The Royal Report

Sacramento Kings lose to the Los Angeles Clippers 109-91In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss the Kings extending Keegan Murray, signing Russell Westbrook, and losing another preseason game.0:00 Recent Kings News9:18 Preseason Game Recap25:51 Me Spiraling About The Kings Season

In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss Keegan Murray being set to miss 4-6 weeks with a torn UCL in his left thumb and who will replace him in the starting lineup.

Sacramento Kings lose to the Portland Trail Blazers 124-123 In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss the strong start to the preseason from Zach LaVine, the impressive play of the young players including Devin Carter, and the struggles of Malik Monk and DeMar DeRozan.

Sacramento Kings lose to the Toronto Raptors 130-122In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss the lack of commitment to Doug Christie's identity in the first half, the playmaking of Nique Clifford, and the young standouts in the 4th quarter such as Dylan Cardwell.

In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss the news from the first week of training camp and what I will be watching in the upcoming preseason games.

In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss the Sacramento Kings 2025 media day with reactions to all the interviews from the Kings' organization.

In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss updates on the Jonathan Kuminga saga including how Malik Monk's value is the key to a possible sign-and-trade.

In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss the 3 storylines that I think will shape the Kings' season which include the youth movement, trade deadline mindset, and the identity of the team. I also discuss the theme of the season being about leadership.

In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss the importance of getting Keon Ellis and Keegan Murray locked up long term and what type of contracts they could be in line to receive.0:00 Intro4:13 Keegan Murray12:12 Keon Ellis16:53 Outro

In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss Dennis Schroder's amazing performances leading Germany to a EuroBasket championship,  winning EuroBasket MVP, and how this success can translate to success with the Sacramento Kings.

In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss what constitutes a successful season for the Sacramento Kings in the 2025-26 season.0:00 Intro1:50 Short Term Success10:08 Long Term Success17:23 Outro

In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss Trey Lyles and Mason Jones taking opportunities outside of the NBA and what losing them means for the Kings.

In this episode of The Royal Report I rank all 18 Sacramento Kings by how important they are to the success of the upcoming season.0:00 Intro0:30 Daeqwon Plowden1:19 Terence Davis2:06 Isaiah Stevens3:01 Dario Saric3:48 Dylan Cardwell5:10 Doug McDermott6:05 Devin Carter6:58 Maxime Raynaud8:08 Drew Eubanks8:32 Isaac Jones9:11 Malik Monk10:37 Nique Clifford11:32 Dennis Schroder12:34 DeMar DeRozan13:53 Keon Ellis14:47 Zach LaVine15:59 Keegan Murray17:22 Domantas Sabonis18:47 Outro

In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss the rotations and lineups I would run if I were the head coach of the Sacramento Kings.

In this episode of The Royal Report I make 5 bold predictions about the Sacramento Kings' 2025-2026 NBA season.0:00 Intro1:28 Prediction #14:20 Prediction #28:08 Prediction #310:23 Prediction #412:44 Prediction #514:31 Outro

In this episode of The Royal Report I compare this year's Kings roster to last year's roster by comparing each player to their individual counterpart.00:00 Intro1:41 De'Aaron Fox vs Dennis Schroder3:26 Kevin Huerter vs Zach LaVine5:01 DeMar DeRozan vs DeMar DeRozan6:57 Keegan Murray vs Keegan Murray8:25 Domantas Sabonis vs Domantas Sabonis9:40 Malik Monk vs Malik Monk11:49 Keon Ellis vs Keon Ellis13:32 Doug McDermott vs Nique Clifford15:03 Trey Lyles vs Dario Saric16:41 Alex Len vs Drew Eubanks17:52 Devin Carter vs Devin Carter18:58 Jordan McLaughlin vs Terence Davis20:02 Colby Jones vs Doug McDermott21:07 Isaac Jones (Two-Way) vs Isaac Jones22:20 Orlando Robinson vs Maxime Raynaud23:39 Mason Jones vs Isaiah Stevens25:06 Isaiah Crawford vs Dylan Cardwell26:22 Empty Standard Spot vs Daeqwon Plowden27:12 Recap

In this episode of The Royal Report I put the best young cores in the NBA into a tier list.0:00 Intro1:36 Tier 52:18 Sacramento Kings4:43 Chicago Bulls7:21 Phoenix Suns9:02 Tier 49:42 Utah Jazz12:56 Brooklyn Nets14:49 Tier 315:12 Toronto Raptors17:31 New Orleans Pelicans19:25 Philadelphia 76ers21:20 Charlotte Hornets23:48 Tier 224:02 Dallas Mavericks25:39 Atlanta Hawks27:32 Portland Trail Blazers30:05 Washington Wizards33:20 Tier 1 - San Antonio Spurs34:49 Outro

