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The Kings Beat Podcast

James Ham, Kings Insider, ESPN 1320 and The Kings Beatkingsbeat.podbean.com
ESPN 1320‘s Kings Insider James Ham Fox, long time Sacramento reporter Sean Cunningham and The Kings Pulse Podcast’s Brenden Nunes bring you the latest on the Sacramento Kings. With more than 30 years of combined experience covering of the team, the trio pull back the veil on one of the most dysfunctional franchises in professional sports.
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Episodes

NBA schedule released, will the first 20 games define the Kings' season?

KCRA 3's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the NBA's schedule release, a deep dive into the Kings' first 20 games that include three games against OKC, three against Minnesota and three against Denver, a quick update on the Jonathan Kuminga situation and another episode of The Business of Basketball discussing Domantas Sabonis' comments at his annual basketball camp. Thanks f...

Aug 16, 20251 hr 23 minEp. 383

Kings stuck in limbo with Jonathan Kuminga, what does that mean for the 2025-26 season?

KCRA 3's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the continued chase for Jonathan Kuminga, is it time to accept a gap season or two, restricted free agency is a mess and how that might help the Kings retain Keon Ellis, a look at Vegas' Kings win prediction and whether that total seems fair. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for c...

Aug 05, 20251 hr 8 minEp. 382

Kings lose in Summer League Finals, is the roster set going forward?

KCRA 3's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' Summer League Finals run, the development of Nique Clifford and Maxime Raynaud, what to do with Devin Carter, the addition of Doug McDermott and an episode of The Business of Basketball discussing the point guard position and whether there might be a camp battle. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Pau...

Jul 23, 20251 hr 36 minEp. 381

Kings rookies impress during 2-0 Summer League start

KCRA 3's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings’ 2-0 start to Las Vegas Summer League, the strong performances from rookies Maxime Raynaud and Nique Clifford, a breakdown of the sign-and-trade that landed Dennis Schröder in Sacramento, the latest on the Jonathan Kuminga situation, as well as another episode of The Business of Basketball surrounding the current make up of...

Jul 13, 20251 hr 37 minEp. 380

Kings land point guard Dennis Schröder, front court depth early in free agency

KCRA 3's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the acquisition of Dennis Schröder and Devin Eubanks in free agency, the addition of Dario Saric in a Jonas Valancuinas swap and the complicated path ahead for the Kings as they balance the need for change with a difficult NBA landscape. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creati...

Jul 03, 202557 minEp. 379

Kings active on draft day, NBA free agency right around the corner

KCRA 3's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' 2025 NBA Draft haul, including the additions of Nique Clifford, Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell, a conversation about the point guard position and whether Dennis Schroder fits in Sacramento, followed by plenty of participation from fans in the chat. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson ...

Jun 28, 20251 hr 52 minEp. 378

Kings prioritizing point guard, still searching for way into first round of NBA Draft

KCRA 3's Sean Cunningham and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the 2025 NBA Draft, whether the Kings will acquire a first round selection, how will Scott Perry address the point guard position and another episode of The Business of Basketball discussing the how many players from the current squad will be back next season. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and ou...

Jun 25, 20251 hr 29 minEp. 377

NBA rumor mill is buzzing, can Kings overhaul roster in coming weeks?

KCRA 3's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the stellar first three games of the NBA Finals, the New York Knicks awkward head coaching search, the Kings search for a point guard ramps up and some fresh rumors circulate regarding trade targets. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for the podca...

Jun 13, 20251 hr 14 minEp. 376

Kings continue to build coaching staff, prepare for busy offseason

KCRA 3's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the latest additions to the coaching staff, who the core of the team is, searching for a diamond in the rough and another episode of The Business of Basketball discussing the Kings bowing out of the California Classic. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and ...

Jun 03, 20251 hr 15 minEp. 375

Detailing Kings needs heading into an extremely important offseason

KCRA 3's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Pacers incredible win over the New York Knicks, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning the league MVP, Kings biggest needs heading into the offseason and another episode of The Business of Basketball discussing the future of Keegan Murray and Keon Ellis in Sacramento. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkers...

May 22, 20251 hr 34 minEp. 374

Kings officially lose 2025 first round pick, Doug Christie builds coaching staff

KCRA 3's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include Doug Christie adding to his coaching staff, Scott Perry bringing in BJ Armstrong, Kings lose their pick to the Hawks, what does the Kevin Huerter trade look like with hindsight and another episode of The Business of Basketball. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new i...

May 14, 20251 hr 56 minEp. 373

Kings continue offseason punch list, make Doug Christie new head coach

KCRA 3's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings signing Doug Christie as their new head coach, Scott Perry's introductory press conference, what should the Kings prioritize now that they have their coach and GM, what comes next in a busy summer of change and an another episode of The Business of Basketball based around the big moves at Sacramento State. Thanks for joinin...

May 01, 20251 hr 22 minEp. 372

Kings crash out of Play-In, part ways with Monte McNair, hire Scott Perry as new GM

Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' disappointing finish in the play-in tournament, Monte McNair exits stage left, Scott Perry returns as the new GM and an episode of The Business of Basketball focused on Doug Christie's future with the team. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for ...

Apr 18, 20251 hr 18 minEp. 371

Sacramento Kings set to host Dallas Mavericks in NBA's play in tournament

Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings making the NBA's Play-In tournament, their chances in round 1 against the Dallas Mavericks and what it would take for the team to advance all the way to the NBA playoffs where the Oklahoma City Thunder are waiting. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and out...

Apr 15, 20251 hr 5 minEp. 370

Sacramento Kings cling to play-in spot with five games remaining on schedule

Fox 40's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' loss to the Wizards, their win over the Hornets and the path ahead with just five games remaining on the schedule. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for the podcast and to Brenden for creating our new overlay for the podcast. Link to Un...

Apr 05, 20251 hr 17 minEp. 369

Sacramento Kings shuffle starting lineup, assistant GM Wes Wilcox exits

Fox 40's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include a wild day in Sacramento as De'Aaron Fox's future with the team became murky. Can the Kings save the marriage between the franchise and it's best player? Who is to blame for the situation unraveling? There is plenty to discuss as the Kings are thrown into chaos days before the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline. Thanks for joining us on this ...

Mar 29, 20251 hr 47 minEp. 368

Sacramento Kings lose for sixth time in eight games with brutal back-to-back ahead

Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' two game skid, some tough conversations about isolation basketball and another episode of The Business of Basketball surrounding the path forward for the Kings after the season. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for the podcast and to Brenden for creating our ne...

Mar 23, 20251 hr 15 minEp. 367

Sacramento Kings drop four straight, face another difficult scheduling stretch

Fox 40's Sean Cunningham and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' four game skid, Malik Monk struggling to find a balance running the point, Zach LaVine needs to shoot, the schedule only gets more difficult and another episode of The Business of Basketball predicting what might happen next with the Kings. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for t...

Mar 17, 20251 hr 27 minEp. 366

De'Aaron Fox returns to Sacramento, Kings pick up needed win over Spurs

Fox 40's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include De'Aaron Fox's return to Sacramento, the chaos of the Kings spilling out in the media, Jonas Valanciunas making an impact and much more. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for the podcast and to Brenden for creating our new overlay for the podcast....

Mar 09, 20251 hr 38 minEp. 365

Kings pick up pair of wins, gain breathing room in NBA's Play-In chase

Fox 40's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' two game win streak, the sprint to the finish line, Domtantas Sabonis' struggles, Keegan Murray's breakout game, as well as an episode of the Business of Basketball about the state of the Kings and how this season might finish. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creat...

Feb 28, 20251 hr 42 minEp. 232

Kings ready for post All-Star schedule, can they make a playoff push?

Fox 40's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' final 27 games, the addition of Markelle Fultz, can Doug Christie fix the defense and another episode of The Business of Basketball. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for the podcast and to Brenden for creating our new overlay for the p...

Feb 21, 20251 hr 57 minEp. 231

Kings pick up pair of wins following trade deadline overhaul

Fox 40's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include a wild week of change in Sacramento. How is Jake LaRavia fitting in? Can Jonas Valanciunas and Domantas Sabonis play major minutes together? Grading the Kings' trade deadline moves and another episode of The Business of Basketball. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a n...

Feb 12, 20251 hr 45 minEp. 230

De'Aaron Fox out, Zach LaVine in, what's next for the Sacramento Kings?

Fox 40's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include a wild week in Sacramento as the Kings trade away their franchise player and careen towards the NBA's trade deadline. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for the podcast and to Brenden for creating our new overlay for the podcast. Link to Underdog F...

Feb 05, 20252 hr 13 minEp. 229

Are De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings headed for a messy breakup?

Fox 40's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include a wild day in Sacramento as De'Aaron Fox's future with the team became murky. Can the Kings save the marriage between the franchise and it's best player? Who is to blame for the situation unraveling? There is plenty to discuss as the Kings are thrown into chaos days before the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline. Thanks for joining us on this ...

Jan 29, 20251 hr 1 minEp. 228

Kings continue climb up the standings, home win streak hits five games

Fox 40's Sean Cunningham and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' 8-2 start under Doug Christie, the team's climb back over .500, Keegan Murray finds his game and the daunting road trip ahead. We finish with another episode of The Business of Basketball with a discussion of three potential additions to the Kings' roster with the trade deadline just weeks away. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson...

Jan 19, 20251 hr 12 minEp. 227

Kings riding hot streak under interim head coach Doug Christie

Fox 40's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes of The Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' five game game streak, the general feel around the team under Doug Christie and whether the turnaround is sustainable. We finish with another episode of The Business of Basketball with a discussion about how the recent success may equate to a more aggressive approach to adding players at the trade deadline. Thanks for joinin...

Jan 10, 20251 hr 22 minEp. 226

Digesting a crazy week in Kingsland, can the team get back on the right path?

Fox 40's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes of The Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' switch at head coach, Keegan Murray's injury issue, Doug Christie's chance of retaining the head coaching job, the path ahead for a dysfunctional group and whether more changes are needed. We finish with another episode of The Business of Basketball with a discussion about the current state of the team and whether this seaso...

Jan 02, 20251 hr 24 minEp. 225

Kings losing streak hits four games, are changes on the way?

Fox 40's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes of The Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' four game losing streak, the general feel around the team and the whether changes are on the horizon. We finish with another episode of The Business of Basketball with a discussion about how the team can get back on the right track. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for cr...

Dec 24, 20241 hr 24 minEp. 224

Kings win third straight game, move to .500 on the season

Fox 40's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes of The Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' win over the New Orleans Pelicans, Domantas Sabonis dominates, DeMar DeRozan saves the day and we have reached the point where a win is a win, regardless of the way they get there. We finish with another episode of The Business of Basketball discussion about the types of players the Kings need to add to the roster. Thanks fo...

Dec 14, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 223

Kings run over Wemby-less Spurs, are they turning a corner?

Fox 40's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes of The Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' win over the San Antonio Spurs, their struggles to both defend and shoot the 3-point shot and are we getting closer to a "they are who they are moment"? Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for the podcast and to Brenden for creating our new...

Dec 08, 20241 hr 20 minEp. 295
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