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Throne Room Breakdown: A show about the Sacramento Kings

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The Athletic Sacramento Kings beat writer Jason Jones and Kenny Caraway talk all things Kings on and off the court.

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The Athletic Sacramento Kings beat writer Jason Jones and Kenny Caraway talk all things Kings on and off the court.

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English


Episodes
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Grant Napear's comments & George Karl's thoughts on his time with the Kings

6/2/2020
The guys talk about the comments made by Grant Napear on social media and if they think the Kings will have to let him go. They talk about George Karl's appearance on his podcast and what he thought about his time with the Kings. And they talk about how the possible return of the NBA and the Kings playing in some meaningful games could help the young team. For a free 90 day subscription visit: http://theathletic.com/throneroombreakdown

Duration:00:53:35

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A tribute to Marty McNeal

5/22/2020
Jason and Kenny pay their respect to the great Marty McNeal and explain the importance and significance of his career.

Duration:00:15:42

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Personal basketball trainer Keith Williams joins the Throne Room Breakdown

5/19/2020
Keith Williams stops by to talk about his relationship with DeMarcus Cousins, how he got started coaching, and more.

Duration:00:55:37

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Rico Hines joins the Throne Room Breakdown

5/5/2020
Sacramento Kings player development coach Rico Hines stops by to talk UCLA basketball, player development, and more.

Duration:00:50:43

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Marvin Bagley continues to progress

4/28/2020
An update on Marvin Bagley's health, thoughts about the NFL Draft, and more thoughts on The Last Dance.

Duration:00:33:39

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Taking a look at the Kings survey

4/14/2020
Looking back at the 2002 Kings. Taking an in depth look at Jason's Kings survey. And why is Mitch Richmond remembered so much as a Warrior when he didn't spend much time with Golden State?

Duration:00:41:58

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A players only 2K tournament, Wrestlemania, and more

3/31/2020
Looking back at MJ's legacy. The NBA announces a new players only NBA 2K tournament. And the 1 year anniversary of Nipsey Hussle passing away.

Duration:00:48:35

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Tony Jones stops by the Throne Room Breakdown

3/24/2020
Utah Jazz beat writer Tony Jones joins Kenny and Jason to talk Caronavirus quarantine, best New York basketball movies, and the best college PG in the last 30 years.

Duration:00:40:06

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It might be a while before we see basketball again

3/17/2020
When exactly will the NBA return? Will a full 82 game regular season still be played? And will next season start on time or get pushed back?

Duration:00:32:07

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Should Buddy Hield be starting?

3/10/2020
Lance Woods joins Jason and Kenny to talk Buddy Hield, the most important game at Golden Once Center and more.

Duration:00:55:16

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Post-82: Buddy doesn't play late. Buddy doesn't talk. So what's up with Buddy?

3/9/2020
There was a lot of talk about Buddy Hield after the Kings' 118-113 loss to the Toronto Raptors Sunday night. Hield didn't play late and declined to speak to the media, which has become the norm for him lately. Is this a good look for Buddy?

Duration:00:14:30

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Post-82: The Kings are playing the best of the teams in the race for 8th in the West

3/8/2020
The Kings matched their franchise record with 21 made 3s in a 123-111 win at Portland on Saturday. The Kings were in control from the start. Sacramento is 3.5 games behind Memphis for eighth in the Western Conference and playing their best basketball of the season.

Duration:00:16:08

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Post-82: Can the Kings learn from being pushed around by the Sixers?

3/6/2020
The Kings lost 125-108 Thursday night at Golden 1 Center. Al Horford and Tobias Harris help set a tone for physicality that the Kings could not match. Can they figure it out for the stretch run or will that be the reason they fade down the stretch?

Duration:00:14:37

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Post-82: De'Aaron Fox is still that guy, even when Luke Walton gets ejected

3/4/2020
The Kings continued their recent surge with a 133-126 win over the Washington Wizards Tuesday night at Golden 1 Center. The Kings are thre games behind Memphis for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. But they sure made this game interesting, blowing a 28-point lead before pulling away in the fourth quarter after Luke Walton was ejected in the third.

Duration:00:15:29

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The Kings are playing their best basketball of the season

3/3/2020
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25VZGGQ

Duration:00:49:19

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Post-82: Are these Kings becoming a tough crew? Sure seems that way

3/2/2020
The Kings looked lost, falling behind 18-1 and 27-6 before finding their way in a 106-100 win over the Detroit Pistons Sunday at Golden 1 Center. There's more of an edge to this group on the court, which will be needed if the Kings want to make the playoffs.

Duration:00:15:14

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Post-82: The Kings had their "Guy" and that helped them beat the Grizzlies

2/29/2020
De'Aaron Fox returned from a one-game absence due to an abdominal injury to lead the Kings with 25 points in a 104-101 win over the Memphis Grizzlies Friday night. The Kings are now three games behind the Grizzlies for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.

Duration:00:16:35

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Post-82: Who is going to be 'The Guy' for the Kings down the stretch?

2/28/2020
Thursday's 112-108 loss at Oklahoma City saw the Kings blow a 19-point lead in the third quarter before losing to the Thunder. Turnovers and fouls were also major issues. What was also evident with De'Aaron Fox out with an injury was the Kings needed someone to be '"The Guy" late. There's an explanation of that more.

Duration:00:16:19

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Post 82: Kings, Warriors crossover edition

2/26/2020
The Warriors lost to the Kings again. Jason Jones checks in to discuss the state of both franchises as a dull season in NorCal hoops slugs toward the finish line.

Duration:00:16:15

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Kings thinking about the playoffs again

2/25/2020
Sacramento is creeping back into playoff contention. Will the Kings regret not picking up the option on Harry Giles? And thoughts on Kobe and his memorial.

Duration:00:54:16