Darius Acuff Jr Shines at G1C and Kings, DeRozan Part Ways
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What happened in the Kings’ California Classic win over the Bucks?
What is what is up everyone and welcome back. To another episode of our king's related podcasts wherever you may be. Whether You are watching on YouTube, Spotify, or listening on your preferred favorite podcast platform. please do us a huge favor hit that subscribe button hit that thumbs up leave a comment down below and thank you as always for joining me for another edition of the show. And the Sacramento Kings. Are now heading To Las Vegas with plenty of momentum. After knocking off the Milwaukee Bucks in the Final. California classic game last night. Ninety five to eighty nine. And sub several. Of the young King's players stood out. Once again, it was Ricky Darius. A cuff showed why the Keens invested hit in him with that seventh overall pick to take him first.
in the in the first round. You got Nick Clifford continuing the show. the development that he did over the off season so far, I think the the ball handling Is a little better with Nick? that we've seen and yes, it's only been three games. In the California classic, but We got a lot to talk about because the Kings did wrap up the California Classic last night on Monday, undefeated, which really doesn't matter.
How is Darius Acuff Jr. proving his value as the seventh‑overall pick?
Three and a Darius Acuff continues to show why they drafted drafted him seventh of all. And then you got the biggest story from yesterday the Kings have waived six time All Star Damar DeRozan, we'll get into that. A little bit later in this episode, but the Kings defeated the Bucks ninety-five to eighty-nine to finish the Ca California Classic. Marquell Sutton led the way to the last night with twenty four points, six rebounds, continuing to make a strong case for maybe that last two way spot or a spot on the Stockton Kings. Darius A cuff A Cup Junior added another impressive performance. Much better in my opinion. Then the first game on Saturday. Last night, 22 points, three assists, two blocks, and a steal.
While knocking down four of his nine. Three point attempts. Dylan Caldwell, what can you say about Dylan, he stuffed the stats sheet for the For the Kings last night, twelve points, twelve rebounds, four steals. Four blocks showing that defensive versatility Yeah. We as fans are. Or so much excited about And what made us excited about Dylan last season in his rookie you? But Darius A. Cub Jr. is showing growth. The biggest takeaway from these two summer league games is Has been A Cup. His shoe numbers haven't been perfect? But his confidence never wavers.
Why is Marquell Sutton’s performance a big story for Sacramento?
Across these two games, ACUF has averaged twenty-three and a half points. Three point five a sixth. and he made winning plays in both of those games in clutch moments. In game one, he delivered the game ceiling assists Two Ne Clifford that knocked down D. Game one in three And then last night, 'cause he didn't play Sunday. Last night he buried the game ceiling. three in the clutch in crunch time and that's what you want. From your point guard. Someone who embraces the moment when the game is on the line. And how many times have we did we see it in his freshman year at Arkansas? He lives for those m moments. The three point shooting, bounce back. From the first game in a big way as well. Going from one for nine in on in s in Saturday's game on fourth of July.
to four for nine against the Milwaukee Bucks. I thought he looked a little more co confident. And I know the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, they were rushing him, s trying to speed him up. And you saw again Milwaukee trying to send two defenders at ACUF. The the efficiency will continue to improve with ACOF. But the competitiveness, confidence, and the shock creation. That have b that has been on full display. in these two games, in the California classic, that Darius Acuff has played. Nick Clifford, I think he played well in it. In the two games Saturday,
What improvements has Nick Clifford shown in his early games?
last night. One thing that stands out about Neek is I think his handle. I guess it's only been what, two games? But I think his handle is slightly better and that could be a bonus for this team having a secondary playmaker outside of Darius Acuff this upcoming season. So I think Dylan Cardwell continues to
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What happened in the Kings’ California Classic win over the Bucks?
0:10–2:01
2
How is Darius Acuff Jr. proving his value as the seventh‑overall pick?
2:01–3:53
3
Why is Marquell Sutton’s performance a big story for Sacramento?
3:53–5:41
4
What improvements has Nick Clifford shown in his early games?
5:41–7:35
5
How will the Kings’ young core fare in the Las Vegas Summer League?
7:35–9:34
6
Why did Sacramento waive six‑time All‑Star DeMar DeRozan?
9:34–11:28
7
What are the salary‑cap implications of the DeRozan move?
11:28–12:59
8
What’s next for the Kings’ roster and future roster moves?
12:59–15:12
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