KEVIN HUERTER NEWS

Kings end long playoff drought with 120-80 win over Blazers

De’Aaron Fox had 18 points and the Sacramento Kings clinched their first playoff berth since 2006 with a 120-80 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers

MARCH 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drops 27/7/4 line in win Huerter accumulated 27 points (10-21 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and three steals across 38 minutes during Saturday's 121-113 victory over Utah.

Impact Sacramento played without De'Aaron Fox (hamstring) on Saturday, leaving a void for other players to fill on offense. Huerter took advantage of the opportunity, leading the Kings in scoring on a season-high 21 shot attempts. The fifth-year guard recently sat out three games due to a knee issue, but he played both contests in a back-to-back set Friday and Saturday and averaged 28 points over 35 minutes in the pair of games.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Huerter scores 27, Kings beat Jazz 121-113

Kevin Huerter scored a team-high 27 points and the Sacramento Kings beat the Utah Jazz 121-113

MARCH 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Comes up huge in return Huerter (knee) posted 29 points (10-18 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 32 minutes during Friday's 135-127 victory over Phoenix.

Impact Huerter missed the Kings' previous three games with a knee injury, but he showed no limitations in his return to the lineup Friday, taking on a standard minutes load while delivering an excellent stat line. De'Aaron Fox (hamstring) exited in the third quarter and could miss Saturday's game against the Jazz, potentially setting Huerter up for another big usage outing if he isn't held out of the second leg of the back-to-back set himself for injury management reasons. Huerter has generally cooled off following a red-hot first month of the season, but the 24-year-old is still enjoying a career year in his first season in Sacramento. He's currently averaging personal bests in points (15.2 per game) and three-pointers (2.8 per game) while shooting a career-high 48.8 percent from the field and 41.1 percent from distance.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Huerter scores 29 points, Kings beat Suns 135-127

Kevin Huerter led all scores with 29 points and the Sacramento Kings beat the Phoenix Suns 135-127

MARCH 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Officially good to go Huerter (knee) is available for Friday's game versus the Suns, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.

Impact Huerter has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday after missing the previous three games with a left knee strain. He will likely replace Kessler Edwards in the starting five against Phoenix.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plans to play Friday Huerter (knee) said at the Kings' morning shootaround that the plan is for him to play Friday night against the Suns, Brenden Nunes of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Impact Huerter has missed three straight games due to a left knee strain and is officially listed as questionable, but he returned to practice Thursday and participated in shootaround Friday morning. If cleared, the sharpshooter's minutes may be monitored closely, but he'd presumably still operate as a starter. Before the injury, Huerter had scored in double figures in seven of his past eight appearances, averaging 19.8 points on 57.0 percent shooting.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Huerter (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Suns, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Impact Huerter has missed the last three games due to a left knee strain but participated in Thursday's practice session. A better idea of his status will likely come into focus based on his participation level in Friday's shootaround, but he appears to be trending in the right direction.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Success-starved Kings close in on long-awaited playoff berth

The Sacramento Kings might just be riding the beam all the way to the NBA playoffs

MARCH 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Listed as questionable for Tuesday Huerter (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Celtics.

Impact Huerter has missed back-to-back games due to a left knee strain and is in danger of being sidelined for a third straight contest. If he's downgraded to out for the second half of a back-to-back set, Kessler Edwards would presumably draw another start.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Monday Huerter (knee) is out for Monday's contest against the Jazz, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Impact After initially being viewed as active, Huerter is unavailable for Sacramento on Monday. The Maryland product's next chance to suit up comes Tuesday against the Celtics.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active Monday Huerter (knee) is available for Monday's contest against the Jazz, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Impact After missing Sacramento's previous contest due to a knee issue, Huerter is officially available to make his return to the team's lineup. The 24-year-old guard is averaging 15.4 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists over 25.5 minutes across his first 12 appearances since the All-Star break.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Monday Huerter (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Huerter was unavailable Saturday against Washington due to a mild strain to the popliteus muscle in his knee, but he'll be in the mix to return for Monday's matchup. If he sits out again Monday, Terence Davis will likely see increased run for the Kings.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter ruled out vs. Washington Wizards due to leg injury The Sacramento Kings will be without Kevin Huerter when they visit the Washington Wizards on Saturday.

MARCH 18, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Out Saturday Huerter (knee) is out Saturday against the Wizards, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Impact Huerter was diagnosed with a mild strain to the popliteus muscle in his knee Friday after suffering the injury six minutes into Thursday's game against the Nets. Saturday's absence will be the shooting guard's first since Jan. 13. In his place, Kessler Edwards and Terence Davis could see expanded roles.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sacramento plays Washington, aims for 7th straight road win

Sacramento aims to extend its six-game road win streak with a victory against Washington

MARCH 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kings G Kevin Huerter (hamstring) is day-to-day Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter is day-to-day with a right hamstring injury he sustained in Thursday’s win over the Brooklyn Nets, ESPN...

MARCH 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Officially questionable Saturday Huerter is considered day-to-day and is questionable for Saturday's game versus Washington after an MRI revealed a mild strain to the popliteus muscle in his knee Friday, Deuce Mas...

Impact Huerter has avoided a serious injury after appearing to hurt his hamstring in Thursday's game against the Nets. If he is unable to suit up, Malik Monk, Terence Davis and Davion Mitchell are candidates to receive extended minutes.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MRI comes back clean, day-to-day Huerter is considered day-to-day after an MRI on his right hamstring strain came back clean Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Huerter isn't out of the woods yet, but this is certainly encouraging news for the Kings after the sharpshooter left Thursday's win over Brooklyn after just six minutes. His official status for Saturday's matchup in Washington won't be known until Sacramento releases its next injury report, which should drop sometime Friday afternoon.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoing MRI on Friday Huerter exited Thursday's game against the Nets after suffering what is expected to be a right hamstring strain. He did not return and will have the injury examined Friday, James H...

Impact Huerter was initially ruled out of Thursday's game with a right leg injury, but it appears as though he sustained a strained hamstring. With the fantasy playoffs nearing, managers should be on the lookout for more information on Huerter's status Friday and may need to seek out a replacement in the event of a multi-game absence.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return Huerter (right leg) has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's game against the Nets, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Impact Huerter exited after playing just six minutes and will finish the contest scoreless (0-4 FG, 0-2 3PT) with two rebounds and one assist. Malik Monk and Terence Davis should see a bump in playing time for the remainder of the game. Huerter will have a chance to return to the hardwood Saturday against the Wizards.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Huerter is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Nets due to a right knee injury, Deuce Mason of NBC Sports California reports.

Impact The fact that Huerter left the game, went to the locker room and received a questionable tag isn't encouraging. If he can't return, then Malik Monk and Terence Davis would be in line for bigger roles.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Runs hot from deep in loss Huerter provided 28 points (10-17 FG, 8-11 3Pt), three assists and one rebound across 28 minutes during Monday's 133-124 loss to the Bucks.

Impact The eight triples were a new career high for Huerter, who reached the 20-point mark for the fourth time in his last seven appearances. Even though he plays a secondary role on offense behind Domantas Sabonis and De'Aaron Fox, Huerter is averaging 17.0 points per game while shooting 49.3 percent from deep since the All-Star break.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE