The question is what can Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie bring for the 2027-26 season? (AP News photo)

Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Harvey:

#1 Can Darius Acuff Jr. immediately establish himself as the Kings’ primary offensive initiator after being selected No. 7 overall?

#2 What should Kings fans expect from Ben Simmons in his return to NBA action after sitting out the 2025–26 season?

#3 How important is Keegan Murray’s return to full health for Sacramento’s plans to build around its younger core?

#4 What does Doug Christie need to demonstrate during the 2026–27 season as he enters another year as Kings head coach?

#5 How will Zach LaVine, Malik Monk and Domantas Sabonis fit alongside the emerging Acuff–Murray core as Sacramento seeks to establish a new identity?

Tony Harvey filled in for Jeremiah Salmonson who does the Sacramento Kings podcasts each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com.

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

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Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

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