
James Ham
For more than a decade 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.

Kings waive Nerlens Noel, Neemias Queta, add Jordan Ford on training camp deal
Kings busy with roster moves weeks before opening of training camp
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Sasha Vezenkov wowed by Kings full court press, ready for new challenge
Vezenkov talks to the media, Kings add JaVale McGee
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How Kings can keep Malik Monk beyond the 2023-24 NBA season
Breaking down Monk's Early Bird rights and a blast from the past
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Breaking down official 2023-24 Sacramento Kings schedule
Kings earn 22 national tv games in official schedule
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Source: Kings open season on the road in Utah, play 10 games on national tv
The latest on the 2023-24 Sacramento Kings schedule
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Roster battle brewing after Kings bring back center Neemias Queta
Breaking down roster battle between Neemias Queta and Nerlens Noel
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Keegan Murray represents, Harry Giles making a comeback, preseason schedule released
Latest Kings round up during the dog days of NBA offseason
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Kings GM Monte McNair banks on continuity, organic growth
McNair mostly keeps squad intact after breakout season
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Kings officially sign EuroLeague MVP Sasha Vezenkov
Sasha mania finally comes to Sacramento
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Source: Kings add another center option in veteran Nerlens Noel
Noel joins Kings on one-year deal
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