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Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA
See photos of rookie Keegan Murray leading Sacramento Kings to preseason victoryAnother year of high expectations for the Sacramento Kings starts with a preseason blowout on Oct. 9, 2022, of the Portland Trail Blazers wi...
See Keegan Murray describe first on-court experience in Golden 1 CenterSacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray talks about the keys to the team's success after a 126-94 preseason victory against the Portland Trai...
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Nassir Little - Modest production SundayLittle managed just seven points (3-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and three rebounds in 18 minutes during Sunday's 126-94 loss to Sacramento.
ImpactLittle was the first forward off the bench for the Trail Blazers, a role that is likely to stick heading into the season proper. With Josh Hart slated to start, Little will provide the team with a solid option in the second unit, propelled by his larger-than-expected role during the 2021-22 season. He should not be on the fantasy radar in standard leagues but he is certainly a name to monitor in deeper formats.
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Jusuf Nurkic - Flirts with double-double SundayNurkic contributed 14 points (4-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-6 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one block in 22 minutes during Sunday's preseason defeat.
ImpactNurkic looked good in the loss, reassuring those who have decided to put their faith in the oft-injured center. After a rough couple of years, Nurkic looks fully healthy and ready to contribute. While people are somewhat hesitant to trust his body, he makes for a viable upside target later in drafts, once the elite bigs are off the table.
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Jerami Grant - Solid two-way effort in loss SundayGrant tallied 17 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two assists, two steals, two blocks and one rebound in 25 minutes during Sunday's preseason loss to the Kings.
ImpactGrant was arguably the best player on the floor despite the loss, contributing on both ends of the floor. While he is slated to take a hit on the offensive end this season, the hope is that he can return to being a trustworthy two-way option, both in fantasy and reality.
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Harrison Barnes - Solid as ever in preseason victoryBarnes totaled 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 24 minutes during Sunday's win over Portland.
ImpactBarnes remains arguably the most boring fantasy asset available, and yet he continues to chug along, putting up top-100 value. He is slated to begin the season as the starting power forward, a role that will likely afford him sufficient minutes in which to remain relevant. That role could change down the stretch, especially if the Kings fall out of playoff contention sooner rather than later. Until that point, he should be viewed as a high-floor, low-ceiling target in the later rounds of drafts.
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Terence Davis - Scores 14 points in 11 minutesDavis finished with 14 points (5-8 FG, 4-5 3Pt), four assists, three rebounds, one steal and one block in just 11 minutes during Sunday's 126-94 victory over the Trail Blazers.
ImpactDespite playing limited minutes, Davis reminded everyone just what he is capable of when on the floor. After showing flashes of production last season, his campaign was derailed by a wrist injury, something that is now well and truly in the rearview mirror. He will be battling the likes of Malik Monk and Davion Mitchell for playing time, but should a larger role present itself, Davis could make for a sneaky addition at some point during the season.
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