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The Kings are 0-3 and Injured. Where Do They Go From Here? | The Kings Herald Show with Jerry Reynolds
The Kings Herald Show returns with Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras to review the first three games of the season for the Sacramento Kings, and try to figure out where the team goes from here as injuries and losses start to pile up. If you enjoy The Kings Herald Show, the easiest way to support us is to subscribe, rate, and review the show on your preferred podcast platform. Apple. Spotify. Google. Stitcher.
So Why Did The Weeknd Dedicate a Brand New Song to Hong Kong?
The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn tour has been a massive global spectacle, but his recent stop in Hong Kong came with a major, unexpected surprise. During the set, the artist—real name Abel Tesfaye—debuted a brand-new track simply titled “Hong Kong.” But the real shocker wasn’t just the surprise drop—it was the feature. The track includes none other than pioneering alternative C-pop legend Faye Wong. Hong Kong legend Faye Wong. Images via Instagram (left) and Tik Tok (right).
RADII Buzzwords: Happy People Step Back, Big Result, Earth Online, and More
The Chinese internet never sleeps, and neither does its slang. This month’s batch of RADII Buzzwords is all about coping. First up is “happy people step back,” the perfect excuse to walk away from pointless fights with strangers. Next is “big result,” a get-rich-quick fantasy that netizens have shrunk down to cover cheap groceries and decent lunches. An AI microdrama gave us “heartburn-free,” which is now high praise for anything that just works.
Kings vs Clippers Game Day Discussion Thread
Are the Kings starting off the season healthy? No. Have the Kings built momentum in the off-season with impactful acquisitions, coaching changes etc.? Nope. Well, at least their starters have all gotten to coalesce over the course of suprisingly good, if not imperfect pre-season, right? RIGHT??
The World’s Best Bar Meets the World’s Best Hotel in Hong Kong
Being born and raised in Hong Kong, it’s easy for me to say that it’s the best city in the world. Luckily for me, we’ve got the goods to back that up. On November 25, Bar Camillo will open inside Rosewood Hong Kong, bringing together two very different kinds of No. 1 energy: the hotel has just retained the top spot on The 50 Best Hotels list for 2026, while Bar Leone has done the same on The 50 Best Bars list.
Forget Disney: China’s Theme Parks Have Their Own Stories to Tell
You may have heard of Disneyland or marine parks. But did you know that China has developed its own distinctive theme-park culture? With a rich historical heritage and centuries of dramatic stories, China offers a wealth of material for immersive entertainment. Today, the worlds of jianghu (江湖, the martial-arts underworld) and gongting (宫廷, the imperial court) may feel far removed from everyday life.
China’s Youth Are Feeling Ashamed From Being Exposed By Their Trash
Living in a bustling metropolis like Beijing comes with its own unique set of modern anxieties, but for the post-00s generation, a bizarre new phobia has emerged: “trash-throwing shame.” Cityscape shot of Beijing’s bustling metropolis. Image via Unsplash/Chris DUNN.
Cyberpunk or Qing Dynasty? The Trippy Reality of China’s Beaded Lanterns
If you squint, these images look exactly like a piece of neon-lit, dystopian street furniture straight out of Blade Runner. But we can promise you this isn’t an AI Nano Banana generation or sci-fi concept art. Welcome to the mesmerizing, analog reality of the beaded lantern, or zhū dēng (珠灯). For comparison, we actually generated an AI image using Nano Banana Pro.
Battling Bots: Are Wired Warriors the Future of Live Combat Sports?
For decades, robot combat belonged to Hollywood science fiction. In Real Steel, Hugh Jackman trained humanoid machines to box in front of roaring crowds. In Robot Wars and BattleBots, smaller machines tore each other apart inside arenas, usually controlled by human engineers operating remote controls. But in 2026, the spectacle looks less fictional and over-the-top, with full-sized humanoid robots fighting in front of live audiences in China and beyond.
New Pyschedelic Dance, Woozie Indie Pop, Unruly Noise Rock, and More
From basement skramz and psychedelic dance punk to woozy indie pop, unruly noise rock, and swampy experimental electronica, this month’s picks keep proving that China’s underground music scene is anything but one-note. For this extended offering, we’ve got long-awaited comebacks, ambitious debuts, genre-bending oddballs, and a Shanghai compilation that captures the city’s experimental spirit in all its glorious messiness.
