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Deuce & Mo: A Sacramento Kings, NBA & WNBA podcast
Deuce & Mo: A Sacramento Kings, NBA & WNBA podcast
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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 & Mo break down the Kings’ fourth straight win, a 128–115 victory over the Wizards. We talk about the energy rookie Dylan Cardwell has brought to the team and the fan base, why the atmosphere inside the building felt different, and how Domantas Sabonis looked in his first game back after a 27-game absence.We also discuss Russell Westbrook’s impact on the game, how some fans feel conflicted watching the Kings win while thinking about draft position, and what to make of this four-game win streak for a 12-30 Kings team.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deuce-and-mo-a-sacramento-kings-and-nba-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Deuce and Mo react to the Kings winning their third straight, how they were able to take control after Jalen Brunson exited early, and the impact the bigs had in this one. They talk about Mike Brown’s return to Sacramento, what this recent stretch says about the team, and get into the latest NBA trade rumors, including Toronto’s reported interest in Domantas Sabonis.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deuce-and-mo-a-sacramento-kings-and-nba-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Deuce and Mo react to the Kings’ win over the Lakers, giving Sacramento back-to-back wins for just the second time this season. They discuss Malik Monk’s impact off the bench and how he’s lifted the team, DeMar DeRozan’s steady production and whether teams around the league could have interest in him, what the young bigs are starting to show, the latest Kings trade rumors, and look ahead to Mike Brown’s return when the Knicks visit Sacramento.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deuce-and-mo-a-sacramento-kings-and-nba-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Deuce and Mo react to the Kings surprise win over the Rockets, the Bucks interest in LaVine and all the latest NBA trade rumors.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deuce-and-mo-a-sacramento-kings-and-nba-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Deuce and Mo try to make sense of the Kings’ latest loss, a 137–103 defeat to the Warriors. The game was tied late in the third quarter before everything unraveled, with Golden State closing on a 53–19 run.They talk through how it flipped so fast, what this moment says about the team, the significance of the 8–30 start in the Sacramento era, and whether the Kings should even be thinking about moves like interest in Ja Morant.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deuce-and-mo-a-sacramento-kings-and-nba-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Deuce & Mo react to reports that the Grizzlies are entertaining Ja Morant trade offers. They talk about whether the Kings should even consider getting involved and which teams around the league actually make sense if Ja is available.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deuce-and-mo-a-sacramento-kings-and-nba-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Deuce & Mo talk with ESPN's Anthony Slater about the Kings’ season so far and what the team might do at the trade deadline. They break down the value of Sacramento’s assets, which players could move, and the Kings’ interest in Jonathan Kuminga. Plus, they discuss what to make of Kuminga’s time in Golden StateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deuce-and-mo-a-sacramento-kings-and-nba-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Deuce and Mo give their reaction to the Hawks trading Trae Young to the Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, what the Hawks may do next, what it the deal says about a possible LaVine trade and if this was the right thing to do for the Wizards. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deuce-and-mo-a-sacramento-kings-and-nba-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Kings drop their sixth straight, losing 100–98 to the Mavericks and falling to 8–29 on the season. Sacramento was right there late but couldn’t close it out, as things unraveled in the 4th quarter and Dallas escaped despite a rough shooting night.We break down the shot selection down the stretch, including the late Westbrook three, what went wrong with the offense in the second half, and why things stalled when the game was still there to be won. We also get into some of the things we liked from this game, look back to the last time the Kings were 8–29 in 2009, and play a round of “Who Did That?!”Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deuce-and-mo-a-sacramento-kings-and-nba-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Kings lose 115–96 to the Bucks and fall to 8–28 on the season. Sacramento was down big early before making a real push and cutting it to three, but the Bucks pulled away late.We talk about how the Kings were able to make this one interesting, the concern after Keegan Murray went down with an ankle injury, and what 8–28 says about where this team is right now. We also get into rotation questions, what the Kings should be prioritizing, and how they should be handling minutes and roles moving forward.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deuce-and-mo-a-sacramento-kings-and-nba-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Kings lose 129–102 to the Suns after keeping it close early but getting overwhelmed in the second half, where they were outscored 67-46. Sacramento falls to 8-27 on the season, matching the worst start through 35 games in the Sacramento era, last seen with the 2008–09 and 2010–11 teams.We break down what went wrong in the second half, discuss Maxime Raynaud leaving the game with an injury, and talk about Keegan Murray’s bounce-back performance after a tough stretch offensively. We also look back at January 2011, the last time the Kings started 8-27, and compare this team to the 2008-09 group that went on to win just 17 games.