Kings Pulse: A Sacramento Kings Podcast
396 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 118 ratingsAn in-depth Sacramento Kings podcast hosted by Brenden Nunes that helps you keep your finger on the pulse of all things Sacramento Kings with analysis, theories, breakdowns, quotes from players/coaches, knowledgeable guests, and more.
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Kings-Warriors to faceoff in 9/10 play in game
April 16, 2024 08:15 - 56 minutes - 48.3 MBBrenden Nunes and Hunter Patterson preview Tuesday's play-in matchup between the Sacramento Kings and the Golden State Warriors. We dove into the key matchups, looked back at their four regular season games, attempted to give our X-Factors, and more. Thank you for tuning in!Be sure to like and subscribe on YouTube and all listening platforms to stay up to date with the latest episodes and keep your finger on the Pulse of the Sacramento Kings!
What's changed since Malik Monk went down?
April 04, 2024 18:43 - 1 hour - 53 MBBrenden Nunes and Hunter Patterson discuss the recent play of the Sacramento Kings, who have somewhat reinvented themselves since losing Malik Monk and Kevin Huerter. We discussed who needs to step up in their absence, what has led to their defensive improvements, potential silver linings, and more.
Recent defensive improvements and bouncing back after blowout loss to Dallas
March 27, 2024 18:51 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBThe Sacramento Kings are in a tight Western Conference playoff seeding race with ten regular season games remaining in 2023-24. We discussed their recent encouraging defensive improvements and how sustainable they might be, Keon Ellis starting in place of Kevin Huerter, the recent blowout loss to the Dallas Mavericks, and more.
The importance of spray threes and Malik Monk's free agency
March 12, 2024 05:01 - 1 hour - 67 MBBrenden Nunes and Hunter Patterson are back with another episode as the 2023-24 Sacramento Kings remain one of the most inconsistent teams in the NBA. We defined 'spray threes,' which are highly valued by the Kings and their importance, looked at Malik Monk's case for Sixth Man of the Year, discussed his looming free agency, and plenty more.
Players Only Meeting & Continued Inconsistencies
March 05, 2024 10:42 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBThe Sacramento Kings fall to the Chicago Bulls just one game after beating the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road. Brenden Nunes and Hunter Patterson dive into the recent player's meeting, Sacramento's continued inconsistencies, players getting targeted on defense, and more. Thank you for tuning in and be sure to like and subscribe on YouTube and all listening platforms to stay up to date with the latest episodes and keep your finger on the Pulse of the Sacramento Kings!
Sacramento's 3P Defense & the Growth of Keegan Murray
February 28, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 72 MBThe Kings Pulse podcast is back covering the Sacramento Kings! Brenden Nunes is joined by new co-host Hunter Patterson of The Athletic. We discussed Hunter's recent article after speaking with Keegan Murray about his growth this season, the recent emphasis on improving their 3p defense, potential postseason matchups, took a Q&A from socials, and more! Hunter's article on Keegan: https://t.co/HRL1kg2or3 Thank you for tuning in and be sure to like and subscribe on YouTube and all listening ...
Chris Duarte starting, JaVale McGee’s potential impact, and more w/ Anthony Slater
October 17, 2023 18:34 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBAnthony Slater, who covers the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors for The Athletic, joins the show to talk about the decision to start Chris Duarte over Kevin Huerter, his impressions of JaVale McGee after covering him in Golden State, where the Kings and Warriors rank amongst the NBA's Western Conference, and more.
Sacramento’s 2023-24 preseason is underway
October 11, 2023 07:21 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBThe Sacramento Kings have officially started their 2023-24 (pre)season. Brenden Nunes and Chris Watkins doce into the new additions - Chris Duarte, JaVale McGee, and Sasha Vezenkov - the third-string point guard, annual NBA GM survey, and more.
