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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

Keegan Murray named to Select Team, new details on Nerlens Noel contract

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 Keegan Murray joins USA Select Team, Mike Brown and Basketball Without Borders, Nerlens Noel non-guaranteed deal, looking at contracts in a new way, and another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around the Damian Lillard situation. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@pauliti...

Jul 29, 20231 hr 48 minEp. 350

Kings enter dog days of summer, but are they done adding players?

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 review of Las Vegas Summer League, Jalen Slawson makes an impact late, what the Nerlens Noel addition means for Neemias Queta, have the Kings improved their depth, understanding the offseason roster and another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around stars asking for trades and whether the Sacramento is done ...

Jul 20, 20231 hr 28 minEp. 349

Recapping Kings’ Las Vegas Summer League performance through two 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 Sean and Brenden from Las Vegas, Neemias Queta's contract situation, Colby Jones breaks out, Victor Wembanyama makes his debut, Kings run out of cap space, looking ahead to Malik Monk's potential extension, and another edition of The Business of Basketball centered what the Kings should do with their last two roster spots. T...

Jul 11, 20231 hr 21 minEp. 348

Kings lock in Domantas Sabonis, Harrison Barnes, Trey Lyles, Sasha Vezenkov to open free agency

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 wild start to free agency, Domantas Sabonis gets his extension, Trey Lyles and Harrison Barnes return, Sasha Vezenkov leaves EuroLeagues for Sacramento, Chris Duarte added via trade and much more. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for t...

Jul 02, 20231 hr 24 minEp. 347

Breaking down Kings’ busy draft night that included salary cap altering trade

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 wild 2023 NBA Draft that included Richaun Holmes being sent to the Dallas Mavericks along with the Kings' first round pick, Monte McNair opens up the team's cap space, a potential Domantas Sabonis extension more realistic now, Kings select Colby Jones and Jalen Slawson, and another edition of The Business of Basketball cen...

Jun 24, 20231 hr 39 minEp. 346

Previewing Kings options for 2023 NBA Draft, trade rumors swirling

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 2023 NBA Draft discussion, big NBA trades already unfolding, Harrison Barnes situation still uncertain, Kings mentioned again with regards to OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam, more murmurs about a potential Domantas Sabonis extension, questions from the audience and another edition of The Business of Basketball. Thanks for joi...

Jun 22, 20231 hr 37 minEp. 345

Salary cap guru Eric Pincus on Kings’ options heading into draft and free agency

In this special edition of The Kings Beat Podcast, James Ham sits down with Eric Pincus from Bleacher Report and the Sports Business Classroom to discuss everything salary cap. Topics include the new CBA, avenues to bring in Sasha Vezenkov, should the Kings become pure cap space team, the options for extending Domantas Sabonis and some chatter about the Raptors' OG Anunoby. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro f...

Jun 17, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 344

Rumor mill churning, Kings potential suitor for Bradley Beal or OG Anunoby?

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 Oakland Athletics potential move, rumors swirling about Bradley Beal and OG Anunoby, Bobby Jackson's exit and some draft talk with the NBA Draft just a week away. 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 cr...

Jun 15, 20231 hr 16 minEp. 343

Breaking down Kings roster before start of draft and free agency

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 Sasha Vezenkov injury, are there prospects at pick No. 24 that can help right away, a look at potential free agent and trade targets and another episode of The Business of Basketball centered around the Kings' starting five. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a...

Jun 09, 20231 hr 25 minEp. 342

Kings legend Jerry Reynolds stops by to discuss all things Kings

In this special edition of The Kings Beat Podcast, James Ham sits down with Kings legend Jerry Reynolds for a wide ranging discussion on the Sacramento Kings. Topics include Keegan Murray as a small forward, Harrison Barnes role moving forward, a conversation about Sasha Vezenkov, the difference between drafting in the 20s instead of the lottery 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...

Jun 03, 202342 minEp. 341

NBA Finals start, California Classic heading back to Sacramento and Draft talk

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 Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat set to face off in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Jordi Fernandez still in the running for Raptors job, California Classic heading back to Sacramento, NBA Draft talk and another episode of The Business of Basketball centered around the whether the Kings are climbing at the right moment in time. Thank...

Jun 01, 20231 hr 16 minEp. 340

Ricardo Brito Reis checks in from Portugal talking Neemias Queta and Sasha Vezenkov

This special edition of The Kings Beat is something new we are trying throughout the summer months. We sit down with Ricardo Brito Reis, who covers the NBA from Portugal. If all goes well, we will continue summer interviews like this one from around the NBA as we trudge through the offseason. Topics include the difficulties of calling NBA games in the middle of the night halfway around the world, the development of Neemias Queta and a scouting report on Kings EuroLeague star prospect Sasha Vezen...

May 26, 202357 minEp. 339

Kings associate head coach Jordi Fernandez a finalist for Suns job

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 Jordi Fernandez still in on Suns job, Lakers bounced, LeBron hints of retirement, Michael Malone and Nikola Jokic lead Nuggets to the Finals, Celtics force a Game 5. some initial draft talk, another episode of The Business of Basketball and questions from the audience. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to...

May 24, 20231 hr 47 minEp. 338

Spurs win NBA Draft Lottery, what impact does that have on 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 exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Spurs winning NBA Draft Lottery and how that impacts Kings, Lakers and Nuggets in a battle in the Western Conference Finals, Nikola Jokic still underrated, a glance at Kings salary cap for next season and another episode of The Business of Basketball centered around the Ja Morant situation in Memphis. Thanks for joining ...

