SACRAMENTO KINGS NEWS

Davion Mitchell - Decent output in spot start Mitchell racked up 12 points (4-12 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and a block across 32 minutes in Thursday's 116-113 preseason win over the Jazz.

Impact With De'Aaron Fox resting, Mitchell got the start at point guard, and while he struggled from the field, he made his presence felt as a playmaker, ending just three dimes away from a double-double. Mitchell will open the 2023-24 regular season as Fox's primary backup.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

JaVale McGee - Moves into starting lineup McGee will start Thursday's preseason game against the Jazz, Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee reports.

Impact Domantas Sabonis is one of several key players for the Kings who are taking the night off. McGee is battling Alex Len for the backup center job and has looked good in limited minutes during the preseason.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sasha Vezenkov - Starting Thursday Vezenkov will start Thursday's preseason game against the Jazz, Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee reports.

Impact Vezenkov moves into the starting lineup because Keegan Murray is under the weather and taking the night off. Vezenkov has shot the ball poorly in preseason play so far, so this is a big opportunity for him to make his case for a rotation spot.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davion Mitchell - Moves into starting lineup Mitchell will start Thursday's preseason game against the Jazz, Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee reports.

Impact De'Aaron Fox is taking the night off for rest purposes, so Mitchell will start alongside Kevin Huerter in the backcourt. Mitchell has had a rough preseason so far, averaging 6.3 points and 2.5 assists while shooting 36 percent from the field.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trey Lyles - Sitting out Thursday Lyles (calf) will not play in Thursday's preseason game against the Jazz.

Impact Lyles tweaked his calf Wednesday, and the Kings won't take any chances with him in the preseason finale. His status for the Kings' Oct. 25 season opener at Utah is up in the air.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keegan Murray - Out with illness Murray (illness) will not play in Thursday's preseason game against the Jazz.

Impact The Kings are sitting several starters for rest, but Murray has a legitimate illness. He's expected to be recovered in time for Opening Night on Oct. 25 against Utah, but the Kings' first official injury report of 2023-24 should confirm that notion.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Domantas Sabonis - Taking night off Sabonis (rest) will not play in Thursday's preseason game against the Jazz.

Impact Sabonis will get a break after appearing in four preseason games. He looked sharp in those exhibitions, averaging 12.0 points, 10.2 rebounds and 6.0 assists. He should be fresh for Opening Night on Oct. 25 against Utah.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

De'Aaron Fox - Sitting out Thursday Fox (rest) will not play in Thursday's preseason game against the Jazz, Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee reports.

Impact The Kings are giving several key players the night off for the preseason finale. Fox made four appearances in the preseason, averaging 15.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 19, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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OCTOBER 19, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Domantas Sabonis - Records another double-double Sabonis logged 12 points (4-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-8 FT), 10 rebounds and eight assists across 34 minutes in Wednesday's 116-115 preseason loss to the Warriors.

Impact Double-doubles will be a regular occurrence for Sabonis, who led the league in double-doubles last season ahead of elites like Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Sabonis' move to Sacramento has turned the Kings into a legit contender, and his first full season with the club exceeded expectations. Unanimous Coach of the Year Mike Brown will keep Sabonis on the floor as much as possible as they attempt to make the playoffs for a second consecutive year.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keegan Murray - Logs 24 points in loss Murray posted 24 points (10-18 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two steals across 35 minutes in Wednesday's 116-115 preseason loss to the Warriors.

Impact Murray earned a starting job early in his rookie season, and the Iowa product is poised to have a breakout campaign in his second year with the Kings. Murray averaged 12.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists last season, and his role in Wednesday's game is a sign that these numbers will rise significantly, especially if his three-point volume stays high.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

De'Aaron Fox - Leads team with 25 points in loss Fox tallied 25 points (9-21 FG, 0-5 3PT, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, two steals and a blocked shot across 31 minutes in Wednesday's 116-115 preseason loss to the Warrio...

Impact Fox mildly struggled with his shot during Wednesday's loss, but he's in the top echelon of point guards in the league and should be an early-round guard target in all fantasy draft formats. Coach Mike Brown is tinkering with the lineup in the preseason, but Kevin Huerter is still the odds-on favorite to line up alongside Fox in the backcourt.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steph Curry Shares Hilarious Reaction to Game-Winner vs. Kings Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry sent the Sacramento Kings home with a loss

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Trey Lyles - Late scratch with calf injury Lyles will not play during Wednesday's game against the Warriors after tweaking his calf in warmups, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.

Impact Lyles hurt his calf during pre-game warmups and will get the injury evaluated. However, it's not believed to be a serious issue. Though it's likely Lyles will be shut down until Sacramento's regular season opener against the Jazz, his next opportunity to play will come Thursday against Utah.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Huerter - Starting Wednesday Huerter will enter the starting five for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Huerter will return to the first unit Wednesday after coming off the bench last time out in favor of Chris Duarte (knee), who has been ruled out for the remainder of the preseason. Huerter is expected to remain the Kings' starting two guard during the regular season and could see a few more minutes if Duarte's injury hampers him to open up the 82-game season.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

JaVale McGee - Off injury report McGee (wrist) is absent from the injury report for Wednesday's preseason game against the Warriors, Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee reports.

Impact McGee has been dealing with right wrist soreness throughout the preseason, but it appears the injury is behind him. With the Kings fully healthy outside of Chris Duarte (knee), McGee will likely handle a limited role Wednesday.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Duarte - Out for remainder of preseason Duarte (knee) will miss the remainder of the preseason, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Impact Duarte's bone bruise hasn't healed enough to take the court Wednesday versus Golden State or Thursday versus Utah. The regular season will commence for Sacramento on Oct. 25 in a rematch versus Utah, which Duarte will aim to return for. Duarte's availability may have an impact on Kevin Huerter's playing time.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Listen to Kings great Brad Miller talk about Kings' resurgence and calling Sacramento home Former Sacramento Kings center Brad Miller participated in the Phil Oates Celebrity Golf Classic in Fair Oaks on Oct. 16, 2023. Miller, who...

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • SACBEE.COM