Denver Nuggets guard Jaden Pickett (24) drives on the Sacramento Kings Maxime Raynaud (left) at Golden One Center in Sacramento on Thu Dec 11, 2025 (AP News photo)

Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Harvey:

#1 Can Zach LaVine provide leadership and scoring for the Kings (6-19) against a tough Timberwolves defense? LaVine has been one of Sacramento’s primary scorers this season.

#2 How will DeMar DeRozan’s offense impact Sacramento’s chances in Minnesota — can he create buckets early and often? DeRozan is a veteran scorer who has been relied upon in clutch moments.

#3 With Domantas Sabonis playing a major role this season, how crucial will his presence (or absence due to injury status) be for the Kings.

#4 Will Russell Westbrook’s playmaking and energy spark a Sacramento offense that has struggled to find consistency? Westbrook’s veteran leadership and passing can be key.

#5 Can secondary contributors like Dennis Schröder, Malik Monk, or Maxime Raynaud step up to help balance the scoring and ease pressure on the Kings’ stars? Role players will be important in this road matchup.

Join Tony Harvey for the Sacramento Kings podcasts Saturdays 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

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