Kings Pulse: A Sacramento Kings Podcast

An in-depth Sacramento Kings podcast hosted by Brenden Nunes that helps you keep your finger on the pulse of all things Sacramento Kings with analysis, theories, breakdowns, quotes from players/coaches, knowledgeable guests, and more.

Sacramento Kings blow 20-point lead in 2025-26 regular season opener

Brenden Nunes and Chris Watkins present another edition of the Kings Pulse Podcast, keeping your finger on the pulse of the Sacramento Kings. They dive into the disappointing result of Sacramento's 2025-26 NBA regular season opener, where they blew a 20-point lead in an eventual loss to the host Phoenix Suns. Be sure to subscribe to The Kings Pulse Podcast on YouTube to stay up to date with the latest episode. The podcast is also available to be viewed on the Kings Pulse YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/bbOfQxUuaeg

10-23
47:07

Who should the Sacramento Kings start and close in place of Keegan Murray?

Brenden Nunes and Chris Watkins present another edition of the Kings Pulse Podcast, keeping your finger on the pulse of the Sacramento Kings. With Keegan Murray (left thumb) for 4-6 weeks, we dive into what they can do to attempt to replace his production, starting and closing spot. Be sure to subscribe to The Kings Pulse Podcast on YouTube to stay up to date with the latest episode.

10-14
01:14:21

2025-26 Western Conference Tiers: Who's going to be outside the play-in?

Brenden Nunes and Chris Watkins present another edition of the Kings Pulse Podcast, keeping your finger on the pulse of the Sacramento Kings. Today, we delve into the state of the 2025-26 Western Conference, examining each team individually and categorizing them into tiers to determine where the Kings stand. Be sure to subscribe to The Kings Pulse Podcast on YouTube to stay up to date with the latest episode.

10-07
01:48:33

Matt George Joins the Show: Training Camp Takeaways; Are the Kings expecting too much from Schroder?

Brenden Nunes and Chris Watkins were joined by Locked On Kings Host Matt George for another edition of the Kings Pulse Podcast, keeping your finger on the pulse of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include: - Differences in this year's training camp, the first led by head coach Doug Christie - Domantas Sabonis notes the strict tone from Christie, GM Scott Perry - Are the Sacramento Kings expecting too much from Dennis Schroder? - Positional battles - How sustainable is picking up 94 feet? Who will be doing that? And PLENTY more! Be sure to subscribe to The Kings Pulse Podcast on YouTube to stay up to date with the latest episode.

10-03
55:56

Sacramento Kings 2025-26 Media Day Takeaways: The "s---show" of last season, looking ahead

Brenden Nunes and Chris Watkins present another edition of the Kings Pulse Podcast, keeping your finger on the pulse of the Sacramento Kings. Today's topics include: - Main takeaways from Sacramento Kings 2025-26 media day - DeMar DeRozan reflects on the "s---show" that was last season - Scott Perry and Doug Christie's united vision and ideal identity - Keegan Murray and Keon Ellis provide updates on their extension talks - Malik Monk on being in trade rumors this offseason - Other funny moments from around the league And PLENTY more! Be sure to subscribe to The Kings Pulse Podcast on YouTube to stay up to date with the latest episode.

09-30
01:29:11

Scott Perry's ideal identity for the Sacramento Kings

Brenden Nunes and Chris Watkins relaunch the Kings Pulse podcast, keeping your finger on the pulse of the Sacramento Kings. Today's topics include: - Outlining new GM Scott Perry's ideal identity - Should they at least consider trading Keon Ellis? For the sake of value? - Is Keegan Murray the most important player on the Kings? - Why Jonathan Kuminga does AND doesn't make sense - Continued interest in Malik Monk And PLENTY more!

09-24
01:08:28

Who could the Sacramento Kings sign in free agency?

Brenden Nunes and Hunter Patterson start to dive into the Sacramento Kings' offseason improvement options. As GM Monte McNair has pointed out, there are three ways to improve: free agency, the draft, and trades.   Well, we'll be spending one episode on each! Today's show centers around Sacramento's free agency options while working with the (projected numbers) 4yr/$55.3M mid-level exception and 2yr/$9.8M bi-annual exception.   Thank you for tuning in! Be sure to like and subscribe on YouTube and all listening platforms to stay updated with the latest episodes and keep your finger on the Pulse of the Sacramento Kings!

05-01
01:34:32

Exit Interviews and Malik Monk loses 6MOTY race

Brenden Nunes and Hunter Patterson dive into the end of the Sacramento Kings 2023-24 season. They discussed the play-in results, gave takeaways from exit interviews with the players along with Monte McNair and Mike Brown, and plenty more.  

04-25
59:43

Kings-Warriors to faceoff in 9/10 play in game

Brenden Nunes and Hunter Patterson preview Tuesday's play-in matchup between the Sacramento Kings and the Golden State Warriors.   We dove into the key matchups, looked back at their four regular season games, attempted to give our X-Factors, and more.   Thank you for tuning in!Be sure to like and subscribe on YouTube and all listening platforms to stay up to date with the latest episodes and keep your finger on the Pulse of the Sacramento Kings!

04-16
56:13

What's changed since Malik Monk went down?

