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The NBA trade deadline is less than a month away, meaning the Sacramento Kings could be close to making some deals in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

Kings general manager Scott Perry joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross to share his thoughts on Sacramento\u2019s approach to the February 5th deadline, outline what has stood out to him during Sacramento\u2019s rough start to the season, and much more.<\/p>\n

On the topic of his current thought process heading into the trade deadline, Perry maintained a similar tone to his previous conversations with Dave and Jason, among others:<\/p>\n

Patience, prudence, and being opportunistic.<\/p>\n

While the Kings enter play on Monday with a record of 9-30 (the worst 39-game start to a regular season in the Sacramento era), Perry made it clear that he will not be sounding the alarms or hitting the panic button when it comes to making deals.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019ve heard this, these words from me too, being prudent and opportunistic,\u201d Perry said on Monday. \u201cI think the key is building, and it requires patience. I have not seen many impatient or rash, reactionary decision-making lead to sustainable winning, and I\u2019ve been in this league 25 years.<\/p>\n

\u201cI just have not seen that work all too well. I\u2019ve seen it happen, I\u2019ve seen people do it, but I have not seen that result in sustainable winning.\u201d<\/p>\n

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(Photo by Thearon W. Henderson\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

During his interview with Dave and Jason, Perry made it clear that he is looking to help steer Sacramento into a new direction, one that emphasizes youth and athleticism.<\/p>\n

Last summer, Perry traded for the 24th pick in the NBA Draft, selecting wing Nique Clifford out of Colorado State. Perry then drafted center Maxime Raynaud, who many draft evaluators viewed as a first-round talent, before also adding undrafted big man Dylan Cardwell to a two-way contract.<\/p>\n

All three of the Kings\u2019 rookies have played roles in Sacramento\u2019s rotations thus far, especially Raynaud, who has started in 17 consecutive games in light of star center Domantas Sabonis\u2019 knee injury.<\/p>\n

Perry told Dave and Jason that he\u2019s pleased with the development of the three rookies, and is looking to add players that can help them continue to grow into players that can help build a sustainable winner.<\/p>\n

\u201cReally pleased with their arc and development, and looking forward to seeing more of them during the second half of the season,\u201d Perry said of the Kings\u2019 trio of rookies. \u201cWe want to bring in people who are going to enhance their growth.\u201d<\/p>\n

Getting younger and adding athletic, positional flexibility options appear to be Perry\u2019s top goal for this deadline and beyond.<\/p>\n

Sacramento currently has one true interchangeable forward on the roster\u2013Keegan Murray, who is nursing an ankle injury\u2013although Clifford fits the bill as a player who can defend positions one through four.<\/p>\n

For Perry and the Kings front office, improving in those areas is a necessity for the long term.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to get younger, more athletic, you know, so that we can be that team that can and get bigger positionally across the board,\u201d Perry said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to develop into the type of defensive team we want to be, and be the type of offensive team we want to be, in terms of playing at a lot faster pace, on a more consistent basis, and a team that is capable of sharing the ball and, you know, attacking the rhythm, getting to the free throw line. And so that is the grand vision looking ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n

Be sure to check out the entire interview with Sacramento Kings GM Scott Perry on the Sactown Sports 1140 YouTube page.<\/a><\/p>\n

More Sacramento Kings content from Sactown Sports<\/p>\n

If the Sacramento Kings end up with a top-three pick in this summer\u2019s 2026 NBA Draft, they will likely end up with one of Cameron Boozer, Darryn Peterson, or AJ Dybantsa.<\/p>\n

Although the NBA season has yet to reach the midway point, it isn\u2019t too early for the Kings (8-30) to set their sights on May\u2019s NBA Draft lottery, which will provide clarity on whether they will be in position to select a franchise-altering talent.<\/p>\n

Those three that were previously listed\u2013Duke\u2019s Boozer, Kansas\u2019 Peterson, and BYU\u2019s Dybantsa\u2013are widely viewed as the top-three prospects for the 2026 Draft Class.<\/p>\n

While a lot can change in the coming months, especially as the college basketball season moves into conference play and March Madness, Sactown Sports\u2019\u00a0Matt George<\/a>\u00a0has a good idea of who Sacramento would select if the draft took place today.<\/p>\n

George: Sacramento Kings \u2018love\u2019 BYU star AJ Dybantsa<\/a><\/p>\n

When is the next Sacramento Kings game?<\/p>\n

The Sacramento Kings will complete a back-to-back on Monday night against Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers at Golden 1 Center.<\/p>\n

Sacramento has dropped both games against the Lakers this season, including the most recent matchup\u2013a 125-101 loss in Los Angeles on December 28th.<\/p>\n

Be sure to catch all of the Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Lakers action right here on Sactown Sports 1140 AM, with pregame coverage beginning at 5:30 PM PT on\u00a0Game Night before a 7:00 pm PT tip-off from downtown Sacramento.<\/p>\n

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Monday, January 12th\u00a0\u2013 vs. Los Angeles Lakers \u2013 7:00 PM PT
\nWednesday, January 14th\u00a0\u2013 vs. New York Knicks \u2013 7:00 PM PT
\nFriday, January 16th\u00a0\u2013 vs. Washington Wizards \u2013 7:00 PM PT
\nSunday, January 18th\u00a0\u2013 vs. Portland Trail Blazers \u2013 6:00 PM PT
\nTuesday, January 20th \u2013 vs. Miami Heat \u2013 7:00 PM PT<\/p>\n

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