Sacramento Kings podcast Barbara Mason: Kings open second half against Magic Thursday at Golden 1

Sacramento Kings guard DeMar DeRozan (10) drives the lane against the Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (right) at Delta Center in Salt Lake Center on Sun Feb 15, 2026 (AP News photo)

Sacramento Kings podcast Barbara Mason:

#1 How will the Kings’ offense adapt without Zach LaVine, who is out for the season with a hand injury — will DeMar DeRozan or Domantas Sabonis take on an even bigger scoring role?

#2 Can Russell Westbrook control the pace and create for teammates like Keegan Murray and Malik Monk, given Sacramento’s struggles generating consistent offense this season?

#3 Will Maxime Raynaud’s rebounding and energy be a difference-maker against Orlando’s frontcourt, especially if Sacramento needs more physical play on the glass?

#4 What adjustments might coach Doug Christie make defensively to contain Orlando’s scorers, and can veteran defender DeMar DeRozan lead that effort?

#5 How will Sacramento’s bench production — including contributions from Devin Carter and Nique Clifford — impact the outcome, particularly if starters like Sabonis and Murray face foul trouble?

Barbara Mason does the Sacramento Kings Monday podcast at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

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