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The Kings Beat Podcast

James Ham, Kings Insider, ESPN 1320 and The Kings Beat

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.

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28:36

Former King Jack Cooley checks in from Japan

The Kings Beat Podcast ·

2020/04/17

On the latest edition of the Purple Talk Podcast, former Kings big man Jack Cooley joins NBC Sports California's Doug Christie and James Ham to discuss the living in Japan during the coronavirus pandemic. Topics playing in the Japanese league, his thoughts on former teammate Rudy Gobert and how the coronavirus pushed back his wedding date. (:55) Marooned in Japan (1:35) Comparing basketball in Japan to the US (6:30) Where has Jack Cooley played hoops? (7:50) How does Cooley stay in shape

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25:15

Catching up with Kings center Richaun Holmes

The Kings Beat Podcast ·

2020/04/15

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

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36:48

Kings: Talking real estate, Survivor and hoops with...

The Kings Beat Podcast ·

2020/04/10

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

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23:44

Kings: Catching up with shooting guard Bogdan Bogdanovic

The Kings Beat Podcast ·

2020/04/08

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

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43:01

Kings: Catching up with Doug Christie during...

The Kings Beat Podcast ·

2020/04/03

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

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51:16

Kings: PA announcer Scott Moak

The Kings Beat Podcast ·

2020/03/27

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

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53:54

Kings: Jerry Reynolds on lockdown

The Kings Beat Podcast ·

2020/03/25

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

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30:19

Kings: Where does the NBA go from here?

The Kings Beat Podcast ·

2020/03/20

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

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34:51

Kings: Discussing coronavirus with Ricardo Pratesi,...

The Kings Beat Podcast ·

2020/03/18

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

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38:37

Kings: NBA Season Suspended

The Kings Beat Podcast ·

2020/03/12

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

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28:41

Kings: Veteran point guard, Cory Joseph

The Kings Beat Podcast ·

2020/03/03

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

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51:46

Kings: Postseason chances and a farewell to Kobe Bryant

The Kings Beat Podcast ·

2020/02/29

In the latest episode of Purple Talk, former King Doug Christie joins NBC Sports California's James Ham for a discussion on all things Kings. Topics include the team's loss to the Clippers, their big game against the Grizzlies, the recent play of Harry Giles and Alex Len and the team's decision to attend Kobe and Gianna Bryant's celebration of life. (1:15) Kings loss to the Thunder (5:00) Foul trouble in OKC (6:06) Issues with the NBA's replay system (7:10) Can the Kings learn from their

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41:49

Kings: Where the team stands at the NBA All-Star Break

The Kings Beat Podcast ·

2020/02/15

In the latest episode of Purple Talk, former King Doug Christie joins NBC Sports California's James Ham for a discussion on all things Kings. Topics include first half grades, what to expect in the second half and a discussion on injuries. (2:15) Buddy Hield and the 3-point shootout (5:00) Doug on the Slam Dunk competition and participating in All-Star weekend (8:30) Pre All-Star break grades (12:55) Do the Kings still have a shot to bounce back? (14:20) Will the Kings mail in the last 28

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30:06

Kings: Breaking down NBA trade deadline with Doug...

The Kings Beat Podcast ·

2020/02/08

In the latest episode of Purple Talk, former King Doug Christie joins NBC Sports California's James Ham for a discussion on all things Kings. Topics include the NBA trade deadline, the additions of Kent Bazemore and Jabari Parker and making better decisions with regards to free agents in the future. (1:30) If Dewayne Dedmon didn’t want to be here... (5:10) How do Alex Len and Jabari Parker fit in? (9:00) Bogdan Bogdanovic still a King (11:30) Breaking down the Kent Bazemore addition (15:45)

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24:19

Kings: De‘Aaron Fox and the Top Ramen story

The Kings Beat Podcast ·

2020/01/29

In the latest episode of Purple Talk, De’Aaron Fox joins former King Doug Christie and NBC Sports California's James Ham for a discussion on all things Kings. Topics his recovery from injury, developing as a leader and his inability to cook Top Ramen. (3:22) Dealing with his first real injury (4:50) Learning from watching (7:25) Finding his voice as a leader (8:40) Fox on veteran Cory Joseph (10:25) How Fox prepares for a game (11:40) Fox on rookie Ja Morant (13:00) The rash of

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30:49

Kings: Doug Christie on the road from Chicago

The Kings Beat Podcast ·

2020/01/24

In the latest episode of Purple Talk, former King Doug Christie joins NBC Sports California's James Ham for a discussion on all things Kings. Topics include the team’s disastrous loss to the Pistons, Buddy Hield’s recent struggles and whether Luke Walton has lost the room. (2:50) Season has spun out. (3:56) After loss in Detroit are the Kings checked out? (7:00) What is wrong with the Kings? (13:00) It’s time to shake things up - Buddy Hield hunting shots. (15:00) Doug gets room

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28:49

Kings: Injury bug continues to ravage the rotation

The Kings Beat Podcast ·

2020/01/11

In the latest episode of Purple Talk, former King Doug Christie joins NBC Sports California's James Ham for a discussion on all things Kings. Topics include the injury bug moving through the team, the value of veterans and the reappearance of Harry Giles and Dewayne Dedmon. (1:00) Rash of injuries hit the Kings (3:25) Luke Walton’s reliance on Cory Joseph and Trevor Ariza (7:44) Dewayne Dedmon finds his way back (11:20) Dedmon’s professionalism (15:07) Harry Giles earns his first

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26:45

Kings: Small forward, Harrison Barnes

The Kings Beat Podcast ·

2019/12/23

On the latest episode of Purple Talk, former King Doug Christie and NBC Sports California's James Ham sit down with small forward Harrison Barnes discussion on all things Kings. Topics include his upbringing in Ames, Iowa, his time with the Golden State Warriors, being a professional and giving back in the community. 2:40 - Harrison Barnes on his journey to the NBA from Ames, Iowa 4:00 - Barnes on growing up at the Boys and Girls Club 5:18 - Barnes on he and his wife’s philanthropy work 7:12 -

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32:15

Kings: Doug Christie on the road in Indiana

The Kings Beat Podcast ·

2019/12/20

In the latest episode of Purple Talk, former King Doug Christie joins NBC Sports California's James Ham for a discussion on all things Kings. Topics include Marvin Bagley's early struggles and the task ahead for Luke Walton and his staff. (3:30) Dissecting Kings manic behaviors on the court (7:10) Debating the struggles of Marvin Bagley since his return to the court (12:25) Tough decisions for Luke Walton on the frontline (16:12) Christie on Bagley’s defense and how the second-year big can

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27:04

Kings: Doug Christie on the road in San Antonio

The Kings Beat Podcast ·

2019/12/07

In the latest episode of Purple Talk, former King Doug Christie joins NBC Sports California's James Ham for a discussion on all things Kings. Topics include the state of the Kings after 20 games, the impact of injuries have had on the club and the resolution of Luke Walton's civil suit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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