The Kings Beat Podcast
430 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★ - 88 ratingsESPN 1320‘s Kings Insider James Ham Fox, 40‘s 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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Kings set to host Golden State Warriors in Play-In tournament
April 16, 2024 06:26 - 1 hourFox 40's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' upcoming Play-In game against the Golden State Warriors, what is the key to victory for Sacramento and associate head coach Jordi Fernandez reportedly takes the Brooklyn Nets job and what that means for the rest of the Kings' staff. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition)...
Kings lose two straight, drop to ninth in the West with five games remaining
April 07, 2024 21:33 - 1 hourFox 40's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include back-to-back losses to the Knicks and Celtics, has Keon Ellis earned a shot to start next season, Davion Mitchell fitting in, predicting the final five games of the season, as well as another episode of the Business of Basketball on the topic of the A's moving to Sacramento. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout ...
Kings stumble against Dallas, get another bite at Mavs on Friday
March 29, 2024 00:49 - 1 hourFox 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 injury updates on Sasha Vezenkov, Trey Lyles and Kevin Huerter, Kings lose big game to the Mavericks, Sabonis reaches a milestone and an episode of the Business of Basketball on the topic of De'Aaron Fox and his take on speaking to the media. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@...
Kings lose Kevin Huerter, what does it mean for Keon Ellis?
March 20, 2024 06:22 - 1 hourFox 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 Grizzlies in overtime, Kevin Huerter's injury, Keon Ellis gets his shot, Malik Monk continues to shine and the Kings hit the final 15 games of the season. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for the podcast and ...
Kings struggle against Rockets, fail to build momentum in crucial stretch
March 12, 2024 01:53 - 1 hourFox 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 Rockets, their struggle with physicality, Keegan Murray's up and down season, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around Keon Ellis and whether he should be a part of the rotation permanently and a discussion on Malik Monk's Sixth Man of the Year candidacy. Thanks for...
Despite players only meeting, Kings continue yo-yo season with win in Minny and loss to Bulls
March 06, 2024 04:38 - 1 hourFox 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' players only meeting, their win over the Timberwolves and disappointing loss to the Bulls, a look at the Western Conference, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around our predictions for the final 22 games. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson ...
Confounding Kings beat Clippers, lose to shorthanded Heat in 24 hour period
February 28, 2024 01:35 - 1 hourFox 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 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, followed by a tough loss to the Miami Heat, inconsistency still an issue, defense starting to show signs of improvement, as well as another edition of The Business of Basketball centered around whether the Kings should go all in on Keegan Murray's development. Thanks for...
Kings head into All-Star break on a high note, can they make a run down the stretch?
February 17, 2024 00:56 - 1 hourFox 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 ...
Breaking down 2024 NBA trade deadline, Kings watch from afar
February 09, 2024 08:29 - 1 hourFox 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 ...
Kings' win streak snapped in Miami, NBA trade deadline just a week away
February 02, 2024 00:15 - 1 hourFox 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 f...
Kings pick up a win against the Hawks, De'Aaron Fox speaks to the media
January 24, 2024 00:29 - 1 hourFox 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. ...
Kings drop four straight, searching for answers with NBA trade deadline approaching
January 20, 2024 04:59 - 1 hourFox 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 ...
Kings score back-to-back wins, Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis stepping up
January 12, 2024 04:23 - 1 hourFox 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...
Kings stumble against Hornets, rally for double overtime win over Orlando Magic
January 05, 2024 00:30 - 1 hourFox 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 s...
Kings find a way to win in Atlanta, continue up and down play
December 31, 2023 18:54 - 1 hourFox 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 adven...
Kings blasted by Celtics, continue to take two steps forward, one step back
December 22, 2023 03:07 - 59 minutesFox 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 Jink...
Keegan Murray breaks out, does it change the Kings' approach to NBA trade deadline?
December 19, 2023 23:20 - 1 hourFox 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 Jink...
Kings battle inconsistent play, add veteran depth at the wing
December 16, 2023 02:01 - 1 hourFox 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...
NBA's In-Season Tournament nearing an end, did Pelicans expose Kings' Achilles heel?
December 08, 2023 07:40 - 1 hourFox 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...
Kings find a way to beat Warriors, advance to In-Season Tournament quarterfinals
December 01, 2023 01:26 - 1 hourFox 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. ...
