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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

Kings lose heartbreaker in Miami, L2M confirms officials botched crucial call

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 Kings' tough loss in Miami, the struggles of Davion Mitchell and Richaun Holmes, does Mike Brown need to get a technical, as well as a business of basketball discussion on Kyrie Irving, Miles Bridges, the Brooklyn Nets and a growing PR issue for the NBA. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinker...

Nov 03, 20221 hr 36 minEp. 289

Kings snap four game skid, lose De’Aaron Fox to injury

Fox 40's Sean Cunningham and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the erratic Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' two game win streak, De'Aaron Fox making strides before injuring knee, Harrison Barnes rebounding, Domantas Sabonis struggling with foul trouble, as well as a business of basketball discussion. 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 ...

Nov 02, 20221 hr 24 minEp. 288

Sacramento Kings start season 0-3, is there a win on the horizon?

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 Kings' 0-3 start, Keegan Murray a starter?, De'Aaron Fox stars, Harrison Barnes is struggling, Domantas Sabonis somewhere in the middle, can the team turning things around, as well as a business of basketball discussion. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a ...

Oct 25, 20221 hr 46 minEp. 287

Kings make final cuts, prepare for season opener against Trail Blazers

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 Kings' finishing strong against Los Angeles Lakers, Chima Moneke makes final roster, fresh start for De'Aaron Fox and Harrison Barnes, Keegan Murray and Kevin Huerter questionable for opener, as well as a business of basketball discussion. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulititi...

Oct 18, 20221 hr 54 minEp. 286

Kings make cuts, head into Friday’s preseason finale looking for fourth straight win

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 Kings' win over the Suns, cut down day, some fresh faces, Richaun Holmes and Keegan Murray back at practice, De'Aaron Fox looks ready, a Q&A session with the audience, as well as a business of basketball discussion. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a n...

Oct 14, 20221 hr 53 minEp. 285

Kings’ Mike Brown brings positivity, lighthearted approach to training camp

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 TV audition, Tuesday overreaction centered around Kings win over Blazers, Kevin Huerter fitting in well, Keegan Murray shines again, KZ Okpala showing his worth, as well as a business of basketball discussion centered around the schedule. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@p...

Oct 11, 20221 hr 31 minEp. 284

Kings ignore drama around the league, focused on finding their own joy

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 business of basketball discussion centered around the fight in Golden State, Mike Brown's reaction to Draymond Green's punch, Kings finding joy in Sacramento, Malik Monk bringing a new energy, rotations/roster spots still up in the air and De'Aaron Fox gives back to the community. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Bi...

Oct 08, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 283

Kings show promise in preseason win over Los Angeles Lakers

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 Kings' preseason opening win over the Lakers, KZ Okpala starts, Keegan Murray leads the way, Mike Brown has moment with Davion Mitchell, as well as another business of basketball discussion. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for the podcas...

Oct 04, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 282

De’Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis primed for breakout year in Sacramento?

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 training camp in full swing, De'Aaron Fox finds his smile, Domantas Sabonis ready to make an impact, as well as another business of basketball discussion centered around the NBA's new "take foul" rule. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for...

Sep 30, 20221 hr 12 minEp. 281

Coach Mike Brown has Kings running as team opens 2022-23 Training Camp

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 Media Day 2022, Mike Brown's barbaric yawp, first impressions on new and returning players, training camp opens, as well as another business of basketball discussion centered around Brenden Nunes' first ever media day. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new in...

Sep 28, 20221 hr 27 minEp. 280

Where does rookie Keegan Murray fit into Kings’ power forward rotation?

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 battle for minutes at power forward, is Keegan Murray an opening night starter, what to expect from training camp, a spicy edition of fact or cap, as well as another business of basketball discussion centered around the league's potential to shift the minimum age to 18. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutou...

Sep 20, 20221 hr 30 minEp. 279

Strong competition expected for Kings’ final roster spots, who is safe?

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 an explanation on the DJ Steward situation, a battle brewing for final roster spots, who will back up Harrison Barnes, as well as another edition of the business of basketball centered around the Robert Sarver situation in Phoenix. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for crea...

Sep 16, 20221 hr 20 minEp. 278

Domantas Sabonis helps Lithuania survive EuroBasket group stage, Sasha Vezenkov impresses

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 Domantas Sabonis strong play in EuroBasket, Sasha Vezenkov turning heads, the battle for minutes at shooting guard, where does Terence Davis fit in, 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 to B...

Sep 07, 20221 hr 21 minEp. 277

Kings well represented in FIBA EuroBasket, is summer basketball a good thing?

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 Domantas Sabonis, Alex Len, Chimezie Metu and the FIBA World Cup, the battle for minutes at point guard, is this De'Aaron Fox's break out year, 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...

Sep 01, 20221 hr 21 minEp. 276

Kevin Durant situation comes to conclusion, what does it mean for Kings, rest of NBA?

