The Kings Beat Podcast

By James Ham, Kings Insider, ESPN 1320 and The Kings Beat

What's The Kings Beat Podcast about?

ESPN 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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The Kings Beat Podcast episodes:

06.15.2024
Domantas Sabonis changes his number, Sasha Vezenkov just wants to play
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 Sacramento Kings. Topics include some more information on Sasha Vezenkov situation, TRey Lyles gets an invite...
06.07.2024
With Mike Brown's extension complete, focus shifts to draft, trades and free agency
Fox 40's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include Mike Brown's extension with the Kings, the media battle between Adrian Wojnarowski...
05.27.2024
NBA legend passes, Kings coaching situation is getting complicated
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 passing of NBA legend Bill Walton, and update on Mike Brown’s contract situation, what have...
05.19.2024
Kings linked to multiple bigs, rumor mill already heating up
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 Sacramento Kings. Topics include NBA playoffs biggest surprises, Kings being named dropped with both Jonas Valanciunas...
05.12.2024
Keegan Murray set to represent Kings at NBA Draft lottery
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 Sacramento Kings. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for...
05.05.2024
Episode 200 of the Kings Beat Podcast: How Kings can avoid another early offseason
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 Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' offseason ahead and how the team can improve the roster...
04.24.2024
Malik Monk the topic of discussion during Kings exit interviews, will he stick around?
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 Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' play-in games, the team's end of the season exit interviews...
04.16.2024
Kings set to host Golden State Warriors in Play-In 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 Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' upcoming Play-In game against the Golden State Warriors, what is...
04.07.2024
Kings lose two straight, drop to ninth in the West with five games remaining
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 Sacramento Kings. Topics include back-to-back losses to the Knicks and Celtics, has Keon Ellis earned a...
03.29.2024
Kings stumble against Dallas, get another bite at Mavs on Friday
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 injury updates on Sasha Vezenkov, Trey Lyles and Kevin Huerter,...
03.20.2024
Kings lose Kevin Huerter, what does it mean for Keon Ellis?
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 Grizzlies in overtime, Kevin Huerter's injury,...
03.12.2024
Kings struggle against Rockets, fail to build momentum in crucial 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 the Kings' loss to the Rockets, their struggle with physicality, Keegan...
03.06.2024
Despite players only meeting, Kings continue yo-yo season with win in Minny and loss to Bulls
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' players only meeting, their win over the Timberwolves and...
02.28.2024
Confounding Kings beat Clippers, lose to shorthanded Heat in 24 hour period
Fox 40's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' big win over the Los Angeles Clippers, followed by...
02.17.2024
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...
02.09.2024
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...
02.02.2024
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,...
01.24.2024
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...
01.20.2024
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...
01.12.2024
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...
01.05.2024
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...
12.31.2023
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...
12.22.2023
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,...
12.19.2023
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,...
12.16.2023
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...
12.08.2023
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,...
12.01.2023
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...
11.28.2023
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,...
11.23.2023
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...
11.17.2023
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...
11.12.2023
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...
11.08.2023
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...
11.03.2023
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...
10.31.2023
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...
10.25.2023
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...
10.18.2023
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...
10.11.2023
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...
09.30.2023
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...
09.16.2023
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...
09.09.2023
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...
09.03.2023
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...
08.25.2023
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...
08.17.2023
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...
08.12.2023
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...
07.29.2023
Keegan Murray named to Select Team, new details on Nerlens Noel contract
Fox 40's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include Keegan Murray joins USA Select Team, Mike Brown and Basketball Without Borders, Nerlens...
07.20.2023
Kings enter dog days of summer, but are they done adding players?
Fox 40's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include a review of Las Vegas Summer League, Jalen Slawson makes an impact late,...
07.11.2023
Recapping Kings’ Las Vegas Summer League performance through two games
Fox 40's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include Sean and Brenden from Las Vegas, Neemias Queta's contract situation, Colby Jones breaks...
07.02.2023
Kings lock in Domantas Sabonis, Harrison Barnes, Trey Lyles, Sasha Vezenkov to open free agency
Fox 40's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include a wild start to free agency, Domantas Sabonis gets his extension, Trey Lyles...
06.24.2023
Breaking down Kings’ busy draft night that included salary cap altering trade
Fox 40's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include a wild 2023 NBA Draft that included Richaun Holmes being sent to the...
06.22.2023
Previewing Kings options for 2023 NBA Draft, trade rumors swirling
Fox 40's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the exciting Sacramento Kings. Topics include a 2023 NBA Draft discussion, big NBA trades already unfolding, Harrison Barnes situation...

What's The Kings Beat Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Kings Beat Podcast episodes:

Domantas Sabonis changes his number, Sasha Vezenkov just wants to play

With Mike Brown's extension complete, focus shifts to draft, trades and free agency

NBA legend passes, Kings coaching situation is getting complicated

Kings linked to multiple bigs, rumor mill already heating up

Keegan Murray set to represent Kings at NBA Draft lottery

Episode 200 of the Kings Beat Podcast: How Kings can avoid another early offseason

Malik Monk the topic of discussion during Kings exit interviews, will he stick around?

Kings set to host Golden State Warriors in Play-In tournament

Kings lose two straight, drop to ninth in the West with five games remaining

Kings stumble against Dallas, get another bite at Mavs on Friday

Kings lose Kevin Huerter, what does it mean for Keon Ellis?

Kings struggle against Rockets, fail to build momentum in crucial stretch

Despite players only meeting, Kings continue yo-yo season with win in Minny and loss to Bulls

Confounding Kings beat Clippers, lose to shorthanded Heat in 24 hour period

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

Breaking down 2024 NBA trade deadline, Kings watch from afar

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kings battle inconsistent play, add veteran depth at the wing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kings lose De’Aaron Fox to ankle injury in stunning overtime victory over Lakers

2023-24 Sacramento Kings season kicks off in Utah against intriguing Jazz squad

Battle at shooting guard position takes center stage as Kings move towards final preseason games

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kings sign Neemias Queta, set up big man battle in training camp

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

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

Recapping Kings’ Las Vegas Summer League performance through two games

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

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

Previewing Kings options for 2023 NBA Draft, trade rumors swirling

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