Episodes
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
Kings coach Luke Walton checks in from Orlando bubble
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
On the latest episode of the Purple Talk Podcast, Kings head coach Luke Walton joined James Ham from the NBA bubble to discuss a number of different topics, including his team's struggles early in the restart, the development of De'Aaron Fox and what ails Buddy Hield.
(:45) 0-3?
(3:40) Fixing free throw issues
(6:40) Being physical without fouling
(9:15) The anticipation of the bubble vs. the reality
(12:00) Coronavirus and no excuses
(13:50) Is this the De'Aaron Fox we should expect moving forward?
(16:45) The struggles of Buddy Hield
(22:10) Where did the pace go?
(25:45) Marvin Bagley injury issues
(29:30) "He's come a long way" -Walton on Harry Giles
(31:45) Are the Warriors done?
(34:00) Talk to the fans
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Friday Jul 31, 2020
Kings‘ De‘Aaron Fox is ready for challenge of NBA restart
Friday Jul 31, 2020
Friday Jul 31, 2020
On the latest episode of the Purple Talk Podcast, Kings guard De'Aaron Fox joined James Ham from the NBA bubble to discuss a number of different topics, including what life has been like since entering the bubble and what his expectations are for Kings during the restart. Plus, they chat coronavirus and the purchase Fox's mom made so she could social distance with friends.
(:52) Fox reveals how it feels in the bubble
(2:30) Will Fox try to break the bubble?
(4:30) Fox, "We're not going to be here forever"
(5:15) Mom needs an SUV to coronavirus tailgate with friends
(6:30) Talking to teammates about the virus and their experiences
(10:00) Fox ready to take that next step
(12:00) Playing with Bogdan Bogdanovic
(14:35) Every Kings player being the best version of themselves
(15:40) The long road trip that is the NBA bubble
(17:00) Fox is staying with the short hair
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Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Bogdan Bogdanovic discusses NBA bubble, Kings’ playoff chances
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
On the latest episode of the Purple Talk Podcast, Kings guard Bogdan Bogdanovic joined James Ham from the NBA bubble to discuss a number of different topics, including what life has been like since entering the bubble and how it is being separated from his family. Plus, they detail the challenges of playing games in Orlando and what the Kings have to do to make the playoffs.
(1:42) Bogdanovic reveals how it feels in the bubble
(5:02) Bogdanovic discusses COVID-19 and its effect on the Kings
(7:56) Bogdanovic shares his feelings on being separated from his family
(9:02) Bogdanovic expresses what he hopes to learn from protests
(15:35) Getting used to the NBA bubble
(17:30) What do Kings have to do to make playoffs?
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Friday Jul 24, 2020
Breaking down NBA restart with NBC Sports‘ Tom Haberstroh
Friday Jul 24, 2020
Friday Jul 24, 2020
On the latest edition of the Purple Talk Podcast, NBC Sports lead NBA writer Tom Haberstroh joins James Ham to discuss the current state of affairs in the NBA. Topics include the gambling conundrum, the Kings chances in Orlando, coronavirus testing and Marvin Bagley.
(2:38) How Haberstroh got his start covering the NBA
(4:35) Covid-19 and the issues with gambling
(7:00) HIPAA and reporting doing the times of the coronavirus
(8:45) Is the NBA right to use up hundreds of Covid tests?
(10:40) Restart is going about as well as possible with regards to player safety
(16:50) Kings get no respect
(20:50) Kings' path to the playoffs
(24:45) Four players test positive with four different results
(25:50) The Marvin Bagley situation
(26:40) Bullying in the NBA
(34:50) Money doesn't make your skin thicker
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Thursday May 21, 2020
Do Kings players want to finish season? Bobby Jackson says yes.
Thursday May 21, 2020
Thursday May 21, 2020
On the latest edition of the Purple Talk Podcast, Kings assistant coach Bobby Jackson joins NBC Sports California's Doug Christie and James Ham discuss the current state of affairs in the NBA. Topics include life in lockdown, players back at the practice facility, is Chris Webber a Hall of Famer and whether the Kings players want to continue the season.
(1:30) Life in lockdown
(2:35) Working out with players under new NBA guidelines
(5:00) What type of shape are the players in?
(8:12) Breaking down what types of workouts players are going through
(10:40) What would playoffs feel like at Golden 1 Center
(11:45) Comparing early 2000s Kings to Last Dance Bulls off the court
(19:30) Coaching the modern player
(24:00) Jackson on his teammates showing up to his mother's funeral
(28:45) Christie and Jackson on playing with Chris Webber
(33:13) Do the Kings players want to finish the 2019-20 season?
