Return Of The Roar Podcast

<p>Chris Watkins and Frankie Cartoscelli are joined by ABC10 sports anchor Matt George as well as Brenden Nunes from Kings Pulse to talk about the Kings' comeback victory against the Toronto Raptors </p>

<p>Chris Watkins and Frankie Cartoscelli go LIVE on YouTube and Twitter for the first time for the first ever live edition of the Return of the Roar Podcast! The guys talk about Buddy & Tyrese's return to Sacramento, the team starting to defend at a high level, and their takeaways from the team's 3-game win streak!</p>

<p>Chris Watkins and Frankie Cartoscelli discussed whether or not it's time to sound the alarm after the Sacramento Kings' losing streak hit three games.</p> <p>Also: Has rookie forward Keegan Murray hit 'the rookie wall' just 18 games into the season?</p> <p><strong>Topics Discussed:</strong></p> <ul> <li>The Kings have followed up the impressive winning streak with three-straight losses</li> <li>Is it time to worry, or has the team played well enough to continue feeling confident?</li> <li>Opposing stars--Trae Young, Jayson Tatum, and Devin Booker--all torched Sacramento's defense</li> <li>Rim protection is sorely needed for this team (<a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/teams/traditional?PerMode=Totals&dir=A&sort=BLK">dead-last in blocks and blocks per game</a>)</li> <li>Are there reasons for concern when assessing Keegan Murray's recent stretch?</li> <li>When Harrison Barnes plays well, the Kings play well</li> <li>Tyrese Haliburton and Buddy Hield will return to Golden 1 Center on Wednesday night</li> <li>Awards!</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>The <em>Return of the Roar</em> podcast is a Sacramento Kings podcast hosted by Kings beat writer Frankie Cartoscelli and digital content producer Chris Watkins</strong> <strong>for Sactown Sports 1140.</strong></p> <p><a href="https://sactownsports.com/category/podcast_results/?pr=5e013a66-fab8-4903-8ed4-acd20140d400&pl=7f2ac7f7-0278-40c1-ab0b-acd4013fe9ff&n=Return+Of+The+Roar+Podcast">Click here for mor</a></p>

<p>Chris Watkins and Frankie Cartoscelli talk about the Sacramento Kings HUGE win over the Brooklyn Nets on TNT on Tuesday night to extend their win streak to 4 games.</p>

<p>Frankie Cartoscelli and Chris Watkins discuss the Kings' surprising win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night, Harrison Barnes' bounce-back performance, the referees continuing to make their presence known in games, and the dazzling play of Malik Monk.</p>

<p>Chris Watkins & Frankie Cartoscelli discuss the Kings' 2-1 week that saw them take down Miami & Charlotte before losing in controversial fashion in Miami on Wednesday. Did Tyler Herro's no-call travel cost the Kings the win? The guys also talk about the struggles of Davion Mitchell, Harrison Barnes, and Richaun Holmes. </p> <p>Video of Stephon Marbury eating vaseline: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eUtSV519vU</p>

<p>Has De'Aaron Fox fully unlocked his star potential? Is Keegan Murray better than advertised? What's going on with Harrison Barnes?</p> <p>On the latest edition of the <em>Return of the Roar</em> podcast, Chris Watkins and Frankie Cartoscelli dove into the start of Sacramento's season and gave their takes on all of the early-season topics.</p> <p><strong>Topics Discussed:</strong></p> <ul> <li>How are you feeling about the Kings: Discouraged, encouraged, neutral?</li> <li>After having a brutal start to last season, De’Aaron Fox is having an incredible start to 2022-23</li> <li>Is it time for Keegan Murray to start? (Yes, it is)</li> <li>What’s going on with Harrison Barnes?</li> <li>The bench has been disappointing. Which second-unit player needs to step up the most?</li> <li>Mike Brown's impact</li> <li>Can you name all seven continents?</li> </ul>

<p>Frankie Cartoscelli and Chris Watkins break down the decision to cut Kent Bazemore and Quinn Cook from the Sacramento Kings' roster, talk about some Western Conference teams that the Kings could push for a postseason spot, and discuss the possibility of Keegan Murray becoming the starting Power Forward, and much more!</p>

