Deuce & Mo: A Sacramento Kings, NBA & WNBA podcast

The Kings fall to 1-11 after a 120-107 loss to the Blazers, their fifth straight defeat and seventh consecutive home loss to start the season.Deuce and Mo break down how Portland defended Darius Acuff Jr., why the Kings didn't do enough to help him and what impressed Deuce about the rookie's fourth quarter. They also discuss another encouraging game from Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis' bounce-back performance and Sacramento's addition of Mason Plumlee.Plus, when might the Kings make some moves? What makes the 9-3 Blazers one of the NBA's biggest surprises? And what should we expect when Sacramento faces an OKC team that's lost three straight but hasn't dropped four in a row since 2022-23?They also hit the Spurs' 11-game winning streak, the drama in New Orleans and why Deuce wishes he could fast-forward a year like in the movie Click to see where the Kings end up.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Deuce and Mo welcome the guys from The Kang Gang Podcast for a special crossover episode! They talk about how Kang Gang came together, their creative process behind writing songs after every Kings game, Darius Acuff, their earliest Sacramento Kings memories and plenty of laughs and surprises along the way.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Deuce and Mo break down Sacramento's 107-100 loss to a shorthanded Orlando Magic team, the 21 turnovers that led to 33 points and what they're seeing from a Kings team that continues to struggle.Darius Acuff Jr. summed up the frustration after the game: "1-10 just don't sound right." Deuce and Mo react to his comments, discuss which lineups the Kings should lean into, when Sacramento might finally get another win and the challenge of navigating another tough season while trying to find reasons for optimism.They also dive into what Dwyane Wade had to say about Acuff's upside, why the rookie leading the NBA in minutes is concerning and why the Kings need to bring his workload down.Plus, Nique Clifford makes his OKC debut against Portland, and Paul George gets his ultimate revenge game against the Sixers.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Kings are 1-9, STILL looking for their first home win... but how good is Acuff?!Acuff dropped 32 points and 10 assists against Giannis and the Miami Heat, and he's now tied with LeBron James for the most 30-point, 10-assist games by a teenager in NBA history. Oh, and he did it without Domantas Sabonis against a tough Miami defense.The Kings trailed by 10 entering the fourth quarter, but the bench helped bring them all the way back to tie it before Miami pulled away for a 114-108 win.Deuce and Mo break down another frustrating Kings loss, why Acuff looks like a potentially incredible talent, what stood out from the comeback and the return of Keegan Murray.PLUS, the Kings traded Nique Clifford to OKC. We react to the move and look ahead to Tuesday's game against the Orlando Magic.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Deuce and Mo give their instant reaction to the reports that say the Kings have traded Nique Clifford to the OKC Thunder for two future 2nd round picks.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Kings are 1-8 and the defense was a problem again. Wemby and the Spurs came into Sacramento and put up 75 points in the FIRST HALF on their way to a 124-109 win.Deuce and Mo talk about why the Kings had so much trouble slowing down San Antonio and the Sabonis-Wemby matchup.They also get into Darius Acuff Jr.'s 22-point, 8-assist night, what they've seen from him through his first 9 NBA games and how Dylan Cardwell looked in his second game back from injury.PLUS, Wemby vs. Luka for MVP already?! Luka is putting up some ridiculous numbers to start the season. Deuce and Mo discuss the early MVP race and look ahead to Kings-Heat.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Luka Doncic is looking like a legitimate MVP candidate! He dropped 40 points for the FOURTH time this season as the Lakers beat the Kings 116-103 in Sacramento.Deuce and Mo break down how the Lakers slowed Sacramento's offense, why the Kings' spacing continues to be an issue and why Domantas Sabonis needs to start letting it fly from three. He's attempted just two threes all season.Darius Acuff Jr. had 22 points and 12 assists on a tough shooting night, but he's already putting his name alongside some NBA legends. Acuff joins Magic Johnson and Isiah Thomas as the only rookies since 1975-76 to record 150+ points and 50+ assists through their first eight games. Deuce and Mo discuss what stands out about his game beyond the numbers, his decision-making and the progress he's making defensively.Plus, are Luka and the Lakers legitimate contenders in the West? The Kings get ready for Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs after Wemby's ridiculous 52-point, 24-rebound, 8-block performance against Dallas.And of course, another round of WHO HE PLAYED FOR!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

THE KINGS FINALLY WON A GAME! Sacramento gets its first win of the season with a 115-100 victory over the Mavericks in Dallas, and there's plenty to feel good about.Deuce and Mo break down what changed defensively, the second-half adjustments that helped the Kings take control and why they had success slowing down Cooper Flagg. Plus, how about that bench?! Malik Monk led the way with 24 points, while Leaky Black and Emanuel Sharp gave Sacramento some HUGE contributions.And Darius Acuff Jr. continues to impress. The rookie stepped up in some BIG second-half moments, and Deuce and Mo discuss what keeps standing out about his game and why he's been so special to watch.Plus, "John King" and "Wolf Blitzer" break down the Kings' path to more victories, we talk about the impressive early play from rookies around the NBA and look ahead to Sacramento's upcoming homestand.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's our Halloween episode of Deuce & Mo, and the Kings are giving us plenty of reasons to be scared!Sacramento got crushed by Memphis 136-105, falling to 0-6 for the first time since the 1990-91 season. They've now allowed 120+ points in EVERY game. YBut can we talk about Darius Acuff Jr.?! The rookie went off for 38 points and NINE threes! Deuce and Mo get into why Acuff feels like such a special talent, what makes him so fun to watch and why a change to the Kings' starting lineup might make a lot of sense.Plus, thoughts on Boozer and the undefeated 6-0 Grizzlies, what we've seen from Cooper Flagg and the Mavericks ahead of the Kings' next game, and the big question: When are the Kings going to win a game?!And because it's Halloween, things got a little weird. Deuce debuted his creepy basketball-demon story about Acuff, and Morgan performed a Rocky Horror Picture Show Riff Raff parody.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Deuce and Mo drop a podcast talking about the Valkyries winning the 2026 WNBA Championship in only their second year as a WNBA team.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy