San Antonio Spurs guard Stephen Castle Fox (5) takes a finger roll shot against the Sacramento Kings forward Precious Achiuwa (9) in the first half at Frost Bank Arena in San Antonio on Tue Oct 27, 2026 (AP News photo)

Sacramento Kings podcast Jeremiah Salmonson:

1. Can Zach LaVine keep Sacramento’s offense competitive? After scoring 22 points against San Antonio, can LaVine deliver another high-scoring performance to help the Kings earn their first win?

2. Will Domantas Sabonis dominate the boards? After recording 20 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists against the Spurs, can Sabonis control the paint and create scoring opportunities for Sacramento’s shooters?

3. Can De’Andre Hunter maintain his scoring momentum? Following his team-high 24-point performance, can Hunter provide consistent scoring against New Orleans’ perimeter defense?

4. Will rookie Darius Acuff Jr. improve his shooting efficiency? After scoring 19 points on 8-of-20 shooting against San Antonio, can Acuff become more efficient while continuing to create offense as a young guard?

5. Can the Kings fix their defensive struggles? Sacramento has allowed at least 121 points in each of its first four losses. Can Sabonis, Hunter and the rest of the Kings slow down the Pelicans and give LaVine and Acuff a chance to secure a vicotry?

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