The Sacrmento Kings win Saturday night over the New Orleans Hornets was their third in four games and has many wondering if the young team is maturing before their eyes into a force in the NBA.

Last week the Atlanta Hawks announced the signing forward Damien Wilkins to a contract that will last the remainder of the season.

I was able to chat with Leigh Ellis about who we would select as reserves for the upcoming NBA All-Star game, if the NBA should bump the All-Star game rosters from 12 to 15 players and ideas to make All-Star weekend more exciting for fans.

Last night I was able to chat with Corey Maggette about having some of his bigger games in the Air Canada Centre and finally finding a groove on the court after having surgery on his foot last summer.

I was able to chat with Chris Douglas-Roberts about being more consistent on offense, the confidence he has gained by giving regular minutes and the team making a push for the playoffs.

I was able to chat with Luc Mbah a Moute about what the team needs to do in order to make a push for the playoffs, overcoming a tough schedule in the first half of the season and the challenges scouting a team that is young and has a lot of key players injured.

I was able to chat with Earl Boykins about God and the role his faith plays in his life.

When the Wizards’ point guard, rookie-extraordinaire John Wall came to town, he brought with him a reputation as one of the league’s fastest. Waiting for him was third-year Thunder floor general Russell Westbrook, whose name may well belong on the top of the list.

Don’t look now but the Memphis Grizzlies and scrapping and clawing their way into the playoff picture in the Western Conference.

Scott Skiles ripped into his players for not being mentally sharp, despite pulling out a big win on the road in overtime.