Sacramento Kings Precious Achiuwa (left) defends against the New York Knicks Karl Anthony Townes (right) at Madison Square Garden New York on Tue Jan 27, 2026 (AP News photo)

On the Sacramento Kings podcast Jeremiah Salmonson:

#1 How will Domantas Sabonis’ matchup against the Sixers’ (25-21) interior defenders like Joel Embiid impact Sacramento’s (12-26) ability to control the boards and generate second-chance points?

#2 What kind of scoring and playmaking contribution can DeMar DeRozan provide, especially if the Kings fall behind early and need a veteran scoring lift?

#3 With Zach LaVine listed as a key scorer for the Kings this season, how might his outside shooting affect Sacramento’s spacing against Philly’s defense?

#4 Given his experience and ball-handling ability, what impact might Russell Westbrook have on the pace of play and the Kings’ transition offense?

#5 How will Dennis Schroder’s role in facilitating offense and defending Philadelphia’s guards influence Sacramento’s chances in a likely high-tempo game?

Join Jerremiah Salmonson for the Sacramento Kings podcasts each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

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

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