On today’s episode of NBA Draft edition of Talkin’ Grizz , Sacramento Kings beat writer Jason Jones of The Athletic talks to Kelcey Wright Johnson about what pieces the Kings need to succeed and what draft prospects they’re eyeing including Corey Kispert, James Bouknight, Davion Mitchell and even Franz Wagner. The two consider what areas the Kings are lacking in fundamentally and potential trade options before Jason reveals who he thinks the Kings would select with the #9 overall pick on NBA Draft Day, July 29.
0:40 Case for Corey Kispert (shooter)
1:43 Improvements on Defense
2:36 Case for Jalen Johnson (center)
3:52 Case for Franz Wagner (forward)
4:35 Case for Davion Mitchell
5:13 Sacramento’s Biggest Need
6:00 Trade Up or Down?
7:10 #9 Pick Prediction
7:52 Adding Size
Follow KJ as she gathers inside information and analysis for the 2021 NBA Draft from reporters and analysts around the league at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU5IQ0fiXJDV7k91OmBtF2rYgI1-sVH3n
See Orlando Magic #8 Pick Prediction w/ Philip Rossman-Reich at: https://youtu.be/bXhBO3fwqQM
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