The Kings Beat Podcast

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What approach will the Sacramento Kings take to the NBA Draft and the offseason ahead? May 13, 2026

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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 falling to No. 7 in the NBA Draft Lottery, a look at the prospects that might be available when they select, a long discussion on a potential Ja Morant trade and more.

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.

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Playoffs, weirdness in Portland and breaking down Scott Perry's first season in Sacramento Apr 25, 2026

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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 NBA playoffs, Mike Brown and the Knicks, weird things happening in Portland and grading out the job that general manger Scott Perry has done through the first year on the job.

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.

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Kings host annual exit interviews with players, what were the biggest takeaways? Apr 15, 2026

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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 biggest takeaways from exit interviews on Monday, Doug Christie getting another season to coach the team, the tough road ahead and some predictions on the upcoming Play-In games.

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.

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Kings season hits final stage, plenty of questions remainl Mar 28, 2026

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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 development of young players, the future of Doug Christie, 2026 NBA Draft talk and a final discussion on whether the Kings should stretch provision Zach LaVine.

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.

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Discussing the Russell Westbrook situation in Sacramento and the role of media Mar 07, 2026

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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 Russell Westbrook situation in Sacramento and the role of media.

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.

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Nique Clifford and Maxime Raynaud get a chance to shine, what does it mean for their NBA futures? Mar 05, 2026

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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 development of Nique Clifford, Maxime Raynaud and Devin Carter, as well as another episode of The Business of Basketball asking whether Keegan Murray play again 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.

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Kings ready to return from All-Star Break, what will final 26 games look like? Feb 18, 2026

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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 Sacramento Kings' final 26 games, the Zach LaVine Injury situation and a cursory dive into the top end of the 2026 NBA Draft. 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.

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Kings deal Keon Ellis, Dennis Schröder and Dario Saric for De'Andre Hunter Feb 02, 2026

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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' 3-for-1 trade that landed De'Andre Hunter in Sacramento.

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.

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How does Domantas Sabonis fit into a very different Kings squad than the one he left 27 games ago? Jan 20, 2026

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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' four game win streak, the return of Domantas Sabonis after missing 27 games, the development of Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell in Sabonis' absence and how head coach Doug Christie pieces it all together now that his All-Star center is back. 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. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kings continue to hit rock bottom in season of frustration and losses Jan 06, 2026

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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' struggles on both ends of the court, who is to blame for the 8-28 record, Malik Monk is out of the rotation, Keegan Murray is hurt again and another episode of The Business of Basketball discussing the latest Trae Young rumors and whether the Kings should look for a trade for a player like this. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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