JULY 28, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
SACRAMENTO KINGS 7-5 · 8TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
7-5 · 8TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Next Game vs Timberwolves · Sat 3:00AM
SAC +1.5 TOTAL 222.5
Kings mailbag: How long before they are a respectable team that contends? When will the Kings right the ship? Are they righting the ship? What about Marvin Bagley III, is he bust? Jason Jones dips into the mailbag.
Kings and Spurs match up to restart NBA season
The San Antonio Spurs and the Sacramento Kings meet to restart the NBA seasonJULY 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores 18 against Kings Morris scored 18 points (6-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT) while adding five rebounds, two assists and a steal in 24 minutes off the bench during Monday's scrimmage against the Kings.
Impact The 30-year-old wasn't exactly setting the house on fire from a fantasy perspective after being acquired from the Knicks in February, but Morris was brought to the Clippers to give them another strong defender, not replicate the career-high 19.6 points a game he was averaging in New York. Still, if he can supply solid complementary scoring behind Kawhi Leonard and Paul George as he did Monday, so much the better for the team's title chances.
JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Just misses double-double Giles scored 12 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT) while adding nine rebounds and an assist in 18 minutes off the bench during Monday's scrimmage against the Clippers.
Impact The second-year big emerged as the primary backup to Richaun Holmes at center prior to the shutdown, averaging 10.4 points and 6.6 boards in 22.5 minutes over his last 13 games. The fact that Giles even hoisted a shot from beyond the arc -- much less made one -- is also worth noting, as he didn't have a single three-point attempt all season in 38 games. If the 22-year-old used the break to work on his range, it can only bode well for his fantasy value.
JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Strong effort Monday Hield scored 17 points (7-16 FG, 3-10 3Pt) while adding eight rebounds and four assists in 27 minutes off the bench during Monday's scrimmage against the Clippers.
Impact The fourth year off-guard has settled in as a major part of the Kings' backcourt, averaging a career-high 3.8 three-pointers per game before the shutdown. Hield's ability to create his own offense against potentially rusty defenders makes him a player to watch once the league resumes play.
JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sacramento vs. Toronto Set for The 5 Tournament 2020 Final After Semifinals The 5 Tournament final is set after Toronto and Sacramento were victorious in Monday's semifinal round. Sacramento entered the playoffs as t...
JULY 28, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM
Harrison Barnes plays for Kings after virus nearly kept him with his family As the Kings forward acclimates to basketball after his late arrival in Orlando, he's keeping social justice at the forefront, too.
JULY 28, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Sacramento Kings Relaunch 2020 Capitalize Contest | Sacramento Kings Today, the Sacramento Kings relaunched the fifth annual Capitalize Contest, powered by Accenture and Sacramento Urban Technology Lab, and an...
JULY 27, 2020 • NBA.COM
Remains limited Len has remained limited at practice since clearing quarantine protocol, Jason Jones of The Athletic reports.
Impact Len was cleared to start practicing with the Kings more than a week ago, but coach Luke Walton revealed Monday that the big man is yet to progress to full-speed, 5-on-5 drills. Walton noted that he hopes Len will be back at full strength within the next few days, but it's possible he'll have some limitations when seeding games begin over the weekend.
JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Kings vs Clippers Scrimmage Live Stream | Sacramento Kings Watch live at 1 p.m. PT as the Sacramento Kings battle the Los Angeles Clippers in the final scrimmage prior to the resumption of play.
JULY 27, 2020 • NBA.COM
De'Aaron Fox feels '100 percent,' so consider Saturday's... Saturday's scrimmage was about Fox finding his rhythm and feeling good physically. From that standpoint, it was a success.
