Sacramento Kings will be relying heavily on guard Zach LeVine (8) to fill the void of former guard De’Aaron Fox. The Kings are battling to get in a playoff spot in the second half of the season. (photo from motociclismo.com)

On the Sacramento Kings podcast with Jeremiah Salmonson:

#1 In ninth place in the Western Conference the Sacramento Kings entering the second half of the season following the All Star break at 28-27. There are 27 games left in the regular season taking a look at how they’ve played in the first half what do think their chances of making a post season birth?

#2 After guard De’Aaron Fox was dealt to the San Antonio Spurs just before the All Star break the Kings had to fill his spot with a solid point guard. So far Sacramento has relied on Malik Monk, DeMar DeRozan and Domantas Sabonis.

#3 Jae Crowder hasn’t played much just 92 minutes over seven games for the season this being his 13th season in the NBA. He has been an asset helping the young players out on the floor and off it. It’s something that’s been a big help for head coach Doug Christie.

#4 With Zach LeVine, Jake LaRavia and Jonas Valancinunas there will be little time for Crowder to get in the line up in this last month and half of the season. Christie realizes his locker room presence has been very helpful and who knows he might have a future as an assistant coach.

#5 The Kings host the Golden State Warriors tonight at Golden 1 Center a game that you’ll be covering. Both teams are 28-27. The Kings have a standings edge because they have a better conference record. The Kings are battling to improve their position in the standings. The Warriors who are 3-1 with Jimmy Butler are expected to move much higher than their tenth place spot. How do you see this match up tonight?

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