In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss the current reporting around the Jonathan Kuminga situation and include my thoughts on the current trade and contract value.00:00 Jonathan Kuminga Situation14:42 Daeqwon Plowden Signed

In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss how Scott Perry navigated his first offseason as the Kings' GM, Dennis Schroder being the Kings big offseason signing, and drafting Nique Clifford and Maxime Raynaud.0:00 A Look At The Current Roster And Situation5:08 Dennis Schroder and Scott Perry's Mindset18:04 Losing LaRavia18:44 The Draft25:22 Moves Around The Edges26:35 Moves Still To Come30:04 Final Thoughts

In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss who improved their stock on the Kings going into next season and who hurt their case going forward.0:00 Intro1:02 Nique Clifford3:47 Devin Carter5:54 Maxime Raynaud7:31 Isaac Jones9:32 Isaiah Crawford10:31 Isaiah Stevens11:49 Dylan Cardwell12:52 Mason Jones13:26 Outro

Sacramento Kings lose to the Charlotte Hornets 83-78In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss the Kings losing the Summer League title to the Charlotte Hornets despite a big performance from Isaac Jones, the struggles of Devin Carter, Nique Clifford, and Maxime Raynaud, and the good performances from Cardwell and Plowden.

Sacramento Kings win against the Toronto Raptors 98-88In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss the dominant game from Isaac Jones, slower games from Nique Clifford and Devin Carter, Isaiah Stevens stepping into the starting lineup, and the Kings making the NBA Summer League Finals.

Sacramento Kings win against the Cleveland Cavaliers 94-86In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss the continued steady all-around game of Nique Clifford, the messiness from the Kings including Devin Carter not handling pressure well as a ball handler, the lack of defensive rebounding, and the Kings remaining perfect in NBA Summer League.

Sacramento Kings win against the Phoenix Suns 94-76In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss the ultra efficient all-around game from Nique Clifford, another good offensive game from Devin Carter, and the incredible defensive performance from the entire Kings roster.

Sacramento Kings win against the Chicago Bulls 109-92In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss the bounce back performance from Devin Carter, good performances from Nique Clifford and Maxime Raynaud again, and the aggressiveness of Isaiah Crawford.

Sacramento Kings beat the Orlando Magic 84-81In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss the summer league standout debuts of Nique Clifford and Maxime Raynaud, the struggles of Devin Carter playing the point guard position, and the mixed bag performance from Isaac Jones.

In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss the Sacramento Kings NBA Summer League roster including what to expect from players such as Devin Carter, Nique Clifford, Maxime Raynaud, Isaac Jones, Isaiah Crawford, and Dylan Cardwell.0:00 Intro1:41 Isaiah Crawford6:05 Devin Carter9:10 Isaac Jones10:48 Nique Clifford11:49 Maxime Raynaud13:08 Dylan Cardwell14:20 Others

In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss what the Kings have done so far this offseason including all of the rumors surrounding the Kings going after Jonathan Kuminga.0:00 Offseason Recap So Far3:45 Jonas Valanciunas Situation5:33 Drew Eubanks Signing6:32 Malik Monk Situation13:17 Jonathan Kuminga Situation

In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss the Kings giving Dennis Schroder a 3 Year $45 million contract that will make him the starting point guard. I also discuss the Kings trading Jonas Valanciunas for Dario Saric and not trading Malik Monk.

In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss the Kings potentially landing Dennis Schroder in a sign and trade for Malik Monk to be their new starting point guard, how he will impact the team, and what this means for the direction of the team.

In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss how Scott Perry passed his first test as Kings GM in the NBA draft, but a much bigger test awaits ahead in free agency as Kings are rumored with players like Ty Jerome, Jonathan Kuminga, and Dennis Schroder.0:00 Draft10:42 Free Agency

In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss the Kings trading with the OKC Thunder for the 24th overall pick and selecting Nique Clifford. I discuss Nique Clifford's fit as a do-it-all wing that will be able to contribute right away in the NBA.

In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss the recent NBA trades of Kevin Durant, Desmond Bane, and Jrue Holiday as well as the current trade rumors around the Sacramento Kings including DeMar DeRozan, Malik Monk, and Devin Carter.

