Kings Pulse: A Sacramento Kings Podcast

By Brenden Nunes

What's Kings Pulse: A Sacramento Kings Podcast about?

An 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 Pulse: A Sacramento Kings Podcast episodes:

05.01.2024
Who could the Sacramento Kings sign in free agency?
Brenden Nunes and Hunter Patterson start to dive into the Sacramento Kings' offseason improvement options. As GM Monte McNair has pointed out, there are three ways to improve: free agency, the draft, and trades. Well, we'll be spending one episode on...
04.25.2024
Exit Interviews and Malik Monk loses 6MOTY race
Brenden Nunes and Hunter Patterson dive into the end of the Sacramento Kings 2023-24 season. They discussed the play-in results, gave takeaways from exit interviews with the players along with Monte McNair and Mike Brown, and plenty more.
04.16.2024
Kings-Warriors to faceoff in 9/10 play in game
Brenden 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...
04.04.2024
What's changed since Malik Monk went down?
Brenden 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...
03.27.2024
Recent defensive improvements and bouncing back after blowout loss to Dallas
The 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...
03.12.2024
The importance of spray threes and Malik Monk's free agency
Brenden 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...
03.05.2024
Players Only Meeting & Continued Inconsistencies
The 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...
02.28.2024
Sacramento's 3P Defense & the Growth of Keegan Murray
The 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...
10.17.2023
Chris Duarte starting, JaVale McGee’s potential impact, and more w/ Anthony Slater
Anthony 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,...
10.11.2023
Sacramento’s 2023-24 preseason is underway
The 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.
07.23.2023
Nerlens Noel and the backup center role
The 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...
07.17.2023
Getting to know Chris Duarte w/ Tony East
The 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...
07.10.2023
Interviews with with Coach Luke Loucks, Neemias Queta, Colby Jones, and Jalen Slawson
Throughout 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...
07.09.2023
Duarte, Vezenkov, and Summer League
With 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...
06.23.2023
Getting to know rookie Colby Jones w/ Stone Hansen
The 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...
06.21.2023
2023 NBA Draft: Four ”Safer” Options for Sacramento
After 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...
06.18.2023
Offseason Trade Target: OG Anunoby
Samson 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...
06.14.2023
2023 NBA Draft: Five potential upside swings at pick 24
With 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...
06.08.2023
Ideal areas of improvement for players under contract
The 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...
06.01.2023
Picking at 24 in the 2023 NBA Draft
With 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...
04.25.2023
2-2 headed back to Sacramento with De’Aaron Fox injured
Jrue, 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...
04.18.2023
The Kings are up 2-0 because of their defense...
The 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...
04.16.2023
Sacramento take a 1-0 lead over Golden State
De'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...
04.14.2023
Anthony Slater’s perspective on the series
Anthony 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...
04.12.2023
Previewing the first round matchup with Golden State
Jrue, 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...
03.28.2023
Take a deep breath, Sacramento is still the three seed
The 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...
03.26.2023
The Kings inch closer to breaking a few records
The 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. ...
03.25.2023
Sacramento evens the season series with Phoenix
The 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...
03.22.2023
Who will make the All-NBA teams? Plus, recapping the Boston loss w/ Adam Taylor
Adam 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...
03.22.2023
Sacramento falls to Boston on their fifth game in seven nights
After 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...
03.14.2023
Sacramento showed they can keep up with any team in the NBA
After 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...
02.03.2023
Beginning of the road trip, reactions to All-Star reserves, & trade deadline primer w/ Chris Biderman
Chris 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...
01.27.2023
Is there a deal to be made with Charlotte?
With 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...
01.24.2023
HB is ”irreplaceable”, Keegan’s growth, Fox setting the tone, & the bench production
The 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"...
01.21.2023
Keegan Murray’s huge night against OKC
The 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...
01.08.2023
Sacramento’s defense lets them down once again
The 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...
01.05.2023
Great games, but tough finishes for Sacramento’s stars against Atlanta
We 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...
12.22.2022
Compliments from LeBron James and De’Aaron Fox & Domantas Sabonis All-Star cases
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12.17.2022
Road Trip Recap + Trade Season Primer
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12.05.2022
The defense continues to trend upwards, Stockton check-in, & Malik Monk’s case for 6MOTY
The 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...
11.22.2022
Sacramento wins their sixth-straight, but Coach Brown was unhappy with their performance
The 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,...
11.19.2022
It’s time to reconsider how good this Kings team can be
The 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...
11.11.2022
Sacramento can be a top-10 offense
With 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...
10.20.2022
Sacramento loses opening night on the margins
The 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...
10.10.2022
Sacramento dominates in preseason home opener
Everything 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...
10.07.2022
Leaning the new schemes and Keegan Murray’s position
Chris Watkins, of The Return of the Roar podcast and Sactown Sports 1140, joins the show to talk about what we saw in our re-watch of preseason game one, what we've heard from recent practices -- Coach Mike Brown, Keegan...
10.04.2022
KZ Okpala starting, Keegan Murray shines, & more preseason takeaways
The start of the 2022-23 Sacramento Kings season is finally here! Preseason game one was a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers and the overreactions are in fully swing. KZ Okpala was in the starting lineup, Keegan Murray didn't look...
09.27.2022
2022-23 Season Preview: Denver Nuggets w/ Harrison Wind
The Denver Nuggets, one of the favorites in the Western Conference, should look very different heading into next year and I had Harrison Wind, of DNVR Sports, join me to cover their offseason moves and preview their 2022-23 season. We...
09.23.2022
2022-23 Season Preview: Detroit Pistons w/ Ku Khahil
The Detroit Pistons, who just traded for Bojan Bogdanovic, are next up on our offseason recap series and to help me breakdown the Pistons I was joined by Ku Khahil. We touched on Marvin Bagley's extension and role, how the...
09.21.2022
2022-23 Season Preview: Chicago Bulls w/ Jason Patt
Jason Patt, of the Cash Considerations podcast, joins the show to give some insight into the Chicago Bulls up-and-down last season and confusing outlook heading into 2022-23. We touched on what Sacramento can learn from their team-building process, a relatable...

