Jimmy is gonna come to you before something even happens—like, “If this happens, we’re gonna do this.” And I’ll be honest ...

They recognize the team’s higher ceiling since acquiring Jimmy Butler from Miami. A familiar sense of viability has returned.

Kings guard Malik Monk had 13 points on 6-11 shooting in Friday's loss, sharing some harsh words after the game. Monk was brutally honest about getting blown out at home by their division rival.