ImpactQueta is one of the Kings' two-way players and has spent the last three weeks in the NBA. However, he hasn't played for Sacramento since Dec. 23, so he will likely receive more minutes back in Stockton.
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Neemias Queta - Sent to G LeagueThe Kings assigned Queta to the Stockton Kings of the G League on Wednesday, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Keegan Murray - Drills three triples TuesdayMurray finished with 16 points (6-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block in 37 minutes Tuesday in the Kings' 117-115 win over the Jazz.
ImpactThough he still isn't living up the big expectations he created during his splashy performance in the Las Vegas Summer League, Murray at least came through with a solid line Tuesday after averaging just 7.2 points on 36.8 percent shooting from the field over his previous five outings. The heavy playing time was a welcome sight after Murray had fallen below the 30-minute mark in each of his last three appearances, but head coach Mike Brown may have just elected to stick with the rookie since he was sporting a hotter hand than normal. At this stage, Murray hasn't produced well enough to be a startable option in most 12-team category and points leagues, but there's some reason to think that his numbers will improve as he becomes more acclimated to the NBA game.
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Jordan Clarkson - Remains consistent scoring sourceClarkson finished with 24 points (9-17 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and two assists across 34 minutes in Tuesday's 117-115 loss to the Kings.
ImpactClarkson has enjoyed a remarkably consistent run as a scorer of late, ranging between 21 and 25 points over his last eight appearances while shooting 48.1 percent from the field, 41.8 percent from distance and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. While the offensive production is exactly what fantasy managers were hoping for from Clarkson, his contributions in other areas remain shallow. He's providing 4.1 boards, 3.6 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.0 blocks per contest over that same stretch.
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Mike Conley - Contributes across board in lossConley finished with 18 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), seven assists, three steals and one rebound across 33 minutes in Tuesday's 117-115 loss to the Kings.
ImpactConley's scoring production has been all over the map of late, but he's continued to provide assists at a career-best rate (7.5 per game) while making a regular contribution in the steals column. Considering that Conley is shooting 38.7 percent from the field for the season -- well below his career 43.8 percent rate -- he should be a candidate to see his scoring increase to some degree as the season rolls along.
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Chima Moneke - Returns to G LeagueThe Kings assigned Moneke to the Stockton Kings of the G League on Wednesday, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
ImpactMoneke didn't play for Sacramento during his one-game stint in the NBA. The forward has bounced back and forth between the two clubs but has seen much more playing time in the G League.
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Ochai Agbaji - Slots into rotation TuesdayAgbaji played seven minutes off the bench in Tuesday's 117-115 loss to the Kings, finishing with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and a turnover.
ImpactWith Collin Sexton (hamstring) sidelined Tuesday, the Jazz opted to fill his spot in the rotation with two players, as Nickeil Alexander-Walker (15 minutes) and Agbaji both saw light run after not appearing in Utah's previous game Saturday against the Heat. Agbaji didn't produce during his limited time on the court. Still, head coach Will Hardy said afterward that he feels the Jazz need the rookie's physicality and athleticism on the second unit, per Tony Jones of The Athletic. With that in mind, expect Agbaji to stick in the rotation Thursday in Houston, though the rookie first-round pick isn't guaranteed to see a dramatic uptick in playing time.
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Atlanta Hawks vs. Sacramento Kings Game Day PreviewPreview for the NBA game between the Atlanta Hawks (17-20) and the Sacramento Kings (20-16).
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