Sacramento Kings Preseason Review and Vivek Ranadivé’s Roast | The Kings Herald Show
The Kings Herald Show returns with Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras to review the first week of Sacramento Kings preseason basketball, and share some thoughts on Vivek Ranadivé’s roast. This episode was recorded before the Trail Blazers game, and somehow more relevant now than it was at the time of recording due to how few rotation players we saw on Tuesday night. Yikes.
Lowe: Kings owner uses team dinner for “prolonged roast” team, staff
Coming off the back of a social media firestorm that took place last week after critical comments by media members were caught on a hot mic during Media Day, Vivek Ranadive has seemingly doubled down and decided that insulting a broad range of Kings players and staff was the best way to boost morale in the Sacramento.
Jalen Duren Rumors, Training Camp, and Media Day | The Kings Herald Show with Jerry Reynolds
The Kings Herald Show returns with Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras to break down some of the biggest (lol) storylines from media day, and preview the upcoming season. If you enjoy The Kings Herald Show, the easiest way to support us is to subscribe, rate, and review the show on your preferred podcast platform. Apple. Spotify. Google. Stitcher.
Ben Simmons is a Sacramento King, and we’re kinda into it?
The Kings Herald Show returns with Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras to break down the last two weeks of Sacramento Kings news, including the Ben Simmons signing, Jalen Duren rumors, and more. If you enjoy The Kings Herald Show, the easiest way to support us is to subscribe, rate, and review the show on your preferred podcast platform. Apple. Spotify. Google. Stitcher.
Another Sacramento Kings Scandal, and the Latest Offseason News | The Kings Herald Show with Jerry Reynolds
The Kings Herald Show returns with Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras to break down the last two weeks of Sacramento Kings items: veteran point guards and another off-court scandal. Just another day in Kings basketball. If you enjoy The Kings Herald Show, the easiest way to support us is to subscribe, rate, and review the show on your preferred podcast platform. Apple. Spotify. Google. Stitcher.
How many games the Kings will win this season, and some Zach LaVine news | The Kings Herald Show with Jerry Reynolds
The Kings Herald Show returns with Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras to review how many games oddsmakers predict the Kings will win next season, and break down the latest NBA news from the last couple of weeks. If you enjoy The Kings Herald Show, the easiest way to support us is to subscribe, rate, and review the show on your preferred podcast platform. Apple. Spotify. Google. Stitcher.
New Hazy Rock, Raw Hip Hop, Cinematic Soundscapes, and More
Check out more articles relating to our July editorial theme of “Music & Movement,” like the one below, here. We’re back with another edition of New China Music, rounding up the most exciting releases to hit our radar this July. From emotionally raw hip hop and boundary-pushing electronic experiments to blistering post-punk, hazy indie rock, and cinematic ambient soundscapes, this month’s selection is a reminder that China’s independent music scene refuses to stand still.
A Sacramento Kings Summer League recap with Jerry Reynolds
The Kings Herald Show returns with Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras to break down how Darius Acuff, Emanuel Sharp, and the Sacramento Kings performed in summer league. If you enjoy The Kings Herald Show, the easiest way to support us is to subscribe, rate, and review the show on your preferred podcast platform. Apple. Spotify. Google. Stitcher.
Potential Kings options for Pick #7, Ja Morant Rumors and Conference Finals Predictions | The Kings Herald Show with Jerry Reynolds
A week late, but always great! The Kings Herald Show returns with Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras to discuss every single possible option headed into the NBA Draft, the return of Ja Morant rumors and just who they think is coming out of the conference finals! Thanks for listening! If you enjoy The Kings Herald Show, the easiest way to support us is to subscribe, rate, and review the show on your preferred podcast platform. Apple. Spotify. Google. Stitcher.
New Dream Pop Haze, Emo Angst, and Cosmic Electronica: It’s Getting Weird
From Chengdu’s dream pop haze to Beijing’s crushing post-metal depths, this latest New China Music roundup captures a scene that refuses to sit still. Across 10 releases, artists stretch genre boundaries and emotional registers—whether it’s Wu Zhuoling gazing into cosmic futures or cassette player romance turning lo-fi fragments into something quietly profound.
The NBA Playoffs, the draft lottery, and the Kings’ messy salary cap situation | The Kings Herald Show with Jerry Reynolds
The Kings Herald Show returns with Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras to discuss the early rounds of the NBA playoffs, the upcoming draft and draft lottery, and what the Kings can actually accomplish this offseason. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy The Kings Herald Show, the easiest way to support us is to subscribe, rate, and review the show on your preferred podcast platform. Apple. Spotify. Google. Stitcher.
Sacramento Kings Player Grades, and an Early Offseason Preview | The Kings Herald Show with Jerry Reynolds
The Kings Herald Show returns with Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras to discuss the Doug Christie return announcement, hand out player grades, and preview the upcoming offseason. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy The Kings Herald Show, the easiest way to support us is to subscribe, rate, and review the show on your preferred podcast platform. Apple. Spotify. Google. Stitcher.
The Last Podcast in the Season From Hell | The Kings Herald Show with Jerry Reynolds
The Kings Herald Show returns with Will Griffith, Jerry Reynolds, and Tony Xypteras to say goodbye to 2025-26 Sacramento Kings. The next time you hear us on this feed, we’ll officially be in the offseason. Thank god, and thank you for listening. If you enjoy The Kings Herald Show, the easiest way to support us is to subscribe, rate, and review the show on your preferred podcast platform. Apple. Spotify. Google. Stitcher.
Why Is Sacramento’s Tank Stalling? | The Kings Herald Show with Jerry Reynolds
The Kings Herald Show returns with Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras to break down the last two weeks of Sacramento Kings basketball, and the current state of the tank. If you enjoy The Kings Herald Show, the easiest way to support us is to subscribe, rate, and review the show on your preferred podcast platform. Apple. Spotify. Google. Stitcher.
Tanking, Injuries, NBA Draft, and the post-All-Star break Kings | The Kings Herald Show with Jerry Reynolds
By Tony Xypteras, Will Griffith via The Kings Herald, 9m ago The Kings are back in action, and so is The Kings Herald Show. By and | 0 Comments | Feb 21, 2026 The Kings Herald Show returns with Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras to once again try and make sense of the Sacramento Kings. Thanks for coming to therapy with us. If you enjoy The Kings Herald Show, the easiest way to support us is to subscribe, rate, and review the show on your preferred podcast platform. Apple. Spotify.
Nothing Happened, Kings Staying the Course
Nov 12, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings majority owner Vivek Ranadive sits court side during the third quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at Golden 1 Center.
Breaking News: Nothing Happened, Kings Staying the Course
The Sacramento Kings came into the NBA trade deadline with a very real need to offload at least some off the top of their overpriced, vet laden, under delivering group of old timers, in the hopes that the team could fully pivot from their once firm delusion of a play-in contender into the soft reality of necessary youth movements and top draft choices.
NBA Trade Deadline Open Thread!
The NBA is going nuts with the deadline only two days away! By | 4 Comments | Feb 3, 2026 Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports With the NBA Trade Deadline being Thursday at noon, we're approaching the final chances for teams to make significant moves this season.
Reviewing the De'Andre Hunter Trade, and an NBA Trade Deadline Preview
The Kings Herald Show returns with Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras to break down the De'Andre Hunter trade, say goodbye to Keon Ellis, and discuss what Scott Perry might be trying to accomplish as the NBA trade deadline approaches. If you enjoy The Kings Herald Show, the easiest way to support us is to subscribe, rate, and review the show on your preferred podcast platform. Apple. Spotify. Google. Stitcher.
The Jonathan Kuminga saga continues, and more Sacramento Kings trade rumors
The Kings Herald Show returns despite power outages, show storms, and horrific basketball with Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras to break down how the Sacramento Kings have played over the last few weeks, and discuss the latest round of rumors as the trade deadline approaches. Thanks for listening. If you enjoy The Kings Herald Show, the easiest way to support us is to subscribe, rate, and review the show on your preferred podcast platform. Apple. Spotify. Google. Stitcher.
