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We talk hoops. Deuce Mason and Morgan Ragan are basketball junkies based in Sacramento who talk a ton of Kings basketball and about all the big topics in the NBA and WNBA. They also talk with players, broadcasters and journalists around the basketball world.
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Deuce and Mo break down the Kings’ 124-118 win over the Warriors in the home finale, led by a huge night from Devin Carter, who dropped a career-high 29.This one had some edge too. They talk about how physical it got, the Warriors getting annoyed with Devin picking up Stephen Curry, the flagrant fouls on Carter Gary Payton II, and even Dylan Cardwell LITERALLY barking it at the Warriors bench.They also get into how the young group responded after an ugly 3rd quarter, with Maxime Raynaud, Nique Clifford and others stepping up in a big 4th to close it out.Plus, they show love to Gary Gerould after the Kings announced the media center at Golden 1 Center will be named after him. Deuce and Mo share what makes him so special, and yeah… Morgan got a little emotional talking about it.They also touch on how the last Kings-Warriors game was covered and the whole “tanking” conversation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Kings got accused of tanking after that late foul vs the Warriors… we break down what really happened on a mini-pod.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Deuce and Mo talk Kings-Warriors and yeah… another loss, but this one had some interesting stuff. Short-handed again with DeMar DeRozan out, the Kings rolled with the young guys and actually hung around late against Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.They get into who popped, what stood out, and why these reps actually matter in a game like this, especially being in a close one late against Steph and Draymond.And yeah… the lottery stuff comes up again. They joke about how you can talk yourself into it being rigged for literally any team, throw out some good luck charm ideas, and explain why they’re basically Nets fans for the next couple games.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Deuce and Mo break down the Kings’ loss to the Clippers with just 3 games left in the season and why this one got out of hand. They talk about what they saw from the young guys with extended run, what you can actually take from a night like this, and how the Clippers have turned things around after a rough start to the year, including why Tyronn Lue continues to prove he’s one of the best in the league.They spin the Lottery Anxiety Wheel, which lands on “bad takes” and “hey, remember that?” They also hit a few things around the league, including Luka Dončić attempting to come back before the playoffs, Cooper Flagg going off in back-to-back games, and Steph Curry returning for the Warriors. Plus, a shoutout to the Stockton Kings for making it back to the G League Finals for the second straight year.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Deuce and Mo break down the Kings’ 117-113 win over the Pelicans and why this one felt different. With the game on the line, it was the young guys who took over. Big nights from Nique Clifford, Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell, including some huge plays down the stretch.They talk about what stood out from the rookies, why it took this long to see lineups like this, and what it says with only a few games left. It also brings up the bigger picture with the standings and of course LOTTERY WATCH!To deal with it, they spin the “Lottery Anxiety” wheel, hit a few NBA topics and give some love to the Stockton Kings for advancing in the playoffs.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Deuce and Mo break down the Kings’ win over the Raptors and the ongoing challenge of talking about results while also understanding the lottery implications at this point in the season. They get into what stood out from the game, including a strong performance from DeMar DeRozan against his former team, along with a big night from Precious Achiuwa and what they’ve liked about what he’s brought since joining the team.They also discuss the professionalism DeMar has shown throughout a challenging season, and why Precious has been such a solid addition. Deuce shares his thoughts on not being “pre-mad” about the draft lottery and how that mindset applies late in the year.They wrap with thoughts on the Kings’ current spot in the standings, the Raptors’ inconsistency, the wide-open NBA MVP race, and why this season feels deeper than usual at the top. They also reflect on the 10-year anniversary of getting fired on April Fool’s Day.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Kings fall 116-99 to the Nets in a game where they were once again down a ton of guys....no DeMar DeRozan, no Malik Monk, and the list keeps going. Brooklyn hit 17 threes and controlled this one as Sacramento drops to 19-57.We talk a bit about what we saw from this one, what it means for the lottery standings, and whether any real NBA lottery reform is actually coming.From there, things go a little all over the place (as they should). We hit the 3-year anniversary of the Kings ending the playoff drought, the wild finish in the Duke-UConn game, and try to figure out what the hell is going on with the Orlando Magic after allowing a 31-0 run to Toronto. Plus, a shoutout to the Boston Celtics for winning their 50th game in what a lot of people thought would be a gap year.Also… if you’re locked into a late-season Kings-Nets breakdown with two teams like this, you're a sicko.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Kings fall 123-113 in Atlanta, but once again showed a much better level of competitiveness. Even in the loss, the bench gave them a real boost and kept them in it throughout.We get into what stood out from Sacramento’s second unit, what we liked from Atlanta in this one, and how they look in the post-Trae era. We also talk about our experience watching the Sweet 16 in Sacramento, why Kara Lawson is going to be an NBA head coach one day, and the incredible game-winner from Duke.Also… if you’re here for a late-season Kings-Hawks breakdown with a 19-56 team, you’re definitely a basketball sicko, Thank you,Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Kings fall 121-117 in Orlando, but this was a much better showing after the rough outing against the Hornets. Even short-handed, Sacramento competed, stayed in the game, and gave themselves a chance late.We get into Daeqwon Plowden’s career night, DeMar DeRozan continuing to run the offense at a high level, and what we saw from Precious Achiuwa in his minutes and what that could mean moving forward. We also touch on Caleb Wilson and why he was so impressive at UNC, along with some college hoops talk from the Sweet 16, plus Deuce’s reaction to Boston’s win over OKC and why Houston’s loss to Minnesota raised a few concerns.