Nerlens Noel and the backup center role
July 23, 2023 14:55 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBThe Sacramento Kings have officially signed Nerlens Noel to a deal. We reacted to that news, what it might mean for Neemias Queta, and looked through the potential backup center rotation between Noel, Alex Len, and Trey Lyles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Getting to know Chris Duarte w/ Tony East
July 17, 2023 04:53 - 39 minutes - 30.8 MBThe Sacramento Kings traded two future 2nd round picks (DAL 2028 & SAC 2030) to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for third-year wing/guard Chris Duarte. In order to gain a better understanding of Duarte's career up until this point, his prior chemistry with Domantas Sabonis, why he was traded, and more we were joined by Pacers beat reporter Tony East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Interviews with with Coach Luke Loucks, Neemias Queta, Colby Jones, and Jalen Slawson
July 10, 2023 21:01 - 36 minutes - 32.9 MBThroughout the last two days, I've had one-on-one interviews with notable crucial members of the Sacramento Kings Summer League squad: Coach Luke Loucks, Neemias Queta, Colby Jones, and Jalen Slawson. This episode is a different format than usual with the full interviews being included and the general topics were as follows: Coach Loucks: His first experience as a head coach in the NBA Neemias Queta: Not having a contract currently and how his game has developed Colby Jones & Jalen Slawso...
Duarte, Vezenkov, and Summer League
July 09, 2023 02:36 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBWith Summer League fully underway, Brenden (from Vegas) and Jrue dive into what Keegan Murray showed at the California Classic, our initial impression from Vegas, and more. The Sacramento Kings also finalized a few off-season moves. Harrison Barnes, Chris Duarte, Trey Lyles, Sasha Vezenkov, and PJ Dozier will all be covered! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Getting to know rookie Colby Jones w/ Stone Hansen
June 23, 2023 22:27 - 48 minutes - 43.6 MBThe Sacramento Kings ended up trading away pick 24 in the 2023 NBA Draft, but they did select Xavier's Colby Jones with the 34th selection later in the night. To get a better understanding of Colby Jones and his skillset, Stone Hansen who covers the NBA Draft as a co-host for the Upside Swings podcast, to give his perspective and insight on Jones and his potential fit alongside De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023 NBA Draft: Four ”Safer” Options for Sacramento
June 21, 2023 06:49 - 1 hour - 81.2 MBAfter having covered potential upside swings in the 2023 NBA Draft, we spent some time talking about Sacramento's "safer" options at pick 24. Bryant West, draft expert of The Kings Herald, joined the show to cover Oliver-Maxence Prosper, Kris Murray, Colby Jones, and Trayce Jackson-Davis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Offseason Trade Target: OG Anunoby
June 18, 2023 23:08 - 43 minutes - 39.3 MBSamson Folk, who covers the Toronto Raptors for Raptors Republic, joins the show to give his perspective on OG Anunoby as a player and also what he thinks potential trades could look like with the Sacramento Kings or other teams around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023 NBA Draft: Five potential upside swings at pick 24
June 14, 2023 16:48 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBWith the 2023 NBA Draft fastly approaching, Bryant West joined the show again to talk about some of the potential upside swings the Sacramento Kings could consider selecting at pick 24. The names we covered include Bilal Coulibaly, Sidy Cissoko, Max Lewis, Dariq Whitehead, and Julian Phillips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ideal areas of improvement for players under contract
June 08, 2023 07:23 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBThe Sacramento Kings have some young players who take notable jumps as individuals heading into next season. Jrue (@thatl0calguy) joins the show to talk about our most ideal areas of improvement for each of the players that remain under contract in 2022-23. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Picking at 24 in the 2023 NBA Draft
June 01, 2023 08:47 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBWith the NBA Draft happening this month, an old friend and The Kings Herald draft expert Bryant West joined the show to talk about the 2023 NBA Draft from Sacramento's perspective. We cover our difference in philosophy drafting at 24 compared to in the lottery, the confirmed prospects who have worked out for Sacramento, an early preview into some of the players that pique our interest, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2-2 headed back to Sacramento with De’Aaron Fox injured
April 25, 2023 08:13 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBJrue, aka thatl0calguy, joins the show to give his thoughts on the Sacramento x Golden State first-round matchup through four games. What was different in Chase Center? We plan on covering De'Aaron Fox's avulsion fracture in his finger, how that changes things for the Kings, potential ways to get Domantas Sabonis more involved in the scoring, the emergence of Keegan Murray, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Kings are up 2-0 because of their defense...
April 18, 2023 07:37 - 53 minutes - 48.3 MBThe Sacramento Kings have taken a 2-0 lead over the defending champions, the Golden State Warriors. In this episode, I break down what I saw that was so impressive from Sacramento on the defensive end of the floor, the continued impressive offensive impact from De'Aaron Fox and Kevin Huerter, and briefly touch on the Draymond Green, Domantas Sabonis altercation, and more. Postgame quotes are included from De'Aaron Fox, Davion Mitchell, and Coach Mike Brown. Learn more about your ad choice...
