The Matt George Podcast

5 Reasons to be Optimistic About the Sacramento Kings

Matt George shares his 5 reasons why he is optimistic about the Sacramento Kings going into the 2026-2027 NBA season.

Is Ben Simmons More than a Backup Point Guard? And Where Does Maxime Raynaud Fit Into the Rotation? - Sacramento Kings Training Camp Storylines Part 2

It's the 100th episode of The Matt George Podcast! Part 2 of Matt's conversation with Chris Watkings, previewing some of the biggest questions and storylines going into S

Get Domantas Sabonis & Zach LaVine Going First - Sacramento Kings Training Camp Questions & Storylines Pt. 1

Part 1 of Matt George & Chris Watkins talking through the biggest questions and storylines going into Sacramento Kings training camp. This episode focuses on getting the

Have the Sacramento Kings Convinced Jalen Duren to Take the Qualifying Offer?

Matt George and Locked On Pistons host Ku Khahil discuss the ongoing drama between Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons, and if Duren would actually take the risk of signi

Are the Los Angeles Clippers a Threat to Steal Jalen Duren from the Sacramento Kings?

Matt George & Locked On Clippers host Dime discuss the state of the Los Angeles Clippers, their approach to the future, and if they could be a threat to lure Jalen Duren

The Sacramento Kings Bench: Who Plays & Who Sits?

Matt George breaks down the tricky puzzel that head coach Doug Christie will have to solve involving who does and doesn't play off the Sacramento Kings' bench.

Is a Domantas Sabonis, Sacramento Kings Breakup Inevitable?

Matt George & Kenny Caraway discuss Domantas Sabonis' future with the Sacramento Kings and if a long term partnership is still possible.

15-Year-Old Sacramento Kings Writer Previews the 2026-2027 Season

Matt George and 15-year-old Sacramento Kings writer Ethan Minton preview the 2026-2027 Kings season. *EPISODE RECORDED BEFORE THE KINGS SIGNED BEN SIMMONS*

How Scott Perry is Trying to Bring Top Free Agents to the Sacramento Kings

Matt George breaks down Scott Perry's strategy and approach in restricted free agency, targeting Jonathan Kuminga & Jalen Duren in back to back offseasons.

Darius Acuff Jr and the Young Sacramento Kings Look FANTASTIC at Summer Gym Runs

Matt George breaks down the latest clips from Rico Hines' gym runs, where Darius Acuff Jr, Emanuel Sharp, Nique Clifford, Alex Karaban & Dylan Cardwell are all getting 5-

Is the "Keegan Murray, Top Scorer" Dream Over?

Matt George & ABC 10's Kevin John discuss Keegan Murray beginning the first season of his new contract and if the offensive expectations have changed after four seasons.

Zach LaVine's In-Season Trade Value for the Sacramento Kings

Matt George & Chris Watkins discuss Zach LaVine's fit with the Sacramento Kings next season, and what kind of trade value the Kings could hope to get for LaVine at the tr

The Sacramento Kings (and NBA) Have Forgotten How Good Malik Monk Is

Matt George shares how he believes Malik Monk is being wrongfully excluded from the Sacramento Kings' future, and how he can help the Kings this season by getting back to

Russell Westbrook Chooses Retiremento Over a Sacramento Kings Return

Matt George reacts to Russell Westbrook's retirement announcement, after he was reportedly offered deals from the Sacramento Kings & Washington Wizards.

Bring Back the Sacramento Kings Beam Team Offense!

Matt George & Brenden Nunes discuss the possibility of the Sacramento Kings bringing back the origional Beam Team offense with this year's team.

If the Sacramento Kings Do This, It Won't Make Any Sense!

Matt George and Chris Watkins discuss the possibility of Doug Christie being fired as head coach during the season after the Sacramento Kings committed to him this summer

Nobody Believes in the Sacramento Kings!

Matt George reacts to the Sacramento Kings being projected as the worst team in the NBA next season. Plus his theory on how Dylan Cardwell could play more than Maxime Ray

REPORT: The Sacramento Kings DON'T WANT Russell Westbrook. What About Mario Hezonja?

Matt George shares his thoughts on Jake Fischer's report that the Sacramento Kings don't want Russell Westbrook back, plus what he's heard about the rumored Kings connect

Brooklyn Bullies the Sacramento Kings in Summer League

Matt George reacts to the Kings' blowout loss at the hands of the Brooklyn Nets, who completely bullied Sacramento from the start, despite good games from Darius Acuff Jr

Maxime Raynaud Returns, Darius Acuff Jr Struggles vs AJ Dybantsa in NBA Summer League

Matt George reacts to the good from Maxime Raynaud, and the struggles of Darius Acuff Jr, in the Sacramento Kings' first loss of the summer.