One unexpected thing from the Kings season so far… I legitimately enjoy watching Westbrook play the game of basketball.

Disappointed that Christie’s coaching staff has had no answer for Reaves. Bring a double from the same place over and over and he is picking it apart. Maybe try something else???

Lakers just baiting the Kings knowing any small amount of contact and a sell is going to get them to the line.

I’m so tired of Austin Reaves. He knows he is getting the call and he exaggerates every little touch. Breathe on him and he almost falls over.

And more…

Oh good. More free throws.

29 FT - 7 FT. That’s not right. Be better.

The number of fouls and free throws is getting out of control here in the 3rd.

I will admit it. I am thoroughly enjoying these Westbrook minutes. It’s making me a little uneasy. But I think I’m liking it.

He has been flat out awful. Was terrible in the pre-season and nothing is getting better now.

Something tells me playing Cardwell next to Eubanks isn’t the play. Probably not great giving up 6 straight free throws followed by a lay up line.

13-23 free throws. Why are we talking about this again? Unbelievable that this team keeps finding the same way to lose. Change the players. Change the coaches. New year. Same dumb ass reasons to lose. Rebounding and bloody free throws. Lost the fight. Lost the game. 0 for 2 in this one.

Fouling a 3 point shooter with 1 minute left is the most Kings way to lose momentum in the final couple minutes.

Fouling a 3 point shooter with 1 minute left is the most Kings way to lose momentum in the final couple minutes.

Well at least those first 24 minutes were fun

Why is Eubanks going 1v1 with anyone? You aren’t the primary option when the team is trying to close a gap in the 4th quarter. Know your role. #losing_basketball

Kings allergic to defensive rebounds.

Trend has continued. Kings not closing out possessions. Lead getting dicey.

Well that was an unexpectedly fun half of basketball. Maybe they can do that again in the 2nd half?? Defensive rebounding was a bit lacking and that is really the only thing keeping PHX in the game.

LaVine doing LaVine things.

I’ll say it again. Lavine is Sacramento’s best player. Leveraging him in the offense is paramount. A scout told me “LaVine gets buckets like how we breathe” He has 16 pts in 15 minutes. But the most promising thing I saw from LaVine was blowing up Portland’s “wide” action on the defensive end💯

Somehow, someway the Kings put up 29 and lead by 10 after Q1.

My time line. Kings fans vibing already.

From Kings: INJURY UPDATE vs. Portland Trail Blazers, 10/10 Keegan Murray (Left Thumb) - WILL NOT RETURN

Sabonis has been terrible. Like terrible, terrible.

Kings apparently allergic to defensive rebounds. No clear organization in boxing out. No effort or hunger for the ball to end the possession.

18 FTs for the Blazers in the first quarter is wild work.

Preseason game #1. But I think the Kings are just flat out bad. They look less talented, less organized, less physical than the Raptors. And just like last year they don’t want to compete.

Kings proverbial talent cupboard is bare. Yikes, this is going to be a long, long season.

Closing quarters like a lead brick. Sinking fast. We are so back.

Make that 8/10 and making up for it on the other end by missing free throws. First preseason game and already in mid-season form.

1st quarter. Kings opponent 7/9 from 3 and Kings fouling 3 point shooters. Never change Kings. Never change.

A couple things I like about watching Nique Clifford so far in Summer League 1. His height/length is real. It’s not a made up 6’6”. He is a legitimate athletic wing. 2. He plays at his own pace. He doesn’t get sped up. He moves with purpose and his athleticism is controlled but can pop.

I couldn’t be more over the Kings. I keep thinking something will turn for the positive. But nope. It’s just all bad and no signs of life. No fog on the mirror and the body is getting cold.

Vlade + Monte.

Keegan turning into the best player on the Kings. Confidence 📈

The front office has brutalized this Kings roster/team. The collective team has no soul.

I think LaVine is one of the most inconsequential scorers I have seen in the NBA. I keep trying to like his game but to me I can’t get over empty calories with him. And I know he isn’t going anywhere with that contract.

Kings have had every opportunity to win this game and it’s just brick after brick.

Why is G1C so empty??

Devin Carter aka “Young Gucci” out there hoopin for Sacramento. Carter is out there blowin up the Cavs halfcourt sets…ball pressure and deny “overplay” defense on the wings. Not to mention bonus points and a career highs scoring. I love that Doug Christie is staying with him in clutch time.

Doug Christie: "Devin Carter, welcome to the damn NBA. Big time. Big time."

"That's what Sacramento Kings' basketball is all about." - Doug Christie

And I’m out. That’s a new record in how fast the game gets turned off. Too much madness in my life right now. Can’t spend emotional energy on watching this awfulness.

Calling it now. I want nothing to do with the “Fantage” point. Just show the game. Normal camera angles please.

Hadjar are you kidding me!

Swap Monk and Ellis. What do you have to lose??

Posted this a couple games ago. Here it is again. Same problem. Most minutes. Most shots. Terribly innefficient. 4 assists. 4 TO’s. Not a PG. Not even close. How much more evidence is needed.

Suns had lost 14 of 19 coming into this game and the Kings never felt like they had a chance. Disgusting.

I’m over the Monk as a PG experiment. He’s a 2 guard. Bench scorer. He does not facilitate. Doesn’t get others involved. Doesn’t run an offense. There is no chemistry between Monk, LaVine and DeRozan. Can’t win that way and it is painfully obvious. Coaches just keep rolling out the same trash lineup