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Kings get smoked in Charlotte 134-90 as the Hornets go absolutely nuts from 3, tying a franchise record with 26 makes. Deuce and Mo talk about how much being short-handed mattered, but also why the same defensive issues keep popping up and how it got out of hand so fast. They also get into some pretty wild 3-point numbers with where the Kings offense and defense are right now.The guys also talk about what’s behind the Hornets’ recent surge, then zoom out to the bigger NBA picture with Victor Wembanyama making his own MVP case, if the 65-game rule needs to change, and Paul George’s return from suspension.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Deuce and Mo react to the Kings beating the Nets 126-122 as Malik Monk goes for 32 in the win. They talk about how the result impacts lottery positioning with Brooklyn at 17-54 and Sacramento at 19-53, and what this stretch run looks like with 10 games left. They also discuss how well Maxime Raynaud has been playing lately, the injuries to Killian Hayes and Nique Clifford, and what that means moving forward. Plus, they dive into draft prospects like Darius Acuff, Darryn Peterson and Cam Boozer, and look ahead to the Kings’ upcoming trip and how many wins they could realistically pick up down the stretch.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Deuce and Mo react to the Kings getting beat 139-118 by a short-handed Sixers team that couldn’t miss. Philly tied a season-high in points without Embiid, Maxey, George and Oubre, and the guys talk about the defensive issues that keep showing up for Sacramento and why the Sixers had it rolling from deep. Rookie VJ Edgecombe went off for 38 points and 11 assists, and Deuce and Mo discuss just how real his upside is. On the Kings side, Maxime Raynaud stays hot with another 30-point game as they break down his growth and what he could become. They also hit on the NBA Draft with Boozer, Acuff and Dybantsa all in action, Luka dropping 60, whether the Lakers are legit contenders, and give a shoutout to the WNBA for agreeing to a new CBA.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Spurs went off in Sacramento hitting 25 threes and showing why they are serious contenders. The Kings fell 132-104 but there were bright spots. Maxime Raynaud scored a career-high 32 points and Russell Westbrook moved into the top 5 all-time in assists. We break down what led to the Spurs’ success, Sacramento’s defensive struggles, and if the Kings can bounce back against a banged-up Sixers. Plus, we dive into NBA expansion with Seattle and Vegas and the ongoing issues with the Houston Rockets.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Deuce and Mo react to the Kings beating the Jazz 116-111 as DeMar DeRozan goes off for 41 and continues his hot stretch. They talk about the win and the lottery anxiety many Kings fans are feeling as the team keeps picking up victories late in the season. They also discuss how the Jazz and other struggling teams are approaching this stretch of the year, what stands out about the talent at the top of the upcoming draft, and their thoughts on Darius Acuff. Plus they look at what the Kings have been doing well during this 6-5 stretch, the growth in decision-making from Maxime Raynaud, the Kings signing Killian Hayes for the rest of the year, and they preview the matchup with the Spurs while discussing whether San Antonio could actually contend for a title this season.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Deuce and Mo react to the Kings stunning the Clippers in LA with a 118-109 win. They talk about the mixed emotions of appreciating a great win while also thinking about the reality of the NBA Draft Lottery and how the result impacts the Kings' odds in a deep draft. They break down why Sacramento looked so good against the Clippers, the impact of Precious Achiuwa, and what they saw from the rookies. They also discuss how the veterans have helped the young players on and off the court before looking ahead to Kings-Jazz on the second night of a back-to-back.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Deuce and Mo break down the Kings’ 117-109 loss to the Hornets on the second night of a back-to-back with Sacramento missing nine players and playing just eight. They talk about how the Kings managed to stay competitive despite being so short-handed, Charlotte knocking down 19 threes and getting big nights from multiple players, and DeMar DeRozan making history by passing Tim Duncan on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. They also discuss DeRozan’s scoring ability and professionalism, what they saw from Nique Clifford, the impact rookie Kon Knueppel is making and why the Hornets have become such a fun team to watch in the East. Plus, a quick reflection on the six-year anniversary of the NBA season being suspended due to COVID.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Devin Carter went off in the 4th quarter to lead the Sacramento Kings’ incredible comeback from 20 points down against the Indiana Pacers. Deuce and Mo break down the mixed emotions of the win, with the Pacers now holding the best lottery odds and the Kings moving to second, why some fans feel so passionately about draft position, and why Deuce is trying not to get pre-mad and just let it play out. They also talk about the wild lineups the Kings used during the comeback, why some veterans were sitting late in the game, Bam Adebayo’s 83-point night for the Miami Heat, the upcoming SGA vs. Jokic matchup, and how the NBA MVP race is shaping up.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Deuce and Mo discuss the Sacramento Kings snapping their 9-game home losing streak with a win over the Chicago Bulls. They break down how the Kings’ offense clicked in a big way, what the win means for the lottery standings, look ahead to Kings-Pacers, and discuss some of the top NBA Draft prospects.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Deuce and Mo discuss the Kings hitting their 50th loss of the season after falling to the Pelicans and Russell Westbrook calling out the media following the game. They also talk about Jayson Tatum returning to the Celtics and the challenges that could come with that, plus they bounce around the league hitting on other NBA storylines.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Kings dropped 114-103 to the Suns on NBC, falling to 14-49… yeah, it’s been a rough season.Deuce and Mo break down what went wrong, why the Suns are finally clicking under first-year coach Jordan Ott, and even find some bright spots for Sacramento. They geek out on NBA prospect AJ Dybnansta and why he might not leave for the NBA yet, enjoy the retro NBA on NBC broadcast, react to Harrison Barnes’ streak coming to an end, and talk about whether they were surprised Trae Young is making his Washington debut on Thursday.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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