ImpactDomantas 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
JaVale McGee - Moves into starting lineupMcGee will start Thursday's preseason game against the Jazz, Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee reports.
Sasha Vezenkov - Starting ThursdayVezenkov will start Thursday's preseason game against the Jazz, Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee reports.
ImpactVezenkov 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 lineupMitchell will start Thursday's preseason game against the Jazz, Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee reports.
ImpactDe'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 ThursdayLyles (calf) will not play in Thursday's preseason game against the Jazz.
ImpactLyles 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 illnessMurray (illness) will not play in Thursday's preseason game against the Jazz.
ImpactThe 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 offSabonis (rest) will not play in Thursday's preseason game against the Jazz.
ImpactSabonis 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 ThursdayFox (rest) will not play in Thursday's preseason game against the Jazz, Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee reports.
ImpactThe 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