The Jonathan Kuminga saga continues, and more Sacramento Kings trade rumors | The Kings Herald Show
The Kings Herald Show returns despite power outages, show storms, and horrific basketball with Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras to break down how the Sacramento Kings have played over the last few weeks, and discuss the latest round of rumors as the trade deadline approaches. Thanks for listening. If you enjoy The Kings Herald Show, the easiest way to support us is to subscribe, rate, and review the show on your preferred podcast platform. Apple. Spotify. Google. Stitcher.
Maxime Raynaud's rise, Malik Monk's disappearance, and the future of the Sacramento Kings, with Jerry Reynolds
The Kings Herald Show returns with Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras to break down the last two weeks of Sacramento Kings basketball, including the emergence of Maxime Raynaud, a bunch of injuries, Malik Monk's sudden disappearance, and how the Kings should approach the trade deadline. If you enjoy The Kings Herald Show, the easiest way to support us is to subscribe, rate, and review the show on your preferred podcast platform. Apple. Spotify. Google. Stitcher.
Breaking Down the Latest Sacramento Kings Trade Rumors, with Jerry Reynolds
At least the Kings are interesting off the court? By and | 0 Comments | Dec 18, 2025 The Kings Herald Show returns with Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras to break down the various trade rumors surrounding the Sacramento Kings as we look ahead to the NBA trade deadline, and discuss how the team has looked on the court over the last few weeks.
Kings trade rumors heat up, Keegan Murray returns, and Scott Perry says a bunch of stuff
The Kings Herald Show returns with Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras to break down Keegan Murray's return from injury, the latest Kings trade rumors, and a Scott Perry interview where he says a whole bunch of stuff. Thanks for listening. If you enjoy The Kings Herald Show, the easiest way to support us is to subscribe, rate, and review the show on your preferred podcast platform. Apple. Spotify. Google. Stitcher.
We Want Keon, and Diagnosing the Many Problems with the Sacramento Kings
The Kings Herald Show returns with Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras to break down the disturbing disappearance of Keon Ellis, and how the Sacramento Kings have played through the first 10 games of the season. If you enjoy The Kings Herald Show, the easiest way to support us is to subscribe, rate, and review the show on your preferred podcast platform. Apple. Spotify. Google. Stitcher.
The Sacramento Kings are off to a Discouraging Start
The Kings Herald Show is back with Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras for our regular check-in on the state of the Sacramento Kings. We've got some real NBA regular season basketball to break down in this one, including Domantas Sabonis' slow start, Zach LaVine and Malik Monk's hot shooting, awful rebounding, bad defense, and everything else we're seeing out of the 1-2 Kings.
An Early Sacramento Kings Preseason Review, with Jerry Reynolds
The Kings Herald Show returns with Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras to discuss how the Sacramento Kings have looked through two preseason games, an unfortunate Keegan Murray injury, and some perplexing Russell Westbrook rumors. If you enjoy The Kings Herald Show, the easiest way to support us is to subscribe, rate, and review the show on your preferred podcast platform. Apple. Spotify. Google. Stitcher.
An Early Sacramento Kings Preseason Review, with Jerry Reynolds
The Kings Herald Show returns with Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras to discuss how the Sacramento Kings have looked through two preseason games, an unfortunate Keegan Murray injury, and some perplexing Russell Westbrook rumors. If you enjoy The Kings Herald Show, the easiest way to support us is to subscribe, rate, and review the show on your preferred podcast platform. Apple. Spotify. Google. Stitcher.
Sacramento Kings Media Day Recap, with Jerry Reynolds
The Kings Herald Show returns with Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras to discuss all the headlines from Kings media day, the latest Jonathan Kuminga trade rumors, and attempt to make sense of the Chance Comanche report in the New York Times. If you enjoy The Kings Herald Show, the easiest way to support us is to subscribe, rate, and review the show on your preferred podcast platform. Apple. Spotify. Google. Stitcher.
Sacramento Kings Media Day Recap, with Jerry Reynolds
The Kings Herald Show returns with Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras to discuss all the headlines from Kings media day, the latest Jonathan Kuminga trade rumors, and attempt to make sense of the Chance Comanche report in the New York Times. If you enjoy The Kings Herald Show, the easiest way to support us is to subscribe, rate, and review the show on your preferred podcast platform. Apple. Spotify. Google. Stitcher.