Sacramento take a 1-0 lead over Golden State
April 16, 2023 19:59 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBDe'Aaron Fox and Malik Monk led Sacramento to a game-one victory over the defending champion Golden State Warriors. Live from Golden 1 Center, I break down the electric Kings crowd, the impact of the bench, defensive adjustments, and more. Plus, a look ahead to game two on Monday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Anthony Slater’s perspective on the series
April 14, 2023 01:00 - 53 minutes - 42 MBAnthony Slater, of The Athletic, joins the show to share his perspective on the looming Sacramento Kings x Golden State Warriors series. We talk about the familiarity that these coaching staffs have with one another and the impact that could have, Andrew Wiggins returning to play with a minute restriction, how either team could look to guard De'Aaron Fox or Stephen Curry, the importance of Davion Mitchell, expecting a high-paced game, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
Previewing the first round matchup with Golden State
April 12, 2023 08:29 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBJrue, aka thatl0calguy, joins the show to talk about Sacramento's upcoming playoff matchup against the Golden State Warriors. We dive into our predicted matchups on both ends of the floor, the difference in postseason experience between these squads, X-factors, go through a Q&A segment, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Take a deep breath, Sacramento is still the three seed
March 28, 2023 07:56 - 44 minutes - 39.2 MBThe Sacramento Kings were not able to officially clinch their first postseason appearance in sixteen seasons in front of their home crowd on Monday night, but that's fine. This team is still the three seed in the Western Conference, although a potential matchup with Minnesota could be concerning. Postgame quotes from Harrison Barnes, De'Aaron Fox, and Coach Mike Brown are included in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Kings inch closer to breaking a few records
March 26, 2023 07:51 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBThe Sacramento Kings beat the Utah Jazz 121-113, and inch that much closer to officially ending their postseason drought. Simultaneously, Keegan Murray is approaching the rookie three-pointers made record. Included is postgame audio from Matthew Dellavedova, Keegan Murray, and Coach Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sacramento evens the season series with Phoenix
March 25, 2023 07:12 - 51 minutes - 45.7 MBThe Sacramento Kings managed to pull off the victory against their division opponents, the Phoenix Suns in a fitting fashion. I went through their atrocious first-half defense and the adjustments that were made that led to a wildly successful second half. Audio quotes are included from Harrison Barnes, Kevin Huerter, and Coach Mike Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Who will make the All-NBA teams? Plus, recapping the Boston loss w/ Adam Taylor
March 22, 2023 20:20 - 59 minutes - 39.6 MBAdam Taylor, who does a great job covering the Boston Celtics, joins the show today to give his perspective on yesterday's game in Golden 1 Center between Boston and the Sacramento Kings. Included are quotes from Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum on what they've seen from the Kings. In the second part of the show, I walk through my All-NBA 1st, 2nd, and 3rd teams and get Adam's perspective on some of the Eastern Conference candidates. Listen in to see if we think De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabon...
Sacramento falls to Boston on their fifth game in seven nights
March 22, 2023 07:56 - 42 minutes - 32.8 MBAfter a largely successful road trip, the Sacramento Kings came back to Golden 1 Center on Tuesday (3/21) night to play against the Boston Celtics. They kept it close for the majority of the game but were not able to pull through in the in. Quotes included from: Coach Mike Brown and De'Aaron Fox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sacramento showed they can keep up with any team in the NBA
March 14, 2023 06:57 - 45 minutes - 40.6 MBAfter a hard-fought battle against the current championship favorites, the Milwaukee Bucks, the Sacramento Kings have plenty to be proud of. Postgame quotes from Domantas Sabonis, De'Aaron Fox, and Coach Mike Brown are included in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Beginning of the road trip, reactions to All-Star reserves, & trade deadline primer w/ Chris Biderman
February 03, 2023 04:34 - 54 minutes - 42.3 MBChris Biderman, of the Sacramento Bee, joins the show to talk about his experiences and takeaways from the beginning of his travels with Sacramento for their seven-game road trip in Minnesota and San Antonio with Indiana up next. We also share our thoughts on De'Aaron Fox not making the All-Star team in the Western Conference and if there is anyone he should have been selected over. Jaren Jackson Jr? Paul George? Damian Lillard? Our final conversation revolves around the trade deadline that ...
