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

Who is Ben Simmons beyond the conversation about his game? ESPN and Andscape senior NBA writer Marc J. Spears joins Deuce and Mo to discuss “Being Ben,” the new ESPN E60 documentary, and Simmons’ fresh start in Sacramento.Spears takes us behind the documentary: what drew him to Ben’s story, the process of telling it and what he learned along the way. We also get into why Simmons and the Kings could be a good fit, what Sacramento is getting and what this opportunity could mean for Ben.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ben Simmons starting for the Kings? ESPN's Marc J. Spears says that Simmons is expected to start on opening night for Sacramento.Deuce and Mo discuss it, how playing alongside Simmons could help Darius Acuff and the challenges that come with it. They get into the pros and cons, what has to happen for this group to click and how the Kings can get the most out of a healthy Simmons.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Deuce and Mo catch up with Sacramento Kings GM Scott Perry to discuss how he's feeling headed into the season, what he's seen in Darius Acuff early on, what he's hoping to see from Ben Simmons, his perspective of the team dinner that Zach Lowe talked about on his podcast and if it was a roast, what he expects to be different about this team this year and what would mark a successful season.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Darius Acuff Jr. didn’t look like a rookie! Deuce and Mo discuss how comfortable the 19-year-old looked in his preseason debut, handling the Lakers’ size, length and pressure without getting sped up.They also get into an ugly Kings opener, what went wrong defensively, LA’s physicality on both ends and what to take from Sacramento’s 127–103 loss without getting carried away over one preseason game.Plus, KAT’s contract issues in New York, LeBron’s helicopter trip from Philly to NYC and Jalen Duren staying with the Pistons as the pressure grows in Detroit.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Deuce and Mo were LIIIIIVE after 2026 Kings Media Day! They share what stood out from their conversations with Scott Perry, Doug Christie and 10 players, including what they heard from Ben Simmons and why Malik Monk thinks the Kings can sneak into the playoffs.They also preview training camp, talk about what this team’s identity could be, what they want to see from Keegan Murray and what to make of predictions that the Kings will be the worst team in the league. Plus, big storylines from around the NBA.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Deuce and Mo discuss whether Ben Simmons still has All-Star talent and react to what Richard Jefferson, Zach Lowe and John Hollinger had to say about his fit with the Kings. They also break down Jalen Duren’s contract standoff with the Pistons, Jalen Brunson hosting SNL and the NBA offseason moves and teams that have them most intrigued heading into the new season.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy