Episodes

  • Draft Preview with Krysten Peek and Malik Monk Re-Signing Discussion
    Jun 25 2024

    Krysten Peek of Yahoo Sports joins Ray and Nick for this episode to preview the 2024 NBA Draft. They discuss some of the best options for the Kings at #13, some recent risers in the draft as Draft Day approaches, and some second round sleeper pick options at #45. Finally, to wrap up the episode, Ray and Nick discuss Malik Monk re-signing with the Kings on a four-year contract, and what it might mean for the rotation for the Kings going forward.

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    49 mins
  • Fran Fraschilla on Arvydas Sabonis, Basketball Globalization, and 2024 International Prospects
    Jun 21 2024

    Fran Fraschilla of ESPN joins Ray and Nick for this week's episode. They start out by discussing the career and legacy of Arvydas Sabonis following the announcement that his son Domantas will be wearing #11 for the Kings next season in honor of his father. Then, they discuss some of the key events in basketball history that helped to globalize the game. Finally, Fran and Nick break down some of the top international prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft Class.

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    47 mins
  • Remembering Jerry West and Discussing Oscar Robertson with Law Murray
    Jun 18 2024

    Ray and Nick speak with Law Murray of the Athletic about Jerry West, as well as fellow NBA legend and greatest player in Royals/Kings franchise history Oscar Robertson. They discuss the remarkable basketball player, NBA executive, and person who was Jerry West, including Law's personal interactions with Jerry as a beat writer covering the Clippers in Jerry's later years. They also discuss Oscar Robertson, his Hall of Fame career, his Royals teammate Mo Stokes, and the friendship between Robertson and West.

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    47 mins
  • Kings News Round-up and Lottery Preview with Stephen Gillaspie
    Jun 11 2024

    Ray and Nick open up the podcast with a round-up of recent Sacramento Kings news, including Mike Brown signing a contract extension and Sasha Vezenkov's Kings tenure likely coming to a close. Then, for the second half of the episode, Nick brings on his No Ceilings colleague Stephen Gillaspie to discuss their recent article previewing the possible options for the #13 overall pick for the Kings in the 2024 NBA Draft.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Sacramento Kings Draft Preview with Tyler Metcalf
    May 14 2024

    Nick and Ray bring Nick's No Ceilings NBA colleague Tyler Metcalf on the show to preview the upcoming draft for the Sacramento Kings now that the lottery has passed. They discuss team needs and potential options for the #13 overall pick, including Sacramento native Jared McCain, Rob Dillingham, Dalton Knecht, Ja'Kobe Walter, and Devin Carter among other options. Then, they wrap up by speculating about some potential options for the #45 pick, including San Francisco Dons big man Jonathan Mogbo and Kentucky sharpshooter Antonio Reeves.

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    50 mins
  • Sacramento Kings Season Review with Jason Anderson
    Apr 27 2024

    Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee joins Ray and Nick for this episode to discuss the 2023-24 Sacramento Kings. They start out by breaking down the biggest factors in this season, including the defensive revolution and the shifting focus of the team's offense. Then, they wrap up by looking ahead to a vital offseason for the team, including the Malik Monk contract situation and some potential targets for the #13 overall pick.

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    38 mins
  • Kings/Pelicans Play-in Preview with Mike Shearer
    Apr 19 2024

    Mike Shearer of Basketball Poetry and Basketball Intelligence joins Nick and Ray again to preview the upcoming Kings/Pelicans play-in showdown for the 8th seed. They discuss why the brutal Kings record against the Pelicans this season might not tell the story of tonight's game, and break down the key matchups in detail. Then, they wrap up by speculating about the potential 1-8 showdown between the Kings and the Thunder if Sacramento triumphs against New Orleans.

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    44 mins
  • Kings/Warriors Play-in Preview with Mike Shearer
    Apr 16 2024

    Mike Shearer from Basketball Poetry and Basketball Intelligence joins Ray and Nick for this episode to preview the Kings/Warriors play-in game. They discuss rotations and X-factors for each team, and wrap up by speculating about the matchups going forward if the Kings manage to defeat the Warriors and advance to the second play-in game and beyond.

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    45 mins