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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 approach .500 season for first time since 2005-06

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 exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include Kings win over the Knicks, Mike Brown demands excellence, first .500 season within reach, is the team growing into a contender on their playoff march, preview of a big game in Phoenix, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulititi...

Mar 11, 20231 hr 35 minEp. 320

Kings inch closer to second seed in Western Conference standings

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 exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include Kings win over Pelicans, Kevin Huerter finding his game, are De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis All-NBA worthy, defensive woes continue, Harrison Barnes gets a tech, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around the final 18 games of the regular season. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big s...

Mar 08, 20231 hr 17 minEp. 319

Kings fall at home against T-Wolves for first loss since All-Star break

Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include Kings' five game win streak snapped, Kevin Huerter heats up, Malik Monk cools off, are the Timberwolves a bad matchup, Kessler Edwards makes the most of his opportunity, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around the Kings' stretch run. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition...

Mar 06, 20231 hr 55 minEp. 318

Kings win fourth straight coming out of All-Star break, move 11 games over .500

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 exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include Kings' four game win streak, De'Aaron Fox sits against OKC, Kevin Huerter and Harrison Barnes step up, Domantas Sabonis posts another near triple-double, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around the Kings' stretch run and the Lakers wanting that smoke. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! ...

Mar 01, 20231 hr 40 minEp. 317

Kings find a way to beat Clippers in wild offensive showdown

Fox 40's Sean Cunningham and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include a recap of a wild 176-175 Kings win over the Clippers, Kings hit nine games over .500 mark, Malik Monk and De'Aaron Fox star, Tony Brothers is a mess, 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 crea...

Feb 25, 20231 hr 6 minEp. 316

Kings enter final 25 game stretch run ready to prove they belong

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 exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include a recap of the 2023 NBA All-Star game, Kings healthy and ready for stretch run, Jordi Fernandez a candidate for Hawks job, Greg Van Dusen passes away, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around the potential for buy out additions. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jin...

Feb 23, 20231 hr 31 minEp. 315

Kings well represented NBA All-Star weekend, get much needed break

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 exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include De'Aaron Fox starring in overtime win over Mavs, Suns hand team tough loss, a look at the NBA buy out market, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around the Kings' representation at All-Stat weekend. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creat...

Feb 16, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 314

Kings sit out NBA trade deadline, pass on filling roster holes heading into stretch run

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 exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Suns addition of Kevin Durant, a ramp up in the Western Conference, did the Kings make the right decision standing pat at the deadline, some craziness in the Kings win over the Rockets, a look at the buyout market and questions from the audience. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@p...

Feb 10, 20231 hr 38 minEp. 313

Kings make a trade, look to be active leading into NBA Trade Deadline

Fox 40's Sean Cunningham and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include a theKings' acquisition of Kessler Edwards, congrats to De'Aaron Fox, Keegan Murray has a bounce back game, 4-3 road trip still a possibility, and another edition of the Business of Basketball centered around the upcoming NBA trade deadline. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for th...

Feb 08, 202357 minEp. 312

Kings split in Minnesota, will they make a move at the NBA Trade Deadline?

Brenden Nunes from The Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include a Kings split in Minnesota, De'Aaron Fox's up and down performance, who will make the All-Star team, Keegan Murray will represent Sacramento at Rising Stars game and another edition of the Business of Basketball centered around the upcoming NBA trade deadline. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for ...

Jan 31, 20231 hr 38 minEp. 311

Kings falter at home against Raptors, embark on season-long seven game road trip

Brenden Nunes from The Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' loss to the Toronto Raptors, the up and down season of Malik Monk, Domantas Sabonis turns the ball over, Keegan Murray continues to develop, more on Monte McNair's extension and another Business of Basketball conversation. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and ou...

Jan 27, 20231 hr 30 minEp. 310

Kings extend Monte McNair and Wes Wilcox heading into trade season

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 exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include the big news of the day that both Monte McNair and Wes Wilcox were extended, Harrison Barnes continues hot streak, trade chatter, is Keegan Murray off limits, will front office stability have an impact on Kings' 2023 NBA trade deadline. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) fo...

Jan 25, 20231 hr 39 minEp. 308

Keegan Murray stars in win over OKC, win streak hits six games

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 exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include Kings' win over OKC, Keegan Murray steps up, Domantas Sabonis with another triple-double, win streak hits six games, fact or cap, and 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 ...

Jan 21, 20231 hr 18 minEp. 307

Kings’ Domantas Sabonis wins Player of the Week, edges out Harrison Barnes

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 exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include Kings' upcoming game against Lakers, Domantas Sabonis wins Western Conference Player of the Week, Harrison Barnes earns nomination as well, do the Kings have enough trade assets to add to the rotation, fact or cap, and another edition of the Business of Basketball. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Pau...

Jan 18, 20231 hr 30 minEp. 306

Kings hanging tough in Western Conference standings, look to move five games over .500

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 exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include Kings' win over Houston Rockets, Mike Brown the father figure, are we too easy on Harrison Barnes, Keegan Murray responds to criticism, De'Aaron Fox helps Trey Lyles succeed, fact or cap, and another edition of the Business of Basketball. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) ...

Jan 13, 20231 hr 6 minEp. 305

Kings rebound with defensive win over Magic, is it time for reinforcements?

