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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 head into All-Star break on a high note, can they make a run down the stretch?

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 finding himself heading into the break, Kings split important series against Suns and Nuggets, All-Star break coming at the right time with team sitting at No. 8 in the West, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around what happens if the Kings don't make the postseason. Thanks for j...

Feb 17, 20241 hr 13 minEp. 191

Breaking down 2024 NBA trade deadline, Kings watch from afar

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 quiet trade deadline in Sacramento, Kings lose to worst team in NBA, De'Aaron Fox looks out of sorts for the last month, Keegan Murray jumps on the struggle bus, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around what to expect from the final 32 games of the season. Thanks for joining us on this adven...

Feb 09, 20241 hr 35 minEp. 190

Kings' win streak snapped in Miami, NBA trade deadline just a week away

Fox 40's Sean Cunningham and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings fall in Miami, All-Star reserve set to be announced, roster needs a boost at the deadline, does Monte McNair need a big trade or something on the fringe, where do the Kings stand amongst other Western Conference playoff hopefuls, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around the future of Sasha Vezenkov in Sacramento. Thanks for jo...

Feb 02, 20241 hr 23 minEp. 189

Kings pick up a win against the Hawks, De'Aaron Fox speaks to the media

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 exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings snapping their losing streak with a win over the Hawks, De'Aaron Fox speaks to the media, Harrison Barnes has a big night, Kings prep for an extended road trip, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around whether the Kings will make moves leading up to the Feb. 8 NBA trade deadline. Thank...

Jan 24, 202459 minEp. 188

Kings drop four straight, searching for answers with NBA trade deadline approaching

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 exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' four game losing streak, the issues with missed free throws, team sitting at the same win/loss record as last season, the awkward vibe around the team, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around the upcoming NBA trade deadline. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Pa...

Jan 20, 20241 hr 17 minEp. 187

Kings score back-to-back wins, Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis stepping up

Fox 40's Sean Cunningham and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' back-to-back wins on the road, Kevin Huerter injures himself seconds into a game, Keegan Murray taking major strides, Domantas Sabonis starring, De'Aaron Fox working through some things, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around former Kings fan favorite Scot Pollard and his current health issues. Thanks for joining us on this...

Jan 12, 20241 hr 13 minEp. 186

Kings stumble against Hornets, rally for double overtime win over Orlando Magic

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' inexcusable loss to the Charlotte Hornets, a bounce back double overtime victory over the Magic, Kevin Huerter loses starting job to Chris Duarte, erratic play continues, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around more trade options. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shouto...

Jan 05, 20241 hr 31 minEp. 185

Kings find a way to win in Atlanta, continue up and down play

Fox 40's Sean Cunningham and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' loss to the Trail Blazers and win over the Hawks, the struggles of Kevin Huerter and Harrison Barnes, trade season kicks off with a big Kings target going elsewhere, can the Kings jump in and make a big move, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around what moves the Kings shouldn't make. Thanks for joining us on this adventure!...

Dec 31, 20231 hr 15 minEp. 184

Kings blasted by Celtics, continue to take two steps forward, one step back

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 Chance Comanche situation, Keegan Murray takes a huge step forward, Murray's week changes the Kings' calculus when it comes to potential trades, the schedule gets tougher leading into holiday, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson...

Dec 22, 202356 minEp. 183

Keegan Murray breaks out, does it change the Kings' approach to NBA trade deadline?

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 Chance Comanche situation, Keegan Murray takes a huge step forward, Murray's week changes the Kings' calculus when it comes to potential trades, the schedule gets tougher leading into holiday, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson...

Dec 19, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 182

Kings battle inconsistent play, add veteran depth at the wing

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 wildly inconsistent week, the battle between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and De'Aaron Fox, Keon Ellis shines, Juan Toscano-Anderson signs, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around trade rumors circulating around the league. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jink...

Dec 16, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 181

NBA's In-Season Tournament nearing an end, did Pelicans expose Kings' Achilles heel?

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 getting bounced from In-Season Tournament by Pelicans, De'Aaron Fox struggles, Keegan Murray still hurting, Harrison Barnes once again a topic of discussion, 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 ne...

Dec 08, 20231 hr 30 minEp. 180

Kings find a way to beat Warriors, advance to In-Season Tournament quarterfinals

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's "emotionally empty" comment, the Kings' big In-Season Tournament win over the Warriors, a conversation about Golden State, a tough loss to the Clipper, Keegan Murray continues to miss games, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around Sacramento's 10-7 record after 17 games. Than...

Dec 01, 20231 hr 29 minEp. 179

Kings set to battle Warriors with In-Season Tournament bid on the line

Fox 40's Sean Cunningham and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' big win over the Timberwolves, the return of Trey Lyles, the complicated finish to the In-Season Tournament, Keegan Murray on the mend, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around the overall feel of the In-Season Tournament so far. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creati...

Nov 28, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 178

Kings stumble twice in New Orleans, fall to 3-2 on six game road trip

Fox 40's Sean Cunningham and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' two losses to the Pelicans, Trey Lyles' return to the court, Keegan Murray out with a back injury, road trip looking a little shaky after fast start, 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...

