The Kings Beat Podcast

ESPN 1320's Kings Insider James Ham sits down with Kings legend Jerry Reynolds for a chat. Topics include Harrison Barnes' hot start, evaluating coach Luke Walton and what the NBA draft process looks like from the inside.  Thanks for joining us on this new adventure! Intro music and more to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

After more than a year away, ESPN's Kings Insider James Ham returns to podcasting. News 10's Sean Cunningham joins the show as the two long time reporters join forces to break down the current state of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings start to the season, De'Aaron Fox's early struggles, Davion Mitchell's early impact, the disappearance of Marvin Bagley and some incredible Cunningham...

On the latest episode of the Purple Talk Podcast, former Sacramento King and current analyst Doug Christie joined James Ham to help break down the hiring of new Kings general manager Monte McNair. 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 Hoste...

On the latest episode of the Purple Talk Podcast, former Sacramento King and current analyst Doug Christie joined James Ham to help break down the list of five names that have surfaced for the team's front office jobs. (1:00) Remembering September 11 and paying thanks to first responders (4:25) What are the Kings looking for? (8:00) What is the culture of the Kings moving forward? (12:00) Is Joe D...

On the latest episode of the Purple Talk Podcast, former Sacramento King and current analyst Doug Christie joined James Ham to help break down what the Kings need in the 2020 NBA Draft, changes in the front office and thoughts on dealing Buddy Hield. (2:15) Tough week in pro sports (8:00) Furloughs hit front office staff, G League team (10:45) Pick no. 12 isn't a bad position to be in (12:00) What...

On the latest episode of the Purple Talk Podcast, Sacramento Kings starting small forward Harrison Barnes joined James Ham to talk coronavirus, the bubble, Vlade Divac and finally being able to shave. (2:40) Barnes life after the bubble (3:50) The coronavirus experience (5:00) Barnes' give back (7:05) Finding his voice outside of basketball (8:30) How do the Kings bounce back from the bubble? (9:4...

Breaking down Kings bubble experience with Doug Christie On the latest episode of the Purple Talk Podcast, former Sacramento Kings and current analyst Doug Christie joined James Ham to help break down the NBA Draft Lottery and the changes made to the Kings' front office. (2:40) Kings strike out in lottery, will select 12 (3:20) Christie's thoughts on team needs (5:25) Ham's thoughts on Kings needs...

On the latest episode of the Purple Talk Podcast, former Sacramento Kings and current analyst Doug Christie joined James Ham to help break down the Kings' struggles in the NBA bubble. Topics include the team's struggle on the defensive end, De'Aaron Fox's breakout performance, Buddy Hield's struggles and the coaching job from Luke Walton. (:45) What in the world happened to the Kings in the bubble...

On the latest episode of the Purple Talk Podcast, Kings head coach Luke Walton joined James Ham from the NBA bubble to discuss a number of different topics, including his team's struggles early in the restart, the development of De'Aaron Fox and what ails Buddy Hield. (:45) 0-3? (3:40) Fixing free throw issues (6:40) Being physical without fouling (9:15) The anticipation of the bubble vs. the real...

On the latest episode of the Purple Talk Podcast, Kings guard De'Aaron Fox joined James Ham from the NBA bubble to discuss a number of different topics, including what life has been like since entering the bubble and what his expectations are for Kings during the restart. Plus, they chat coronavirus and the purchase Fox's mom made so she could social distance with friends. (:52) Fox reveals how it...

On the latest episode of the Purple Talk Podcast, Kings guard Bogdan Bogdanovic joined James Ham from the NBA bubble to discuss a number of different topics, including what life has been like since entering the bubble and how it is being separated from his family. Plus, they detail the challenges of playing games in Orlando and what the Kings have to do to make the playoffs. (1:42) Bogdanovic reve...

On the latest edition of the Purple Talk Podcast, NBC Sports lead NBA writer Tom Haberstroh joins James Ham to discuss the current state of affairs in the NBA. Topics include the gambling conundrum, the Kings chances in Orlando, coronavirus testing and Marvin Bagley. (2:38) How Haberstroh got his start covering the NBA (4:35) Covid-19 and the issues with gambling (7:00) HIPAA and reporting doing t...

On the latest edition of the Purple Talk Podcast, Kings assistant coach Bobby Jackson joins NBC Sports California's Doug Christie and James Ham discuss the current state of affairs in the NBA. Topics include life in lockdown, players back at the practice facility, is Chris Webber a Hall of Famer and whether the Kings players want to continue the season. (1:30) Life in lockdown (2:35) Working out w...

On the latest edition of the Purple Talk Podcast, NBC Sports California's Doug Christie and James Ham discuss the current state of affairs in the NBA. Topics include life in lockdown, the new NBA ball, should the league resume play and what will happen with Buddy Hield and the Kings during the offseason. (2:00) Birthday wishes all around (6:24) The new NBA game ball (5:45) How did he get into the...

On the latest edition of the Purple Talk Podcast, Kings longtime radio voice Gary Gerould joins NBC Sports California's Doug Christie and James Ham to discuss the current state of affairs in the NBA. Topics life in lockdown, his and his favorite moment from the last 35 seasons of Kings basketball. (1:45) Gardening a new pastime? (2:40) Missing basketball (5:45) How did he get into the business (9:...

On the latest edition of the Purple Talk Podcast, Kings forward Harrison Barnes joins NBC Sports California's James Ham to discuss the current state of affairs in the NBA. Topics include staying in shape during shutdown, his thoughts on restarting the league and watching Michael Jordan on The Last Dance. (:55) Has Harrison Barnes shaved his beard yet? (2:20) Barnes on taking the break to clear his...

On the latest edition of the Purple Talk Podcast, two of the greatest shooting guards in Sacramento Kings history, Mitch Richmond and Doug Christie, join NBC Sports California's James Ham to discuss "The Last Dance," defending Michael Jordan, Richmond's roots in Florida and Hasan Minhaj's shout-out. (1:00) Mitch on lockdown (3:00) Watching "The Last Dance" and remembering the Bulls' greatness (4:5...

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 Jap...

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 i...

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 tran...

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...

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 Gerou...

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) Breakin...

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 f...

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...