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• Podcast James Ham, Locked On Kings · Report · Oct 23

  Christie experimented in the opener. He used Emanuel Sharp and Daeqwon Plowden early. He also played Nique Clifford at point guard, where the host says he didn't play well, though he was fine at shooting guard. Jonathan Mogbo also got time, and Achiuwa had a few moments.

  “Can the Kings create MORE OPPORTUNITIES for Domantas Sabonis on the offensive end?” at 27:50 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings host · Report · Oct 22

  In his NBA debut, Emanuel Sharp was a defensive menace but fouled too much and was overly aggressive. He hit a couple of threes for 8 points. The host thinks he will find his way into the rotation and stay there.

  “Darius Acuff Jr. STRUGGLES WITH SHOT in season opener, Kings fall to Clippers” at 28:59 · listen ↗

• Podcast James Ham, Locked On Kings · Report · Oct 21

  Emanuel Sharp has been very good defensively through summer league, training camp and preseason. He is shooting about 18% from three on a lot of attempts.

  “KINGS QUESTIONS: How much will the Ben Simmons injury impact rookie Darius Acuff Jr.?” at 18:56 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings · Opinion · Oct 19

  Mark Jones says the season shouldn't be judged on wins and losses but on development of Acuff, Emanuel Sharp and Raynaud at the All-Star break and end of season.

  “SEASON PREVIEW, can the Kings recover from Ben Simmons injury? With play-by-play voice Mark Jones” at 32:37 · listen ↗

• Podcast Hardwood Knocks host · Opinion · Oct 19 around the league

  Dan would want Kings players who matter beyond this season, Acuff, Raynaud, Emanuel Sharp and Clifford, on the floor in close games. He asks how Doug Christie will balance veterans Sabonis, LaVine and Monk against development.

  “1 Big Question For Every NBA Teams In The Western Conference” at 1:04:09 · listen ↗

• X James Ham (@James_HamNBA) · Report · Oct 14

  4. Things got chippy. Emanuel Sharp isn't backing down from anyone. Against Portland, he handed out a few hard fouls and the Blazers responded by hitting him back. You have to love the physicality. Sharp scored 12 points to go with 3 assists, 3 rebounds and 3 fouls.

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• Podcast Locked On Kings host · Analysis · Oct 18

  Emanuel Sharp played extremely well in the preseason. He hasn't hit many shots but has been a defensive game changer. At 6'2" he is more of a two than a three.

  “Ben Simmons tears Achilles, handing Kings a CRUEL BLOW days before start of 2026-27 NBA season” at 20:03 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings · 3 points · Oct 17
  • Second-half opening group: Simmons at point guard with Emanuel Sharp, LaVine, Hunter and Sabonis. The host says it looked a little better, with similar results. at 10:41
  • Rookies Karaban and Sharp looked okay. Sharp in particular was great defensively and quickly got under De'Aaron Fox's skin. at 10:07
  • Sharp came in early ahead of Clifford; Clifford played later and logged quite a few minutes. The host says it is something to watch. at 10:23

  “STARTERS REVEALED? Kings fall to 0-5 for the preseason, but did we finally see their starting five?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings · 2 points · Oct 16
  • Emanuel Sharp has played most of the preseason minutes and probably leads the team. Jonathan Mogbo has also played a ton. at 5:41
  • The host asks whether Simmons's development and Sharp's play Emanuel Sharp have opened a door for Monk to fall out of the rotation, or into the doghouse. He says he doesn't think there has been any incident. at 20:05

  “Kings set to finish preseason schedule, will we see the STARTING FIVE or more injuries?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings · 3 points · Oct 14
  • James Ham: Emanuel Sharp played physically, handing out hard fouls and taking hits back from Sissoko and Lillard. He had 12 points, about 3 assists, 3 rebounds and 3 fouls, and keeps playing 20-plus minutes a night. at 27:13
  • Emanuel Sharp (reported): Sharp appeared to take a knock to the leg and limped a bit, but the host says Sharp told him he was fine. at 27:48
  • Emanuel Sharp (reported): Postgame, Sharp said, as the host paraphrases it, that he is a physical player who walks out of games beat up, and he credited his physicality to his college years at Houston. at 27:41

  “Kings continue to play with a DEPLETED ROSTER, will they be healthy in time for the season opener?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings · 3 points · Oct 13
  • James Ham: The host names defensive contributors: Simmons and Murray as defensive forwards, Sabonis as a decent positional defender but not a natural shot-blocker, plus Nique Clifford, Dylan Cardwell and Emanuel Sharp. at 10:03
  • Doug Christie (quoted): Asked whether Monk's absence opens a rotation spot for Emanuel Sharp, Christie said he hopes to get Monk back but "we're going to play who's on the floor." at 25:52
  • James Ham: The host says Emanuel Sharp has been incredibly impressive as a defender, and that the team has to look at other players if Monk can't get on the floor. at 26:07

  “Is Ben Simmons an OPENING NIGHT STARTER for the Sacramento Kings?” · listen ↗

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