All Episodes

Should the Kings bring back Russell Westbrook or are there other point guard options?

Who stood out for Kings at Las Vegas Summer League and who has some work to do?

Kings rookies set to make summer league debuts, plus free agent chatter and more

Darius Acuff Jr. or bust? NBA Draft night is almost here and the Kings have options

Which point guard is a better fit for the Sacramento Kings, Darius Acuff Jr. or Kingston Flemings?

What approach will the Sacramento Kings take to the NBA Draft and the offseason ahead?

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

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

Kings season hits final stage, plenty of questions remainl

Discussing the Russell Westbrook situation in Sacramento and the role of media

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

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

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

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

Kings continue to hit rock bottom in season of frustration and losses

Kings pick up much needed win over the Rockets as young players take center stage

Kings facing long term rebuild, is that the only path forward at this point?

Kings continue downward trend, is it time to shift towards young core?

Losing streak hits 8 games, Kings season spiraling out of control

Chaos in Kingsland, team drops four straight at home

Kings struggle through early schedule, defensive woes continue

Kings struggle to 1-4 start, is there light at the end of the tunnel?

2025-26 Sacramento Kings season preview

Kings finish off preseason schedule, prepare for opener without two starters

Kings drop preseason opener to the Raptors, still a work in progress

Kings open 2025-26 training camp with running, lots and lots of running

Do the Sacramento Kings have any position battles heading into 2025-26 training camp?

Kings no closer to acquiring Jonathan Kuminga as training camp nears

Can a backcourt that includes Malik Monk and Russell Westbrook thrive in Sacramento?

NBA schedule released, will the first 20 games define the Kings' season?

Kings stuck in limbo with Jonathan Kuminga, what does that mean for the 2025-26 season?

Kings lose in Summer League Finals, is the roster set going forward?

Kings rookies impress during 2-0 Summer League start

Kings land point guard Dennis Schröder, front court depth early in free agency

Kings active on draft day, NBA free agency right around the corner

Kings prioritizing point guard, still searching for way into first round of NBA Draft

NBA rumor mill is buzzing, can Kings overhaul roster in coming weeks?

Kings continue to build coaching staff, prepare for busy offseason

Detailing Kings needs heading into an extremely important offseason

Kings officially lose 2025 first round pick, Doug Christie builds coaching staff

Kings continue offseason punch list, make Doug Christie new head coach

Kings crash out of Play-In, part ways with Monte McNair, hire Scott Perry as new GM

Sacramento Kings set to host Dallas Mavericks in NBA's play in tournament

Sacramento Kings cling to play-in spot with five games remaining on schedule

Sacramento Kings shuffle starting lineup, assistant GM Wes Wilcox exits

Sacramento Kings lose for sixth time in eight games with brutal back-to-back ahead

Sacramento Kings drop four straight, face another difficult scheduling stretch

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

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

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

Kings pick up pair of wins following trade deadline overhaul

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

Are De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings headed for a messy breakup?

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

Kings riding hot streak under interim head coach Doug Christie

Digesting a crazy week in Kingsland, can the team get back on the right path?

Kings losing streak hits four games, are changes on the way?

Kings win third straight game, move to .500 on the season

Kings run over Wemby-less Spurs, are they turning a corner?

Kings spiral continues, who is to blame for the current situation?

De'Aaron Fox scores 60, Kings fall to Minnesota in first NBA Cup game

De'Aaron Fox dealing with finger issue, Kings approach the 10 game mark

Kings get back to .500 with pair of wins, venture out on the road

Kings give up 21-0 run in fourth, fall to 0-2 on the season

Kings trade away Jalen McDaniels, add sharpshooter Doug McDermott to roster

Kings start preseason 0-2, but there is plenty to glean from losses

Kings roll through training camp, prepare for upcoming preseason schedule

Kings set for media day, release training camp roster for 2024-25 season

DeMar DeRozan's book released, De'Aaron Fox heads to China with Steph Curry

Kevin Huerter cleared for workouts, Domantas Sabonis to star in new Netflix series

Kings kick tires on veteran free agents, continue offseason workouts

Orlando Robinson gets solid guarantee, Lauri Markkanen officially off table

Kings fill 15th roster spot, but are they done building out the roster?

Takeaways from Summer League, Kings add Orlando Robinson

Kings still searching for right trade, quiet in free agency

Domantas Sabonis changes his number, Sasha Vezenkov just wants to play

With Mike Brown's extension complete, focus shifts to draft, trades and free agency

NBA legend passes, Kings coaching situation is getting complicated

Kings linked to multiple bigs, rumor mill already heating up

Keegan Murray set to represent Kings at NBA Draft lottery

Episode 200 of the Kings Beat Podcast: How Kings can avoid another early offseason

Malik Monk the topic of discussion during Kings exit interviews, will he stick around?