Is there a deal to be made with Charlotte?
January 27, 2023 18:39 - 42 minutes - 32.8 MBWith the trade deadline less than two weeks away, James Plowright, who covers the Charlotte Hornets for All Hornets, joined me to talk about some of their potential trade pieces. - Mason Plumlee - Jalen McDaniels - P.J. Washington Should Sacramento be seriously chasing any of these players before the deadline and what would it take to acquire them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
HB is "irreplaceable", Keegan's growth, Fox setting the tone, & the bench production
January 24, 2023 09:04 - 1 hourThe Sacramento Kings won an up-and-down game against the second-seed Memphis Grizzlies to improve to 27-19 after locking them up in the fourth quarter. The leadership of De'Aaron Fox was on full display. Coach Brown said that Harrison Barnes is "irreplaceable" and "has to be around". Keegan Murray is clearly looking more and more comfortable. The bench production was essential (Trey Lyles, Malik Monk, & Richaun Holmes). Lots of insightful quotes in this one from Coach Mike Brown, Trey Lyles...
HB is ”irreplaceable”, Keegan’s growth, Fox setting the tone, & the bench production
January 24, 2023 09:04 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBThe Sacramento Kings won an up-and-down game against the second-seed Memphis Grizzlies to improve to 27-19 after locking them up in the fourth quarter. The leadership of De'Aaron Fox was on full display. Coach Brown said that Harrison Barnes is "irreplaceable" and "has to be around". Keegan Murray is clearly looking more and more comfortable. The bench production was essential (Trey Lyles, Malik Monk, & Richaun Holmes). Lots of insightful quotes in this one from Coach Mike Brown, Trey Lyle...
Keegan Murray's huge night against OKC
January 21, 2023 20:47 - 56 minutesThe Sacramento Kings extend their winning streak to six with a victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder behind a triple-double from Domantas Sabonis and a career-night from Keegan Murray. Should Sabonis be in the MVP conversation? All-NBA? PJ Dozier has been signed to another 10-day contract. How realistic is it to think that Sacramento could host a playoff series this postseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Keegan Murray’s huge night against OKC
January 21, 2023 20:47 - 56 minutes - 44 MBThe Sacramento Kings extend their winning streak to six with a victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder behind a triple-double from Domantas Sabonis and a career-night from Keegan Murray. Should Sabonis be in the MVP conversation? All-NBA? PJ Dozier has been signed to another 10-day contract. How realistic is it to think that Sacramento could host a playoff series this postseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sacramento's defense lets them down once again
January 08, 2023 07:25 - 37 minutesThe Sacramento Kings fall to the Los Angeles Lakers 136-134 in an offensive battle that featured very little defense from either side. De'Aaron Fox was clearly unhappy postgame, Coach Mike Brown made it crystal clear that this game was another example of their bad bad defense... tough one to swallow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sacramento’s defense lets them down once again
January 08, 2023 07:25 - 37 minutes - 33 MBThe Sacramento Kings fall to the Los Angeles Lakers 136-134 in an offensive battle that featured very little defense from either side. De'Aaron Fox was clearly unhappy postgame, Coach Mike Brown made it crystal clear that this game was another example of their bad bad defense... tough one to swallow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Great games, but tough finishes for Sacramento's stars against Atlanta
January 05, 2023 07:48 - 1 hourWe covered the most recent games against the Utah Jazz and Atlanta Hawks which had varying outcomes but De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis had great showings in both of them. They did each have two game-altering poor plays down the stretch and we debate how much that will impact how people view them. Twitter was adamant that KZ Okpala should have been playing against the Hawks and we gave our opinions on that topic. Malik Monk has been struggling as of late... does that have to do with the rev...
Great games, but tough finishes for Sacramento’s stars against Atlanta
January 05, 2023 07:48 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBWe covered the most recent games against the Utah Jazz and Atlanta Hawks which had varying outcomes but De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis had great showings in both of them. They did each have two game-altering poor plays down the stretch and we debate how much that will impact how people view them. Twitter was adamant that KZ Okpala should have been playing against the Hawks and we gave our opinions on that topic. Malik Monk has been struggling as of late... does that have to do with the re...
