The Matt George Podcast

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This is Why the Sacramento Kings NAILED the NBA Draft
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#76
Yesterday at 10:07 PM

Matt George breaks down the reason why the Sacramento Kings nailed this draft, and how it should give Kings fans hope for the future.


Darius Acuff Jr & the Sacramento Kings Were Always Meant To Be
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#75
Last Wednesday at 6:10 AM

Matt George reacts to the Sacramento Kings selecting Darius Acuff Jr with the 7th overall pick, and the road over the last few months that led us here.


The FINAL 2026 NBA Mock Draft!
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#74
Last Tuesday at 3:36 AM

Matt George & Chris Watkins break down what they think will happen with the top 10 picks on the eve of the 2026 NBA Draft.


The Detroit Pistons are Interested in Zach LaVine
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#73
06/20/2026

Matt George & Locked On Pistons host Ku Kahil react to Jake Fischer's report that the Detroit Pistons are interested in aquiring Zach LaVine. But how would this deal get done?


The Sacramento Kings AREN'T INTERESTED in TRADING UP in the NBA Draft?
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#72
06/18/2026

Matt George reacts to the latest reports on the Sacramento Kings' potential draft strategy from Jeremy Woo of ESPN.


Mike Brown's New York Knicks are NBA CHAMPIONS!
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#71
06/14/2026

Matt George celebrates former Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown winning the NBA Finals with the New York Knicks.


Sacramento Kings Fans are Giving Up on Domantas Sabonis Too Soon
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#70
06/11/2026

Matt George & Chris Watkins discuss if the Sacramento Kings, and Kings fans, are too willing to move on from Domantas Sabonis, especially with the new draft lottery system.


Is Darius Acuff Jr's Defense is as Bad as it Looks?
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#69
06/08/2026

Matt George and Chris Watkins discuss the defensive concerns about Darius Acuff Jr and how much that should sway their decision to draft him with the 7th pick in the NBA Draft.


Matt George's Wife Knows More About the Sacramento Kings than He Does
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#68
06/05/2026

Matt George's wife, Brittany, claims that his job is easy. So, she takes over the show to answer some of your Sacramento Kings questions.


The Knicks vs Spurs NBA Finals is Good for the Kings!? (Seriously)
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#67
06/02/2026

Matt George reacts to the embarassment of De'Aaron Fox's San Antonio Spurs vs Mike Brown's New York Knicks making it to the NBA Finals, and why it's actually a good thing for the Sacramento Kings.

Also, rest in peace to legendary Sacramento Kings head coach Rick Adelman.


What Are the Top Six Teams in the NBA Draft Thinking?
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#66
05/29/2026

Matt George is joined by experts from each of the six team picking ahead of the Sacramento Kings in the 2026 NBA Draft.


Should the Sacramento Kings Take a Risk or Play It Safe in the 2026 NBA Draft?
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#65
05/25/2026

Matt George & SacTown Sports' Brenden Nunest debate if the Sacramento Kings should look to make a big swing on draft night, or target "safer" players with higher floors.


Sacramento Kings Center Maxime Raynaud Named to All-Rookie 2nd Team!
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#64
05/21/2026

Matt George celebrates 42nd overall pick Maxime Raynaud being named to the all-rookie 2nd team after his fantastic 2025-2026 season.


Why the Sacramento Kings Could Be Darius Acuff Jr's Preferred Team
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#63
05/15/2026

Matt George shares why he believes Darius Acuff Jr is at the top of the Sacramento Kings' draft board currently, and why Acuff may prefer to fall to the Kings at 7.


The Sacramento Kings Need to Do THIS on NBA Draft Night!
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#62
05/13/2026

Matt George shares his idea for how the Sacramento Kings can move up in the draft, involving a trade with the LA Clippers.


Draft Lottery Disaster for the Sacramento Kings
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#61
05/10/2026

Matt George instantly reacts to the Sacramento Kings falling to 7th in the NBA Draft Lottery.


If the Sacramento Kings Don't Win the NBA Draft Lottery, Who Would They Want to Win?
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#60
05/08/2026

Matt George reached out to friends from the markets of the other top draft lottery odds teams, to find out what they are thinking about the top players in this draft.


A Ja Morant, Zach LaVine Trade? The Memphis Grizzlies Would Consider It
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#59
05/06/2026

Matt George teams up with Locked On Grizzlies host Joe Mullinax to discuss a potential Ja Morant for Zach LaVine swap this summer.


The NEW NBA Draft Lottery Would Be Good for the Sacramento Kings?
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#58
05/04/2026

Matt George and Chris Watkins break down the new proposed NBA Draft Lottery system and why it could be great for both the NBA and the Sacramento Kings.


Sacramento Kings GM Scott Perry Faces Constricted Offseason
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#57
04/30/2026

Matt George and SI's Will Z team up for a podcast breaking down Scott Perry's difficult offseason ahead and lessons to be learned from his 2nd offseason as the GM of the New York Knicks.


