The Kings Beat Podcast

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Sacramento Kings lose for sixth time in eight games with brutal back-to-back ahead Mar 23, 2025

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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 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/ GoFundMe link for Jennifer Grant: https://gofund.me/157824cf Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sacramento Kings drop four straight, face another difficult scheduling stretch Mar 17, 2025

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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 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/ GoFundMe link for Jennifer Grant: https://gofund.me/157824cf Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

De'Aaron Fox returns to Sacramento, Kings pick up needed win over Spurs Mar 09, 2025

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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 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/ GoFundMe link for Jennifer Grant: https://gofund.me/157824cf Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kings pick up pair of wins, gain breathing room in NBA's Play-In chase Feb 28, 2025

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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 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).”

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Kings ready for post All-Star schedule, can they make a playoff push? Feb 21, 2025

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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 the podcast and to Brenden for creating our new overlay for the podcast.

Link to Underdog Fantasy, use promo code KINGSBEAT:

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Kings pick up pair of wins following trade deadline overhaul Feb 12, 2025

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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 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:

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The Kings Beat merchandise shop: https://thekingsbeat.myshopify.com/

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De'Aaron Fox out, Zach LaVine in, what's next for the Sacramento Kings? Feb 05, 2025

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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 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:

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Are De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings headed for a messy breakup? Jan 29, 2025

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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 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:

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Kings continue climb up the standings, home win streak hits five games Jan 19, 2025

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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' 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:

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Kings riding hot streak under interim head coach Doug Christie Jan 10, 2025

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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:

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