What's Kings Pulse: A Sacramento Kings Podcast about?

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Kings Pulse: A Sacramento Kings Podcast episodes:

Who could the Sacramento Kings sign in free agency?

Exit Interviews and Malik Monk loses 6MOTY race

Kings-Warriors to faceoff in 9/10 play in game

What's changed since Malik Monk went down?

Recent defensive improvements and bouncing back after blowout loss to Dallas

The importance of spray threes and Malik Monk's free agency

Players Only Meeting & Continued Inconsistencies

Sacramento's 3P Defense & the Growth of Keegan Murray

Chris Duarte starting, JaVale McGee’s potential impact, and more w/ Anthony Slater

Sacramento’s 2023-24 preseason is underway

Nerlens Noel and the backup center role

Getting to know Chris Duarte w/ Tony East

Interviews with with Coach Luke Loucks, Neemias Queta, Colby Jones, and Jalen Slawson

Duarte, Vezenkov, and Summer League

Getting to know rookie Colby Jones w/ Stone Hansen

2023 NBA Draft: Four ”Safer” Options for Sacramento

Offseason Trade Target: OG Anunoby

2023 NBA Draft: Five potential upside swings at pick 24

Ideal areas of improvement for players under contract

Picking at 24 in the 2023 NBA Draft

2-2 headed back to Sacramento with De’Aaron Fox injured

The Kings are up 2-0 because of their defense...

Sacramento take a 1-0 lead over Golden State

Anthony Slater’s perspective on the series

Previewing the first round matchup with Golden State

Take a deep breath, Sacramento is still the three seed

The Kings inch closer to breaking a few records

Sacramento evens the season series with Phoenix

Who will make the All-NBA teams? Plus, recapping the Boston loss w/ Adam Taylor

Sacramento falls to Boston on their fifth game in seven nights

Sacramento showed they can keep up with any team in the NBA

Beginning of the road trip, reactions to All-Star reserves, & trade deadline primer w/ Chris Biderman

Is there a deal to be made with Charlotte?

HB is ”irreplaceable”, Keegan’s growth, Fox setting the tone, & the bench production

Keegan Murray’s huge night against OKC

Sacramento’s defense lets them down once again

Great games, but tough finishes for Sacramento’s stars against Atlanta

Compliments from LeBron James and De’Aaron Fox & Domantas Sabonis All-Star cases

Road Trip Recap + Trade Season Primer

The defense continues to trend upwards, Stockton check-in, & Malik Monk’s case for 6MOTY

Sacramento wins their sixth-straight, but Coach Brown was unhappy with their performance

It’s time to reconsider how good this Kings team can be

Sacramento can be a top-10 offense

Sacramento loses opening night on the margins

Sacramento dominates in preseason home opener

Leaning the new schemes and Keegan Murray’s position

KZ Okpala starting, Keegan Murray shines, & more preseason takeaways

2022-23 Season Preview: Denver Nuggets w/ Harrison Wind

2022-23 Season Preview: Detroit Pistons w/ Ku Khahil

2022-23 Season Preview: Chicago Bulls w/ Jason Patt