Kings set to battle Warriors with In-Season Tournament bid on the line
November 28, 2023 04:03 - 1 hourFox 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 cre...
Kings stumble twice in New Orleans, fall to 3-2 on six game road trip
November 23, 2023 06:51 - 1 hourFox 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 Bre...
Kings roll through Lakers for fourth straight win, climb in the standing
November 17, 2023 01:56 - 1 hourFox 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'...
Kings pick up big win over OKC to kick off In-Season tournament
November 12, 2023 02:53 - 1 hourFox 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 thi...
Kings struggle in Houston, drop two ugly games to the Rockets
November 08, 2023 01:18 - 1 hourFox 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 j...
Kings fall to Warriors, hit the road for pair of games in Houston
November 03, 2023 23:27 - 1 hourFox 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...
Kings lose De’Aaron Fox to ankle injury in stunning overtime victory over Lakers
October 31, 2023 01:33 - 1 hourFox 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 ...
2023-24 Sacramento Kings season kicks off in Utah against intriguing Jazz squad
October 25, 2023 00:22 - 1 hourFox 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 ...
Battle at shooting guard position takes center stage as Kings move towards final preseason games
October 18, 2023 00:11 - 1 hourFox 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 ...
Kings have plenty of questions to answer following preseason loss to Raptors
October 11, 2023 01:43 - 1 hourFox 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. Tha...
Kings add two veterans for training camp, Damian Lillard trade to Bucks stuns NBA
September 30, 2023 23:23 - 1 hourFox 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 adventur...
Kings add Jordan Ford on two-way contract, waive a pair of big men heading toward camp
September 16, 2023 04:21 - 56 minutesBrenden 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 Jinker...
Explaining the center overload in Sacramento, where does JaVale McGee fit in?
September 09, 2023 17:09 - 37 minutesBrenden 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 o...
Where Sasha Vezenkov fits in and a big man battle brewing after JaVale McGee signing
September 03, 2023 23:22 - 1 hourFox 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 ...
Skal Labissiere returns to Kings, where does he fit in a sea of big men?
August 25, 2023 21:51 - 1 hourFox 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 advent...
NBA releases 2023-24 schedule, are Kings new darlings of the league?
August 17, 2023 19:51 - 1 hourFox 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 (@pauliti...
Kings sign Neemias Queta, set up big man battle in training camp
August 12, 2023 18:36 - 1 hourFox 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...
Keegan Murray named to Select Team, new details on Nerlens Noel contract
July 29, 2023 23:53 - 1 hourFox 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 (@pa...
Kings enter dog days of summer, but are they done adding players?
July 20, 2023 22:02 - 1 hourFox 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 d...
Recapping Kings’ Las Vegas Summer League performance through two games
July 11, 2023 22:29 - 1 hourFox 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 spot...
Kings lock in Domantas Sabonis, Harrison Barnes, Trey Lyles, Sasha Vezenkov to open free agency
July 02, 2023 23:02 - 1 hourFox 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 ...
Breaking down Kings’ busy draft night that included salary cap altering trade
June 24, 2023 05:06 - 1 hourFox 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...
Previewing Kings options for 2023 NBA Draft, trade rumors swirling
June 22, 2023 07:27 - 1 hourFox 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 fo...
Salary cap guru Eric Pincus on Kings’ options heading into draft and free agency
June 17, 2023 17:09 - 1 hourIn 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 ou...
Rumor mill churning, Kings potential suitor for Bradley Beal or OG Anunoby?
June 15, 2023 23:31 - 1 hourFox 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 f...
Breaking down Kings roster before start of draft and free agency
June 09, 2023 21:47 - 1 hourFox 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 creat...
Kings legend Jerry Reynolds stops by to discuss all things Kings
June 03, 2023 18:36 - 42 minutesIn 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 po...
NBA Finals start, California Classic heading back to Sacramento and Draft talk
June 01, 2023 23:02 - 1 hourFox 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. ...
Ricardo Brito Reis checks in from Portugal talking Neemias Queta and Sasha Vezenkov
May 26, 2023 19:39 - 57 minutesThis 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 V...
Kings associate head coach Jordi Fernandez a finalist for Suns job
May 24, 2023 07:11 - 1 hourFox 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 shouto...