The Kings Beat Podcast

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

4.6 (170)
BASKETBALL
UPDATED BIWEEKLY

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.

1 DAY AGO

Kings ready for post All-Star schedule, can they make a playoff push?

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 the podcast and to Brenden for creating our new overlay for the podcast. Link to Underdog Fantasy, use promo code KINGSBEAT: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-h... “Must be 18+ (21+MA & AZ, 19+ AL, NE) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369).” The Kings Beat merchandise shop: https://thekingsbeat.myshopify.com/ Jump on board with a premium subscription to The Kings Beat: https://kings-beat.beehiiv.com/upgrade Or start out with a free subscription to The Kings Beat: https://kings-beat.beehiiv.com/subscribe #BlueWireVideo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2h 4m
FEB 12

Kings pick up pair of wins following trade deadline overhaul

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 week of change in Sacramento. How is Jake LaRavia fitting in? Can Jonas Valanciunas and Domantas Sabonis play major minutes together? Grading the Kings' trade deadline moves 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 the podcast and to Brenden for creating our new overlay for the podcast. Link to Underdog Fantasy, use promo code KINGSBEAT: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-h... “Must be 18+ (21+MA & AZ, 19+ AL, NE) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369).” The Kings Beat merchandise shop: https://thekingsbeat.myshopify.com/ Jump on board with a premium subscription to The Kings Beat: https://kings-beat.beehiiv.com/upgrade Or start out with a free subscription to The Kings Beat: https://kings-beat.beehiiv.com/subscribe #BlueWireVideo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 52m
FEB 5

De'Aaron Fox out, Zach LaVine in, what's next for the Sacramento Kings?

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 week in Sacramento as the Kings trade away their franchise player and careen towards the NBA's trade deadline. 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 our new overlay for the podcast. Link to Underdog Fantasy, use promo code KINGSBEAT: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-h... “Must be 18+ (21+MA & AZ, 19+ AL, NE) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369).” The Kings Beat merchandise shop: https://thekingsbeat.myshopify.com/ Jump on board with a premium subscription to The Kings Beat: https://kings-beat.beehiiv.com/upgrade Or start out with a free subscription to The Kings Beat: https://kings-beat.beehiiv.com/subscribe #BlueWireVideo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2h 20m
JAN 29

Are De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings headed for a messy breakup?

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 before the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline. 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 our new overlay for the podcast. Link to Underdog Fantasy, use promo code KINGSBEAT: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-h... “Must be 18+ (21+MA & AZ, 19+ AL, NE) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369).” The Kings Beat merchandise shop: https://thekingsbeat.myshopify.com/ Jump on board with a premium subscription to The Kings Beat: https://kings-beat.beehiiv.com/upgrade Or start out with a free subscription to The Kings Beat: https://kings-beat.beehiiv.com/subscribe #BlueWireVideo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 5m
JAN 19

Kings continue climb up the standings, home win streak hits five games

Fox 40's Sean Cunningham and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' 8-2 start under Doug Christie, the team's climb back over .500, Keegan Murray finds his game and the daunting road trip ahead. We finish with another episode of The Business of Basketball with a discussion of three potential additions to the Kings' roster with the trade deadline just weeks 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 for creating our new overlay for the podcast. Link to Underdog Fantasy, use promo code KINGSBEAT: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-h... “Must be 18+ (21+MA & AZ, 19+ AL, NE) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369).” The Kings Beat merchandise shop: https://thekingsbeat.myshopify.com/ Jump on board with a premium subscription to The Kings Beat: https://kings-beat.beehiiv.com/upgrade Or start out with a free subscription to The Kings Beat: https://kings-beat.beehiiv.com/subscribe #BlueWireVideo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 17m
JAN 10

Kings riding hot streak under interim head coach Doug Christie

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 Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' five game game streak, the general feel around the team under Doug Christie and whether the turnaround is sustainable. We finish with another episode of The Business of Basketball with a discussion about how the recent success may equate to a more aggressive approach to adding players at the trade deadline. 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 our new overlay for the podcast. Link to Underdog Fantasy, use promo code KINGSBEAT: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-h... “Must be 18+ (21+MA & AZ, 19+ AL, NE) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369).” The Kings Beat merchandise shop: https://thekingsbeat.myshopify.com/ Jump on board with a premium subscription to The Kings Beat: https://kings-beat.beehiiv.com/upgrade Or start out with a free subscription to The Kings Beat: https://kings-beat.beehiiv.com/subscribe #BlueWireVideo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 27m
JAN 2

Digesting a crazy week in Kingsland, can the team get back on the right path?

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 Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' switch at head coach, Keegan Murray's injury issue, Doug Christie's chance of retaining the head coaching job, the path ahead for a dysfunctional group and whether more changes are needed. We finish with another episode of The Business of Basketball with a discussion about the current state of the team and whether this season is salvageable. 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 our new overlay for the podcast. Link to Underdog Fantasy, use promo code KINGSBEAT: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-h... “Must be 18+ (21+MA & AZ, 19+ AL, NE) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369).” The Kings Beat merchandise shop: https://thekingsbeat.myshopify.com/ Jump on board with a premium subscription to The Kings Beat: https://kings-beat.beehiiv.com/upgrade Or start out with a free subscription to The Kings Beat: https://kings-beat.beehiiv.com/subscribe #BlueWireVideo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 29m
12/24/2024

Kings losing streak hits four games, are changes on the way?

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 Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' four game losing streak, the general feel around the team and the whether changes are on the horizon. We finish with another episode of The Business of Basketball with a discussion about how the team can get back on the right track. 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 our new overlay for the podcast. Link to Underdog Fantasy, use promo code KINGSBEAT: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-hNvBRaJ3OO “Must be 18+ (21+MA & AZ, 19+ AL, NE) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369).” The Kings Beat merchandise shop: https://thekingsbeat.myshopify.com/ Jump on board with a premium subscription to The Kings Beat: https://kings-beat.beehiiv.com/upgrade Or start out with a free subscription to The Kings Beat: https://kings-beat.beehiiv.com/subscribe #BlueWireVideo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 29m

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4.6

out of 5

170 Ratings

Fantastic

10/28/2024

Preston_Landes

These guys do a great job covering the Kings. I have followed James ever since his Cowbell Kingdom days.
This Beat Has No Rhythm

Feb 4

SacrificialMento

Doesn’t keep up with news. Doesn’t keep up with games. Doesn’t keeps up with moves. Focuses on the same topics as everyone else but days later with a lot of small talk and tired jokes.
Probably the best Kings podcast out there

12/16/2024

Bootygoon6969

Most level headed Kings podcast out there. They post regularly during the season and the episodes are a nice length. It seems like they have a bit more access to the players so there is a lot less speculation going on. My main gripe is how they handle ads. I understand that they are a part of podcast but they could work on transitions better. Ads will come right in the middle of sentences and segments. Maybe they could add in a transition sound or place at the end of segments. It’s a bit jarring
Great Kings insight, atrocious movie recommendations

01/11/2023

AllstarBurrito

Love hearing the guys talk about the Kings. Brenden, don’t worry about not watching these movies. 90% are trash