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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.


Devin Carter to the rescue, Kings pick up win No. 16

Devin Carter to the rescue, Kings pick up win No. 16


James Ham
James Ham

Mar 11, 2026

Russell Westbrook notches triple-double, Kings pick up win No. 15

Russell Westbrook notches triple-double, Kings pick up win No. 15


James Ham
James Ham

Mar 9, 2026

Russell Westbrook highjacks media session after Kings 50th loss

Russell Westbrook highjacks media session after Kings 50th loss


James Ham
James Ham

Mar 6, 2026

Kings face a group of tankers, plus a podcast palooza

Kings face a group of tankers, plus a podcast palooza


James Ham
James Ham

Mar 5, 2026

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

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


James Ham
James Ham

Mar 4, 2026

Prospect primer and another key injury

Prospect primer and another key injury


James Ham
James Ham

Feb 26, 2026

Kings snap franchise record losing streak with team effort

Kings snap franchise record losing streak with team effort


James Ham
James Ham

Feb 24, 2026

Maxime Raynaud battles Victor Wembanyama, Kings fall to Spurs

Maxime Raynaud battles Victor Wembanyama, Kings fall to Spurs


James Ham
James Ham

Feb 22, 2026

Keegan Murray returns, Kings fall again, De'Andre Hunter has setback

Keegan Murray returns, Kings fall again, De'Andre Hunter has setback


James Ham
James Ham

Feb 20, 2026

Podding with Gary Gerould, injury updates and much more...

Podding with Gary Gerould, injury updates and much more...


James Ham
James Ham

Feb 18, 2026

Mark Jones on the state of the Kings, NBA tanking and AJ Dybantsa

Mark Jones on the state of the Kings, NBA tanking and AJ Dybantsa


James Ham
James Ham

Feb 17, 2026

Is Zach Lavine done for the season? Kings' HIGHEST PAID PLAYER is reportedly shutting it down

Is Zach Lavine done for the season? Kings' HIGHEST PAID PLAYER is reportedly shutting it down


James Ham
James Ham

Feb 16, 2026

Devin Carter gets first start, Kings fall again

Devin Carter gets first start, Kings fall again


James Ham
James Ham

Feb 12, 2026

Kings fall again, youth movement takes detour

Kings fall again, youth movement takes detour


James Ham
James Ham

Feb 10, 2026

Nique Clifford breaks out, but Kings losing streak hits 12 games

Nique Clifford breaks out, but Kings losing streak hits 12 games


James Ham
James Ham

Feb 9, 2026

Kings drop 11th straight, Scott Perry talks following NBA trade deadline

Kings drop 11th straight, Scott Perry talks following NBA trade deadline


James Ham
James Ham

Feb 7, 2026

Morning cup of Kings: Why did the Kings stand down while the league exploded?

Morning cup of Kings: Why did the Kings stand down while the league exploded?


James Ham
James Ham

Feb 6, 2026

Morning cup of Kings: Kings lose 10th straight, trade deadline looms

Morning cup of Kings: Kings lose 10th straight, trade deadline looms


James Ham
James Ham

Feb 5, 2026

Morning cup of Kings: Ja Morant an option for Kings?

Morning cup of Kings: Ja Morant an option for Kings?


James Ham
James Ham

Feb 4, 2026

Morning cup of Kings: Rumor mill is churning

Morning cup of Kings: Rumor mill is churning


James Ham
James Ham

Feb 3, 2026

Kings no more: Ellis, Schröder to Cavs for Hunter

Kings no more: Ellis, Schröder to Cavs for Hunter


James Ham
James Ham

Feb 1, 2026

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

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


James Ham
James Ham

Jan 19, 2026

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

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


James Ham
James Ham

Jan 5, 2026

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

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


James Ham
James Ham

Dec 22, 2025

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

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


James Ham
James Ham

Dec 11, 2025

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