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 Lakers trading for Patrick Beverley, the Kevin Durant situation in Brooklyn, how big of a let down has the 2022 offseason been, Keegan Murray back on the court, fact or cap, as well as another edition of the business of basketball. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for crea...

Aug 25, 20221 hr 30 minEp. 275

NBA releases 2022-23 schedule, Kings open at home against Trail Blazers

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 release of the NBA's 2022-23 schedule, potential scheduling strengths and struggles for Kings, how many games will it take to assess roster, remembering basketball legend Pete Carril, as well as another edition of the business of basketball. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@pauliti...

Aug 18, 20221 hr 12 minEp. 274

Kings demolition of Arco Arena/Sleep Train Arena a reminder of better times

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 memories of Arco Arena, what position battle are we looking forward to, NBA retires No. 6 in Bill Russell's honor, should players be calling all of the shots, 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 intr...

Aug 11, 20221 hr 26 minEp. 273

Is Kings training camp roster set after addition of Kent Bazemore, Quinn Cook?

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 what additions of Kent Bazemore and Quinn Cook mean for roster, a new edition of "Fact or Cap," will Kings get involved in Kevin Durant debacle as third team, 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 intr...

Aug 10, 20221 hr 25 minEp. 272

How do the Kings stack up against the rest of the Western Conference?

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 passing of announcing great Vin Scully, a discussion on whether the Kings have a big three, where do the Kings stand in the Western Conference, the battle at the shooting guard position, as well as another edition of the business of basketball. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paul...

Aug 04, 20221 hr 39 minEp. 271

Sacramento Kings have depth, but do they have quality depth?

Fox 40's Sean Cunningham and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the erratic Sacramento Kings. Topics include the the passing of NBA legend Bill Russell, Matt Coleman heads overseas, a discussion on the rotation, 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 to Brenden for creating our new overlay for the podcast. The Kings B...

Aug 03, 20221 hr 15 minEp. 270

Keegan Murray undergoes wrist procedure, Kings add reserve point guard

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 Keegan Murray going under the knife, Matthew Dellavedova added as third point guard, what fringe player will earn rotational minutes, Sac Republic roll to finals, 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 ...

Jul 29, 20221 hr 25 minEp. 269

Kings mentioned as suitor for Donovan Mitchell, do they have assets for a trade?

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 Kings' interest in Donovan Mitchell and what a potential offer would look like, a deep dive into how the team can improve on the defensive end, 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 to Br...

Jul 27, 20221 hr 24 minEp. 268

What is the path to improvement for 2022-23 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 Kings' over/under, the path to improvement for De'Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis, Kevin Huerter and Davion Mitchell, 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 to Brende...

Jul 23, 20221 hr 23 minEp. 267

Keegan Murray wins Summer League MVP, Kings continue to fill out roster

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 Keegan Murray's Summer League MVP, Richaun Holmes still part of the plan, Mike Brown continues to add familiar faces to staff and roster, Kings over/under set at 32.5, 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...

Jul 20, 20221 hr 36 minEp. 266

Kings fall flat in Summer League despite Keegan Murray’s star level performance

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 Keegan Murray's matchup with Chet Holmgren, Neemias Queta struggles on his birthday, Keon Ellis isn't a point guard, a look at the NBA's biggest news, Sean talks to Mike Brown, as well as another edition of the business of basketball. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for c...

Jul 14, 20221 hr 19 minEp. 265

Keegan Murray earning high praise with Kings’ Las Vegas Summer League squad

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 breakdown of Keegan Murray, Neemias Queta and Keon Ellis at Las Vegas Summer League, Kings bring in veterans for a workout, Sasha Vezenkov might stay overseas, pressure off of De'Aaron Fox, Kings still looking to make a big trade, as well as another edition of the business of basketball. Thanks for joining us on this advent...

Jul 12, 20221 hr 34 minEp. 264

Kings head to Las Vegas looking for second straight Summer League title

Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast joins forces with The Kings Beat's James Ham for coverage of the erratic Sacramento Kings. Topics include expectations for Las Vegas Summer League, are the Kings done melding the roster, where does Richaun Holmes fit in, should Kings revisit Ben Simmons conversation, 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 p...

Jul 07, 20221 hr 7 minEp. 263

Kings’ Keegan Murray dominates California Classic action

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 Keegan Murray's breakout week, Neemias Queta shows signs of improvement, undrafted rookie free agent Keon Ellis has a nice skill set, Kings victorious at the California Classic, as well as another edition of the business of basketball. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for ...

Jul 06, 20221 hr 38 minEp. 262

Kings add free agent Malik Monk, Kevin Huerter via trade in crazy two days

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 addition of Malik Monk in free agency, a trade for Kevin Huerter, roster revamp in full motion, 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 to Brenden for creating our...

Jul 01, 20221 hr 34 minEp. 261

Can Kings add more after drafting Keegan Murray 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 2022 NBA Draft night, Keegan Murray a perfect fit in Sacramento, why didn't the Kings make any moves outside of trade second round picks, 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 p...

Jun 24, 20221 hr 27 minEp. 260
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