Nov 23, 20231 hr 17 minEp. 177

Kings roll through Lakers for fourth straight win, climb in the standing

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' win over the Los Angeles Lakers, Domantas Sabonis' domination of Anthony Davis, Keegan Murray's defense changes everything, Kevin Huerter on a heater, De'Aaron Fox developing into a superstar, Davion Mitchell on the outs, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around whether the team's p...

Nov 17, 20231 hr 33 minEp. 176

Kings pick up big win over OKC to kick off In-Season tournament

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' overtime win over the Portland Trail Blazers, another victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, Kevin Huerter snaps out of his funk, Keegan Murray turning a corner, Keon Ellis gets two starts as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around whether De'Aaron Fox's absence can be a good things....

Nov 12, 20231 hr 23 minEp. 364

Kings struggle in Houston, drop two ugly games to the Rockets

Fox 40's Sean Cunningham and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' bad losses to the Rockets, offense grinds to a halt, Domantas Sabonis and Harrison Barnes fail to step up in crucial time, Mike Brown concerned with deflated spirit of the club, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around whether we here at The Kings Beat helped or hurt your processing of the Kings' struggles. Thanks for joining...

Nov 08, 20231 hr 15 minEp. 363

Kings fall to Warriors, hit the road for pair of games in Houston

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' loss to the Warriors, who will step up with De'Aaron Fox out, Pacific division packed with Hall of Fame players, Victor Wembanyama stars, Kings make a trade for a young big, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around whether losing Fox for a short stint can help motivate the rest of t...

Nov 03, 20231 hr 9 minEp. 362

Kings lose De’Aaron Fox to ankle injury in stunning overtime victory over 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 exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include De'Aaron Fox injuring his right ankle in win over Lakers, how will Kings deal with his absence, Kevin Huerter comes up big after tough start to season, JaVale McGee is a polarizing figure, Sasha Vezenkov winning folks over, Keegan Murray the next man up with Fox out of action, as well as another edition of The Business of Ba...

Oct 31, 20231 hr 35 minEp. 361

2023-24 Sacramento Kings season kicks off in Utah against intriguing Jazz 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 exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include Kevin Huerter earning the opening night starting job, Mike Brown cutting loose on his team, Keegan Murray as the answer to most of the Kings' questions, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around predictions for the upcoming season. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul J...

Oct 25, 20231 hr 29 minEp. 360

Battle at shooting guard position takes center stage as Kings move towards final preseason 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 the decision to start Chris Duarte at shooting guard against the Warriors, Kevin Huerter's reaction to the move, the Kings still look off with just two games remaining, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around the national narrative regarding Sacramento's chances this season. Thanks for joinin...

Oct 18, 20231 hr 21 minEp. 359

Kings have plenty of questions to answer following preseason loss to Raptors

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' preseason opener loss to the Toronto Raptors, Sasha Vezenkov's place in the rotation, the tandem of JaVale McGee and Malik Monk, the first unit was solid, the second unit struggled, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around who might make the final roster spot in Sacramento. Thanks f...

Oct 11, 20231 hr 15 minEp. 358

Kings add two veterans for training camp, Damian Lillard trade to Bucks stuns NBA

Fox 40's Sean Cunningham and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include the additions of Jeremy Lamb and Jaylen Noel, media day set for Monday with training camp starting Tuesday, expectations for camp, Damian Lillard trade sends shockwaves around the league and another episode of The Business of Basketball centered around the Kings not being considered a title contender just yet by odds makers. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Bi...

Sep 30, 20231 hr 19 minEp. 357

Kings add Jordan Ford on two-way contract, waive a pair of big men heading toward camp

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 addition of Jordan Ford on a two-way contract, Neemias Queta and Nerlens Noel exit before training camp, are the Kings done shopping and another episode of The Business of Basketball centered around the shift in the Kings' mentality as they show improvement as a franchise. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@...

Sep 16, 202356 minEp. 356

Explaining the center overload in Sacramento, where does JaVale McGee fit in?

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 an explanation on the Skal Labissiere situation, a discussion on why the Kings have six centers heading into camp and some thoughts on Team USA getting bounced from the World Cup. 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...

Sep 09, 202337 minEp. 355

Where Sasha Vezenkov fits in and a big man battle brewing after JaVale McGee signing

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's official arrival, our first impressions with the EuroLeague star, where he fits in the rotation, JaVale McGee added to the roster, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around what bigs might make the Kings' final roster. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Pa...

Sep 03, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 354

Skal Labissiere returns to Kings, where does he fit in a sea of big men?

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 signing of Skal Labissiere, his basketball journey and how he fits with the current roster. We also chat Malik Monk and Keon Ellis, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around the Kings' rotation and whether there is room for someone to break through. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! ...

Aug 25, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 353

NBA releases 2023-24 schedule, are Kings new darlings of the league?

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 2023-24 schedule, team lands 22 nationally televised games, games we are looking forward to seeing and another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around how more exposure can help both the team and individual players. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition)...

Aug 17, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 352

Kings sign Neemias Queta, set up big man battle in 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 exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include the return of Neemias Queta and what that means for the Kings' center position, training camp battle brewing, Keegan Murray and Malik Monk go golfing, and another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around potential late roster additions. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@pa...

Aug 12, 20231 hr 9 minEp. 351
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