<p>Chris and Frankie gave their takeaways from the win, discussed what they thought about head coach Mike Brown’s rotations, gave former Kings forward Jason Thompson his flowers, and much more.</p>

<p>Chris Watkins and Frankie Cartoscelli talk about their first impressions of the Kings who are finally back in Golden 1 Center for training camp this week leading into their first preseason game on Monday in LA. The guys also discuss the ESPN NBA Top 100 rankings and gauge how they feel the national media is over or under rating the Kings.</p>

<p>Chris Watkins and Frankie Cartoscelli are joined by Brenden Nunes of The Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Herald to discuss how Alex Len, Domantas Sabonis, & Sasha Vezenkov are performing in EuroBasket 2022.</p>

<p>Chris Watkins and Frankie Cartoscelli go position by position discussing if the Sacramento Kings have upgraded or downgraded at each spot. They end the episode with some breaking news about the Kings jerseys for this upcoming season and talk about what they would like to see from the team's uniform this year.</p> <p>Point Guards (3:26)</p> <p>Shooting Guards (15:21)</p> <p>Small Forwards (25:17)</p> <p>Power Forwards (32:28)</p> <p>Centers (39:36)</p> <p>Jersey Talk (51:02)</p>

<p>Chris Watkins and Frankie Cartoscelli break down some of the Sacramento Kings' biggest and most intriguing battles going into training camp later in September. </p> <p> </p> <p>Huerter vs. Monk (5:49)</p> <p>Cook vs. Dellavedova (17:03)</p> <p>Lyles, Metu, & TD (33:01)</p> <p>Sporcle Quiz (52:04)</p>

<p>Chris Watkins and Frankie Cartoscelli ARE BACK! After a long break during the offseason, Frankie and Chris are back to recording and talking all things Kings. The guys discuss Tyrese Haliburton's comments about resentment, give their thoughts on the schedule release, and much more!</p>

<p>Chris and Frankie wrap up their coverage of the Las Vegas Summer League talking about overall impressions of Keegan Murray's summer, a discussion about the new Vegas Summer League format and talk Sacramento vs. Detroit. </p>

<p>Chris Watkins and Frankie Cartoscelli are joined by Brenden Nunes of "Kings Pulse" to talk all about their Las Vegas Summer League experience. </p>

<p>Frankie Cartoscelli and Chris Watkins break down Kings GM Monte McNair’s moves to bring in guards Kevin Huerter and Malik Monk, weigh the decision to let DiVincenzo walk in free agency, lay out the current state of the roster and much more.</p>

<p>Frankie Cartoscelli & Chris Watkins break down the upcoming Sacramento Kings free agency situation, Trey Lyles' option being picked up, and go down a list of free agents to see how they feel about the potential fit with the roster.</p>

<p>Chris Watkins and Frankie Cartoscelli break down their feelings on the Sacramento Kings' selection of Keegan Murray with the 4th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.</p>

<p>Chris and Frankie talk about Jaden Ivey's comments about Sacramento not being his "preferred destination", the rumor that the Washington Wizards are interested in moving up to #4, and end the episode with a 2012 NBA Re-Draft</p>

<p>Frankie Cartoscelli and Chris Watkins break down the season of Sacramento Kings center Alex Len discussing if his season was a disappointment, would we like to see Len back with the team next season, and more.</p>

<p>Chris and Frankie talk about what they are hearing surrounding the Sacramento Kings' interest in Jaden Ivey, dive into how they feel Keegan Murray's game fits into Sacramento's lineup, and then finish the episode doing their 2011 NBA ReDraft.</p>

<p>Frankie Cartoscelli and Chris Watkins break down the season of Sacramento Kings forward Maurice Harkless discussing if his season was a disappointment, would we like to see Harkless back with the team next season, and more.</p>

<p>Chris and Frankie discuss if the Sacramento Kings should consider fit when selecting with the #4 pick. They then discuss the possibility of Jaden Ivey going in the top 3 leading to the potential fall of Chet Holmgren or Paolo Banchero. The guys end the episode with a redraft of the 2010 NBA Draft.</p>

