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Sacramento Kings
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De'aaron Fox
Malik Monk
Doug Christie
Keegan Murray
Domantas Sabonis
Demar Derozan
Zach Levine
Mike Brown
Golden State Warriors
Harrison Barnes
NBA Trade Deadline
Kevin Huerter
Keon Ellis
Houston Rockets
NBA Draft
Russell Westbrook
New Orleans Pelicans
NBA Playoffs

ESPN 1320‘s Kings Insider James Ham Fox, KCRA 3'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.

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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 mi... more

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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 ... more

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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 ... more

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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 a... more

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Brenden Nunes
Co-host of The Kings Pulse Podcast, guest on Kings Beat
The Kings Pulse Podcast
Episode: Kings season hits final stage, plenty of questions remainl

Hosts

James Ham
Host with ESPN 1320 Kings Insider and long-standing Kings Beat presence; central voice in coverage and analysis.
Sean Cunningham
KCRA 3 sports reporter and co-host, bringing on-site reporting and front-office context.
Brenden Nunes
Co-host from The Kings Pulse Podcast, adds a younger, developing perspective.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 333 ratings
  • This Beat Has No Rhythm

    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.

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    SacrificialMento
    United Statesa year ago
  • Probably the best Kings podcast out there

    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 jarri... more

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    4
    Bootygoon6969
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fantastic

    These guys do a great job covering the Kings. I have followed James ever since his Cowbell Kingdom days.

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    5
    Preston_Landes
    United States2 years ago
  • Inconsistent

    Sometimes it’s good. Sometimes it’s bad. Just like the Kings.

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    3
    NotTheRealBatman
    United States2 years ago
  • Would be 5 stars

    Love the pod and the content all three of you produce on all platforms. Only reason this isn’t 5 stars is because pods are sometimes uploaded a few hours before a game, which discourages me to go back and listen to an episode if I don’t listen to it prior to the game (info is sorta outdated). None the less, great pod. Keep up the great work. Go Kings!

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    4
    Jaime Moncada
    United States3 years ago

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Regular, thoughtful discussions though pacing and ad transitions can be jarring at times.
Insightful Kings coverage with strong insider access, great depth on moves and player development.
Definitive Kings podcast for fans; consistently high value on insider information and analysis.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#125
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#138
Ireland/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#173
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Kings prioritizing point guard, still searching for way into first round of NBA Draft
Q: Do you think the Kings are going to be able to move into the first round?
There's a lot of chatter, but until the deal is done, they don't really have a first round pick.
Sacramento Kings cling to play-in spot with five games remaining on schedule
Q: How will this season end for the Kings?
The hosts predict that the Kings will sneak into the play-in tournament as the ninth seed, win their first play-in game, but likely lose in the second.
De'Aaron Fox returns to Sacramento, Kings pick up needed win over Spurs
Q: How did the Sacramento Kings perform during De'Aaron Fox's return?
The Sacramento Kings had a decent performance, with discussions around the emotional weight of the game and the mixed crowd reactions.
De'Aaron Fox returns to Sacramento, Kings pick up needed win over Spurs
Q: What was the approach of fans towards De'Aaron Fox during the game?
Fans expressed mixed reactions, giving him a standing ovation during the tribute video but also booed him whenever he touched the ball.
Kings start preseason 0-2, but there is plenty to glean from losses
Q: What do you think about the A's moving and the potential for Sacramento to retain them?
It's going to be interesting to see if the A's can make a successful transition here. Sacramento is positioning itself as a market for potential baseball hosting in the future.

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A roundtable-style show focused on the Sacramento Kings, featuring seasoned insiders with deep team access. Episodes frequently center on roster moves, draft strategy, coaching decisions, and the evolving dynamics of a rebuilding franchise. Hosts bring a mix of on-the-ground reporting, insider chatter, and takes on front-office decisions, often balancing long-term development with short-term competitiveness. The cadence blends data-driven analysis, firsthand anecdotes, and candid critiques, making it a go-to for die-hard Kings fans and marketers looking for authentic sports coverage with strong guest insights.

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