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Every Sacramento Kings conversation from the day's podcasts. One playlist.

The Cutdown listens to leading NBA podcasts every morning, keeps only the parts about your team, the Kings, and cuts them into one playlist.

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This week in Kings talk

The shows spent the week on the Kings adding Ben Simmons on a minimum deal, debating where he fits alongside Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis while noting his injury history. There was also talk of Sacramento as a potential destination in the Jalen Duren restricted free agency situation. Meanwhile, the hosts ranked the Kings last in the West, pointing to their record and defensive struggles over years.

Written by The Cutdown's reader from this week's clips.

4 clips · 24 min. Some clips only play in the app.

In this week's clips: Darius Acuff Jr., Keegan Murray, Alex Karaban, Zach LaVine, Malik Monk, Domantas Sabonis, De'Andre Hunter, Emanuel Sharp.

How it works

Only the Kings talk. Every morning.

6 shows this morning1,043 minutes listened. 7 minutes kept.

1We listen to the NBA's biggest podcasts
The Hoop CollectiveThe Athletic NBA DailyThe Ringer NBA ShowBill Simmons PodcastThe Zach Lowe ShowThe Ryen Russillo ShowDunc'd OnMind the GamePardon My TakeThe Old Man and the ThreeThe Pat McAfee ShowFirst Things First
2We find the Kings conversations
WarriorsBrandin Podziemski extension and Golden State strategy
KingsBen Simmons signs with Kings on minimum deal
ClippersClippers prior offense and Wachtell report details
ClippersClippers penalty strategy and lessons from the 2000 Timberwolves case
KingsBen Simmons signs with Kings on minimum deal
KingsSacramento Kings ranked last in the West

Scanned 6 shows · Cut 17h 16m · Kept 7m

Everything that isn't Kings talk gets cut. Sorry, Warriors, Clippers.

3We create one Kings playlist for you every morning
Your Kings Feed
Wednesday, September 9
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today
  • Ben Simmons signs with Kings on minimum dealThe Hoop Collective · 7 min
  • Ben Simmons signs with Kings on minimum dealThe Athletic NBA Daily · 7 min
  • Sacramento Kings ranked last in the WestThe Ringer NBA Show · 5 min
  • Jalen Duren restricted free agency standoffThe Hoop Collective · 5 min
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12 NBA shows monitored/ seven mornings a week/ you pick the shows and the minutes

Talked Kings most this week: The Hoop Collective (2), The Athletic NBA Daily (1), The Ringer NBA Show (1).

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Common questions

Which podcasts get reviewed for Kings conversations?

Bill Simmons Podcast, The Hoop Collective, The Zach Lowe Show, The Ryen Russillo Show, Dunc'd On, Mind the Game, Pardon My Take, The Old Man and the Three, The Athletic NBA Daily, The Pat McAfee Show, The Ringer NBA Show, First Things First. Any time one of them has a substantive Kings conversation, it becomes a clip.

What are the best Kings podcasts right now?

Going by who actually talked about the Kings this week: The Hoop Collective (2), The Athletic NBA Daily (1), The Ringer NBA Show (1). The Cutdown reads all of the big national shows every morning and pulls the Kings parts into one playlist, so you get the best of every one of them.

What are people saying about the Kings today?

Lately: Ben Simmons signs with Kings on minimum deal, Ben Simmons signs with Kings on minimum deal, Sacramento Kings ranked last in the West. Press play at the top of this page to hear it, or get the app for the full playlist every morning.

When is it ready?

By about 6:30am Eastern, seven mornings a week.

Is it free? Do I need an account?

Free, and no account. Your follows and history stay on your phone.

Is this an official Sacramento Kings app?

No. The Cutdown is independent and not affiliated with the Sacramento Kings or the NBA. We just listen to the podcasts so you don't have to skip around.

Is there an Android version?

iPhone only for now.

Do you rehost the audio?

No. Every clip plays from the show's own servers, exactly like a podcast app, and every clip credits the show and links the full episode. We send listeners to shows.

Can I follow other teams too?

Yes, in the app. Follow as many teams as you want, NFL included, plus individual players, and every morning they all land in one playlist.

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