<p>Chris Watkins and Frankie Cartoscelli are back this week to discuss the swirling rumors that the Sacramento Kings are looking at possibly moving up into the top 3 of the NBA Draft. Is that a smart move considering the cost it would take to move up? The guys end the episode with a redraft of the 2009 NBA Draft.</p>

<p>On this edition of "Return of the Roar", Chris Watkins and Frankie Cartoscelli talk about the Sacramento Kings getting lady luck on their side as the team moves up from #7 to #4 in June 23rd's NBA Draft and what moving up means as an asset for the franchise. The guys also have a discussion about the news of Anjali Ranadive being named Assistant General Manager of the Stockton Kings...</p>

<p>After some time off to start the offseason, Chris and Frankie are back to discuss the Sacramento Kings coaching search and the ultimate decision to hire Mike Brown as their next head coach. Was it the right decision? Did the process feel rushed? Will any of the assistant coaches be retained? Who should represent the Kings at next Tuesday's Draft Lottery?</p>

<p>It's time for some offseason content! Demarcus Cousins kicks the Kings while their down with his comments to andscape.com (wtf) about the Sacramento Kings' history of being a failing franchise as well as sending some strays in Vlade Divac's direction...the question of the day is, is Boogie wrong in anything he said? Do you think the Kings did more bad to Demarcus or did Demarcus do more bad to the Kings?</p> <p> </p>

<p>Chris Watkins and Frankie Cartoscelli are back to wrap up the 2021-22 season for the Sacramento Kings! Who will be the team's next head coach? Should the stars have a say in the decision process? Can they turn the ship around in one offseason? All of that, plus what would Sacramento look like if the Kings won a play-in game?</p>

<p>Chris Watkins and Frankie Cartoscelli give their observations of the Kings' 3-1 road trip. Is this the real Davion Mitchell? Who will be back on the team next year? Did the Kings ever give Marvin Bagley a real chance? All that and much more of today's episode of "Return of the Roar"</p>

<p>Chris and Frankie are joined this week by writer and podcast host for "The Kings Herald" & "The Kings Pulse Podcast" Brenden Nunes! The guys talk about the much-anticipated matchup with the Pacers and the return of former Kings Tyrese Haliburton & Buddy Hield. They also discuss how they view Davion Mitchell long-term, along with the future of Damian Jones.</p>

<p>Coming off of maybe their best two games of the season, the Sacramento Kings seem to have found new energy down the stretch of the NBA calendar. Chris Watkins and Frankie Cartoscelli talk about the Kings improbable win over the Bulls, their amazing effort against the Bucks, and continue to discuss what they would like to see for the remainder of the Kings schedule. </p>

<p>Chris Watkins and Frankie Cartoscelli are back to break down the week of Kings basketball! A lot of losses but some incredible play from De'Aaron Fox leads to the question of what the team's plan should be with the remaining games left on the calendar.</p>

<p>Chris Watkins and Frankie Cartoscelli talk about the Kings' tough back-2-back with New Orleans and San Antonio wonder if the Kings just ruined their last hope at a play-in spot, and talk about De'Aaron Fox's incredible stretch of play.</p>

<p>Frankie Cartoscelli & Chris Watkins are back from the All-Star break and are ready to talk about the Kings' final 20+ stretch of games, All-Star Saturday falling flat, and give their Mount Rushmore of all-time Sacramento Kings.</p>

<p>The new look Sacramento Kings seem to have injected some life into their play as Domantas Sabonis, Donte Divencenzo, and Justin Holiday have made their impacts felt through their first few games as a King. The guys talk about the losses to Brooklyn and Chicago before going into how they are feeling about the revamped squad.</p>

<p>The Sacramento Kings were the most active team at the trade deadline making moves to bring in Domantas Sabonis, Jeremy Lamb, Justin Holiday, Donte DiVencenzo, Trey Lyles, & Josh Jackson in exhange for Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield, Tristan Thompson, & Marvin Bagley III. </p>

