Sacramento Kings Domantas Sabonis and DeMar DeRozan shake hands during practice on Fri Oct 3, 2025 (Sacramento Kings X photo)

Sacramento Kings podcast Barbara Mason:

#1 How will the coaching staff determine the pecking order among the guards Dennis Schröder, Zach LaVine, Keon Ellis, Malik Monk — what criteria will separate starters from bench roles?

#2 Who emerges as the primary backup at the center position behind Domantas Sabonis, and how might that affect the frontcourt rotation?

# 3 What is the expected role and trajectory for younger players and non‑guaranteed signees trying to make the roster?

#4 How aggressively will Coach Doug Christie experiment with alternate lineups or mismatches small ball, positional versatility during preseason?

#5 First pre season game against the Toronto Raptors Wed Oct 8 at 7:00pm PT at Golden One Center in Sacramento. The Kings have got to be excited about finally getting out on the floor and getting some game action.

Join Barbara Mason for the Sacramento Kings podcasts each Monday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.