The Kings Beat Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Catching up with Kings center Richaun Holmes Apr 15, 2020

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On the latest edition of the Purple Talk Podcast, Kings starting center Richaun Holmes joins NBC Sports California's James Ham to discuss the current state of affairs in the NBA. Topics include his donation to local Sacramentans, how he is passing the time and whether he has found his NBA home.

(1:40) Dr. Lydecia Holmes, TikTok star

(2:40) Giving back to Sacramento in a time of crisis

(5:50) How is Holmes dealing with the lay-off?

(7:45) How is Holmes’ shoulder feeling?

(8:53) Why was the opportunity in Sacramento the perfect fit?

(10:38) Is Sacramento a final landing spot?

(12:15) Holmes on Tim Duncan

(14:05) Is Holmes watching tape of great rebounders?

(16:40) The two comebacks Holmes likes the best

(18:05) Steven Adams...NBA nice guy?

(19:40) Does Holmes have to reinvent himself every offseason?

(21:24) Cutting tracks with Marvin Bagley?

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Kings: Talking real estate, Survivor and hoops with Scot Pollard Apr 10, 2020

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On the latest edition of the Purple Talk Podcast, former Kings big man Scot Pollard joins Doug Christie and NBC Sports California's James Ham to discuss the current state of affairs in the NBA. Topics include his new career, his time on Survivor and which of his former teammates would make the best contestant.

(1:10) Pollard on lock down in Indiana and his new career in real estate

(7:40) The transition from the NBA to real life

(11:18) Pollard the movie star?

(16:25) Would he play Survivor again?

(18:45) The reality of reality TV

(23:10) Which former King would be the best Survivor?

(27:25) Any prospects coming out of Kansas?

(31:35) Remembering Kobe Bryant

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Kings: Catching up with shooting guard Bogdan Bogdanovic Apr 08, 2020

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On the latest edition of the Purple Talk Podcast, Kings starting shooting guard Bogdan Bogdanovic joins NBC Sports California's James Ham to discuss the current state of affairs in the NBA. Topics include his donation to Serbia, how he is passing the time and what it would be like to play without fans.

(1:25) Giving back to Serbia with Nemanja Bjelica and the Divacs

(5:25) Staying ready

(6:25) How is the team communicating?

(9:50) Concerns for De’Aaron Fox?

(11:00) Finding his rhythm without basketball

(15:00) What is his favorite game winner

(16:40) Serbian trash talking

(18:35) Playing without fans?

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Kings: Catching up with Doug Christie during coronavirus lockdown Apr 03, 2020

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On the latest edition of the Purple Talk Podcast, former King and current analyst Doug Christie joins NBC Sports California's James Ham to discuss the current state of affairs in the NBA. Topics include the league's coronavirus shutdown, what it might be like to play without fans, and some well wishes to our friends in the media world.

(3:00) Our new normal

(6:15) Thoughts and prayers to the Gerould family

(14:00) Marty McNeal update

(17:30) Christie on what players should be doing while on hiatus

(23:00) How dedicated are you?

(24:40) Finishing the season in Las Vegas?

(29:45) Calling a game without fans

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Kings: PA announcer Scott Moak Mar 27, 2020

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On the latest edition of the Purple Talk Podcast, longtime Kings public address announcer Scott Moak joins NBC Sports California's James Ham to discuss the current state of affairs in the NBA. Topics include the league's coronavirus shutdown, what it might be like to play without fans, and his relationship with Kevin Durant.

(1:52) Being a PA announcer

(3:05) Getting the names right

(9:40) Breaking down the final game against the New Orleans Pelicans

(18:00) Comparing shutdown to the protest games

(22:12) A game with no fans?

(25:40) Landing the job as the PA announcer

(28:00) Being a steward for the job

(29:30) Who influenced his style of announcing

(33:40) The Kevin Durant situation

(40:20) What game would Moak like to see re-aired?

(43:15) Playoffs?

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Kings: Jerry Reynolds on lockdown Mar 25, 2020

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On the latest edition of the Purple Talk Podcast, long time Kings executive turned analyst, Jerry Reynolds joins NBC Sports California's James Ham to discuss the current state of affairs in the NBA. Topics include the league shut down, the Kings' young stars and the greatest trade that never happened.

(1:25) Jerry on isolation

(2:25) Uncharted territory

(4:55) What re-air would Jerry want to see from then past?

(10:23) Kings vs. Jazz, 1999 playoffs

(12:08) The knowledge of Kings fans

(13:30) Watching re-airs of De'Aaron Fox

(19:38) A reminder of Marvin Bagley's talent

(25:30) The greatest trade that never happened

(28:30) Missing in the lottery

(33:10) What does a team do during a break like this?

(36:27) Rick Adelman's impact on the Kings' franchise

(38:35) Why Kings' injuries this season had such an impact

(42:35) The Jerry Reynolds show

(45:00) How Jerry would reboot the season

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Kings: Where does the NBA go from here? Mar 20, 2020

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On the latest edition of the Purple Talk Podcast, former Sacramento King and current analyst, Doug Christie joins NBC Sports California's James Ham to discuss the current state of affairs in the NBA. Topics include the league shut down, players testing positive for coronavirus and how the league can reboot the season in the future.

(:25) NBC Sports California re-airs Kings vs. Grizzlies game

(4:30) Everything has changed and the NBA is at the forefront.

(4:50) NBA players testing positive and why the Kings have not tested

(7:35) A June restart for the NBA?

(9:00) Schedule move to Christmas Day?

(11:12) Could the NBA test drive a play-in tournament to reboot the season?

(13:35) How the layoff affects the playoff race

(16:50) Christie's experience over the last week on the radio

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Kings: Discussing coronavirus with Ricardo Pratesi, Italian sports writer on lockdown Mar 18, 2020

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On the latest edition of the Purple Talk Podcast, James Ham is joined by Riccardo Pratesi, a long time NBA writer from Italy. Pratesi, like the rest of Italy, has been under home lock down for over a week due to the coronavirus.

(1:35) Pratesi under lock down

(5:55) How much outside contact are people in Italy having?

(8:18) The latest numbers from Italy

(12:05) Supplies running low, just like in the US

(13:05) Shortage of tests

(16:50) Impact on the Italian economy

(20:20) Are hospitals prepared?

(21:20) Health care in Italy

(22:18) His experience being tested and the words from nurses testing him

(26:38) Kevin Durant tests positive

(27:45) What does the NBA mean to the world?

(30:20) What he missed the most about the US

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Kings: NBA Season Suspended Mar 12, 2020

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On the latest edition of the Purple Talk Podcast, James Ham is joined by Monte Poole and Logan Murdock as they discuss the breaking news that the NBA has postponed the remainder of the season. They detail the fallout of the decision and look forward to what the future holds for the NBA 2020.

(1:43) NBA Postpones Season

(5:55) What are the player reactions to the news?

(8:30) NBA Player tests positive for Coronavirus

(10:20) Situation in Sacramento

(16:30) How impactful is this move by the NBA?

(24:30) Will the NBA season continue later in the year?

(31:40) What can we learn from this situation?

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Kings: Veteran point guard, Cory Joseph Mar 03, 2020

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On the latest episode of Purple Talk, Kings point guard Cory Joseph joins Doug Christie and NBC Sports California's James Ham for a discussion on all things Kings. Topics include Joseph's Canadian upbringing, the wave of Canadian players coming to the state, the potential to play in the Olympics this summer and his veteran leadership with the Kings.

(2:05) Joseph on the influx of talent from Canada

(3:40) What did the Raptors mean to hoops in Canada?

(6:10) What started the trend with Canadian players making it to the league?

(7:18) Joesph's relationship with the Cavs' Tristan Thompson

(11:00) The Canadian national team

(14:00) Kings chief of staff, Roy Rana and his influence on Canadian hoops

(18:10) Playing for the Raptors

(19:08) Starting his NBA career with the Spurs

(22:10) Joseph on being a veteran leader for the Kings

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