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The Kings Beat Podcast

The Kings Beat Podcast

By: James Ham Kings Insider ESPN 1320 and The Kings Beat
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 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.Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Basketball
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  • Can a backcourt that includes Malik Monk and Russell Westbrook thrive in Sacramento?

    Can a backcourt that includes Malik Monk and Russell Westbrook thrive in Sacramento?
    Aug 25 2025
    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 on Jonathan Kuminga, Russell Westbrook and Malik Monk in the same backcourt, a trade idea from a listener and another episode of the Business of Basketball discussing how much impact Doug Christie can have on the outcome of this 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 to Brenden for creating our new overlay for the podcast. 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
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    53 mins
  • NBA schedule released, will the first 20 games define the Kings' season?

    NBA schedule released, will the first 20 games define the Kings' season?
    Aug 16 2025
    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 NBA's schedule release, a deep dive into the Kings' first 20 games that include three games against OKC, three against Minnesota and three against Denver, a quick update on the Jonathan Kuminga situation and another episode of The Business of Basketball discussing Domantas Sabonis' comments at his annual basketball camp. 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. 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
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Kings stuck in limbo with Jonathan Kuminga, what does that mean for the 2025-26 season?

    Kings stuck in limbo with Jonathan Kuminga, what does that mean for the 2025-26 season?
    Aug 5 2025
    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 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
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    1 hr and 8 mins
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