The Kings Roster is Still Weird
The Kings Herald Show returns with Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras to break down the latest bits of Sacramento Kings news, react to ESPN's 2025-26 win projections, and try to figure out if Vivek will ever learn from his mistakes. Thanks for listening. If you enjoy The Kings Herald Show, the easiest way to support us is to subscribe, rate, and review the show on your preferred podcast platform. Apple. Spotify. Google. Stitcher.
The Kings Roster is Still Weird | The Kings Herald Show with Jerry Reynolds
The Kings Herald Show returns with Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras to break down the latest bits of Sacramento Kings news, react to ESPN’s 2025-26 win projections, and try to figure out if Vivek will ever learn from his mistakes. Thanks for listening. If you enjoy The Kings Herald Show, the easiest way to support us is to subscribe, rate, and review the show on your preferred podcast platform. Apple. Spotify. Google. Stitcher.
Are the Kings done making moves, or is Jonathan Kuminga on the way?
The Kings Herald Show returns with Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras to check in on the Jonathan Kuminga sweepstakes, and evaluate Scott Perry's roster with a little over a month to go before training camp. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy The Kings Herald Show, the easiest way to support us is to subscribe, rate, and review the show on your preferred podcast platform. Apple. Spotify. Google. Stitcher.
Sacramento Kings Summer League Review, with Jerry Reynolds
The Kings Herald Show returns with Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras to break down how Devin Carter, Nique Clifford, Isaac Jones, Maxime Reynaud, and the rest of the Summer Kings performed in Vegas. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy The Kings Herald Show, the easiest way to support us is to subscribe, rate, and review the show on your preferred podcast platform. Apple. Spotify. Google. Stitcher.
2025 NBA Draft and free agency review, with Jerry Reynolds
The Kings Herald Show returns with Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras to review the 2025 NBA Draft, and how the selections of Nique Clifford and Maxime Raynaud fit into everything else Scott Perry has done this summer, including the signings of Dennis Schroder, Drew Eubanks and maybe, just maybe, Jonathan Kuminga. If you enjoy The Kings Herald Show, the easiest way to support us is to subscribe, rate, and review the show on your preferred podcast platform. Apple. Spotify. Google.
Kings Advisor, Former GM Vlade Divac breaks hip in motorcycle accident
Nov 15, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Vlade Divac attends the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Former Sacramento Kings player, general manager and current advisor to the governor, Vlade Divac was hospitalized on Thursday after falling from a motorcycle and breaking his hip, doctors said Friday.
Kings Advisor, Former GM Vlade Divac breaks hip in motorcycle accident
Former Sacramento Kings player, general manager and current advisor to the governor, Vlade Divac was hospitalized on Thursday after falling from a motorcycle and breaking his hip, doctors said Friday. The 57 year old former center was in Montenegro on Thursday when the accident occurred, and after being rushed to a local hospital, it was discovered that Divac had fractured his hip – a fracture bad enough that doctors felt it necessary to replace the hip.
Sacramento Kings Trade Rumors, Draft Rumors, and an Offseason Preview, with Jerry Reynolds
The Kings Herald Show returns with Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras to break down the latest round of Kings trade rumors, and look ahead to the NBA Draft where Scott Perry is apparently trying to trade into the first round. Thanks for listening. If you enjoy The Kings Herald Show, the easiest way to support us is to subscribe, rate, and review the show on your preferred podcast platform. Apple. Spotify. Google. Stitcher.
Sacramento Kings Trade Rumors, Draft Rumors, and an Offseason Preview, with Jerry Reynolds
The Kings Herald Show returns with Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras to break down the latest round of Kings trade rumors, and look ahead to the NBA Draft where Scott Perry is apparently trying to trade into the first round. Thanks for listening. If you enjoy The Kings Herald Show, the easiest way to support us is to subscribe, rate, and review the show on your preferred podcast platform. Apple. Spotify. Google. Stitcher.
Player Grades: Jonas Valančiūnas, Competent Back-Up Center Extraordinaire!
Jonas Valančiūnas came to the Sacramento Kings in the shadow of the NBA trade deadline – discarded by a Washington Wizards squad that needed him to play worse than he was and thrown onto a Kings squad desperate to make the playoffs in a desperate bid to prove they didn’t need De’Aaron Fox, or wings, or an experienced head coach, or adroit management, or a less meddlesome owner to deserve your money, I mean, attention.
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