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.

James Ham

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

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

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

Devin Carter gets first start, Kings fall again

Kings fall again, youth movement takes detour

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

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

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

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

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

Morning cup of Kings: Rumor mill is churning

Kings no more: Ellis, Schröder to Cavs for Hunter

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

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

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

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

Kings continue downward trend, is it time to shift towards young core?

Losing streak hits 8 games, Kings season spiraling out of control

Chaos in Kingsland, team drops four straight at home

Kings struggle through early schedule, defensive woes continue

Kings struggle to 1-4 start, is there light at the end of the tunnel?

2025-26 Sacramento Kings season preview podcast

Kings finish off preseason schedule, prepare for opener without two starters

Sunday Musings: Kings lose Keegan Murray to injury, how do they fill the void?

Kings drop preseason opener to the Raptors, still a work in progress

The Kings Beat with James Ham