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Friday May 15, 2020
Kings return to practice facility, what is next for NBA?
Friday May 15, 2020
Friday May 15, 2020
On the latest edition of the Purple Talk Podcast, NBC Sports California's Doug Christie and James Ham discuss the current state of affairs in the NBA. Topics include life in lockdown, the new NBA ball, should the league resume play and what will happen with Buddy Hield and the Kings during the offseason.
(2:00) Birthday wishes all around
(6:24) The new NBA game ball
(5:45) How did he get into the business
(9:30) Practice facility opens
(15:45) Christie on whether the NBA should restart
(19:45) Hams take on a potential restart
(31:30) Discussing Buddy Hield's future with the Kings
(38:00) Will Hield be a starter next season?
(41:30) Can the Kings and Hield find common ground?
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Wednesday May 06, 2020
Kings longtime radio voice Gary Gerould checks in during NBA shutdown
Wednesday May 06, 2020
Wednesday May 06, 2020
On the latest edition of the Purple Talk Podcast, Kings longtime radio voice Gary Gerould joins NBC Sports California's Doug Christie and James Ham to discuss the current state of affairs in the NBA. Topics life in lockdown, his and his favorite moment from the last 35 seasons of Kings basketball.
(1:45) Gardening a new pastime?
(2:40) Missing basketball
(5:45) How did he get into the business
(9:40) Finding his way to Sacramento
(16:50) Telling a story during a game
(21:30) The evolution of calling a game
(28:30) The evolution of the game itself
(33:00) Gary Gerould and Paul Newman?
(34:15) What would a Kings championship mean to Gerould?
(38:40) Gerould on Richmond
(39:10) Kings vs. Supersonics
(43:50) How long is Gerould going to keep calling games?
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Friday May 01, 2020
Kings forward Harrison Barnes checks in during NBA shutdown
Friday May 01, 2020
Friday May 01, 2020
On the latest edition of the Purple Talk Podcast, Kings forward Harrison Barnes joins NBC Sports California's James Ham to discuss the current state of affairs in the NBA. Topics include staying in shape during shutdown, his thoughts on restarting the league and watching Michael Jordan on The Last Dance.
(:55) Has Harrison Barnes shaved his beard yet?
(2:20) Barnes on taking the break to clear his head and get back to basics
(3:25) How long will the players need to get ready for the season?
(7:30) On the need to get healthy and have the whole team together
(10:45) Barnes' take on the Last Dance
(14:00) Making adjustments at the NBA level
(16:25) Barnes the foodie
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Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Talking Michael Jordan‘s greatness with Mitch Richmond and Doug Christie
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
On the latest edition of the Purple Talk Podcast, two of the greatest shooting guards in Sacramento Kings history, Mitch Richmond and Doug Christie, join NBC Sports California's James Ham to discuss "The Last Dance," defending Michael Jordan, Richmond's roots in Florida and Hasan Minhaj's shout-out.
(1:00) Mitch on lockdown
(3:00) Watching "The Last Dance" and remembering the Bulls' greatness
(4:50) How could you limit Jordan?
(7:00) Doug on defending Mitch
(9:50) Playing Jordan early, versus later in his career
(20:00) Mitch's path to the NBA
(24:00) Mitch and Michael Irvin
(26:00) Winning gold at the 1996 Olympic Games
(28:30) Mitch on Kobe Bryant
(29:30) Winning a championship ring
(33:10) The Kings trade that didn't happen
(37:50) How would Mitch and Michael fare in the modern NBA?
(44:10) Learning to draw a foul
(45:30) Talking Minhaj, celebrity Kings fan
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Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Doug Christie shares Michael Jordan memories, discusses The Last Dance
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
On the latest edition of the Purple Talk Podcast, analyst and former King Doug Christie joins NBC Sports California's James Ham to discuss the current state of affairs in the NBA. Topics binge watching TV and his experiences with Michael Jordan.
(1:00) Luke Walton's motivational parenting tips
(1:55) The new normal
(7:20) Wire-2-Wire
(7:55) Thoughts on The Last Dance
(13:30) Getting a new perspective on Michael Jordan
(15:5) Doug's favorite moment playing against Jordan
(17:00) Michael Jordan's shoes
(20:30) The Scottie Pippen situation
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