Is Having Fun While Losing a Good Thing? - Building Sacramento Kings Culture
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#56
04/25/2026

Matt George & SacTown Sports' Allen Stiles talk about Precious Achiuwa's recent comments on The Old Man And The Three podcast, talking about how much fun the Kings had together despite their 22-60 record.


The Sacramento Kings Lose Their Draft Lottery "Coin Flip". What Does It Mean?
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#55
04/21/2026

Matt George reacts to the Sacramento Kings losing their draft lottery tie-breaker "coin flip" to the Utah Jazz. What does it mean for their draft lottery odds?


The 2025-2026 Sacramento Kings Season Didn't Have to Happen
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#54
04/17/2026

Matt George, Brenden Nunes & Chris Watkins recap a challenging season of Sacramento Kings basketball, that did not have to be that way.


Talent vs Sacrifice - Sacramento Kings Exit Interviews
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#53
04/16/2026

The first of a series of podcast episodes breaking down the best comments and biggest takeaways from Sacramento Kings exit interviews.


The Sacramento Kings Commit to Doug Christie as Their Brutal Season Comes to an End
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#51
04/13/2026

Matt George reacts to the news that Doug Christie will remain the head coach of the Sacramento Kings, after their brutal 60-loss season comes to an end.


The Sacramento Kings vs the Golden State Warriors Never Disappoints!
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#51
04/11/2026

Matt George reacts to the final home game of the season for the Sacramento Kings, where they defeated the Golden State Warriors in a chippy, entertaining battle.


The Context Behind the NBA's Dumbest Investigation
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#50
04/09/2026

Matt George breaks down the intentional foul incident at the end of Tuesday night's Kings vs Warriors game, where misinformation has spread over social media to the point where the Kings are being investigated for tanking.


The Sacramento Kings Are Playing WAY BETTER Basketball Compared to Early in the Season
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#49
04/08/2026

Matt George reacts to the Sacramento Kings' hard-fought loss to the Golden State Warriors, where the young Kings continue to play significantly better basketball than when they started the season.


A Very Special Sports Night in Sacramento
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#48
04/04/2026

Matt George reflects on the night of Friday, April 3rd, when the Sacramento Kings lit the Beam while the Athletics defeated the Houston Astros at Sutter Health Park.


Hopefully DeMar DeRozan's VINTAGE Toronto Performance Doesn't Come Back to Haunt the Sacramento Kings
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#47
04/02/2026

Matt George reacts to a very impressive, but potentially costly, Sacramento Kings win over DeMar DeRozan's former team, the Toronto Raptors.


The Sacramento Kings are BACK IN THE MIX
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#46
03/30/2026

Matt George reacts to the Sacramento Kings' loss to the Brooklyn Nets, putting them back in the mix for the top NBA Draft Lottery odds.


Daeqwon Plowden's Future and Sacramento Kings Offseason Trades
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#45
03/27/2026

Matt George reacts to the Sacramento Kings' loss in Orlando, discusses if Daeqwon Plowden will get a full roster spot next season, and how Scott Perry should approach offseason trades.


What the Reported Sacramento Kings Interest in Darius Acuff Jr. Does & DOES NOT Mean
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#44
03/25/2026

Matt George responds to all of the speculation after his report this week that the Sacramento Kings "love" NBA Draft prospect Darius Acuff Jr.


Malik Monk Powers Sacramento Kings Past Tanking Brooklyn Nets
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#43
03/23/2026

Matt George reacts to Malik Monk's 32-point performance in the Sacramento Kings' win over the Brooklyn Nets, which could solidify their spot with the 4th best draft lottery odds.


Dennis Schroder Says the Sacramento Kings Didn't Keep Their Word
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#41
03/20/2026

Matt George reacts to recent comments by former Sacramento King Dennis Schroder on a german podcast. Plus, Kings lose to the 76ers while Maxime Raynaud shines again.


Spurs Manhandle Kings in De'Aaron Fox's TRUE Return to Sacramento
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#41
03/18/2026

Matt George reacts to the Sacramento Kings' blowout loss at the hands of De'Aaron Fox and the San Antonio Spurs.


Doug Christie Says the Sacramento Kings Will NEVER Tank!
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#40
03/16/2026

Matt George reacts to another Sacramento Kings win, which officially knocks them out of the top draft lottery spots.


Good Win? Or Bad? The Sacramento Kings Conundrum
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#39
03/15/2026

Matt George reacts to a very impressive Sacramento Kings win in LA over the Clippers, that could have a really bad impact on the draft lottery.


Why the Sacramento Kings Should Draft Cam Boozer!
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#38
03/14/2026

Matt George is joined by No Ceilings NBA Draft analyst Nick Agar-Johnson, who believes Duke's Cam Boozer is the perfect pick for the Sacramento Kings.


Devin Carter Leads the Sacramento Kings to an Epic 4th Quarter Comeback Win
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#37
03/11/2026

Matt George breaks down Devin Carter's heroic 4th quarter, leading to the Sacramento Kings' home win over the Indiana Pacers. But what implications does it have on the tank?