Kings set to host Golden State Warriors in Play-In tournament

Kings lose two straight, drop to ninth in the West with five games remaining

Kings stumble against Dallas, get another bite at Mavs on Friday

Kings lose Kevin Huerter, what does it mean for Keon Ellis?

Kings struggle against Rockets, fail to build momentum in crucial stretch

Despite players only meeting, Kings continue yo-yo season with win in Minny and loss to Bulls

Confounding Kings beat Clippers, lose to shorthanded Heat in 24 hour period

Kings head into All-Star break on a high note, can they make a run down the stretch?

Breaking down 2024 NBA trade deadline, Kings watch from afar

Kings' win streak snapped in Miami, NBA trade deadline just a week away

Kings pick up a win against the Hawks, De'Aaron Fox speaks to the media

Kings drop four straight, searching for answers with NBA trade deadline approaching

Kings score back-to-back wins, Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis stepping up

Kings stumble against Hornets, rally for double overtime win over Orlando Magic

Kings find a way to win in Atlanta, continue up and down play

Kings blasted by Celtics, continue to take two steps forward, one step back

Keegan Murray breaks out, does it change the Kings' approach to NBA trade deadline?

Kings battle inconsistent play, add veteran depth at the wing

NBA's In-Season Tournament nearing an end, did Pelicans expose Kings' Achilles heel?

Kings find a way to beat Warriors, advance to In-Season Tournament quarterfinals

Kings set to battle Warriors with In-Season Tournament bid on the line

Kings stumble twice in New Orleans, fall to 3-2 on six game road trip

Kings roll through Lakers for fourth straight win, climb in the standing

Kings pick up big win over OKC to kick off In-Season tournament

Kings struggle in Houston, drop two ugly games to the Rockets

Kings fall to Warriors, hit the road for pair of games in Houston

Kings lose De’Aaron Fox to ankle injury in stunning overtime victory over Lakers

2023-24 Sacramento Kings season kicks off in Utah against intriguing Jazz squad

Battle at shooting guard position takes center stage as Kings move towards final preseason games

Kings have plenty of questions to answer following preseason loss to Raptors

Kings add two veterans for training camp, Damian Lillard trade to Bucks stuns NBA

Kings add Jordan Ford on two-way contract, waive a pair of big men heading toward camp

Explaining the center overload in Sacramento, where does JaVale McGee fit in?

Where Sasha Vezenkov fits in and a big man battle brewing after JaVale McGee signing

Skal Labissiere returns to Kings, where does he fit in a sea of big men?

NBA releases 2023-24 schedule, are Kings new darlings of the league?

Kings sign Neemias Queta, set up big man battle in training camp

Keegan Murray named to Select Team, new details on Nerlens Noel contract

Kings enter dog days of summer, but are they done adding players?

Recapping Kings’ Las Vegas Summer League performance through two games

Kings lock in Domantas Sabonis, Harrison Barnes, Trey Lyles, Sasha Vezenkov to open free agency

Breaking down Kings’ busy draft night that included salary cap altering trade

Previewing Kings options for 2023 NBA Draft, trade rumors swirling

Salary cap guru Eric Pincus on Kings’ options heading into draft and free agency

Rumor mill churning, Kings potential suitor for Bradley Beal or OG Anunoby?

Breaking down Kings roster before start of draft and free agency

Kings legend Jerry Reynolds stops by to discuss all things Kings

NBA Finals start, California Classic heading back to Sacramento and Draft talk

Ricardo Brito Reis checks in from Portugal talking Neemias Queta and Sasha Vezenkov

Kings associate head coach Jordi Fernandez a finalist for Suns job

Spurs win NBA Draft Lottery, what impact does that have on Sacramento Kings?

De’Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis make All-NBA team, Kings scout Sasha Vezenkov

Kings enter important summer, how much change is expected after breakthrough season?

Kings fall to Warriors in Game 7, hold exit interviews with players

Kings force a Game 7, set to host Warriors Sunday afternoon at Golden 1 Center

Kings and Warriors tied at 2-2, De’Aaron Fox doubtful with broken finger

Kings take a 2-0 lead in wild Western Conference matchup against Warriors

Mike Brown wins Coach of the Year award, Kings prep for Game 1 of NBA Playoffs

Can Kings match the mighty Warriors in first round of NBA Playoffs?

Will Kings sit half the squad against the Golden State Warriors?

