add In Free Agency: The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross

Now that the NBA Draft is over, the Sacramento Kings‘ next priority is free agency. The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross discussed the team’s history with free agency and who should be free agent targets in the summer of 2022. Here were the topics discussed Best free agents signed by the team in the […]
2 years ago
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Amiliano Fragoso

‘It’s A Dream Come True’ Keegan Murray Excited To Be A Sacramento King

The fourth overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft, Keegan Murray, was welcomed to Sacramento during an introductory press conference Saturday morning. Alongside Kings’ general manager Monte McNair, Murray answered questions from the media regarding the draft process and his experience so far in the state capital. “I’m excited to be here in Sacramento,” Murray […]
2 years ago
BUFFALO, NEW YORK - MARCH 17: Keegan Murray #15 of the Iowa Hawkeyes dribbles against Nick Sherod #...
Joseph Jarosz

Iowa Writer Describes Keegan Murray as a ‘Kris Middleton-type player’ on Cattles and Ramie

Kennington Lloyd Smith III, Iowa Hawkeyes beat reporter for the Des Moines Register, joined Cattles and Ramie Friday to talk about what fans can expect from Keegan Murray. 
2 years ago
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: NBA commissioner Adam Silver (L) and Keegan Murray pose for photos af...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Return of the Roar Podcast: Keegan Murray Is A Sacramento King

On the latest edition of the Return of the Roar podcast with Chris Watkins and Frankie Cartoscelli, the guys shared their reactions to the pick and recapped a largely uneventful night inside of the Sacramento Kings practice facility.
2 years ago
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Frankie Cartoscelli

Sacramento Kings General Manager Monte McNair Post-2022 NBA Draft Media Availability

Kings GM Monte McNair met with the media following the NBA Draft to recap the moves that the team made & more
2 years ago
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - MARCH 05: Keon Ellis #14 of the Alabama Crimson Tide shoots against the LS...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Alabama Guard Keon Ellis Signs Two-Way Contract With Sacramento Kings

Alabama guard Keon Ellis has signed a two-way contract with the Sacramento Kings
2 years ago
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: A general view as NBA commissioner Adam Silver poses for photos with ...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Sacramento Kings Trade 37th Overall Pick To Dallas Mavericks In Return For Two Future Second Round Picks

The Sacramento Kings have traded the 37th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft to the Dallas Mavericks in return for two future second-round picks. This is the second trade of the day for Kings general manager Monte McNair, who also traded the 49th pick to the Cleveland Cavaliers in return for the rights to […]
2 years ago
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: NBA commissioner Adam Silver (L) and Keegan Murray pose for photos af...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Sacramento Kings Select Keegan Murray With 4th Overall Pick In 2022 NBA Draft

At long last, we have an answer to who the Sacramento Kings will select with the fourth pick in the 2022 NBA Draft: The Kings have selected Iowa forward Keegan Murray with the fourth-overall selection in the draft. Keegan Murray (@keegan3murray) gets selected 4th overall by the @SacramentoKings in the 2022 #NBADraft presented by State […]
2 years ago
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: Members of the 2022 draft class pose for photos during the 2022 NBA D...
Frankie Cartoscelli

2022 NBA Draft Recap: Sacramento Kings News & Reaction

Get all of your Sacramento Kings rumors & updates on this live feed that will be active throughout Draft Day
2 years ago
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 20: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks during the 2019 NBA Draft at the ...
Joseph Jarosz

How To Watch The NBA Draft

Want to watch the 2022 NBA Draft? We break down everything you need to know to watch the draft from start to finish.
2 years ago
BELGRADE, SERBIA - MAY 19: Sasha Vezenkov, #14 of Olympiacos Piraeus reacts during the 2022 Turkish...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Sacramento Kings Trade 49th Pick To Cleveland In Return For Rights To Sasha Vezenkov

And we’re off. The Sacramento Kings have traded the 49th pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft to the Cleveland Cavaliers in return for the rights to Bulgarian forward Sasha Vezenkov. The Kings will also receive $1.75 million from Cleveland in the deal. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski was first to report the trade Thursday morning. Vezenkov, 26, was […]
2 years ago
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Frankie Cartoscelli

