Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Absent from practice Friday

DeRozan is not with the team and was absent from Friday's practice due to undisclosed reasons, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.

It's not expected to be a long-term absence, but the veteran's status could be something to monitor ahead of the club's regular-season opener next Thursday against Minnesota. For now, DeRozan is expected to suit up and make his Kings debut.