James Ham

For the last 15 seasons I've covered the Sacramento Kings for ESPN's True Hoop, NBA.com and NBC Sports as a credentialed member of the media. Now I'm taking that voice in a different direction with The Kings Beat. The hope is to drop some of the wall between the media and the fervent fanbase that desperately wants to learn more. It's beat writing with a personal touch.

Detailing Kings needs heading into an extremely important offseason

Ep. 242 of The Kings Beat Podcast

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

Ep. 241 of The Kings Beat Podcast

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

Ep. 240 of The Kings Beat Podcast

Sacramento Kings introduce Scott Perry as new general manager

Perry holds press conference, talks Ranadivé, roster and a quick resolution to coaching search

Sacramento Kings part ways with Monte McNair, hire Scott Perry as new GM

Kings make quick decision on front office, end McNair era and bring back a familiar face

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

Ep. 239 of The Kings Beat Podcast

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

Ep. 238 of The Kings Beat Podcast

Can Kings make NBA's play-in tournament and still keep their pick?

The complicated case of the Kings keeping their 2025 first round pick

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

Ep. 237 of The Kings Beat Podcast

Sacramento Kings shuffle starting lineup, assistant GM Wes Wilcox exits

Ep. 236 of The Kings Beat Podcast