{"id":81516,"date":"2025-12-04T17:02:13","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T17:02:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/81516\/"},"modified":"2025-12-04T17:02:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T17:02:13","slug":"sam-amick-on-the-sacramento-kings-interest-in-ja-morant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/81516\/","title":{"rendered":"Sam Amick on the Sacramento Kings’ interest in Ja Morant"},"content":{"rendered":"

As we move further into the NBA season, drama is beginning to unfold\u2013and we aren\u2019t just talking about the Sacramento Kings, either.<\/p>\n

The Athletic\u2018s Sam Amick<\/a> joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross on Thursday to share his thoughts on the possibility that Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo could request a trade, lay out his report on the Kings\u2019 interest in Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, and much more.<\/p>\n

Plus, when will trade talks pick up around the NBA?<\/p>\n

Be sure to check out the entire interview with Sam Amick on the Sactown Sports 1140 YouTube page.<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nTopics Discussed: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Sacramento Kings & more<\/p>\n

Are Giannis Antetokounmpo\u2019s days as a Milwaukee Buck numbered?
\nWhich teams could be in the mix for Giannis if he requests a trade?
\nCould the San Antonio Spurs be lurking as a favorite for Giannis Antetokounmpo if he becomes available?
\nSam says the Golden State Warriors could be an intriguing possibility for Giannis.
\nThoughts on the current state of the Los Angeles Clippers
\nAre the Sacramento Kings really monitoring Ja Morant\u2019s situation in Memphis?
\nSam thinks the Kings could be waiting out the Morant saga to see if the price drops.
\n\u201cMemphis isn\u2019t showing any desire to trade [Morant] at this point.\u201d
\nIs December 15th the date fans should watch for when it comes to trades picking up around the league?<\/p>\n

Listen to\u00a0The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross\u00a0from 6 \u2013 10 a.m. PST, Monday through Friday, on\u00a0Sactown Sports 1140.<\/a><\/p>\n

Many Sacramento Kings fans are calling for the team to tank. NBA teams tank for one reason \u2014 it works.<\/p>\n

There are, however, caveats. Tanking doesn\u2019t ALWAYS work; it\u2019s hard to keep fans engaged while you\u2019re tanking, and flattened lottery odds make it more difficult than ever to land the best players in the draft.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s one other problem with tanking: It can take longer than you expect.<\/p>\n

With that in mind, let\u2019s take a look at how long it\u2019s taken four teams, the Sacramento Kings are believed to be patterning their rebuild after, to complete the job; that is, how many losing seasons did each endure before posting a winning record?<\/p>\n

Oklahoma City Thunder<\/p>\n

The Rebuilding Team Gold Standard!<\/p>\n

After reaching the postseason 10 times in 11 years, the Thunder decided to start from scratch. They slipped to 22 wins in \u201920-\u201921, and 24 wins the next year. They posted 40 wins in 2022-\u201923 and actually qualified for the Play-In tournament.<\/p>\n

During this rebuilding period, they drafted Aaron Wiggins, Josh Giddy, Jaylin Williams, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren. Believe it or not, the Thunder rebuild actually began while they were still in Seattle.<\/p>\n

Long story short, they received a first-round pick from Phoenix in exchange for assuming Kurt Thomas\u2019s contract.<\/p>\n

With the pick, they drafted Serge Ibaka. Ibaka was later traded to Orlando for Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis, both of whom were eventually sent to the Pacers for Paul George. When Paul George was sent to the Clippers, OKC received its current centerpiece, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s Sam Presti playing chess, not checkers. 3-D, time-travel chess.<\/p>\n

TIME IT TOOK TO GET FROM REBUILDING TO REBUILT: 3 years. Following their 40-win Play-In season, they catapulted to 57 wins, then 68 wins, and the NBA title. Oh, and they currently hold FOUR first-round picks in the 2026 Draft.<\/p>\n

Read more below:<\/p>\n

How long will it take the Kings to go from \u201crebuilding\u201d to \u201crebuilt\u201d?<\/a><\/p>\n

Upcoming Sacramento Kings schedule for the 2025-26 season<\/p>\n

Saturday, December 6th\u00a0\u2013 @ Miami Heat \u2013 5:00 PM PT
\nMonday, December 8th\u00a0\u2013 @ Indiana Pacers \u2013 4:00 PM PT
\nThursday, December 11th\u00a0\u2013 vs. Denver Nuggets \u2013 7:00 PM PT
\nSunday, December 14th\u00a0\u2013 @ Minnesota Timberwolves \u2013 4:00 PM PT
\nThursday, December 18th \u2013 @ Portland Trail Blazers \u2013 7:00 PM PT<\/p>\n

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