May 17, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 337

De’Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis make All-NBA team, Kings scout Sasha Vezenkov

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 and Domantas Sabonis All-NBA selections, Mike Brown visits Sasha Vezenkov, how would Sasha fit in Sacramento, Kings hold first pre-draft workouts, and another episode of The Business of Basketball centered around whether Richaun Holmes will be back again next season. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big ...

May 12, 20231 hr 18 minEp. 336

Kings enter important summer, how much change is expected after breakthrough 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 Monte McNair and Mike Brown's postseason press conferences, breaking down the Harrison Barnes free agency situation, some potential Kings targets during the summer, the complexities of the salary cap and another episode of The Business of Basketball centered around who we think would be a good addition in Sacramento. Thanks ...

May 06, 20231 hr 28 minEp. 335

Kings fall to Warriors in Game 7, hold exit interviews with players

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' disappointing Game 7 loss to the Warriors, Draymond Green and narratives surrounding the series, players hold exit interviews, everyone wants to run it back, injury updates and another episode of The Business of Basketball predicting who will stay and who will leave during the offseason. Thanks for joining us on t...

May 02, 20231 hr 55 minEp. 334

Kings force a Game 7, set to host Warriors Sunday afternoon at Golden 1 Center

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' Game 6 win over the Warriors, Domantas Sabonis' black eye, De'Aaron Fox fighting through finger injury, Malik Monk vs. Jordan Poole, Keegan Murray plays 45 minutes, Kevin Huerter hits some shots, questions from the audience and another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around the Warriors and the pote...

Apr 30, 20231 hr 35 minEp. 333

Kings and Warriors tied at 2-2, De’Aaron Fox doubtful with broken finger

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' Game 4 loss to the Warriors, De'Aaron Fox's broken index finger, Harrison Barnes' miss, Keegan Murray breaks out, Davion Mitchell stepping up, questions from the audience and another edition of The Business of Basketball. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for cr...

Apr 25, 20231 hr 40 minEp. 332

Kings take a 2-0 lead in wild Western Conference matchup against Warriors

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' big wins over the Warriors in the first two games of round one of the playoffs, a long conversation on Draymond Green stomping on Domantas Sabonis, Mike Brown making impressive adjustments, Davion Mitchell coming out strong, E-40 kicked out of the building, stars showing up to watch the series and much more. Thank...

Apr 19, 20231 hr 53 minEp. 331

Mike Brown wins Coach of the Year award, Kings prep for Game 1 of NBA Playoffs

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' build up to their first round playoff matchup against the Golden State Warriors, Mike Brown wins a Coach of the Year Award from fellow coaches, Harrison Barnes tweaks an ankle, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulititio...

Apr 14, 20231 hr 55 minEp. 330

Can Kings match the mighty Warriors in first round of NBA Playoffs?

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' offensive proficiency, the battle ahead in the first round of the 2022-23 NBA Playoffs, what are the keys for both the Warriors and Kings in a seven game series, 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...

Apr 12, 20231 hr 26 minEp. 329

Will Kings sit half the squad against the Golden State Warriors?

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 and loss to Mavs, should Kings rest players against Warriors and Nuggets, Harrison Barnes wants all 82, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball regarding who then NBA's MVP is this season. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for crea...

Apr 07, 20231 hr 16 minEp. 328

Kings still have questions that need answers with four games remaining in season

Fox 40's Sean Cunningham and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include Kings' final four games, the Pacific Division still up for grabs, defensive issues remain, a muddy mess of teams fighting for playoff positioning behind Sacramento will we see a reduction in minutes, a look at some of the changes surrounding the new CBA, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around Harrison Barnes and his value to the franc...

Apr 04, 20231 hr 27 minEp. 327

Kings secure playoff spot, Pacific Division title next up on agenda

Fox 40's Sean Cunningham and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include Kings' playoff clinching win over the Trail Blazers, the Pacific Division is in sight, will we see a reduction in minutes, the curious case of Alex Len, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around how many wins the Kings will win in final seven games. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) fo...

Mar 31, 20231 hr 8 minEp. 326

Kings fail to clinch on their home floor, head to Portland in search of playoff berth

Fox 40's Sean Cunningham and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include Kings' loss to Timberwolves, magic number stuck at 1, did the Kings and their fans learn anything from disappointing evening, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around how many wins the Kings will win in final seven games. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and ...

Mar 28, 20231 hr 17 minEp. 325

Kings magic number drops to one, playoff drought almost over

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' wins over the Suns and Jazz, magic number hits 1, De'Aaron Fox sits, Kevin Huerter steps up, Keegan Murray nears record, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around how the team handles the last three weeks of the season. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinker...

Mar 26, 20231 hr 22 minEp. 324

Kings stumble in Utah, look exhausted against Celtics in back-to-back losses

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' losses to the Jazz and Celtics, are teams figuring out their offense, al look at the Western Conference playoff picture, some fact or cap postseason questions, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around the team's chase for 50 wins. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to...

Mar 23, 20231 hr 20 minEp. 323

Kings start road trip 3-0, push for 50 wins is real

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' wins over Bulls, Nets and Wizards, De'Aaron Fox game winner, Domantas Sabonis' historic season, best road record in the West, Kevin Huerter sits, Kessler Edwards starts, Terence Davis finds his game, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around the NCAA tournament. Thanks for joining us on ...

Mar 19, 20231 hr 35 minEp. 322

Kings stand tall in loss to Bucks, refuse to back down in late game skirmish

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 Bucks, a long discussion on the late game dust up between Trey Lyles and Robin Lopez, team continues to grow as a unit, a look at the standings and a glance ahead, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around first round matchups. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shou...

Mar 14, 20231 hr 23 minEp. 321
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