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Kings' Kevin Huerter Gives Hopeful Injury Update The Sacramento Kings sharpshooter is eager to get back on the court.
Keon Ellis - Entering camp as starting SG Coach Mike Brown said Tuesday that Ellis will enter training camp as the Kings' starting two-guard, though the team will explore its options when Kevin Huerter (shoulder) returns f...
Impact Ellis saw an uptick in minutes and production during his second year with the club, during which he averaged 5.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.9 steals across 17.2 minutes per game in 57 appearances (23 starts). The 24-year-old missed significant time due to an ankle injury and carved out an inconsistent role in his return. However, as the season progressed the guard became a mainstay in the starting five. Malik Monk seems to be content with a role as the Kings' Sixth Man, meaning Ellis will have an opportunity to prove he is worth the starting role -- at least until Huerter returns.
OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Malik Monk - Content with Sixth Man role Coach Mike Brown said Tuesday that Monk (knee) will be the Kings' Sixth Man in 2024-25, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Impact Fresh off a second-place finish for the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year Award, Monk inked a four-year, $78 million deal with the Kings this offseason. Kevin Huerter (shoulder) isn't cleared for 5-on-5 work yet, so Keon Ellis is operating as the starting shooting guard next to De'Aaron Fox. Monk is certainly talented enough to start for the Kings even when they're at full strength, but his impact off the bench is undeniable. Playing with the reserves also allows Monk to have the ball in his hands more, increasing his fantasy value.
OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Huerter - Ramping up ahead of season Huerter (shoulder) has been ramping up his individual workouts ahead of the regular season, and he said Monday that "The last step for me is really just getting 5-on-5 full-contact...
Impact Huerter is six months out from suffering a dislocation and labral tear to his left shoulder. However, the 26-year-old said during media day that he feels good and expects to be cleared for 5-on-5 action before the beginning of the regular season, if his follow up appointment in mid-October goes well.
OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Brown hopes the Kings can climb the NBA mountain
As he mapped out plans for training camp, Kings coach Mike Brown settled on a theme: mountain climbingSEPTEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jordan McLaughlin - Suffers ankle sprain McLaughlin sustained a grade 2 right ankle sprain during off-season workouts and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Impact Fresh off inking a one-year deal over the summer, McLaughlin's start to the season will not be what he had in mind. When healthy, he is expected to compete with Keon Ellis for the backup point guard role behind De'Aaron Fox. The 28-year-old shot a career-best 47.2 percent from three-point range across 56 games in Minnesota last season to go along with 3.5 points and 1.3 rebounds across 11.2 minutes.
SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Trey Lyles - Suffers groin strain Lyles suffered a left groin strain during offseason workouts and is expected to be sidelined three weeks, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Impact When healthy, Lyles projects to provide frontcourt depth this season in Sacramento behind Domantas Sabonis and Alex Len. Thus, he looks to be a fringe-rotational player. His timeline for recovery should lead to a return just prior to the start of the regular-season tipping off, barring any setbacks. However, he may be behind on his conditioning at that point.
SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Dexter Dennis - Signs with Sacramento Dennis agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Kings on Wednesday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Impact Dennis spent time in the G League during the 2023-24 campaign with the Texas Legends and Cleveland Charge, and he averaged 9.8 points and 4.3 rebounds in 26.8 minutes per game over 31 regular-season appearances between the two clubs. He'll join Sacramento ahead of training camp, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him land with the G League's Stockton Charge once the regular season begins.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Powell - Joins Sacramento for camp Powell and the Kings agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal Wednesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Impact Powell has zero NBA experience, but he spent the 2023-24 season with the Charge in the G League. Across 16 appearances, Powell averaged 7.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists. He's considered a long shot to make Sacramento's final roster.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
DeMar DeRozan Reveals Lakers Chose Russell Westbrook Over Him in 2021 Offseason NBA All-Star guard DeMar DeRozan reveals that he thought he was going to be a Laker before they traded for Russell Westbrook in 2021.
SEPTEMBER 21 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
De'Aaron Fox Reveals Reason for Joining Curry Brand Sacramento Kings point guard DeAaron Fox revealed why he joined the Curry Brand team.
SEPTEMBER 21 • SACBEE.COM
Pascal Siakam Receives Gift from DeRozan Pascal Siakam posted a video showcasing the gift he received from former teammate DeMar DeRozan.
SEPTEMBER 19 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
30 Teams in 30 Days: Kings add DeMar DeRozan, eye chance to rise in West | NBA.com Sacramento's offseason addition of veteran scorer DeMar DeRozan may be all it needed to take its next step forward.
SEPTEMBER 19 • NBA.COM
Ex-Spur DeMar DeRozan recalls how Pop's lessons were always bigger than basketball One day around four or five years ago, back when he was still with the Spurs, DeMar DeRozan arrived ...
SEPTEMBER 18 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Kings Working Out Multiple Veteran Forwards Ahead of Season Start The Sacramento Kings will work out three veteran forwards as we approach the 2024-25 season.
SEPTEMBER 17 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
B/R Predicts the Kings' Best Player in 3 Years The Sacramento Kings have an impressive young core to set up their future.
SEPTEMBER 15 • SI.COM
3-Time NBA All-Star Predicted to be Traded to Kings The versatile forward can add offensive firepower.
SEPTEMBER 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Knicks Agree to Deal with Free Agent Sharpshooter Free agent guard Landry Shamet has signed a deal with the Sacramento Kings.
SEPTEMBER 14 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Knicks Agree to Deal with Free Agent Sharpshooter Free agent guard Landry Shamet has signed a deal with the Sacramento Kings.
SEPTEMBER 14 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Demar DeRozan Expresses Gratitude for Spurs, 'Pop' DeMar DeRozan expressed his admiration for the San Antonio Spurs and Gregg Popovich.
SEPTEMBER 13 • SACBEE.COM
Patrick Beverley Wants to See Knicks Star Land With Sacramento Kings Former NBA guard Patrick Beverley wants to see this Knicks star land with the Sacramento Kings.
SEPTEMBER 12 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
DeMar DeRozan Getting Mocked After Bold NBA Take DeMar DeRozan leaves fans buzzing after a bold take about the Kings.
SEPTEMBER 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
DeMar DeRozan Getting Mocked After Bold NBA Take DeMar DeRozan leaves fans buzzing after a bold take about the Kings.
SEPTEMBER 12 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
DeMar DeRozan Recalls 'Battle' Against Raptors Former San Antonio Spurs forward DeMar DeRozan discussed the intensity of the San Antonio Spurs vs.
SEPTEMBER 12 • SACBEE.COM
DeMar DeRozan Does Not Hold Back His Thoughts On Raptors' 2019 Championship Deebo believes that given the same opportunity, he could have given the same results for Toronto.
SEPTEMBER 12 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
