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Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Harvey: Can Acuff become one of the Kings top offensive players this season? What is expected from Christie and more news

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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.

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

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in. 

Sacramento Kings podcast Bridget Mulcahy: Kings to open pre season against LA Lakers Monday at Golden One

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Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) is healthy and returning to action after suffering from injuries last season as the Kings host the Los Angeles Lakers in pre season action on Mon Oct 5, 2026 (AP News photo)

Sacramento Kings podcast Bridget Mulcahy:

#1 Keegan Murray: After returning healthy from his injury-plagued 2025-26 season, how much bigger of an offensive role can Murray take on for the Kings this season?

#2 Darius Acuff Jr.: With Acuff expected to compete for the starting point-guard job, how quickly can the rookie establish himself alongside Zach LaVine, Keegan Murray, De’Andre Hunter and Domantas Sabonis?

#3 Domantas Sabonis: With Sabonis reportedly remaining a potential trade candidate, will the Kings enter the season committed to building around him or continue exploring trade possibilities?

#4 Zach LaVine: Now healthy after missing much of last season, what can LaVine bring to the Kings’ backcourt, and how will his role fit with Darius Acuff Jr. and Malik Monk?

#5 Ben Simmons: After sitting out the 2025-26 season, can Simmons provide Sacramento with the playmaking and versatility the Kings need as training camp gets underway?

Bridget Mulcahy does the Sacramento Kings podcasts each Wednesday 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

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.