The Kings Beat Podcast

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...

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 posit...

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 Canad...

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 tro...

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:...

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?...

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:...

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? (13:0...

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 fin...

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...

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 Luk...

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-no...

In the latest episode of Purple Talk, shooting guard Bogdan Bogdanovic joins NBC Sports California's James Ham for a discussion on all things Kings. Topics include his road to the NBA, his experiences with the Serbian national team and his love of the game of basketball. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

In the latest episode of Purple Talk, Kings assistant GM, Peja Stojakovic, joins NBC Sports California's James Ham and Doug Christie. Topics include Stojakovic's transition from player to the front office, the current state of the team and how he would have performed in today's 3-point happy NBA. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...

In the latest episode of Purple Talk, the broadcast team of Kayte Hunter and Jim Kozimor join insider James Ham to chat all things Kings. Topics include Hunter and Kozimor's beginning with House Part Live, their long term friendship and their best moments covering the team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...

In the latest episode of Purple Talk, play-by-play announcer Grant Napear joins NBC Sports California's James Ham and Doug Christie. Topics include Napear’s start with the Kings, his 32-year tenure as the play-by-play man and a discussion about the 2001-02 Western Conference Finals. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se...

New name, new intro and a huge guest. Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox joins NBC Sports California's James Ham and Doug Christie on the Purple Talk Podcast. Topics include Buddy Hield's new contract, the Kings keeping their core together and the expectations for the 2019-20 season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

On the latest episode of the NBC Sports California Kings Insider podcast, James Ham sits down with Naismith Hall of Fame shooting guard and new NBC Sports California Kings analyst Mitch Richmond. Topics include his thoughts on the Team USA experience, Michael Jordan vs. Kobe Bryant and what his new role will be this season on the telecast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo...

On the latest episode of the NBC Sports California Kings Insider podcast, James Ham and Doug Christie talk Kings basketball during the dog days of the offseason. Topics include the guard rotation, Bogdan Bogdanovic's FIBA World Cup run and a Mike Bibby story from the golden years of Kings hoops. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...

On the latest episode of the NBC Sports California Kings Insider podcast, James Ham and Doug Christie discuss broadcasting prep, Team USA and Vlade Divac's Hall of Fame induction. 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 Hosted by Simplecast,...

On the latest episode of the NBC Sports California Kings Insider podcast, long time voice of the Kings, Gary Gerould, joins Kings Insider James Ham on the show. Topics include the summer of change, De'Aaron Fox at Team USA and his relationship with Harry Giles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Learn mor...

On the latest episode of the NBC Sports California Kings Insider podcast, Sam Amick of The Athletic joins James Ham to break down the Team USA roster prior to their friendly match against Spain. Topics include De’Aaron Fox's development, Team USA's chances at the upcoming FIBA World Cup in China and the devastating knee injury to former Kings big man DeMarcus Cousins. See Privacy Policy at https:/...

On the latest episode of the NBC Sports California Kings Insider podcast, Chris Forsberg from NBC Sports Boston joins James Ham to break down an interesting week at Team USA training camp in Las Vegas. Topics include the backcourt of De’Aaron Fox and Jaylen Brown at Team USA and what it means for players to make the national team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...

On the latest episode of the NBC Sports California Kings Insider podcast, James Ham and Doug Christie break down a busy summer in Sacramento. Topics include the coaching staff turnover, free agent additions and Team USA training camp starting next week in Las Vegas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Lear...

Sacramento Kings center Kosta Koufos drops by the show to discuss his impending free agency. Topics include what's next for the veteran 7-footer, his thoughts on his time in Sacramento and a discussion of Avengers Endgame. 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 podcastc...