Deuce & Mo react to the Kings’ 132-126 loss to the Cavs, their 12th straight defeat, but this one felt different. They discuss rookie Nique Clifford’s breakout 30-point night, the energy and development shown by different faces like Devin Carter, Daeqwon Plowden, Dylan Cardwell, and Maxime Raynaud, and why this game was actually enjoyable to watch. They also break down James Harden’s Cavs debut, Keon Ellis and Dennis Schröder returning to face the Kings, and how Harden and Donovan Mitchell took over in the fourth quarter. Even with the losing streak, there were real positives and the loss did not feel awful.

Deuce & Mo react to the Kings’ first game after the NBA trade deadline, a loss to the Clippers that dropped Sacramento to 11 straight losses but also felt different. They discuss the noticeable shift toward playing the young guys heavy minutes, what stood out from that group, and how Dylan Cardwell continues to shine after earning a standard contract. They also look ahead to the Kings’ matchup with Cleveland, talk about what to expect moving forward during this tough stretch, and dive into why the NBA still needs to solve its lottery and tanking problem once and for all.

Deuce & Mo break down the Kings’ NBA trade deadline, why the team wasn’t able to make any other deals. They discuss why teams weren’t interested in Sacramento’s vets and what the future could hold for the Kings as they navigate a tough stretch with the league’s worst record. They also discussed some of their favorite moves around the deadline.