<p>Sacramento Kings rookie, Davion Mitchell has caught on since being inserted into the Sacramento starting lineup averaging 19pts and almost 6ast a game, what do Frankie and Chris feel about the rookies recent good play? Did last Thursday night's game give anyone else Klay Thompson PTSD? Hear what Klay had to say postgame. Will the Kings be able to find a trade partner to improve their team by the deadline? Hear why that may not be as easy or likely as we might have thought.</p>

<p>Oh boy....just when we think things can't get much worse, the Sacramento Kings lost their last two games by a combined 70 points.....70! With not much to talk about on the court, today's episode mainly focusses around the latest in trade rumors around the team along with a spirited conversation about the impact of Jason Williams vs. that of Mike Bibby.</p> <p> </p> <p>(apologies for the lack of outro music, Kings level effort on the editing side by us)</p>

<p>If the last episode was at rock bottom, this week we are touching bedrock...</p> <p>The Sacramento Kings have lost back-to-back games to two of the worst teams in the NBA and don't seem likely to budge on trading off one of their two main trade chips. Chris Watkins and Frankie Cartoscelli talk about how they see the team try to re-tool without moving Fox or Haliburton, is it even possible?</p>

<p>Chris & Frankie discuss the Kings continual losing ways. The attendance has never been lower, the fans never as upset, and the team never as hopeless as it feels right now. Rock bottom....again. Was De'Aaron game-winning attempt the right play? Is it okay to step away from the Kings right now? (YES!) How would you grade the job Monte McNair has done so far?</p>

<p>This Sacramento Kings roster has proven time and time again that this current crop of players can't figure out how to consistently win ball games. Chris & Frankie breakdown the recent stretch of games before diving into what players on this team they believe actually have trade value to other teams in the league.</p>

<p>Chris and Frankie discuss the Kings continued losing ways dropping three in and no signs of turnaround any time soon. Buddy Hield has struggled from the floor with the depleted lineup, while Tyrese Haliburton has taken the oppertunity to show just how great he could be. The guys also give their thoughts on what is the best moment in Golden 1 Center's short history before diving into Basketball Reference Roulette.</p>

<p>The Sacramento Kings roster and coaching staff has been greatly affected by a recent COVID outbreak that has left the team incredibly short-handed with a string of games in a short period of time. Chris Watkins and Frankie Cartoscelli  talk about how the team has been able to stay afloat even with all of the adversity the team is facing, including missing star players, their head coach, and being lead by Doug Christie who was just hired as an assistant at the beginning of this season.</p>

<p>Frankie and Chris talk about what they describe as the worst 3-game losing streak they can remember. The guys talk about the few things they think are going right before divulging into all the things they would like to see addressed. Ben Simmons or Domantas Sabonis, that is the question....or is it?</p>

<p>The Sacramento Kings have won 3 games in a row! Tyrese Haliburton & De'Aaron Fox have taken a jump in production in past few games, but who does the offense look better with running the show? Is Terrence Davis the new Buddy Hield? Is Buddy is the new TD? Does Luka Doncic have a weight problem? The guys end the episode with some awards and Basketball Reference Roulette.</p>

<p>Frankie and Chris discuss what they believe is going wrong with this Kings team. Is the roster good enough? Is De'Aaron Fox good enough to take the team over the hump? Is there opportunity to turn this season around?</p>

<p>Frankie Cartoscelli & Chris Watkins are joined by Brenden Nunes of The Kings Pulse Podcast to discuss the firing of Luke Walton and what this means for the team moving forward this season.</p>

<p>Chris & Frankie are back to discuss the Kings poor performances of late including a rough loss to OKC that saw the team extend their losing streak to 4 games before defeating Detroit on Monday. They talk about the report from The Athletic stating that Luke Walton's job "may be in peril" if the team continues to lose and whether or not the report is a message to Luke or to the team. They close the episode with a fun trip down Kings memory lane with this episodes B-Ball Reference Roulette.</p>

<p>Frankie Cartoscelli and Chris Watkins are back to talk about the Sacramento Kings' season that is 11 games in and full of storylines down the roster! They discuss De'Aaron Fox's struggles from the floor and if they are concerned about his play moving forward, the All-Star play of Harrison Barnes, and talk all about the reasons why Marvin Bagley III isn't seeing the floor even in blowouts.</p>