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Kings owner’s ‘prolonged roast’ of team backfires before season

The Sacramento Kings have been making headlines before the NBA season, albeit not for things they would like. This continued with a story NBA insider Zach Lowe shared during an episode of his podcast that was released on Thursday night.…

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 8:24 PM
Kings owner’s ‘prolonged roast’ of team backfires before season
Key Things to Know
  • Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadivé delivered an awkward 'prolonged roast' during a preseason team dinner.
  • NBA insider Zach Lowe reported that the Kings confirmed the general gist of the incident.
  • Ranadivé reportedly aimed to motivate staff and players by repeating external media criticisms of the team.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadivé reportedly delivered a "prolonged roast" of players, coaches, and executives during a preseason team dinner. NBA insider Zach Lowe reported on his podcast that the Kings verified the general account of the speech, which left several attendees alarmed ahead of the upcoming NBA season.

According to Lowe, Ranadivé intended to motivate the team by citing outside media criticism rather than expressing personal beliefs. While some listeners understood the owner's motivational intentions, others in the organization felt the critical remarks did not land well.

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