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Domantas Sabonis - Tepid performance in opener Sabonis contributed 13 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-6 FT), four rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 33 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 115-108 loss to t...

Impact Next to Jerami Grant's performance, Sabonis' subpar showing was the biggest surprise of the evening. The Trail Blazers applied maximum pressure to the big man, and he eventually fouled out to end a frustrating evening. His four-rebound result marked his worst regular-season performance in the category since last December as a Pacer against Miami.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Huerter - Sheds injury tag and scores 23 Huerter closed with 23 points (8-12 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 115-108 loss to Portland.

Impact If Wednesday's game is any indication, Huerter has landed in a plum spot with the Kings. Huerter consistently played around 30 minutes and was a starter roughly two-thirds of the time during his four-year tenure with Atlanta. Due to his sharpshooting skills beyond the arc, Huerter fits the mold left by Buddy Hield. Although there is ample competition on the depth chart, it appears that the 24-year-old will have the first shot at the off-guard position.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

De'Aaron Fox - Falls short with 33 points Fox ended with 33 points (12-21 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 4-5 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 115-108 loss to Portland.

Impact Fox did all he could to will his squad to victory, posting a spectacular line in the loss. The Kings were slightly favored at home, but Sacramento's game plan didn't seem to account for Jerami Grant, and Fox had his hands full opposite Damian Lillard as well. He'll try to build upon his production against the Clippers this Saturday.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Portland Trail Blazers vs Sacramento Kings - Full Game Highlights | October 19, 2022-23 NBA Season

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Grant rallies Blazers past Kings 113-108 in opener

Jerami Grant converted a three-point play with 50.4 seconds to play to give Portland the lead and the Trail Blazers spoiled Mike Brown’s coaching debut in Sacramento with a 113-108...

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

KZ Okpala - Set to start Wednesday Okpala will start Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Trail Blazers, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Impact With Keegan Murray (COVID-19 protocols) unavailable for Wednesday's contest, Okpala will get the start at power forward in his absence. In 21 appearances with the Heat last season, Okpala averaged 3.7 points and 2.0 rebounds in 11.6 minutes per game. He figures to shift back to a reserve role once Murray is cleared to return.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Playoff talk can start for the Jets only after a win against the Broncos The Jets in the playoffs? Only the NBA’ s Sacramento Kings have gone longer without making the playoffs. This weekend’ s game at Denver is e...

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Kevin Huerter - Says he'll play in opener Huerter (ankle) told the media he'll play in Wednesday's regular-season opener against Portland, James Ham of ESPN 1320 in Sacramento reports.

Impact Huerter was listed as questionable coming into the day due to a sore left ankle, but he assured reporters that it won't keep him out of the lineup on Opening Night. The ex-Hawk is expected to hold down the starting shooting guard spot alongside De'Aaron Fox to begin the season. Huerter closed last season averaging 12.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.2 made threes per contest.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keegan Murray - Rejoins team, won't play Wednesday Murray has cleared the league's health and safety protocols but remains out for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Trail Blazers, Sean Cunningham of ABC 10 Sacramento re...

Impact Although Murray will be unable to make his NBA debut Wednesday, he's back with the team and participated in Wednesday's shootaround. Terence Davis, KZ Okpala and Trey Lyles should see increased roles against Portland, while Murray's next chance to suit up will be Saturday against the Clippers.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

How Kings' playoff drought compares to longest streaks in NBA history: Active & all-time lists for most consecutive seasons missing playoffs The Kings have missed the playoffs 16 consecutive seasons. No other teams is even close.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kings of good vibes: How Mike Brown and Domantas Sabonis are changing Sacramento's culture A getaway to Napa and a fun-yet-serious coach might haul Sacramento out of basketball hell.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

'Exceptional': Rivals say coach Mike Brown will do 'wonderful things' for Sacramento Kings Sacramento is still getting to know Kings coach Mike Brown, but his reputation precedes him.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Keegan Murray - Ruled out Wednesday Murray (COVID-19 protocols) is listed as out for Wednesday's season opener versus Portland.

Impact Murray remains in the league's health and safety protocols ahead of Wednesday's game, so the 2022 No. 4 pick will have to wait until at least Saturday versus the Clippers to make his NBA debut. With Murray out, Terence Davis, KZ Okpala and Trey Lyles are all in contention for his starting spot.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Huerter - Questionable for season opener Huerter (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Trail Blazers.

Impact Huerter was originally expected to play Wednesday but is now questionable due to left ankle soreness. If he does not play, Malik Monk, Terence Davis and Davion Mitchell are in line for increased roles against Portland.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Huerter - Expected to be available Wednesday Huerter (ankle) is expected to play during Wednesday's opener against the Trail Blazers, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Impact Huerter should be considered probable until an official injury report drops. He'll start at shooting guard for the Kings after spending the past four years with the Hawks.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keegan Murray - Doesn't practice Tuesday Murray (COVID-19 protocols) wasn't present at practice Tuesday, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Impact Murray tested into the league's health and safety protocols last week after missing the Kings' final two preseason games due to what was originally thought to be a non-COVID illness. The rookie first-round pick has remained away from the team since entering protocols and will likely be sidelined for Wednesday's regular-season opener after not practicing Tuesday. Murray's next chance to suit up will come Saturday, but even if he's cleared ahead of the game, he'll likely have to log at least one full practice before making his NBA debut.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

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OCTOBER 18, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Kevin Huerter - Practices Monday Huerter (ankle) returned to practice Monday, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Impact Huerter missed Sacramento's preseason finale on Friday but was able to return to practice in a limited fashion Monday. The 24-year-old was seen doing push-ups instead of sprints at practice, indicating he may not be 100 percent quite yet. While his status is up in the air for Wednesday's season opener against the Trail Blazers, Huerter remains the intended starting shooting guard for the upcoming campaign.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keegan Murray could miss Kings' opener due to health and safety protocol Murray was placed in the health and safety protocol over the weekend, leaving his status for the season opener in question.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Sacramento hosts Portland to start season

The Sacramento Kings host the Portland Trail Blazers for the season opener

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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OCTOBER 16, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Keegan Murray - Enters health and safety protocols Murray (illness) is at home and resting Saturday as he entered the league's health and safety protocols, Sean Cunningham of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.

Impact While Murray has missed the last two preseason games due to a supposed non-COVID illness, it is unclear if he has now tested positive for the virus. Regardless, the 2022 No. 4 pick's status for Wednesday's regular-season opener versus Portland is in question.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alex O'Connell - Let go by Kings The Kings waived O'Connell on Saturday, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Impact As expected, O'Connell was signed and waived by the Kings to get him to the team's G League affiliate. O'Connell did not play in Friday's preseason game versus the Lakers.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Richaun Holmes - Logs 13 minutes in win Holmes (illness) recorded seven points (2-4 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and one assist across 13 minutes in Friday's 133-86 exhibition victory over the Lakers.

Impact Holmes returned from an illness for this contest, so it appears his health is back to par as the regular season approaches. The big man is expected to provide depth in the Kings' frontcourt this season.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE