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Top Kings News
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Kings' Nique Clifford: Flops in start
Clifford posted two points (0-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one block in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 110-98 preseason loss to the Trail Blazers.
Clifford got the opportunity to start Tuesday, but he squandered the chance to leave an impression. The second-year swingman should still occupy a significant bench role for the rebuilding Kings this year.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Contributes 10 points
Murray posted 10 points (4-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and four rebounds in 19 minutes during Tuesday's 110-98 preseason loss to the Trail Blazers.
Murray got into double figures in Tuesday's exhibition. The sharpshooter is locked into a significant role for the rebuilding Kings and should serve as a tertiary scoring option behind Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine this season.
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Kings' Viktor Lakhin: Joins Kings again
Lakhin has re-signed with Sacramento on a non-guaranteed training camp contract, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
The Kings previously waived Lakhin but have brought him back amid injuries to several members of their frontcourt. The 25-year-old center will have another opportunity to make an impression while competing for Sacramento's remaining two-way roster spot. His immediate path to playing time could depend on how quickly the team's injured big men return to action.
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Kings' Precious Achiuwa: Exits with ankle injury
Precious Achiuwa exited Tuesday's game with a right ankle injury and did not return, per Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee.
Achiuwa started at center and posted a double-double before leaving late with a right ankle injury and being ruled out. With Maxime Raynaud (knee) and Dylan Cardwell (calf) each expected to miss at least two weeks, the severity of the ankle injury matters a lot for Sacramento's frontcourt depth.
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Kings' Tristen Newton: Ties team lead with 15 points in loss
Newton posted 15 points (4-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-12 FT), three assists, two rebounds and a steal during Tuesday's 110-98 preseason loss to the Trail Blazers.
Newton scored eight in the first quarter and co-led the Kings in scoring as he continues to audition for Sacramento's open two-way spot after signing a training camp deal last week. The most glaring stat in Tuesday's loss was his work at the charity stripe, where he missed six of his 12 attempts.
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Kings' Jonathan Mogbo: Ties for team-high 15 points
Mogbo registered 15 points (5-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and two steals during Tuesday's 110-98 preseason loss to the Trail Blazers.
Mogbo co-led the Kings in scoring and posted one of the game's two double-doubles as Sacramento rested most of its rotation. The two-way forward has strung together productive back-to-back outings, though a crowded frontcourt will make regular minutes hard to come by once the season begins.
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Kings' Leaky Black: Starting against Portland
Black will start Tuesday's preseason matchup against the Trail Blazers, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Black will join Sacramento's first unit with several regular rotation players unavailable. The 26-year-old forward will have an opportunity to showcase his defensive versatility and rebounding ability as he competes for a roster spot.
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Kings' Nique Clifford: Joins starting lineup
Clifford will start Tuesday's preseason matchup against the Trail Blazers, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Clifford will get an opportunity to work with Sacramento's first unit as the Kings continue evaluating their rotation ahead of the regular season. With several regulars unavailable, the young wing could see an expanded workload and additional opportunities to contribute offensively.
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Kings' Ben Simmons: Resting Tuesday
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.
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Kings' De'Andre Hunter: Out Tuesday
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.
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Kings' Darius Acuff: Won't play Tuesday
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.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Sitting out again
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.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Unavailable Tuesday
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.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Getting night off Tuesday
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.
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Kings' Dylan Cardwell: To miss at least two weeks
Cardwell will miss at least two weeks with a left calf strain, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
Sacramento's frontcourt takes another blow after losing Maxime Raynaud (knee) for several weeks over the weekend. The Kings figure to depend heavily upon Domantas Sabonis at center to open the season, while Precious Achiuwa should play a featured role off the bench to help pick up the slack.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Participating in practice
Monk (rest) participated in Monday's practice, per James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento.
Monk should make his preseason debut at some point in the near future. He'll try to do Tuesday versus Portland.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Full participant in practice
Sabonis (undisclosed) was a full participant during Monday's practice but remains questionable for Tuesday's preseason game against the Trail Blazers, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Sabonis has missed two straight games for undisclosed reasons, but it sounds like it's a minor issue. If the veteran big man doesn't suit up Tuesday, his final chance to play during the preseason will come Friday in San Antonio.
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Kings' Dylan Cardwell: Sits out practice
Cardwell (calf) didn't practice Monday, per James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento.
Cardwell is nursing left calf soreness and missed Saturday's preseason game against the Warriors. His status is uncertain for Tuesday's preseason game versus Portland.
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Kings' Ben Simmons: Expected to start Opening Night
Simmons is expected to remain in Sacramento's starting lineup alongside rookie guard Darius Acuff for the Oct. 21 regular-season opener against the Clippers, Marc J. Spears of Andscape reports.
Simmons is aiming to play all 82 games this season after struggling to stay healthy in recent years. The veteran last appeared in more than 51 games during the 2020-21 campaign, when he played 58 contests for Philadelphia. His projected starting role alongside Acuff is encouraging for his fantasy outlook, particularly given his playmaking and rebounding ability, though his durability remains a significant concern.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Records three swipes in loss
LaVine posted 11 points (5-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two assists, one rebound and three steals in 23 minutes during Saturday's 111-106 preseason loss to the Warriors.
LaVine didn't have the most productive offensive showing. However, the veteran shined defensively, finishing two steals behind Jonathan Mogbo, who had a game-high five. LaVine is coming off one of his worst years in recent memory, averaging 19.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists over 31.4 minutes per contest in 39 regular-season games. The 31-year-old has flashed All-Star upside in previous seasons, though it's unknown if those days are well behind him.
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Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| D. Sabonis C Domantas Sabonis C | Undisclosed |
| D. Acuff Jr. PG Darius Acuff Jr. PG | Rest |
| Z. LaVine SG Zach LaVine SG | Rest |
| M. Raynaud C Maxime Raynaud C | Knee |
| B. Simmons SG Ben Simmons SG | Rest |