{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"What Exactly Are the Kings Building?","description":"The Kings are off to a 3\u20137 start \u2014 and confusion reigns from top to bottom. In this episode of KingsPod2020, we go deep on the franchise\u2019s current direction (or lack thereof) with a breakdown that follows the real-life chaos chronologically: Early Takeaways from the 3\u20137 Start We open with a state-of-the-union rant: the Kings are playing small, soft, and scattered. The LaVine rumors loom \u2014 and nothing on the court makes sense. Keon Ellis Deserves More Minutes One of the best defenders on the team is getting ghosted. We talk about how Keon could fix some of what\u2019s wrong \u2014 if the staff would just play him. Doug Christie Is the Head Coach \u2014 Period It\u2019s not an interim situation. Doug Christie is the coach now. We analyze his strengths, his shortcomings, and whether he was even the right pick. Scott Perry\u2019s Front Office Shakeups Perry\u2019s recent moves \u2014 including dumping Jonas, adding big-name guards, and clearing cap \u2014 get a full breakdown. We question the long-term vision. Vivek Is Still in the Way From tunnel vision on celebrity names to his track record of derailments, we outline why ownership remains the Kings\u2019 biggest liability. The Week Ahead + Ja Morant Rumors We preview the upcoming games and toss around the Ja Morant trade talk \u2014 including what it says about how desperate Sacramento might be. If you\u2019ve been asking, \u201cWhat exactly are we building?\u201d \u2014 this is the pod you need. Longtime fans, frustrated realists, and strategy nerds: this one\u2019s for you. ","author_name":"KINGSPOD 2020","author_url":"http:\/\/kingspod.libsyn.com\/website","html":"