Kings still have questions that need answers with four games remaining in season

Kings secure playoff spot, Pacific Division title next up on agenda

Kings fail to clinch on their home floor, head to Portland in search of playoff berth

Kings magic number drops to one, playoff drought almost over

Kings stumble in Utah, look exhausted against Celtics in back-to-back losses

Kings start road trip 3-0, push for 50 wins is real

Kings stand tall in loss to Bucks, refuse to back down in late game skirmish

Kings approach .500 season for first time since 2005-06

Kings inch closer to second seed in Western Conference standings

Kings fall at home against T-Wolves for first loss since All-Star break

Kings win fourth straight coming out of All-Star break, move 11 games over .500

Kings find a way to beat Clippers in wild offensive showdown

Kings enter final 25 game stretch run ready to prove they belong

Kings well represented NBA All-Star weekend, get much needed break

Kings sit out NBA trade deadline, pass on filling roster holes heading into stretch run

Kings make a trade, look to be active leading into NBA Trade Deadline

Kings split in Minnesota, will they make a move at the NBA Trade Deadline?

Kings falter at home against Raptors, embark on season-long seven game road trip

Kings extend Monte McNair and Wes Wilcox heading into trade season

Keegan Murray stars in win over OKC, win streak hits six games

Kings’ Domantas Sabonis wins Player of the Week, edges out Harrison Barnes

Kings hanging tough in Western Conference standings, look to move five games over .500

Kings rebound with defensive win over Magic, is it time for reinforcements?

Kings split tough back-to-back, open important homestand with a loss

Kings enter crucial point of season, can they take advantage of schedule?

Domantas Sabonis shakes off injury, helps carry Kings to much needed win

Kings looking for bounce back game against Lakers, will Sabonis and Barnes play?

Kings win in Toronto, still have a shot at .500 road trip

Kings turn up the heat on defense, improve to 1-1 on long road trip

Kings start brutal six game east coast road trip, how will they respond?

Kings run over Pacers, Malik Monk becoming heart and soul of team

Kings losing streak hits three, Tyrese Haliburton and Buddy Hield return

The streak is over, Kings fall on the road in Atlanta

Kings continue to thrive, is early season success sustainable?

Kings blowout Nets, team’s offensive potential, sharing mentality on display

Mike Brown learning Kings team on the fly, making positive strides

Kings finish road trip 2-2, costly mistakes from NBA officials stacking up

Kings lose heartbreaker in Miami, L2M confirms officials botched crucial call

Kings snap four game skid, lose De’Aaron Fox to injury

Sacramento Kings start season 0-3, is there a win on the horizon?

Kings make final cuts, prepare for season opener against Trail Blazers

Kings make cuts, head into Friday’s preseason finale looking for fourth straight win

Kings’ Mike Brown brings positivity, lighthearted approach to training camp

Kings ignore drama around the league, focused on finding their own joy

Kings show promise in preseason win over Los Angeles Lakers

De’Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis primed for breakout year in Sacramento?

Coach Mike Brown has Kings running as team opens 2022-23 Training Camp

Where does rookie Keegan Murray fit into Kings’ power forward rotation?

Strong competition expected for Kings’ final roster spots, who is safe?

Domantas Sabonis helps Lithuania survive EuroBasket group stage, Sasha Vezenkov impresses

Kings well represented in FIBA EuroBasket, is summer basketball a good thing?

Kevin Durant situation comes to conclusion, what does it mean for Kings, rest of NBA?

NBA releases 2022-23 schedule, Kings open at home against Trail Blazers

Kings demolition of Arco Arena/Sleep Train Arena a reminder of better times

Is Kings training camp roster set after addition of Kent Bazemore, Quinn Cook?

How do the Kings stack up against the rest of the Western Conference?

Sacramento Kings have depth, but do they have quality depth?

Keegan Murray undergoes wrist procedure, Kings add reserve point guard

Kings mentioned as suitor for Donovan Mitchell, do they have assets for a trade?

What is the path to improvement for 2022-23 Sacramento Kings?

Keegan Murray wins Summer League MVP, Kings continue to fill out roster

Kings fall flat in Summer League despite Keegan Murray’s star level performance

Keegan Murray earning high praise with Kings’ Las Vegas Summer League squad

Kings head to Las Vegas looking for second straight Summer League title

Kings’ Keegan Murray dominates California Classic action

Kings add free agent Malik Monk, Kevin Huerter via trade in crazy two days

Can Kings add more after drafting Keegan Murray in 2022 NBA Draft?

Mike Brown finally introduced as new head coach of Sacramento Kings

Is there an NBA arms race heating up for the Kings’ No. 4 pick?

