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Nick Agar-Johnson

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Editor-in-Chief/Staff Writer for No Ceilings NBA @noceilingsnba.bsky.social. Co-host of the Kings Weekly Podcast @kingsweeklypodcast.bsky.social. Email: [email protected]

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Nick Agar-Johnson @nbajohnson.bsky.social · Nov 17

I'm bringing this back for my first Bluesky post—this piece is very important to me. For @noceilingsnba.bsky.social, I wrote about why I cover the NBA Draft. I hope that some of you will read it, and I hope that a few of you can relate to it, too.

www.noceilingsnba.com/p/why-i-writ...

Why I Write About the NBA Draft

A personal, heartfelt, and probably overly long story about why I write about the NBA Draft.

www.noceilingsnba.com

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Nick Agar-Johnson @nbajohnson.bsky.social · 18d

Still in shock over this…thanks so much to our incredible team and our incredible fans for making this possible!

No Ceilings @noceilingsnba.bsky.social · 21d

A milestone moment made possible by our community. We are so grateful to team up with the @nba.com this season. To everyone who has been on this journey with us…you made this happen 🫵

Thank you for reading, listening, & watching everyday. Buckle up, the best is yet to come!

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Ray LeBov @rayrayl.bsky.social · 18d

Kings Weekly Podcast: Western Conference Preview: www.basketballintelligence.net/p/western-co... #NBA #NBAWesternConference #NBASeasonPreview @kingsweeklypodcast.bsky.social @basketballpoetry.com

Western Conference Questions with Mike Shearer

Mike Shearer of Basketball Poetry joins Ray and Nick to run down the Western Conference and answer two big questions about each of the 15 teams.

www.basketballintelligence.net

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No Ceilings @noceilingsnba.bsky.social · Jul 21

🚨ALSO up on YOUTUBE🚨

Sacramento Kings rookie Nique Clifford showcased his two-way versatility at Summer League and looks to be an exciting piece for Kings fans moving forward.

📺 youtu.be/j_hxA0keQrY?...

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Nick Agar-Johnson @nbajohnson.bsky.social · Jul 13

Kings improve to 2-0 in Las Vegas with a 109-92 win over the Bulls. Devin Carter stuffed the stat sheet with 30/8/3/3, Nique Clifford had 19/12/4, Maxime Raynaud had another impressive showing, and the defense was excellent outside of a 38-point Chicago blitz in Q2.

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Nick Agar-Johnson @nbajohnson.bsky.social · Jul 13

Kings still up over Chicago at halftime, 56-52, but this second quarter was a different story from the first five quarters of Summer League for Sacramento. The defense was not there, especially on the glass; Noa Essengue and Lachlan Olbrich mauled the frontcourt for the Kings in Q2.

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Nick Agar-Johnson @nbajohnson.bsky.social · Jul 13

Kings up big, 32-14, at the end of Q1. Devin Carter has been night-and-day compared to the first game; he has 13 points on 4-4 from the field and 3-3 from deep, along with a couple of steals. Isaiah Stevens came in and hit a couple of threes, and the team defense was awesome once again.

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Frankie Cartoscelli @fcartoscelli3.bsky.social · Jul 13

Quick start for Devin Carter, who is letting it fly early from the perimeter and is active on the defensive end.

8 PTS | 2 REB | 2 STL | 3/3 FG | 2/2 3PT | 4 MIN

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Nick Agar-Johnson @nbajohnson.bsky.social · Jul 13

Yeah, this is a different Devin Carter today--eight quick points already from him

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Nick Agar-Johnson @nbajohnson.bsky.social · Jul 12

Here in Cox Pavilion for the second game of Summer League for the Sacramento Kings! Excited to see Raynaud and Clifford show out again; hopefully a bounce-back game for Devin Carter as well.

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Nick Agar-Johnson @nbajohnson.bsky.social · Jul 12

As everyone anticipated, the loudest moments in Thomas and Mack during the Flagg/Harper game have all been Carter Bryant defensive possessions...he's been sensational

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No Ceilings @noceilingsnba.bsky.social · Jul 12

The moment we’ve all been waiting for…

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No Ceilings @noceilingsnba.bsky.social · Jul 12

Just got to Vegas? Catching up with all the prospect hype? We've got you covered. For NC+ subscribers, our in-person breakdown of all the action in Vegas so far: www.noceilingsnba.com/p/nba-summer...

www.noceilingsnba.com

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Nick Agar-Johnson @nbajohnson.bsky.social · Jul 12

Day Three of Summer League! Mavericks/Spurs on deck; can't wait to see the Flagg/Harper showdown.

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Nick Agar-Johnson @nbajohnson.bsky.social · Jul 11

Clearly, Kasparas just wants the California Classic back in Sacramento like the rest of us.

Nick Agar-Johnson @nbajohnson.bsky.social · Jul 11

I guess Kasparas just isn't a fan of Chase Center--he has 14, 2, and 2 in the first nine minutes of Heat/Hawks. He started a bit slow but has looked fantastic since. Kobe Bufkin has also been impressive here in Thomas and Mack.

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Nick Agar-Johnson @nbajohnson.bsky.social · Jul 11

Strong start for Kasparas Jakucionis; he looked a bit slow/tentative in the first couple of minutes, but he's starting to look locked in after a nice spin move and finish over Asa Newell followed by a triple.

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Nick Agar-Johnson @nbajohnson.bsky.social · Jul 11

Over to Thomas and Mack for Heat/Hawks; Hugo had a strong start in the last game, but had to head over to see what's up with Kasparas Jakucionis

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Nick Agar-Johnson @nbajohnson.bsky.social · Jul 11

Day Two of Summer League! Grizzlies/Celtics to start, hopefully with a healthy dose of Sacramento’s own Jaylen Wells.

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Nick Agar-Johnson @nbajohnson.bsky.social · Jul 11

Know thyself, as they say

Nick Agar-Johnson @nbajohnson.bsky.social · Jul 11

Sure, Cooper Flagg might be in the other gym, but I'm not missing my chance to catch DaRon Holmes II's triumphant return to the court.

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Nick Agar-Johnson @nbajohnson.bsky.social · Jul 11

Kings win their Summer League opener against Orlando, 84-81. Maxime Raynaud had a sensational first half, Nique Clifford and Isaac Jones had great second half performances, Mason Jones was chaos incarnate (in a good way), and the team defense was outstanding all game.

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Nick Agar-Johnson @nbajohnson.bsky.social · Jul 11

"Light the Beam" chants breaking out in Cox Pavilion; God, I love Kings fans

Nick Agar-Johnson @nbajohnson.bsky.social · Jul 11

Kings up 59-54 over the Magic after 3. The offense has disappeared with Raynaud having a more muted second half, but the defense has kept them in it. Nique Clifford got to the line and hit a triple to start his Summer League scoring in Q3, but the scoring overall was a struggle.

Nick Agar-Johnson @nbajohnson.bsky.social · Jul 11

Who had "Skal Labissiere" for most vicious dunk on Day One of Summer League?

Still feels weird seeing him in a non-Kings uniform

Nick Agar-Johnson @nbajohnson.bsky.social · Jul 11

Hoping we'll get to see some Isaac Nogues minutes for the Kings in Q4--with his defensive chops, he'll fit right in with what the Kings have been doing so far in this one.