Impact Edwards will return to the NBA after a brief stint in the NBA. However, Edwards is unlikely to receive significant minutes for Sacramento.
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SACRAMENTO KINGS 8-10 · 12TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
8-10 · 12TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Next Game at Timberwolves · Thu 1:00AM
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Kessler Edwards - Returns to NBA The Kings recalled Edwards from the G League's Stockton Kings on Saturday, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Harrison Barnes - Efficient performance in win Barnes ended with 17 points (6-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), one rebound and two assists over 30 minutes during Thursday's 131-129 win over San Antonio.
Impact Barnes is on pace to average his fewest points per game since his final year in Golden State (2015-16) and career lows in rebounds and assists. It hasn't been a good campaign for the veteran, but he has scored in double figures in seven of Sacramento's last eight games. However, he's still not doing enough overall to be a must-roster player in standard leagues despite averaging 29.3 minutes per game.
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Kevin Huerter - Scoreless in win Huerter ended Thursday's 131-129 victory over the Spurs with zero points (0-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 16 minutes.
Impact From Jan. 14 through Feb. 26, Huerter averaged 14.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.3 steals-plus-blocks while shooting 43.7 percent from deep. However, since then, the sharpshooter is averaging just 5.2 points in 20.4 minutes per game while shooting 32.4 percent from the field. If his shot isn't falling, coach Mike Brown tends to give more minutes to Keon Ellis, Davion Mitchell and/or Chris Duarte, but if they continue to split time, none of the Kings' backup guards will have fantasy value.
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Colby Jones - Sent back to G League The Kings assigned Jones to the G League's Stockton Kings on Friday, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Impact Jones will return to the G League after a brief stint in the NBA. Jones is averaging 20.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.7 steals in 37.0 minutes across his 11 appearances for Stockton this season.
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Kessler Edwards - Sent to G League The Kings assigned Edwards to the G League's Stockton Kings on Friday, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Impact Edwards has been an inconsistent part of Sacramento's rotation this season. However, the 23-year-old forward should receive increased playing time in the G League.
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Colby Jones - Recalled Thursday Sacramento recalled Jones from the G League's Stockton Kings on Thursday.
Impact Jones was available for Thursday's win over the Spurs but didn't see any playing time. The rookie second-round pick hasn't appeared in an NBA game since Feb. 9.
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Malik Monk - Teases triple-double off bench Monk finished Thursday's 131-129 win over the Spurs with 18 points (6-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal across 30 minutes off the bench...
Impact The 26-year-old wing did commit six turnovers, but it was still a very impressive performance as Monk led the Kings' second unit in scoring and rebounding while tying Domantas Sabonis for the team lead in assists. Monk's produced a career-high 5.3 assists a game this season, and his overall numbers have spiked since the beginning of February -- he's averaging 19.5 points, 5.4 assists, 3.9 boards, 2.1 threes and 0.8 steals over the last 16 games.
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De'Aaron Fox - Pours in 33 against Spurs Fox registered a game-high 33 points (14-32 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, five assists and three steals over 35 minutes before fouling out of Thursday's 131-129 victory over...
Impact The 26-year-old guard led all scorers on the night as he continues to see massive volume. Fox has attempted a whopping 32 shots in back-to-back contests, and his 21.1 FG attempts per game is second in the league, behind only Luka Doncic's 23.8 per game. He's been efficient of late, too -- over his last eight games, Fox is averaging 31.9 points, 6.9 assists, 5.8 boards, 2.4 steals and 1.9 threes while shooting 51.7 percent from the floor.
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Domantas Sabonis - Just misses triple-double in win Sabonis racked up 31 points (14-19 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 17 rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal over 38 minutes during Thursday's 131-129 win over the Spurs.
Impact The 27-year-old center continues to dominate. Sabonis just missed recording his 23rd triple-double of the season, settling instead for his 45th consecutive double-double and extending his franchise record. Wilt Chamberlain's all-time time NBA record is an impossible 227 straight games, but Sabonis is within reach of Kevin Love's 53-game streak from the 2010-2011 season, the longest of the modern era. Since the beginning of February, Sabonis is averaging 20.4 points, 14.9 boards, 9.7 assists and 1.2 steals while shooting 59.2 percent from the floor.
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Amick: Kings can't shake Jekyll-and-Hyde feeling but have one edge among playoff hopefuls Sacramento could be capable of making its mark in the postseason if it finds the right matchup — and consistency in its play.
MARCH 8 • THEATHLETIC.COM
'Not again': Kings avert another disaster, beating Spurs with Wembanyama out due to injury The Sacramento Kings had to rally in the final 57 seconds to beat the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday at Golden 1 Center.
MARCH 8 • SACBEE.COM
De'Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis & Coach Brown | Postgame Presser 3.7.24
MARCH 8 • YOUTUBE
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MARCH 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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Sabonis' dunk with 7.7 seconds left sends Kings past Spurs 131-129 Domantas Sabonis scored 31 points, including the go-ahead dunk with 7.7 seconds remaining, and the Sacramento Kings beat the San Antonio Spu...
MARCH 8 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
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MARCH 8 • YOUTUBE
NBA Roundtable: How will Karl-Anthony Towns' injury shape the title race?
Injuries have hurt a handful of contenders in the NBA and they could have a ripple affect on the rest of the playoff picture.MARCH 8
2 Intriguing Kings The Lakers Should Target In Free Agency LA looked like the far worse team last night.
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Trey Lyles - Gets boards in win Lyles chipped in seven points (3-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and one assist across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 130-120 win over the Lakers.
Impact Lyles is averaging 5.6 points and 4.0 rebounds while shooting 22.2 percent from three in 20.0 minutes since the All-Star break. This is a far cry to his first 39 games played this season where the forward averaged 7.6 points and 4.5 rebounds on 40.5 percent from deep in 20.0 minutes. Due to the lack of depth at the forward position, expect Lyles to continue receiving opportunities off the bench.
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Malik Monk - Pours in 26 points Monk produced 26 points (10-19 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and two steals over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 130-120 win over the Lakers.
Impact The votes for Monk to be Sixth Man of the Year should be numerous as he continues to ball out with the Kings' second unit He played 32 minutes in the contest, holding Kevin Huerter to only two points in 12 minutes on the floor. He's also a key pivot when Harrison Barnes takes a seat, allowing for a full game's worth of production.
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Domantas Sabonis - Puts up triple-double in win Sabonis notched 16 points (7-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 20 rebounds, 12 assists and two steals in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 130-120 victory over the Lakers.
Impact Sabonis was successful in outplaying Anthony Davis during the win, as he bested him in points, rebounds, assists and blocked shots. The star big man added another triple-double to his total, keeping pace ahead of Nikola Jokic in the category.
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De'Aaron Fox - Ties career high with 44 points Fox provided 44 points (19-32 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals over 39 minutes during Wednesday's 130-120 victory over the Lakers.
Impact Fox made a whopping 32 shot attempts on the way to his massive total. No one came close to Fox's total on either team as the Lakers gave him too many mid-range looks. D'Angelo Russell had difficulty covering Fox, forcing LeBron James to come out and attempt to contain him. Aside from Domantas Sabonis, the rest of the starting lineup had a slow evening, so the Kings were fortunate that their star point guard was able to come alive.
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