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ESPN 1320‘s Kings Insider James Ham, Brenden Nunes from The Kings Pulse Podcast and Fox 40’s Sean Cunningham brings you the latest on the Sacramento Kings.
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Tuesday Mar 03, 2020
Tuesday Mar 03, 2020
On the latest episode of Purple Talk, Kings point guard Cory Joseph joins Doug Christie and NBC Sports California's James Ham for a discussion on all things Kings. Topics include Joseph's Canadian upbringing, the wave of Canadian players coming to the state, the potential to play in the Olympics this summer and his veteran leadership with the Kings.
(2:05) Joseph on the influx of talent from Canada
(3:40) What did the Raptors mean to hoops in Canada?
(6:10) What started the trend with Canadian players making it to the league?
(7:18) Joesph's relationship with the Cavs' Tristan Thompson
(11:00) The Canadian national team
(14:00) Kings chief of staff, Roy Rana and his influence on Canadian hoops
(18:10) Playing for the Raptors
(19:08) Starting his NBA career with the Spurs
(22:10) Joseph on being a veteran leader for the Kings
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Friday Feb 28, 2020
Friday Feb 28, 2020
In the latest episode of Purple Talk, former King Doug Christie joins NBC Sports California's James Ham for a discussion on all things Kings. Topics include the team's loss to the Clippers, their big game against the Grizzlies, the recent play of Harry Giles and Alex Len and the team's decision to attend Kobe and Gianna Bryant's celebration of life.
(1:15) Kings loss to the Thunder
(5:00) Foul trouble in OKC
(6:06) Issues with the NBA's replay system
(7:10) Can the Kings learn from their mistakes?
(13:45) What will it take for the Kings to make the playoffs?
(20:40) The strong play of Harry Giles and Alex Len
(25:50) Giles' contract situation
(28:40) What is the deal with Jabari Parker?
(36:40) Buddy Hield and attention to detail
(39:00) Christie on the Kobe and Gianna Bryant memorial service
(45:40) Can the Kings make the playoffs?
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Saturday Feb 15, 2020
Saturday Feb 15, 2020
In the latest episode of Purple Talk, former King Doug Christie joins NBC Sports California's James Ham for a discussion on all things Kings. Topics include first half grades, what to expect in the second half and a discussion on injuries.
(2:15) Buddy Hield and the 3-point shootout
(5:00) Doug on the Slam Dunk competition and participating in All-Star weekend
(8:30) Pre All-Star break grades
(12:55) Do the Kings still have a shot to bounce back?
(14:20) Will the Kings mail in the last 28 games?
(18:15) Is Hield situation heading towards disaster?
(24:20) Can Jabari Parker help the Kings down the stretch?
(26:25) A long discussion on Kings' injury situation
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Friday Feb 07, 2020
Friday Feb 07, 2020
In the latest episode of Purple Talk, former King Doug Christie joins NBC Sports California's James Ham for a discussion on all things Kings. Topics include the NBA trade deadline, the additions of Kent Bazemore and Jabari Parker and making better decisions with regards to free agents in the future.
(1:30) If Dewayne Dedmon didn’t want to be here...
(5:10) How do Alex Len and Jabari Parker fit in?
(9:00) Bogdan Bogdanovic still a King
(11:30) Breaking down the Kent Bazemore addition
(15:45) Injuries and their role in the poor start to the 2019-20 season
(20:40) Vetting free agents better
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Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
In the latest episode of Purple Talk, De’Aaron Fox joins former King Doug Christie and NBC Sports California's James Ham for a discussion on all things Kings. Topics his recovery from injury, developing as a leader and his inability to cook Top Ramen.
(3:22) Dealing with his first real injury
(4:50) Learning from watching
(7:25) Finding his voice as a leader
(8:40) Fox on veteran Cory Joseph
(10:25) How Fox prepares for a game
(11:40) Fox on rookie Ja Morant
(13:00) The rash of injuries
(14:50) Is Fox too unselfish?
(16:25) The Top Ramen story
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Friday Jan 24, 2020
Friday Jan 24, 2020
In the latest episode of Purple Talk, former King Doug Christie joins NBC Sports California's James Ham for a discussion on all things Kings. Topics include the team’s disastrous loss to the Pistons, Buddy Hield’s recent struggles and whether Luke Walton has lost the room.
(2:50) Season has spun out.
(3:56) After loss in Detroit are the Kings checked out?
(7:00) What is wrong with the Kings?
(13:00) It’s time to shake things up - Buddy Hield hunting shots.
(15:00) Doug gets room service.
(17:20) Has Luke Walton lost the room?
(19:30) No one is getting fired.
(23:00) Why injuries matter.
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Friday Jan 10, 2020
Friday Jan 10, 2020
In the latest episode of Purple Talk, former King Doug Christie joins NBC Sports California's James Ham for a discussion on all things Kings. Topics include the injury bug moving through the team, the value of veterans and the reappearance of Harry Giles and Dewayne Dedmon.
(1:00) Rash of injuries hit the Kings
(3:25) Luke Walton’s reliance on Cory Joseph and Trevor Ariza
(7:44) Dewayne Dedmon finds his way back
(11:20) Dedmon’s professionalism
(15:07) Harry Giles earns his first start
(18:50) The talent of Giles
(21:10) Who are the Kings?
(24:25) How aggressive should the Kings be at the trade deadline?
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Monday Dec 23, 2019
Monday Dec 23, 2019
On the latest episode of Purple Talk, former King Doug Christie and NBC Sports California's James Ham sit down with small forward Harrison Barnes discussion on all things Kings. Topics include his upbringing in Ames, Iowa, his time with the Golden State Warriors, being a professional and giving back in the community.
2:40 - Harrison Barnes on his journey to the NBA from Ames, Iowa
4:00 - Barnes on growing up at the Boys and Girls Club
5:18 - Barnes on he and his wife’s philanthropy work
7:12 - Married life in the NBA
8:35 - Barnes on his experience with the Golden State Warriors and winning an NBA title
10:45 - Barnes on his work ethic and maintaining his body
14:45 - Barnes on the Kings fanbase
15:45 - The experience of winning a championship
17:08 - What does life after basketball look like for Barnes
18:40 - A second tour of duty with head coach Luke Walton
20:12 - Walton’s ability to coach young players and the influence of Phil Jackson on his style
20:36 - On the Kings’ developing basketball IQ
22:45 - Barnes on being named after NBA legend Michael Jordan
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Friday Dec 20, 2019
Friday Dec 20, 2019
In the latest episode of Purple Talk, former King Doug Christie joins NBC Sports California's James Ham for a discussion on all things Kings. Topics include Marvin Bagley's early struggles and the task ahead for Luke Walton and his staff.
(3:30) Dissecting Kings manic behaviors on the court
(7:10) Debating the struggles of Marvin Bagley since his return to the court
(12:25) Tough decisions for Luke Walton on the frontline
(16:12) Christie on Bagley’s defense and how the second-year big can improve
(19:55) Can Holmes and Bagley play together
(22:48) Having the talent to win, but the difficulty of learning how to win consistently
(24:00) Kings finally have all the pieces back in place, what now?
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Saturday Dec 07, 2019
Saturday Dec 07, 2019
In the latest episode of Purple Talk, former King Doug Christie joins NBC Sports California's James Ham for a discussion on all things Kings. Topics include the state of the Kings after 20 games, the impact of injuries have had on the club and the resolution of Luke Walton's civil suit.
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