Are Kings limiting future potential by chasing short term success?

Should Kings consider Keegan Murray with No. 4 pick in 2022 NBA Draft?

What if Duke’s Paolo Banchero falls to Sacramento Kings in 2022 NBA Draft?

Should Kings consider potential fit with De’Aaron Fox with No. 4 pick?

Are rumors of Jaden Ivey jumping into top three of NBA Draft legit or smokescreen?

Does 2022 NBA Draft candidate Jaden Ivey fit with Sacramento Kings?

Ep. 62 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Should Kings consider moving up in 2022 NBA Draft?

Ep. 61 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Mike Brown makes first coaching hire

Ep. 60 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Lottery reaction show

Ep. 59 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Resetting 2022 NBA Draft coverage

Ep. 58 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Kings hire Mike Brown as new head coach

Ep. 57 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Kings coaching search heading towards conclusion?

Ep. 56 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Kings coaching search is down to three

Ep. 55 of The Kings Beat: Breaking down veteran coaching options for Kings

Ep: 54 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Coaching interviews begin in Sacramento

Ep. 53 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Diving deep into 2022 NBA Draft coverage

Ep. 52 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Analyzing Domantas Sabonis’ fit with Kings

Ep. 51 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Dissecting De’Aaron Fox’s up and down season

Ep. 50 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Alvin Gentry exits, coaching search begins

Ep. 49 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Is Donte DiVincenzo in Kings’ long term plans?

Ep. 48 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Final Four recap and a discussion on Kings’ coaching situation

Ep. 47 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Is Davion Mitchell a future starter?

Ep. 46 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Kings fall in Miami, Alvin Gentry coaching final games?

Ep. 45 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Richaun Holmes’ off court situation and more NBA Draft talk

Ep. 44 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Will Sabonis and Fox play again this season?

Ep. 43 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Kings go toe-to-toe with Bucks, come up short late

Ep. 42 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Donte DiVincenzo starts, Kings shock Bulls

Ep. 41 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Domantas Sabonis suspended, Kings fall again

Ep. 40 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Kings can’t hold a lead, drop two straight

Ep. 39 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Kings fall apart in New Orleans

Ep. 38 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Kings hit stretch run with zero margin for error

Ep. 37 The Kings Beat Podcast: Domantas Sabonis breaks out, Michael Malone reaches milestone

Ep. 36 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Should Kings tank or chase play-in?

Ep. 35 of The Kings Beat Podcast: All-Star break coming at right time for Kings

Ep. 34 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Where does Donte DiVincenzo fit long term?

Ep 33 of The Kings Beat Podcast: NBA Trade deadline show

Ep. 32 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Kings deal Haliburton for Sabonis in blockbuster trade

Ep. 31 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Kings shock the Nets, De’Aaron Fox continues to sit

Ep. 30 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Kings spiraling heading towards trade deadline

Ep. 29 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Dissecting Kings potential trade partners

Ep. 28 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Kings falling apart amidst more trade rumors

Ep. 27 of The Kings Beat Podcast: NBA rumor mill churning nothing but Kings

Ep. 26 of The Kings Beat Podcast: NBA trade rumors heating up in Sacramento

Ep. 25 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Kings beat LA, trade rumors swirling

Ep. 24 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Kings latest skid hits five game

Ep. 23 of The Kings Beat Podcast: De’Aaron Fox back on track?

Ep. 22 The Kings Podcast: Kings start 2022 with a bang

Ep. 21 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Chimezie Metu for the win

Ep. 20 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Kings push Alvin Gentry to the brink

Ep. 19 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Kings limp into holiday season

Ep. 18 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Kings continue to battle during covid-19 outbreak

Ep. 17 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Covid-19 hits Sacramento hard

Ep. 16 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Kings meltdown on the Road

Ep. 15 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Streaking Kings make it three straight

Ep. 14 of The Kings Beat Podcast: A win streak, an accountability issue and trade season starting?

Ep. 13 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Lakers, Clippers and a study in body language

Ep. 12 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Erratic Kings show good and bad in wild weekend

Ep. 11 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Alvin Gentry gets his first win

Ep.10: Alvin Gentry takes over Kings team in complete disarray

Ep. 9 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Luke Walton out as Kings head coach

Tristan Thompson puts blame on players, not Luke Walton, coaching staff

Ep. 7 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Is coach Luke Walton on the hot seat?

The Athletic‘s Sam Amick dishes on all things Kings

Sacramento Kings drop below .500, but is it time to panic?

