Former Sacramento Kings Broadcaster Grant Napear Returns To Local Radio

Grant Napear, the longtime Sacramento Kings broadcaster and radio host, is making a return to Sacramento sports radio on the Fox Sports Radio station KSAC beginning September 2. Napear was previously fired from his radio show and resigned as the Kings' play-by-play announcer in 2020 after posting "All Lives Matter" in response to a social media exchange with former Kings player DeMarcus Cousins, a tweet that sparked significant controversy during the Black Lives Matter movement. Despite losing a wrongful termination lawsuit against his former station KHTK, Napear has remained connected to his audience through a popular podcast. He expressed that his time away allowed him to reflect, learn, and grow, emphasizing a commitment to uniting the Sacramento community through sports. Fox Sports Sacramento's General Manager Kurt Bagelmann praised Napear's knowledge, energy, and ability to engage local fans, marking his return as a significant moment for local sports radio. Napear aims to reclaim his position in the Sacramento market and reconnect with fans through his new weekday afternoon show.