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 exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include Kings' win over Orlando Magic, the regression on defense, Chimezie Metu earns another chance in the rotation, Mike Brown demands improvements, Keegan Murray draws his coach's ire, fact or cap, and another edition of the Business of Basketball. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitit...

Jan 11, 20231 hr 29 minEp. 304

Kings split tough back-to-back, open important homestand with a loss

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 exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include Kings' win over Utah Jazz and home loss to the Hawks, their continuing .500 play, more trouble at the backup center position, De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis don't make top 10 of All-Star voting, questions from the audience and some thoughts on next month's NBA trade deadline. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big s...

Jan 06, 20231 hr 17 minEp. 303

Kings enter crucial point of season, can they take advantage of 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 exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include Kings' loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, their current .500 level play, should they go all in for another game changer, who is off limits, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball based around whether the Kings will keep small group of non guaranteed contracts. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shouto...

Jan 02, 20231 hr 18 minEp. 302

Domantas Sabonis shakes off injury, helps carry Kings to much needed 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 exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include Kings' a split against the Nuggets, Domantas Sabonis' injury, Mike Brown out with covid, Jordi Fernandez fills in, Malik Monk returns to form, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball based around whether the Kings need to add a player or two now. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul ...

Dec 29, 20221 hr 26 minEp. 301

Kings looking for bounce back game against Lakers, will Sabonis and Barnes play?

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 exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include Kings' bad loss against Hornets, Domantas Sabonis and Harrison Barnes questionable, backup center position up for grabs, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball based around the San Francisco Giants losing Carlos Correa in free agency and how it relates to the Sacramento Kings. Thanks for joining us on this ...

Dec 21, 20221 hr 12 minEp. 300

Kings win in Toronto, still have a shot at .500 road trip

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 exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include Kings' huge win in Toronto, Mike Brown gets tossed, Domantas Sabonis goes 20/20, De'Aaron Fox looks like De'Aaron Fox, Malik Monk and Terence Davis go off, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around trade rumors involving Kings. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinke...

Dec 15, 20221 hr 42 minEp. 299

Kings turn up the heat on defense, improve to 1-1 on long road trip

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 exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include Kings 19-0 run to finish off the Cavs, Domantas Sabonis stuffing the stat sheet, can Kings sustain without De'Aaron Fox, Harrison Barnes has turned the corner, Kevin Huerter shooting his way out of a slump, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul...

Dec 10, 20221 hr 5 minEp. 298

Kings start brutal six game east coast road trip, how will they respond?

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 exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' latest three game win streak, Malik Monk giving Kings personality, defensive numbers improving, Davion Mitchell, KZ Okpala and Chimezie Metu finding their niche, as well as another edition of the Business of Basketball centered around the Kings upcoming six game road trip. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! ...

Dec 07, 20221 hr 13 minEp. 297

Kings run over Pacers, Malik Monk becoming heart and soul of team

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' big win over Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield and the Indiana Pacers, Malik Monk becoming the glue guy, defensive numbers improving, second unit gelling, as well as another edition of the Business of Basketball centered around Brenden's one-on-one with Luke Loucks. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutou...

Dec 01, 20221 hr 24 minEp. 296

Kings losing streak hits three, Tyrese Haliburton and Buddy Hield return

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' three game losing streak, four starters struggling, is the team worn out?, Malik Monk continues to bring energy, as well as another edition of the Business of Basketball centered around Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield and the Indiana Pacers visiting Golden 1 Center. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shout...

Nov 30, 20221 hr 21 minEp. 295

The streak is over, Kings fall on the road in Atlanta

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' seven game win streak, the loss in Atlanta, De'Aaron Fox has an off night, Malik Monk continues to shine, Keegan Murray struggling, 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 ...

Nov 24, 20221 hr 35 minEp. 294

Kings continue to thrive, is early season success sustainable?

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 questions surrounding Twitter, Kings' five game win streak, the offense is humming, chemistry building, as well as another edition of the Business of Basketball centered around whether the Kings should look to make a move or stand pat. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) ...

Nov 19, 202255 minEp. 293

Kings blowout Nets, team’s offensive potential, sharing mentality on display

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' big win over Brooklyn Nets, Terence Davis breaks out, Keegan Murray injures back, Domantas Sabonis or De'Aaron Fox an All-Star, marketability of current roster, as well as another edition of the Business of Basketball centered around the death of the super team. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to ...

Nov 17, 20222 hr 2 minEp. 292

Mike Brown learning Kings team on the fly, making positive strides

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' big win over Cleveland Cavaliers, Mike Brown admits he's still learning team, Davion Mitchell earns fourth quarter minutes, Malik Monk starring off Kings bench, Harrison Barnes has break out performance, as well as another edition of the Business of Basketball centered around the the lack of fines for calling out NBA o...

Nov 12, 20221 hr 33 minEp. 291

Kings finish road trip 2-2, costly mistakes from NBA officials stacking up

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 poorly officiated losses to Heat and Warriors, Richaun Holmes' struggles open door for Chimezie Metu, Harrison Barnes still missing, patience needed for rookie Keegan Murray, Malik Monk finding his niche, as well as another edition of the Business of Basketball centered around the early returns from general manager Monte McNa...

Nov 09, 20221 hr 12 minEp. 290
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