Sactown Sports’ 2022 NBA Mock Draft

The NBA Draft will take place on Thursday afternoon, so the Sactown Sports staff gave its final Mock Draft & predictions:
2 years ago
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 29: NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks during the 2021 NBA Draft at the ...
Frankie Cartoscelli

2022 NBA Mock Draft: The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross

During Thursday's show, Carmichael Dave & Jason Ross had an assortment of guests on to predict the top-four picks of the 2022 NBA Draft
2 years ago
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 22: John Collins #20 of the Atlanta Hawks celebrates a three pointer again...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer Talks John Collins Rumors, NBA Draft Buzz On Cattles & Ramie

Fischer joined the program to discuss what Sacramento could do with the fourth pick, dive into the rumors that are currently surrounding Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins, and much more.
2 years ago
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Amiliano Fragoso

The Kings’ Top 5 Draft Selections In The Sacramento Era

With the 2022 NBA Draft looming, Sactown Sports takes a stroll down draft memory lane for the Sacramento Kings.
2 years ago
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Frankie Cartoscelli

NBA Draft Rumors: Kings Expected To Take Calls For 4th Pick Up Until They Are On The Clock

Will the Sacramento Kings trade their fourth-overall pick? Monte McNair's phone is ringing off of the hook prior to Thursday's draft.
2 years ago
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - FEBRUARY 12: Shaedon Sharpe #21 of the Kentucky Wildcats warms up before the ...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Hoop Obsession’s Bobby Gerould Gives His NBA Draft Takes On The Carmichael Dave Show w/ Jason Ross

The 2022 NBA Draft is just over 24 hours away. To get ourselves ready for Thursday night’s action, Jason Ross and JayMarzz had a conversation with Hoop Obsession’s NBA Draft analyst Bobby Gerould to discuss this class of prospects and much more. Topics discussed: Is Jaden Ivey’s true position at the point guard spot? Jabari […]
2 years ago
NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 15: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Western Confe...
Frankie Cartoscelli

The Four Best Fourth Picks In NBA History

Lucky number 4.
2 years ago
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - MAY 11: Interim Head Coach/Assistant Coach Mike Brown reacts against the Memph...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Sacramento Kings Head Coach Mike Brown Joins ‘Cattles & Ramie’ To Discuss His New Role & More

Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown joined Cattles & Ramie to discuss his new role, talk about the Fox/Sabonis duo & more
2 years ago
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Frankie Cartoscelli

Mike Brown, Sacramento Set To Begin New Era Of Kings Basketball

Are good times ahead for Mike Brown and the Sacramento Kings? One can only hope.
2 years ago
PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 10: Caleb Swanigan #50 of the Sacramento Kings reacts against the Portland Tra...
Joseph Jarosz

Former Sacramento King Caleb Swanigan dies at 25

The former Purdue Boilermaker was drafted 26th in the 2017 NBA draft by the Portland Trailblazers. He played for Portland from 2017-2019 before being traded to the Sacramento Kings.
2 years ago
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 12: Keegan Murray #15 of Iowa Hawkeyes drives to the basket on Race T...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Rumor Central: Kings Continue To Receive ‘Plenty Of Trade Interest’ For 4th Pick

The possibilities are seemingly endless at this point, but Monte McNair and the Sacramento Kings are in a very ideal spot heading into Thursday.
2 years ago
PISCATAWAY, NJ - JANUARY 19: Keegan Murray #15 of the Iowa Hawkeyes in action against the Rutgers S...
Frankie Cartoscelli

NBA Draft Player Profile: Keegan Murray

It’s Draft Week! As we prepare to take in the 2022 NBA Draft on Thursday night, let’s take a look at some of the notable prospects that the Sacramento Kings could look to select with the fourth pick. Today, we will take a look at talented Iowa forward Keegan Murray. Keegan Murray | 6’8 225 […]
2 years ago