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The Drive Guys with Kevin Gleason & Allen Stiles

Bonneville Sacramento
Sacramento Kings
NBA
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Sacramento
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Russell Westbrook
Zach Levine
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New York Knicks
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Keegan Murray
Sacramento, United States
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The Drive Guys with Kevin Gleason & Allen Stiles, live on Sactown Sports from 2 - 6 p.m. Monday - Friday.

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The Drive Guys with Kevin "Whitey" Gleason and Allen Stiles.

Why has the NBA free agency slowed down over the years? Hear the guys break down the NBA offseason signings and why they have been pretty dull as of late as well as why the Toronto Raptors wenall in for Kawhi Leonard.

The Sac Sports 1140 NBA insiders join the show in the second hour and break down the slow moving free agency perion in thNBA today and what the Kings may be thinking moving forward in coming days.

The Jalen Duren to Sacramento story may be just about dead in the water. Listen as the fellas give more evidence as to why the Duren to Kings dream may all be but dead. Plus Omari Sankofe of the Detroit Free Press joins the show to discusss Duren and... more

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Erik Slater
Nets reporter from Clutch Points, host of Locked On Nets
Clutch Points / Locked On Nets
Episode: The Drive Guys | Hour 2 | 06.11.26
Michael Scato
Senior NBA insider, HoopsHype
HoopsHype
Episode: The Drive Guys | Hour 1 | 06.11.26
Ray Ratto
Bay Area sports writer for The Defector, Northern California sports rider
The Defector
Episode: The Drive Guys | Hour 3 | 06.10.26
Law Murray
Basketball journalist for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: The Drive Guys | Hour 2 | 06.10.26
Will Gottlieb
Writer and host for CHGO, covers Bulls and NBA Draft
CHGO
Episode: The Drive Guys | Hour 1 | 06.09.26
Shams Charania
Sports journalist who covers NBA news
The Athletic/NBA Insider
Episode: The Drive Guys | Hour 3 | 06.08.26
Darius Acuff
Basketball player discussed on the show
NBA
Episode: The Drive Guys | Hour 2 | 06.08.26
Jerry Bennell
Basketball analyst / commentator
Episode: The Drive Guys | Hour 3 | 06.02.26
Sean Cunningham
KCRA 3 anchor
KCRA 3
Episode: The Drive Guys | Hour 4 | 06.01.26

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Kevin Gleason
Host of The Drive Guys on Sactown Sports; co-host; Sacramento-area sports show presence
Allen Stiles
Co-host of The Drive Guys; Sacramento-area sports show presence; hosts with Kevin Gleason

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The Drive Guys | Hour 3 | 06.10.26
Q: Jay, is Jung-Hoo Lee the best jitter on the planet?
Ray Ratto and the hosts push back and discuss Lee's overall stats, noting that while he's hot, the claim to being the best purely on every metric isn't clear, and context like walks, homers, and overall production must be considered.
The Drive Guys | Hour 1 | 05.14.26
Q: What percentage of draft picks become stars for their original teams?
Abbott explains the figure is 6%, indicating only a small portion of top picks end up as franchise stars on the team that drafted them, with higher chances for top pick success but a steep drop-off thereafter.
The Drive Guys | Hour 3 | 05.14.26
Q: Could Acuff's defense limit be mitigated by team context, and how does that affect draft strategy?
The panel agrees that if Acuff's offense translates well, defensive gaps could be offset by scheme, coaching, and surrounding defenders; team fit is crucial.
The Drive Guys | Hour 3 | 05.14.26
Q: What makes Kingston Fleming and the other point guards appealing or concerning for teams?
Tyler highlights Fleming's disruptive defense and playmaking potential, while acknowledging size and measurables as factors; the group overall is seen as a close tier with different strengths.
The Drive Guys | Hour 3 | 05.14.26
Q: How likely is it that Darius Acuff ends up with the Kings at seven?
Tyler suggests a very real possibility, with Acuff seemingly high on Sacramento's radar and various boards placing him in top spots, though consensus varies by evaluator.

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A high-energy, opinion-driven sports show anchored in Sacramento that blends deep-dive NBA analysis with lively banter, listener interaction, and draft chatter. Episodes frequently dissect playoff series, player performances, and coaching decisions, while weaving in trade rumor talk, draft prospects, and local sports culture. The format balances data-driven insights with entertaining takes, pop-culture riffs, and fan call-ins, making it a go-to for timely Kings-centric discussion, as well as broader league context and near-daily entertainment surrounding the NBA. A notable strength is the hosts' chemistry and willingness to mix serious analysis with approachable, personality-driven banter, which can make it appealing to both hardcore basket... more

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2. Michael Scato
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4. Law Murray
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7. Darius Acuff
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