Deuce & Mo: A Sacramento Kings, NBA & WNBA podcast

Deuce and Mo break down Sacramento's 107-100 loss to a shorthanded Orlando Magic team, the 21 turnovers that led to 33 points and what they're seeing from a Kings team that continues to struggle.Darius Acuff Jr. summed up the frustration after the game: "1-10 just don't sound right." Deuce and Mo react to his comments, discuss which lineups the Kings should lean into, when Sacramento might finally get another win and the challenge of navigating another tough season while trying to find reasons for optimism.They also dive into what Dwyane Wade had to say about Acuff's upside, why the rookie leading the NBA in minutes is concerning and why the Kings need to bring his workload down.Plus, Nique Clifford makes his OKC debut against Portland, and Paul George gets his ultimate revenge game against the Sixers.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Kings are 1-9, STILL looking for their first home win... but how good is Acuff?!Acuff dropped 32 points and 10 assists against Giannis and the Miami Heat, and he's now tied with LeBron James for the most 30-point, 10-assist games by a teenager in NBA history. Oh, and he did it without Domantas Sabonis against a tough Miami defense.The Kings trailed by 10 entering the fourth quarter, but the bench helped bring them all the way back to tie it before Miami pulled away for a 114-108 win.Deuce and Mo break down another frustrating Kings loss, why Acuff looks like a potentially incredible talent, what stood out from the comeback and the return of Keegan Murray.PLUS, the Kings traded Nique Clifford to OKC. We react to the move and look ahead to Tuesday's game against the Orlando Magic.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Deuce and Mo give their instant reaction to the reports that say the Kings have traded Nique Clifford to the OKC Thunder for two future 2nd round picks.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Kings are 1-8 and the defense was a problem again. Wemby and the Spurs came into Sacramento and put up 75 points in the FIRST HALF on their way to a 124-109 win.Deuce and Mo talk about why the Kings had so much trouble slowing down San Antonio and the Sabonis-Wemby matchup.They also get into Darius Acuff Jr.'s 22-point, 8-assist night, what they've seen from him through his first 9 NBA games and how Dylan Cardwell looked in his second game back from injury.PLUS, Wemby vs. Luka for MVP already?! Luka is putting up some ridiculous numbers to start the season. Deuce and Mo discuss the early MVP race and look ahead to Kings-Heat.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Luka Doncic is looking like a legitimate MVP candidate! He dropped 40 points for the FOURTH time this season as the Lakers beat the Kings 116-103 in Sacramento.Deuce and Mo break down how the Lakers slowed Sacramento's offense, why the Kings' spacing continues to be an issue and why Domantas Sabonis needs to start letting it fly from three. He's attempted just two threes all season.Darius Acuff Jr. had 22 points and 12 assists on a tough shooting night, but he's already putting his name alongside some NBA legends. Acuff joins Magic Johnson and Isiah Thomas as the only rookies since 1975-76 to record 150+ points and 50+ assists through their first eight games. Deuce and Mo discuss what stands out about his game beyond the numbers, his decision-making and the progress he's making defensively.Plus, are Luka and the Lakers legitimate contenders in the West? The Kings get ready for Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs after Wemby's ridiculous 52-point, 24-rebound, 8-block performance against Dallas.And of course, another round of WHO HE PLAYED FOR!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy