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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

Mike Brown finally introduced as new head coach of 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 erratic Sacramento Kings. Topics include Mike Brown's introductory press conference, rumors swirling around the No. 4 pick overall, John Collins an options for Kings, as well as another edition 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 t...

Jun 22, 20221 hr 37 minEp. 259

Is there an NBA arms race heating up for the Kings’ No. 4 pick?

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 erratic Sacramento Kings. Topics include the NBA Finals, league gives access to top prospects, rumors abound with the No. 4 overall pick, as well as another edition of the business of basketball. Thanks for joining us on this new adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for the podcast and to Brenden for creating ou...

Jun 17, 20221 hr 36 minEp. 258

Are Kings limiting future potential by chasing short term success?

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 erratic Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Warriors run in the NBA Finals, a long discussion on the medias role in the draft process, would trading out of No. 4 limit the Kings' long term prospects, as well as another edition of the business of basketball. Thanks for joining us on this new adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new...

Jun 14, 20221 hr 48 minEp. 257

Should Kings consider Keegan Murray with No. 4 pick in 2022 NBA Draft?

Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the erratic Sacramento Kings. Topics include a breakdown of game three of the NBA Finals, a deep dive into the potential of draft prospect Keegan Murray, more discussion on roster creation, as well as another edition of the business of basketball. Thanks for joining us on this new adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for the podcast and to B...

Jun 09, 20221 hr 49 minEp. 256

What if Duke’s Paolo Banchero falls to Sacramento Kings in 2022 NBA Draft?

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 erratic Sacramento Kings. Topics include a discussion on the first two games of the NBA Finals, how would Paolo Banchero fit with Kings, a different way to look at roster construction, Sac Pro Am starts and another edition of the business of basketball. Thanks for joining us on this new adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intr...

Jun 07, 20221 hr 28 minEp. 255

Should Kings consider potential fit with De’Aaron Fox with No. 4 pick?

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 erratic Sacramento Kings. Topics include the start of NBA Finals, Kings options at No. 4, whether they should make the selection with De'Aaron Fox in mind, is there a trade down option that makes sense and another edition of the business of basketball. Thanks for joining us on this new adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro...

Jun 02, 20221 hr 15 minEp. 254

Are rumors of Jaden Ivey jumping into top three of NBA Draft legit or smokescreen?

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 erratic Sacramento Kings. Topics include the chatter surrounding the No. 4 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, is trading down really an option, NBA Finals predictions and another edition of the business of basketball. Thanks for joining us on this new adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for the podcast and to Brenden ...

May 31, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 253

Does 2022 NBA Draft candidate Jaden Ivey fit with 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 erratic Sacramento Kings. Topics include the pathway to a championship for the Golden State, a deep dive into Chet Holmgren and Jaden Ivey, a discussion on media's role in sports and another edition of the business of basketball. Thanks for joining us on this new adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for the podc...

May 26, 20221 hr 42 minEp. 252

Ep. 62 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Should Kings consider moving up in 2022 NBA Draft?

Fox 40's Sean Cunningham and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the erratic Sacramento Kings. Topics include a discussion on a bad round of NBA Playoffs, should the Kings move up in the draft, Domantas Sabonis visits the shot doctor and another edition of The Business of Basketball. Thanks for joining us on this new 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 po...

May 24, 20221 hr 41 minEp. 251

Ep. 61 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Mike Brown makes first coaching hire

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 erratic Sacramento Kings. Topics include the addition of Jordi Fernandez as associate head coach, a long discussion on the dynamics of building a coaching staff, more on Anjali Ranadive being added to the front office and another edition of The Business of Basketball. Thanks for joining us on this new adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creati...

May 19, 20221 hr 42 minEp. 250

Ep. 60 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Lottery reaction show

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 erratic Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings moving up to No. 4 in the 2022 NBA Draft, the hiring of Anjali Ranadivé as the assistant GM of The Stockton Kings and another edition of The Business of Basketball. Thanks for joining us on this new adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for the podcast and to Brend...

May 18, 20221 hr 21 minEp. 249

Ep. 59 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Resetting 2022 NBA Draft coverage

Brenden Nunes of The Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the erratic Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Richaun Holmes situation, whether he's a long term fit in Sacramento, a shift back to draft coverage and another edition of The Business of Basketball. Thanks for joining us on this new 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 podca...

May 12, 20221 hr 38 minEp. 248

Ep. 58 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Kings hire Mike Brown as new head coach

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 erratic Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' hiring of new head coach Mike Brown, a discussion on what roster and assistant coaches might suit him best, James loses his phone in the lake and another edition of The Business of Basketball. Thanks for joining us on this new adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro...

May 10, 20221 hr 42 minEp. 247

Ep. 57 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Kings coaching search heading towards conclusion?

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 erratic Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' coaching search narrowed down to Mike Brown and Mark Jackson, can Vivek Ranadivé salvage his image in Sacramento, who we at the Kings Beat believe will be the next head coach and another episode of the Business of Basketball. Thanks for joining us on this new adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) f...

May 05, 20221 hr 35 minEp. 246

Ep. 56 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Kings coaching search is down to three

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 erratic Sacramento Kings. Topics include the latest news on the Kings' coaching search, Joe Dumars steps away from team, Vivek Ranadivé has a favorite, followed by another episode of the Business of Basketball. Thanks for joining us on this new adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for the podcast and to Brenden fo...

May 04, 20221 hr 51 minEp. 245

Ep. 55 of The Kings Beat: Breaking down veteran coaching options for Kings

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 erratic Sacramento Kings. Topics include an explanation on Cunningham's absence from the show, a deep dive into the Kings' veteran coaching candidates in Steve Clifford, Mark Jackson, Mike Brown and Mike D'Antoni, a break down of where our crew would go with the next coaching hire, followed by another episode of the Business of Basketball. Thanks for joining us on thi...

Apr 28, 20221 hr 47 minEp. 244

Ep: 54 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Coaching interviews begin in Sacramento

Brenden Nunes of The Kings Pulse Podcast joins The Kings Beat's James Ham as they continue coverage of the erratic 2021-22 Sacramento Kings. Topics include a brief overview of the Kings seven coaching candidates dropping in for Zoom meetings, a deep dive into the three individuals without head coaching experience, followed by another episode of the Business of Basketball. Thanks for joining us on this new adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro...

Apr 26, 20221 hr 58 minEp. 243

Ep. 53 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Diving deep into 2022 NBA Draft coverage

Brenden Nunes of The Kings Pulse Podcast joins The Kings Beat's James Ham as they continue coverage of the erratic Sacramento Kings. Topics include Kings losing more staff, the approach to writing mock drafts, best player available vs. best fit, ceiling vs. floor, a cursory look at the top 15 of the 2022 NBA Draft and another episode of the Business of Basketball. Thanks for joining us on this new adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for the...

Apr 21, 20221 hr 51 minEp. 242

Ep. 52 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Analyzing Domantas Sabonis’ fit with Kings

Brenden Nunes of The Kings Pulse Podcast joins The Kings Beat's James Ham as they continue coverage of the erratic 2021-22 Sacramento Kings. Topics include DeMarcus Cousins' comments about his time with Kings, a deep dive into Domantas Sabonis' season and his pairing with De'Aaron Fox, a look at the coaching search, and another episode of the Business of Basketball. Thanks for joining us on this new adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for t...

Apr 19, 20221 hr 40 minEp. 241

Ep. 51 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Dissecting De’Aaron Fox’s up and down season

Brenden Nunes of The Kings Pulse Podcast joins The Kings Beat's James Ham as they continue coverage of the erratic 2021-22 Sacramento Kings. Topic include a deep dive into De'Aaron Fox's season and who fits best alongside him, did the Timberwolves overdo their celebration, more on the coaching search and another episode of the Business of Basketball. Thanks for joining us on this new adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for the podcast and t...

Apr 14, 20221 hr 41 minEp. 240

Ep. 50 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Alvin Gentry exits, coaching search begins

Brenden Nunes of The Kings Pulse Podcast joins The Kings Beat's James Ham as they continue coverage of the erratic 2021-22 Sacramento Kings. Topic include Alvin Gentry's dismissal, De'Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis and Monte McNair speak to the media, Kings make additional changes to staff, Wayne Cooper's passing, some early coaching names to watch, and another episode of the Business of Basketball. Thanks for joining us on this new adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creat...

Apr 12, 20221 hr 34 minEp. 239

Ep. 49 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Is Donte DiVincenzo in Kings’ long term plans?

Brenden Nunes of The Kings Pulse Podcast joins The Kings Beat's James Ham as they continue coverage of the erratic 2021-22 Sacramento Kings. Topic include Neemias Queta's role with Kings, where Donte DiVincenzo fits in long term, nine years of Vivek Ranadivé's ownership and another episode of the Business of Basketball. Thanks for joining us on this new adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for the podcast and to Brenden Nunes for creating ou...

Apr 08, 20221 hr 42 minEp. 238

Ep. 48 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Final Four recap and a discussion on Kings’ coaching situation

Brenden Nunes of The Kings Pulse Podcast joins The Kings Beat's James Ham as they continue coverage of the erratic 2021-22 Sacramento Kings. Topic include the NCAA Final Four, Davion Mitchell sets a rookie record, Neemias Queta watches, Alvin Gentry's last few games at the helm and another edition of the Business of Basketball. Thanks for joining us on this new adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for the podcast and to Brenden Nunes for cre...

Apr 06, 20221 hr 33 minEp. 237

Ep. 47 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Is Davion Mitchell a future starter?

Brenden Nunes of The Kings Pulse Podcast fills in for ABC10's Sean Cunningham and joins The Kings Beat's James Ham continue the coverage of the erratic Sacramento Kings. Topic include Davion Mitchell's continued success, a deep dive into the Kings current roster including a keep em' or move em' segment, and another episode of the Business of Basketball. Thanks for joining us on this new adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for the podcast an...

Mar 31, 20221 hr 39 minEp. 236

Ep. 46 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Kings fall in Miami, Alvin Gentry coaching final games?

Brenden Nunes of The Kings Pulse Podcast fills in for ABC10's Sean Cunningham and joins The Kings Beat's James Ham continue the coverage of the erratic Sacramento Kings. Topic include the loss in Miami, Neemias Queta looked rusty, Alvin Gentry's final six games as coach?, NCAA/NBA Draft prospect watch and another episode of the Business of Basketball. Thanks for joining us on this new adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for the podcast and ...

Mar 29, 20221 hr 30 minEp. 235

Ep. 45 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Richaun Holmes’ off court situation and more NBA Draft talk

Brenden Nunes of The Kings Pulse Podcast fills in for ABC10's Sean Cunningham and joins The Kings Beat's James Ham continue the coverage of the erratic Sacramento Kings. Topic include the win in Indy, Richaun Holmes' off court situation, play-in long shot, NCAA/NBA Draft prospect watch and another episode of the Business of Basketball. Thanks for joining us on this new adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for the podcast and to Brenden Nunes...

Mar 26, 20221 hr 38 minEp. 234

Ep. 44 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Will Sabonis and Fox play again this season?

Brenden Nunes of The Kings Pulse Podcast fills in for ABC10's Sean Cunningham and joins The Kings Beat's James Ham continue the coverage of the erratic Sacramento Kings. Topic include Domantas Sabonis' knee injury, the impact on rookie Neemias Queta, De'Aaron Fox's hand, Kings move into solo possession of the No. 5 spot in the pre-lottery standings, NBA prospect talk and another episode of the Business of Basketball. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@pauli...

Mar 22, 20221 hr 12 minEp. 233

Ep. 43 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Kings go toe-to-toe with Bucks, come up short late

Brenden Nunes of The Kings Pulse Podcast fills in for ABC10's Sean Cunningham and joins The Kings Beat's James Ham continue the coverage of the erratic Sacramento Kings. Topic include Donte DiVincenzo playing his former team, De'Aaron Fox hurts hand, Trey Lyles earns a longer look, Davian Mitchell climbs over rookie wall and another episode of the Business of Basketball. Thanks for joining us on this new adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro ...

Mar 17, 20221 hr 32 minEp. 232

Ep. 42 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Donte DiVincenzo starts, Kings shock Bulls

Brenden Nunes of The Kings Pulse Podcast fills in for ABC10's Sean Cunningham and joins The Kings Beat's James Ham continue the coverage of the erratic Sacramento Kings. Topic include a Donte DiVincenzo's first start, Kings beat the Bulls, Domantas Sabonis has a baby, De'Aaron Fox continues elite play and another episode of the Business of Basketball. Thanks for joining us on this new adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for the podcast and ...

Mar 15, 20221 hr 26 minEp. 231

Ep. 41 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Domantas Sabonis suspended, Kings fall again

Brenden Nunes of The Kings Pulse Podcast fills in for ABC10's Sean Cunningham and joins The Kings Beat's James Ham continue the coverage of the erratic Sacramento Kings. Topic include a Domantas Sabonis' suspension, is Nikola Jokic the NBA's MVP again, De'Aaron Fox and hollow stats, Donte DiVincenzo sits and another episode of the Business of Basketball. Thanks for joining us on this new adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for the podcast a...

Mar 10, 20221 hr 27 minEp. 230
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