Grant Napear, known for his passionate and unapologetic style, is making a return to the Sacramento sports radio airwaves. He will launch a new daily show on FOX Sports Radio Sacramento beginning Sept. 2.
Napear will host weekday afternoons from 3–6 p.m., marking his first full-time return to local radio since his departure from SacTown Sports in 2020. In additon, his return reunites Sacramento sports fans with a voice that spent more than three decades covering the Kings and weighing in on both regional and national storylines.
“These past few years away from the mic gave me time to reflect on what it really means to be a voice in this community,” Napear said in a statement. “I’ve listened, I’ve learned, and I’ve grown — and what stands out most is how much I value this city and everyone in it. Sports have always been about bringing people together. My goal now is to use that common passion to unite people from every background, to listen, and to celebrate all that makes Sacramento special.”
Moreover, Napear’s return is notable not just for his tenure in the market, but for the sizable audiences he regularly drew during his time on SacTown Sports. His show was consistently among the top-rated programs in the region, fueled by strong takes, listener interaction, and his longtime role as the television voice of the Sacramento Kings.
“Grant’s return marks an exciting new chapter for Sacramento sports radio,” said Kurt Baglemann, General Manager of FOX Sports Sacramento. “His knowledge, energy, industry connections, and his ability to connect with local fans make Grant one of the most influential voices in our market.”
Even after leaving terrestrial radio, Napear remained active through his podcast If You Don’t Like That, which retained a loyal following and served as a platform for long-form sports commentary and interviews.
Napear exited his former radio station during the COVID-19 pandemic when he got into a social media back-and-forth with former Sacramento Kings player DeMarcus Cousins, who asked Napear his thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement at the time. Napier’s response to Cousins soon led to both his dismissal from the radio station, and also Napier resigning from his play-by-play position with the Kings.
Napear sued his employer, Bonneville International Corporation, which owns KHTK 1140, for wrongful terminations. The case was closed in April of this year after a judge sided with Bonneville International.
“You know where I’ll be now. FOX Sports Sacramento. I will be in studio in SacTown. I cannot wait to walk into that studio, turn my mic on, and start rolling,” said Napear via a video stream.
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“Put it in the books and send him to the line”. Welcome back Grant.