The Kings open 2026 with a 120–106 loss to the Celtics, falling to 8–26 on the season. Sacramento went toe-to-toe with Boston for three quarters and was tied going into the fourth before everything unraveled late.

We talk about the competitiveness after the ugly loss to the Clippers, how the Kings created quality three-point looks early, and what went wrong in the fourth quarter as the offense stalled and the shots stopped falling. We also highlight some positives, look ahead to the game against Phoenix, dive into NBA trade rumors, and play a round of “Who did that!?”

Our New Years Eve Pod! The Kings close out 2025 with a 131–90 loss to the Clippers on New Year’s Eve. Sacramento gets hammered in LA and falls to 8–25 on the season as Kawhi Leonard continues to look like one of the best players in the league.

We talk through what went wrong for the Kings, why the young players should be given more playing time and offensive responsibility, and whether the Clippers have really turned a corner. We also look ahead to a tough stretch coming up on the schedule, reflect on some of our favorite moments from 2025, what we’re most proud of, and share a few personal goals heading into 2026.

Deuce and Mo break down the Kings’ loss to the Lakers in LA, why the offense looked stagnant compared to the Dallas game, the physicality gap that showed up, and what Maxime Raynaud and Nique Clifford brought in their minutes. They also discuss how Luka Doncic and LeBron exposed the Kings’ defense and look ahead to the tough matchup against the Clippers.