In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss the possibility of the Kings moving into the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft and the possible prospects that the Kings should keep their eyes on in both the first and second rounds.0:00 Intro4:24 Nolan Traore6:00 Jase Richardson7:12 Tyrese Proctor8:40 Ryan Nembhard9:32 Alijah Martin10:55 Nique Clifford11:59 Collin Murray-Boyles13:13 Adou Thiero13:58 RJ Luis Jr.14:30 Dink Pate15:43 Joan Beringer17:25 Rasheer Fleming18:02 Ryan Kalkbrenner18:50 Asa Newell19:47 Hansen Yang21:16 Outro

In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss the possibility of the Kings trading for Trae Young or Darius Garland, interest in trading into the first round of the draft, and other recent Kings news in the rumor mill.00:00 Intro00:39 Stojaković Comments2:22 Trae Young and Darius Garland Rumors6:50 Other Point Guard Rumors10:21 Trading Into First Round?14:12 Mike Brown To The Knicks?15:53 Outro

In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss the Kings' current financial situation and how it impacts free agents Jake LaRavia and Trey Lyles. I also discuss possible free agent wings and forwards for the Kings to target.

In this episode of The Royal Report I talk about the results of the Haliburton-Sabonis trade including the success of the Pacers, the struggles of the Kings, and why the Kings didn't actually lose the trade.

In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss who the Kings should trade for or sign to be their starting point guard according to an extremely scientific method.00:00 Intro4:22 Trae Young8:10 LaMelo Ball11:16 Jrue Holiday13:32 Ja Morant15:20 Tyus Jones16:14 Ty Jerome17:34 Malcolm Brogdon18:24 Tre Jones19:35 Total Scores

In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss the upcoming offseason for the Kings including what holes need to be filled, who might be on their way out, and who the Kings should target via free agency and trade.00:00 Intro02:08 Team Direction and Identity06:50 Team Needs7:53 Tools To Improve10:20 Kings' Free Agents And Extensions15:08 Possible Trade Partner20:25 Possible Free Agent And Trade Targets23:51 Dream 10 Man Rotation28:23 Outro

In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss the Kings hiring Doug Christie as their next head coach.

In this episode of The Royal Report I review the Kings season by talking about where it all went wrong, what we can take away from this season, and what positives have come from this season.00:00 Intro6:26 Mike Brown Period14:17 Coaching Change Period15:32 Post Trade Deadline Period19:36 Negative Takeaways23:28 Positive Takeaways36:44 Outro

In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss the Kings firing Monte McNair, hiring Scott Perry, and what the next steps are for the Kings this offseason.

In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss the Kings' season ending at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks, the awful performances from Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis, and GM Monte McNair parting ways with the Kings.Sacramento Kings lose to the Dallas Mavericks 120-106

In this episode of The Royal Report I preview  the Kings vs Mavericks 9-10 Play-In game and discuss my five keys to the Kings coming out with a win.0:00 Intro1:03 Key #1 - Transition4:08 Key #2 - Naji Marshall and PJ Washington6:36 Key #3 - Keegan Murray9:11 Key #4 - Bench Production10:57 Key #5 - Play-In Legend Jonas Valanciunas13:46 Outro

In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss the Kings locking up the 9th seed, the offensive game of Devin Carter, and the dominance inside of Sabonis and Valanciunas. Sacramento Kings win against the Phoenix Suns 109-98

In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss what the Clippers did to take the Kings out of their offense, the return of Keegan Murray, and why I am optimistic about the end of this season.Sacramento Kings lose to the Los Angeles Clippers 101-100

In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss Zach LaVine's playmaking, the struggles of DeMar DeRozan, and the transition play of Christian Braun and the Nuggets.Sacramento Kings lose to the Denver Nuggets 124-116

In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss the incredible offensive performances from Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Domantas Sabonis, the total team effort defensively in the second half, and if this success is sustainable.Sacramento Kings win against the Detroit Pistons 127-117

In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss the Kings' inconsistency, the massive games for LaVine, Sabonis, and DeRozan, and winning without wing defenders.Sacramento Kings win against the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-113

In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss the Kings' easy win over the Hornets, the on the ball game of Keegan Murray, and the mentality for the rest of the season.Sacramento Kings win against the Charlotte Hornets 125-102

In this episode of The Royal Report I discuss the Kings finding new ways to disappoint me, what this means for the Kings quest to keep their first round pick, and at least Keegan Murray played well.Sacramento Kings lose to the Washington Wizards 116-111