JULY 25, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Milwaukee vs. Sacramento: Bucks Make Quick Work of Kings Even with starters pulled at halftime, the Bucks pulled it out
JULY 25, 2020 • BREWHOOP.COM
Back in bubble Williams (personal) has returned to the NBA bubble in Orlando, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact Williams has returned to the bubble after leaving to attend to a personal matter. He'll have to quarantine in his room and pass two coronavirus tests before joining his teammates on the court. It's possible he plays during Monday's scrimmage against the Kings, which is the Clippers' last exhibition before their first seeding game against the Lakers on Thursday.
JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Accrues four steals Giles posted seven points (3-7 FG, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, four steals and two assists in 20 minutes during Saturday's 131-123 scrimmage loss to the Bucks.
Impact Giles drew the start at center and held his own, getting after it defensively. Marvin Bagley (foot) is out for the season, but Richaun Holmes returned to practice Tuesday. Assuming Holmes is good to go by the time the official games begin again, Giles will almost certainly return to a reserve role in the near future.
JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Swipes four steals Giles posted seven points (3-7 FG, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, four steals and two assists in 20 minutes during Saturday's 131-123 loss to the Bucks.
Impact Giles drew the start at center and held his own, getting after it defensively. Marvin Bagley (foot) is out for the season, but Richaun Holmes returned to practice on Tuesday. Assuming Holmes is good to go by the time the official games begin again, Giles will almost certainly return to a reserve role in the near future.
JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 13 versus Kings DiVincenzo dialed up 13 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-6 FT), three rebounds, three steals and one assist in 22 minutes during Saturday's 131-123 win over the Kings.
Impact DiVincenzo turned in a well-rounded line and continues to solidify himself as a key reserve for the Bucks. Eric Bledsoe (illness) could be set to return sooner rather than later, but DiVincenzo is capable of filling in at multiple positions. As such, he's likely to keep earning quality minutes so long as he's playing at such a high level.
JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bubble Scrimmage Preview: Bucks Clash with Kings Tipoff is set for 11:30 AM Central
JULY 25, 2020 • BREWHOOP.COM
Kings are starting to look like themselves again with... This is the group that will try to stun critics and league observers and make the playoffs.
JULY 24, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Williamson returns to bubble, as others dealing with issues
Zion Williamson is back in the NBA bubble, after tending to a family situationJULY 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On way to Orlando Zubac is on his way to join the Clippers in the Orlando bubble, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact Zubac has been away from the team for undisclosed reasons, but he'll be in Orlando shortly. Once he arrives, he'll have to quarantine and pass two negative coronavirus tests before he can practice. As a result, he can be ruled out for Saturday's scrimmage against the Wizards, but he could play in the Clippers' final scrimmage Monday against the Kings.
JULY 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Clears quarantine, practices Friday Bledsoe (illness) cleared quarantine and practiced with the Bucks on Friday, Malika Andrews of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Bledsoe passed two negative coronavirus tests and is able to join his teammates. It's unclear if he'll get any run during the Bucks' second scrimmage Saturday against the Kings.
JULY 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Practices in full Friday Fox (ankle) went through a full practice Friday, James Ham of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact This is great news for the Kings, as it looks like Fox could play as soon as Saturday's scrimmage against the Bucks. Coach Luke Walton noted the team will be "smart about it," so we may learn more on gameday.
JULY 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Kings enter NBA restart as long shot to end playoff drought
The Sacramento Kings understand they aren’t getting as much attention as the other contenders in the NBA bubble for the final playoff spot in the Western ConferenceJULY 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kings vs. Heat final score: Kings’ strong second half not enough in 104-98 loss to Heat It doesn’t count in the bigger scheme of things, but the Kings did some good things in the scrimmage.
JULY 23, 2020 • SACTOWNROYALTY.COM
Posts 16 points, five assists Middleton posted 16 points (4-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five assists, three rebounds and two steals across 21 minutes during Thursday's 113-92 scrimmage win over the Spurs.
Impact Middleton's shot was off, but he was still a strong contributor through free-throw shooting, passing and defense. He'll look to get his shot back on track during the Bucks' second scrimmage, which is Thursday against the Kings.
JULY 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