Brenden Nunes and Hunter Patterson discuss the recent play of the Sacramento Kings, who have somewhat reinvented themselves since losing Malik Monk and Kevin Huerter. We discussed who needs to step up in their absence, what has led to their defensive improvements, potential silver linings, and more.

04-04
01:03:01

Recent defensive improvements and bouncing back after blowout loss to Dallas

The Sacramento Kings are in a tight Western Conference playoff seeding race with ten regular season games remaining in 2023-24. We discussed their recent encouraging defensive improvements and how sustainable they might be, Keon Ellis starting in place of Kevin Huerter, the recent blowout loss to the Dallas Mavericks, and more.

03-27
01:12:24

The importance of spray threes and Malik Monk's free agency

Brenden Nunes and Hunter Patterson are back with another episode as the 2023-24 Sacramento Kings remain one of the most inconsistent teams in the NBA.   We defined 'spray threes,' which are highly valued by the Kings and their importance, looked at Malik Monk's case for Sixth Man of the Year, discussed his looming free agency, and plenty more.

03-12
01:19:11

Players Only Meeting & Continued Inconsistencies

The Sacramento Kings fall to the Chicago Bulls just one game after beating the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road. Brenden Nunes and Hunter Patterson dive into the recent player's meeting, Sacramento's continued inconsistencies, players getting targeted on defense, and more. Thank you for tuning in and be sure to like and subscribe on YouTube and all listening platforms to stay up to date with the latest episodes and keep your finger on the Pulse of the Sacramento Kings!

03-05
58:09

Sacramento's 3P Defense & the Growth of Keegan Murray

The Kings Pulse podcast is back covering the Sacramento Kings! Brenden Nunes is joined by new co-host Hunter Patterson of The Athletic. We discussed Hunter's recent article after speaking with Keegan Murray about his growth this season, the recent emphasis on improving their 3p defense, potential postseason matchups, took a Q&A from socials, and more! Hunter's article on Keegan: https://t.co/HRL1kg2or3 Thank you for tuning in and be sure to like and subscribe on YouTube and all listening platforms to stay up to date with the latest episodes and keep your finger on the Pulse of the Sacramento Kings!

02-28
01:25:09

Chris Duarte starting, JaVale McGee’s potential impact, and more w/ Anthony Slater

Anthony Slater, who covers the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors for The Athletic, joins the show to talk about the decision to start Chris Duarte over Kevin Huerter, his impressions of JaVale McGee after covering him in Golden State, where the Kings and Warriors rank amongst the NBA's Western Conference, and more.

10-17
38:38

Sacramento’s 2023-24 preseason is underway

The Sacramento Kings have officially started their 2023-24 (pre)season. Brenden Nunes and Chris Watkins doce into the new additions - Chris Duarte, JaVale McGee, and Sasha Vezenkov - the third-string point guard, annual NBA GM survey, and more.

10-11
01:00:09

Nerlens Noel and the backup center role

The Sacramento Kings have officially signed Nerlens Noel to a deal. We reacted to that news, what it might mean for Neemias Queta, and looked through the potential backup center rotation between Noel, Alex Len, and Trey Lyles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

07-23
01:17:42

Getting to know Chris Duarte w/ Tony East

The Sacramento Kings traded two future 2nd round picks (DAL 2028 & SAC 2030) to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for third-year wing/guard Chris Duarte. In order to gain a better understanding of Duarte's career up until this point, his prior chemistry with Domantas Sabonis, why he was traded, and more we were joined by Pacers beat reporter Tony East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

07-17
39:05

Interviews with with Coach Luke Loucks, Neemias Queta, Colby Jones, and Jalen Slawson

Throughout the last two days, I've had one-on-one interviews with notable crucial members of the Sacramento Kings Summer League squad: Coach Luke Loucks, Neemias Queta, Colby Jones, and Jalen Slawson. This episode is a different format than usual with the full interviews being included and the general topics were as follows: Coach Loucks: His first experience as a head coach in the NBA Neemias Queta: Not having a contract currently and how his game has developed Colby Jones & Jalen Slawson: Adjusting to the NBA on and off the court Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

07-10
36:38

Duarte, Vezenkov, and Summer League

With Summer League fully underway, Brenden (from Vegas) and Jrue dive into what Keegan Murray showed at the California Classic, our initial impression from Vegas, and more. The Sacramento Kings also finalized a few off-season moves. Harrison Barnes, Chris Duarte, Trey Lyles, Sasha Vezenkov, and PJ Dozier will all be covered! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

07-09
01:24:11

Kenneth Harris

Not for Barnes, Mitchell or a top 4 pick. For the 7th or 8th all day.

05-17 Reply

Kenneth Harris

In my opinion, Mitchell should be our starting SG. I know that leaves us without a backup PG, but that should be one of next years goals. Besides a Forward, we need a backup point guard.

03-16 Reply

Kenneth Harris

The Kings only need 2 things. A stretch 4 and a backup point guard. Mitchell is your starting 2.

03-14 Reply

Kenneth Harris

Gentry will destroy any defensive skills that Sabonls has.

02-09 Reply

Kenneth Harris

Holmes is not hurt; he's pissed; there goes his career.

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