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deuce-and-mo-a-sacramento-kings-and-nba-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Kings open 2026 with a 120–106 loss to the Celtics, falling to 8–26 on the season. Sacramento went toe-to-toe with Boston for three quarters and was tied going into the fourth before everything unraveled late.We talk about the competitiveness after the ugly loss to the Clippers, how the Kings created quality three-point looks early, and what went wrong in the fourth quarter as the offense stalled and the shots stopped falling. We also highlight some positives, look ahead to the game against Phoenix, dive into NBA trade rumors, and play a round of “Who did that!?”Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deuce-and-mo-a-sacramento-kings-and-nba-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Our New Years Eve Pod! The Kings close out 2025 with a 131–90 loss to the Clippers on New Year’s Eve. Sacramento gets hammered in LA and falls to 8–25 on the season as Kawhi Leonard continues to look like one of the best players in the league.We talk through what went wrong for the Kings, why the young players should be given more playing time and offensive responsibility, and whether the Clippers have really turned a corner. We also look ahead to a tough stretch coming up on the schedule, reflect on some of our favorite moments from 2025, what we’re most proud of, and share a few personal goals heading into 2026.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deuce-and-mo-a-sacramento-kings-and-nba-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Deuce and Mo break down the Kings’ loss to the Lakers in LA, why the offense looked stagnant compared to the Dallas game, the physicality gap that showed up, and what Maxime Raynaud and Nique Clifford brought in their minutes. They also discuss how Luka Doncic and LeBron exposed the Kings’ defense and look ahead to the tough matchup against the Clippers.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deuce-and-mo-a-sacramento-kings-and-nba-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Deuce and Mo break down the Kings finding a way to beat the Mavs without Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis or Zach LaVine.They talk about Keon Ellis stepping into the starting lineup and what that performance showed, how Sacramento finally found some rhythm from three, and what worked defensively against a Dallas team playing without a traditional point guard often.They also hit on Russell Westbrook’s big night, solid bench contributions, and look ahead to the back-to-back with a Lakers team that should be pretty grumpy. Plus, a quick spin around the NBA with thoughts on the MVP race and the West.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deuce-and-mo-a-sacramento-kings-and-nba-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Deuce and Mo break down the Kings’ Christmas Eve Eve loss to the Pistons, including Keegan Murray leaving the game with a calf issue and how rough things got defensively in the first half. They talk about how physical Detroit played, what the Kings did better in the second half, and look ahead to the matchup in Dallas. Plus, it wouldn’t be a holiday show without some chaos, as Morgan put Deuce to the test with a Home Alone trivia game.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deuce-and-mo-a-sacramento-kings-and-nba-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Kings pulled off a wild OT win over the Rockets, rallying from 14 down in the fourth to win 125–124. Deuce and Mo react to the late comeback, Westbrook’s three that forced OT, Keegan Murray taking over late, DeMar DeRozan’s big night, and Dennis Schroder hitting the game-winner. They also talk about the lineup that helped flip things in the fourth, how loud it got in Sacramento, and what that atmosphere said about Kings fans right now.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deuce-and-mo-a-sacramento-kings-and-nba-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The rookies were a bright spot as the Kings drop another one, with Maxime Raynaud, Dylan Cardwell, and Nique Clifford providing some real energy in the loss. Deuce and Mo talk about the fun moments from the young guys, the offense continuing to look clunky after being held to 93 points, and the Kings losing their fifth straight game.They also discuss Malik Monk sitting out for a second consecutive game with a DNP, the tough news on Domantas Sabonis being out at least another 4–5 weeks with a partially torn meniscus, and take a look ahead to the Kings’ next game against Houston.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deuce-and-mo-a-sacramento-kings-and-nba-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Kings nearly pulled off an insane OT comeback. Down 18 with 4:36 to go, they forced OT and even thought they had won on a DeMar jumper until Westbrook was called for a foul after the buzzer. Deuce and Mo break down that wild sequence, DeMar’s heroics with 22 of his 33 points in the 4th and OT, and some rotation surprises, including Dario Saric playing and Malik Monk sitting out.They also talk about the young guys getting more minutes, Maxime Raynaud’s career night, Dylan Cardwell’s impact, the latest Kings trade rumors, Giannis’ comments, and the NBA Cup potentially heading to Cameron Indoor.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deuce-and-mo-a-sacramento-kings-and-nba-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Kings fell to 6–20 after a 117–102 loss in Minnesota to a Wolves team missing Anthony Edwards. Sacramento also lost Zach LaVine in the second quarter to an ankle injury, making it another frustrating night.Deuce and Mo break down what went wrong and the missed opportunity to give young players like Keon Ellis, Devin Carter, and Nique Clifford more run. They also provide discuss Keegan Murray's shooting struggles and why Deuce thinks the criticism of him is too loud.They talk trade rumors surrounding Sabonis and LaVine and explain why December 15 is essentially the unofficial start of trade season when most players can now be moved. They cover what all of this means for the Kings going forward, former Kings in NBA Cup and the return of “Who did that!?”Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/deuce-and-mo-a-sacramento-kings-and-nba-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy



