Skip to main content
Come Fan with UsTuesday, August 4, 2026

Mike Malone discusses Kings’ HORNS set

Coach Nick asks Sacramento Kings coach Mike Malone why the HORNS set work so well for his team late in games.

Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

With a speedy point guard in Isaiah Thomas and a skilled center in DeMarcus Cousins, the Sacramento Kings have the ability to effectively use the horns sets late in games. Coach Mike Malone tells Coach Nick that it's all about reading and reacting to the opponents' adjustments.

Coach Nick's other Kings interviews: Derrick Williams discusses playing both forward positions and point guard Isaiah Thomas talks about shooting as a shorter player.

More from SB Nation NBA:

Sunday Shootaround: No panic moves coming for the Suns

NBA power rankings: Knicks and Nets are climbing

The Hook: There’s no “right” way to win

Michael Carter-Williams has 76ers ahead of schedule

Hoosier Hysteria: How the Pacers won back the heart of Indiana

See More:

More in NBA

NBA
7 NBA teams who will be way better than last year7 NBA teams who will be way better than last year
NBA

These NBA teams are going to be a lot better in the upcoming season than they were last year.

By Ricky O'Donnell
NBA
Why LeBron James chose the 76ers in NBA free agency, and his big bet on Jaylen BrownWhy LeBron James chose the 76ers in NBA free agency, and his big bet on Jaylen Brown
NBA

LeBron James *really* wanted to play with Jaylen Brown

By Ricky O'Donnell
NBA
NBA Reacts: Are the LeBron Sixers the best team in the East?NBA Reacts: Are the LeBron Sixers the best team in the East?
NBA

The 76ers have more talent than anyone in the Eastern Conference, but will it turn into enough wins to win the East?

By Kyle Thele
NBA
Steph Curry to the Hornets is the wild NBA rumor that might have legsSteph Curry to the Hornets is the wild NBA rumor that might have legs
NBA

This makes so much sense, and it’s so irresponsible.

By James Dator
NBA
7 NBA stars who could be traded next7 NBA stars who could be traded next
NBA

These are the next big names on the NBA trade block.

By Ricky O'Donnell