Compliments from LeBron James and De'Aaron Fox & Domantas Sabonis All-Star cases
December 22, 2022 23:32 - 1 hourLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Compliments from LeBron James and De’Aaron Fox & Domantas Sabonis All-Star cases
December 22, 2022 23:32 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Road Trip Recap + Trade Season Primer
December 17, 2022 09:27 - 1 hour - 100 MBLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The defense continues to trend upwards, Stockton check-in, & Malik Monk's case for 6MOTY
December 05, 2022 23:26 - 1 hourThe Sacramento Kings have improved to 13-9 thanks to their much-improved defense and continued offensive success. Included are quotes from conversation with Coach Mike Brown & Luke Loucks about De'Aaron Fox's improvement on both ends of the floor, along with a conversation with Chima Moneke regarding his time between Stockton and Sacramento. Brenden and Chris also spent some time talking about the case that Malik Monk is building for Sixth Man of the Year. We walk through some of the other c...
The defense continues to trend upwards, Stockton check-in, & Malik Monk’s case for 6MOTY
December 05, 2022 23:26 - 1 hour - 69 MBThe Sacramento Kings have improved to 13-9 thanks to their much-improved defense and continued offensive success. Included are quotes from conversation with Coach Mike Brown & Luke Loucks about De'Aaron Fox's improvement on both ends of the floor, along with a conversation with Chima Moneke regarding his time between Stockton and Sacramento. Brenden and Chris also spent some time talking about the case that Malik Monk is building for Sixth Man of the Year. We walk through some of the other ...
Sacramento wins their sixth-straight, but Coach Brown was unhappy with their performance
November 22, 2022 00:16 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBThe Sacramento Kings have now won six-straight games and nine of their previous 11. We talked about how they continue to prove that their offense is elite, Marvin Bagley's return to Golden 1 Center, the improved physicality on this roster, Harrison Barnes is #NotWashed, De'Aaron Fox's sky-high confidence, and Coach Brown's disappointment with his team despite the victory. Overtime: What is your favorite LeBron James lie? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It’s time to reconsider how good this Kings team can be
November 19, 2022 01:12 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBThe Sacramento Kings have won 8 of their previous 10 games including five in a row after their victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. My new co-host, Chris Watkins of Sactown Sports 1140, and I talk about the key factors to Sacramento having one of the best offenses in the NBA, how sustainable their success has been, the undeniably impressive impact of Head Coach Mike Brown, their defensive struggles, De'Aaron Fox signing with Klutch Sports, and more! Learn more about your ad...
It's time to reconsider how good this Kings team can be
November 19, 2022 01:12 - 1 hourThe Sacramento Kings have won 8 of their previous 10 games including five in a row after their victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. My new co-host, Chris Watkins of Sactown Sports 1140, and I talk about the key factors to Sacramento having one of the best offenses in the NBA, how sustainable their success has been, the undeniably impressive impact of Head Coach Mike Brown, their defensive struggles, De'Aaron Fox signing with Klutch Sports, and more! Learn more about your ad c...
Sacramento can be a top-10 offense
November 11, 2022 13:56 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBWith 10 games in the books for the Sacramento Kings in the 2022-23 NBA season, some trends are taking place. Chris Watkins, of Sactown Sports 1140, joins the show to talk about Mike Brown's current rotation, how he's optimizing Trey Lyles & Chimezie Metu, predict their next five games, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sacramento loses opening night on the margins
October 20, 2022 13:00 - 40 minutes - 35.5 MBThe Sacramento Kings kicked off their 2022-23 NBA season at Golden 1 Center going up against the Portland Trail Blazers. Keegan Murray was unavailable and phenomenal efforts from De'Aaron Fox and Kevin Huerter were not enough to make up for the marginal mistakes that were being made. Quotes from Head Coach Mike Brown, De'Aaron Fox, and Kevin Huerter were included in this episode along with Sacramento's five offensive and five defensive staples. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
Sacramento dominates in preseason home opener
October 10, 2022 21:02 - 54 minutes - 42.6 MBEverything went right for Mike Brown and the Sacramento Kings in preseason game two at Golden 1 Center against the Portland Trail Blazers. Matt George, of ABC10 and the Locked On Kings podcast, joins the show to talk about our takeaways from the stellar showing in Sactown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices