The Kings Beat Podcast

The Kings Beat Podcast

ESPN 1320‘s Kings Insider James Ham Fox, long time Sacramento reporter Sean Cunningham and The Kings Pulse Podcast’s Brenden Nunes bring you the latest on the Sacramento Kings. With more than 30 years of combined experience covering of the team, the trio pull back the veil on one of the most dysfunctional franchises in professional sports.

Episodes

August 5, 2025 67 mins
KCRA 3'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 continued chase for Jonathan Kuminga, is it time to accept a gap season or two, restricted free agency is a mess and how that might help the Kings retain Keon Ellis, a look at Vegas' Kings win prediction and whether that total seems fair. Thanks for joining us ...
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KCRA 3'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' Summer League Finals run, the development of Nique Clifford and Maxime Raynaud, what to do with Devin Carter, the addition of Doug McDermott and an episode of The Business of Basketball discussing the point guard position and whether there might be a camp...
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KCRA 3'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’ 2-0 start to Las Vegas Summer League, the strong performances from rookies Maxime Raynaud and Nique Clifford, a breakdown of the sign-and-trade that landed Dennis Schröder in Sacramento, the latest on the Jonathan Kuminga situation, as well as another epi...
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KCRA 3'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 acquisition of Dennis Schröder and Devin Eubanks in free agency, the addition of Dario Saric in a Jonas Valancuinas swap and the complicated path ahead for the Kings as they balance the need for change with a difficult NBA landscape. Thanks for joining us on t...
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KCRA 3'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' 2025 NBA Draft haul, including the additions of Nique Clifford, Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell, a conversation about the point guard position and whether Dennis Schroder fits in Sacramento, followed by plenty of participation from fans in the chat. T...
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KCRA 3's Sean Cunningham and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the 2025 NBA Draft, whether the Kings will acquire a first round selection, how will Scott Perry address the point guard position and another episode of The Business of Basketball discussing the how many players from the current squad will be back next season. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shou...
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KCRA 3'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 stellar first three games of the NBA Finals, the New York Knicks awkward head coaching search, the Kings search for a point guard ramps up and some fresh rumors circulate regarding trade targets. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul J...
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KCRA 3'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 latest additions to the coaching staff, who the core of the team is, searching for a diamond in the rough and another episode of The Business of Basketball discussing the Kings bowing out of the California Classic. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big ...
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KCRA 3'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 Pacers incredible win over the New York Knicks, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning the league MVP, Kings biggest needs heading into the offseason and another episode of The Business of Basketball discussing the future of Keegan Murray and Keon Ellis in Sacramento. ...
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KCRA 3'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 Doug Christie adding to his coaching staff, Scott Perry bringing in BJ Armstrong, Kings lose their pick to the Hawks, what does the Kevin Huerter trade look like with hindsight and another episode of The Business of Basketball. Thanks for joining us on this adventu...
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KCRA 3'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 signing Doug Christie as their new head coach, Scott Perry's introductory press conference, what should the Kings prioritize now that they have their coach and GM, what comes next in a busy summer of change and an another episode of The Business of Basketba...
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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' disappointing finish in the play-in tournament, Monte McNair exits stage left, Scott Perry returns as the new GM and an episode of The Business of Basketball focused on Doug Christie's future with the team. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to ...
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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 making the NBA's Play-In tournament, their chances in round 1 against the Dallas Mavericks and what it would take for the team to advance all the way to the NBA playoffs where the Oklahoma City Thunder are waiting. Thanks for joining us on this adventure!

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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' loss to the Wizards, their win over the Hornets and the path ahead with just five games remaining on the schedule. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for the podcast a...
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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 a wild day in Sacramento as De'Aaron Fox's future with the team became murky. Can the Kings save the marriage between the franchise and it's best player? Who is to blame for the situation unraveling? There is plenty to discuss as the Kings are thrown into chaos days ...
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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' two game skid, some tough conversations about isolation basketball and another episode of The Business of Basketball surrounding the path forward for the Kings after the season. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new...
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Fox 40's Sean Cunningham and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' four game skid, Malik Monk struggling to find a balance running the point, Zach LaVine needs to shoot, the schedule only gets more difficult and another episode of The Business of Basketball predicting what might happen next with the Kings. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Pau...
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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 De'Aaron Fox's return to Sacramento, the chaos of the Kings spilling out in the media, Jonas Valanciunas making an impact 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...
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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' two game win streak, the sprint to the finish line, Domtantas Sabonis' struggles, Keegan Murray's breakout game, as well as an episode of the Business of Basketball about the state of the Kings and how this season might finish.


Thanks for joining us on this adv...

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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' final 27 games, the addition of Markelle Fultz, can Doug Christie fix the defense and another episode 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 th...

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