OCTOBER 24 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
SACRAMENTO KINGS 8-7 · 11TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
8-7 · 11TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
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SAC -2.5 TOTAL 221.5
Mike Brown Hints at Major Starting Lineup Addition for Sacramento Kings The Kings have a decision to make with the return of a well known player.
Timberwolves look to bounce back as Kings open slate The Minnesota Timberwolves take their new look from Southern California to Northern California when they help the Sacramento Kings open thei...
OCTOBER 24 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Timberwolves look to bounce back as Kings open slate The Minnesota Timberwolves take their new look from Southern California to Northern California when they help the Sacramento Kings open thei...
OCTOBER 24 • SACBEE.COM
DeMar DeRozan - Not on injury report DeRozan (undisclosed) isn't listed on the Kings' injury report for Thursday's regular-season opener against Minnesota.
Impact DeRozan was absent from practice Friday for undisclosed reasons, but he'll be good to go for Sacramento's season opener. The 35-year-old is entering his 16th campaign and averaged 24.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.7 combined steals-plus-blocks in 37.8 minutes per game in 2023-24.
OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Orlando Robinson - Won't play Thursday Robinson (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's season opener versus Minnesota.
Impact Robinson is recovering from a sprained MCL in his left knee. Alex Len is entering his fourth season as a back-up big in Sacramento and should see a minor uptick in role for the duration of Robinson's missed time.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
De'Aaron Fox - Good to go for opener Fox (rest) is absent from the injury report for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves.
Impact Sacramento rested Fox in its preseason finale and, as expected, the point guard will be active to start the regular season. Fox averaged 26.6 points, 5.6 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game last season but it's unclear how the acquisition of DeMar DeRozan will impact Fox's usage rate.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
De'Aaron Fox - Good to go for opener Fox (rest) is absent from the injury report for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves.
Impact Sacramento rested Fox in its preseason finale and, as expected, the point guard will be active to start the regular season. Fox averaged 26.6 points, 5.6 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game last season, but it's unclear how the acquisition of DeMar DeRozan will impact Fox's usage rate.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Malik Monk - Removed from injury report Monk (hand) has been cleared in advance of Thursday's season opener versus Minnesota.
Impact Monk dealt with right hand soreness in the preseason, but he appears good to go as Sacramento begins the season Thursday. Monk is expected to come off of the bench behind De'Aaron Fox, Kevin Huerter and DeMar DeRozan.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Trey Lyles - Cleared for Thursday Lyles (groin) will play Thursday versus Minnesota, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Impact Lyles suffered a left groin strain at the end of September, and while the injury limited him throughout training camp, the 28-year-old is ready for regular-season action. He profiles as Sacramento's only true forward behind Keegan Murray.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Huerter - Set to play Thursday Huerter (shoulder) will play in Thursday's season opener against Minnesota, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Impact Huerter was spotted in a full-contact practice jersey Wednesday while running with the starters, serving as confirmation following a full practice Tuesday. Prior to suffering a shoulder dislocation in March, Huerter averaged 10.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists while connecting on 36.7 percent of 5.6 threes per game across 58 starts.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Sacramento hosts Minnesota in conference matchup
Sacramento and Minnesota will take the floor in a matchup of Western Conference foesOCTOBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
2024-25 NBA predictions: Expert picks for MVP, Rookie of the Year, more
FOX Sports' NBA staff makes their predictions for the major regular season awards.OCTOBER 22
Kevin Huerter - Logs full practice Tuesday Huerter (shoulder) was a full participant during Tuesday's practice, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Impact Huerter missed the entire preseason schedule while working his way back from left shoulder surgery. However, the sharpshooter appears to be close to full strength with the regular season on deck. When healthy, Huerter should push Keon Ellis for the starting shooting guard spot, which the former occupied last season.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Kings 2024-25 New-Look Depth Chart Following Preseason The Sacramento Kings have put together a fresh roster ahead of an optimistic 2024-25 NBA season.
OCTOBER 19 • SI.COM
DeMar DeRozan's book on mental health adds to the conversation that he helped start in the NBA
For DeMar DeRozan, this path toward improved mental health started with writing a tweetOCTOBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Drew Timme - Signs Exhibit 10 deal Friday The Kings signed Timme to an Exhibit 10 contract Friday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Impact Timme was part of the Kings roster in the Summer League this year, but this signing doesn't mean Sacramento is looking for frontcourt depth. Timme is expected to be waived in the coming days and should report to the Stockton Kings of the G League ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Antoine Davis - Signs Exhibit 10 deal with Kings Davis signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Kings on Friday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Impact The Kings are expected to waive Davis in the coming days, and if that's the case, then he'd likely report to the Stockton Kings of the G League ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Skal Labissière - Let go by Sacramento The Kings waived Labissiere on Friday, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Impact Labissiere was unable to secure a regular-season roster spot despite signing an Exhibit 10 deal with the Kings in August. He is now set to spend the 2024-25 campaign with the Stockton Kings of the G League.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Terry Taylor - Let go by Sacramento The Kings waived Taylor on Friday, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Impact Taylor was unable to secure a roster spot after signing a training camp contract with Sacramento earlier this offseason. He will now likely spend the 2024-25 campaign with the Stockton Kings of the G League.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
DeMar DeRozan - Absent from practice Friday DeRozan (undisclosed) is not with the team and was absent from Friday's practice, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Impact DeRozan isn't with the Kings due to undisclosed reasons, though it is not expected to be a long-term absence. The veteran's status could be something to monitor ahead of the club's regular-season opener next Thursday, but he is expected to suit up and make his Kings debut.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
DeMar DeRozan | Postgame Interviews 10.15.24
OCTOBER 18 • YOUTUBE
Doug McDermott - Posts 14 points in loss McDermott posted 14 points (5-13 FG, 4-11 3Pt) and five rebounds across 25 minutes in Thursday's 113-91 loss to the Clippers.
Impact McDermott's order in the rotation is unclear as the season begins, but he could be the odd man out if Kevin Huerter's play improves from last season. Huerter will already struggle for playing time behind DeMar DeRozan and Keon Ellis, and Malik Monk should should reclaim his role as Sacramento's sixth man. McDermott has a better chance at gaining traction over Monk in the second unit, but the rotation will crystallize further once the regular season gets underway.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Domantas Sabonis - Flirts with double-double in loss Sabonis logged 24 points (7-14 FFG, 0-2 3Pt, 10-12 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and two steals across 27 minutes in Thursday's 113-91 loss to the Clippers.
Impact Sabonis coughed up the ball six times in the loss, which is an unusually high number for him. Still, preseason mistakes are common and one shouldn't read much into the increase. Sabonis will be one of the most productive players in the league once again and he'll challenge Nikola Jokic for the double-double and triple-double crowns.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Insights from the LA Clippers' 113-91 triumph over the Sacramento Kings "I thought we did a good job of swarming Sabonis early in that first half.".
OCTOBER 18 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
KINGS at CLIPPERS | NBA PRESEASON FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | October 17, 2024
OCTOBER 18 • YOUTUBE
