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Mitchell recorded 15 points (7-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), eight assists and two rebounds across 25 minutes in Tuesday's 132-116 preseason loss to Orlando.

Mitchell struggled from beyond the arc but made up for his shooting woes with a strong playmaking performance, leading Cleveland with eight assists while committing just two turnovers. The veteran guard also paced the Cavaliers in scoring and should remain the focal point of Cleveland's offense heading into the regular season.

Banchero supplied 24 points (10-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal across 28 minutes in Tuesday's 132-116 preseason win over Cleveland.

Banchero delivered a bounce-back performance Tuesday after shooting just 1-for-10 from the field in Sunday's loss to the Cavaliers. The star forward turned in an extremely efficient performance in Tuesday's rematch, finishing with a game-high 24 points. He was also productive on the glass, pacing all players in rebounds.

Simmons (rest) won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Trail Blazers, Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.

Simmons will get the night off Tuesday. His final chance to play in the preseason will come against the Spurs on Friday.

Hunter (rest) has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason game against the Trail Blazers, Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.

Hunter will join several other regulars on the inactive list. His final chance to play in the preseason will come Friday against the Spurs.

Acuff (rest) has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason game against Portland, Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.

The Kings will be extremely shorthanded Tuesday, as they're resting several regulars. Acuff's final chance to play in the preseason will come Friday against the Spurs.

Monk (rest) is out for Tuesday's preseason game against Portland, Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.

Monk is one of several Kings guards who will be unavailable Tuesday, joining Zach LaVine, Ben Simmons and Darius Acuff on the sidelines. His next chance to see preseason action will come Friday against San Antonio.

Sabonis (undisclosed) will not play in Tuesday's preseason matchup against Portland, Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.

Sabonis joins several Sacramento regulars on the sidelines Tuesday, though no reason for his absence was provided. With both Sabonis and Maxime Raynaud (knee) unavailable, the Kings will need to rely on other frontcourt options against the Trail Blazers. Sabonis' next opportunity to suit up will come Friday against San Antonio.

LaVine (rest) will not play in Tuesday's preseason matchup against Portland, Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.

LaVine is among eight Kings players ruled out for Tuesday's contest. His next opportunity to play will come Friday against San Antonio in the preseason finale.

Carr (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason matchup with the Warriors, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.

Carr remains day-to-day but will miss a second straight game due to an undisclosed injury. His final chance to play again in the preseason will come Friday against Denver.

Sexton (lower leg) has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason game against the Warriors, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.

Sexton remains day-to-day with a lower-leg injury. His final chance to suit up in the preseason will come Friday against the Nuggets.