Head coach Luke Walton discusses state of Sacramento Kings

Analyzing early struggles of De‘Aaron Fox, Tyrese Haliburton with Sean Cunningham

Go behind the scenes on NBA Draft with Kings legend Jerry Reynolds

Introducing The Kings Beat podcast with James Ham and Sean Cunningham

Kings land Monte McNair to run basketball operations moving forward

Discussing Kings‘ list of front office candidates with Doug Christie

What should Sacramento Kings look for in 2020 NBA Draft?

Kings‘ Harrison Barnes talks coronavirus, the bubble and Vlade Divac

Recapping draft lottery, changes to Kings front office with Doug Christie

Breaking down Kings bubble experience with Doug Christie

Kings coach Luke Walton checks in from Orlando bubble

Kings‘ De‘Aaron Fox is ready for challenge of NBA restart

Bogdan Bogdanovic discusses NBA bubble, Kings’ playoff chances

Breaking down NBA restart with NBC Sports‘ Tom Haberstroh

Do Kings players want to finish season? Bobby Jackson says yes.

Kings return to practice facility, what is next for NBA?

Kings longtime radio voice Gary Gerould checks in during NBA shutdown

Kings forward Harrison Barnes checks in during NBA shutdown

Talking Michael Jordan‘s greatness with Mitch Richmond and Doug Christie

Former King Jack Cooley checks in from Japan

Catching up with Kings center Richaun Holmes

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

Kings: Catching up with shooting guard Bogdan Bogdanovic

Kings: Catching up with Doug Christie during coronavirus lockdown

Kings: PA announcer Scott Moak

Kings: Jerry Reynolds on lockdown

Kings: Where does the NBA go from here?

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

Kings: NBA Season Suspended

Kings: Veteran point guard, Cory Joseph

Kings: Postseason chances and a farewell to Kobe Bryant

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

Kings: Breaking down NBA trade deadline with Doug Christie

Kings: De‘Aaron Fox and the Top Ramen story

Kings: Doug Christie on the road from Chicago

Kings: Injury bug continues to ravage the rotation

Kings: Small forward, Harrison Barnes

Kings: Doug Christie on the road in Indiana

Kings: Doug Christie on the road in San Antonio

Kings: Shooting guard Bogdan Bogdanovic

Kings: Assistant General Manager, Peja Stojakovic

Kings: NBC Sports California‘s Jim Kozimor and Kayte Hunter

Kings: Play-by-play announcer Grant Napear

Kings point guard De‘Aaron Fox

Kings: Hall of Fame shooting guard Mitch Richmond

Kings: Breaking down Bogdan Bogdanovic‘s run at the FIBA World Cup with Doug Christie

Kings: Doug Christie on Vlade Divac‘s Hall of Fame Induction

Kings: Legendary radio voice Gary Gerould

Kings: Talking Team USA with Sam Amick of The Athletic

Kings: Talking Team USA basketball with NBC Sports Boston‘s Chris Forsberg

Kings: Breaking down 2019 offseason with Doug Christie

Kings: Talking free agency options with center Kosta Koufos

Kings: Talking NBA Draft with Cole Zwicker

Kings: Talking NBA playoffs and Kings offseason with Jerry Reynolds

Kings: Discussing Luke Walton situation with The Athletic‘s Sam Amick

Kings: Stockton Kings play-by-play announcer, Deuce Mason

Kings: Breaking down 2019 NBA trade deadline with Doug Christie

Kings: Doug Christie on the road in Memphis

Kings: Breaking down the latest news from Sacramento with Sam Amick

Kings: Breaking down the first half the season with Doug Christie

Kings: Doug Christie from Cleveland

Kings: Assistant coach, Duane Ticknor

Kings: Breaking down the Kings‘ five game win streak with Jerry Reynolds

Kings: Breaking down week 1 with Doug Christie

Kings: Talking preseason hoops with Jerry Reynolds

Kings: Training camp conversations with rookie Marvin Bagley III

Kings: 2018-19 Training Camp Primer

Kings: Breaking down the 2018-19 Sacramento Kings schedule

Kings: Summer conversation with Kosta Koufos

Kings: Breaking down free agent additions with Danny Leroux

Kings: Timberwolves beat writer, Jerry Zgoda and ABC10‘s Sean Cunningham

Kings: Breaking down free agency with Nate Duncan

Kings: Draft coverage with Cole Zwicker of the Stepien

Kings: Breaking down the 2018 NBA Draft with Jerry Reynolds

Kings: Draft update with Doug Christie

Kings: Draft talk with Zach Harper

Kings: NBA Finals, Draft and the Kings summer so far

Kings: Where do the Kings go with the No. 2 overall pick?

Kings: Breaking down the 2018 NBA Draft with Sam Vecenie of The Athletic