Lyles (calf) produced 12 points (4-8 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and eight rebounds across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 117-112 loss to the Pelicans.
A calf injury sidelined Lyles to start the campaign, but he was cleared to make his season debut Wednesday and saw extended action with Keegan Murray (back) unavailable. Across 74 appearances in 2022-23, Lyles averaged 7.6 points and 4.1 rebounds in 16.9 minutes per game, but he may see a boost in playing time at power forward until Murray is cleared to return. Even if Murray is back in action Friday in Minnesota, Lyles should still have a regular role on the second unit as the backup center behind Domantas Sabonis while Alex Len (ankle) faces a long-term absence.
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Kings' Trey Lyles: Available Wednesday
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Lyles (calf) is available for Wednesday's game against New Orleans.
Lyles is cleared to make his season debut and could see a sizable bench role with Keegan Murray (back) unavailable. Across 74 appearances last year, Lyles averaged 7.6 points and 4.1 rebounds in 16.9 minutes per game.
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Kings' Trey Lyles: Trending toward season debut
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Lyles (calf), who's listed as questionable, participated in the Kings' morning shootaround and is expected to play in Wednesday's matchup versus New Orleans, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Lyles is trending toward making his season debut Wednesday, but he likely won't be officially cleared until closer to tipoff. His potential availability comes at an opportune time for the Kings, who're expected to be without starting forward Keegan Murray (back).
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Kings' Trey Lyles: Iffy against New Orleans
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Lyles (calf) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Pelicans.
Lyles has yet to suit up this season, but his upgraded status is a positive sign of his availability in the near future. When available, Lyles is expected to compete with JaVale McGee for backup center minutes behind Domantas Sabonis.
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Kings' Trey Lyles: Still out Monday
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Lyles (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Pelicans.
Lyles will miss a 13th straight game due to a left calf strain. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in a rematch versus New Orleans.
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Kings' Trey Lyles: Remains out Sunday
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Lyles (calf) is out to face the Mavericks on Sunday.
This will be Lyles' 12th consecutive absence due to a left calf strain, and while he is trending in the right direction with his recovery process, he's still not ready to play. A return before the end of the month remains a possibility, though.
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Kings' Trey Lyles: Still out Friday
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Lyles (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Spurs.
Although Lyles will be forced to miss an 11th consecutive game due to his left calf strain, he was cleared to resume all basketball-related activities Wednesday. He's in the reconditioning process, but there isn't yet a timetable for his return to game action.
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Kings' Trey Lyles: Out again Wednesday
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Lyles (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
Lyles has yet to play this season and remains without a clear timetable to return. His next chance to suit up will be Thursday against the Lakers.
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Kings' Trey Lyles: Still out Monday
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Lyles (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
Lyles hasn't yet suited up this season due to his calf injury. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return.
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Kings' Trey Lyles: Out once again
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Lyles (calf) will not play in Friday's game against the Thunder.
Lyles will sit for the eighth time in a row and has yet to play this season. It remains to be seen if he'll be ready for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
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Kings' Trey Lyles: Won't play Wednesday
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Lyles (calf) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Trail Blazers.
Lyles will miss his seventh game to start the season Wednesday due to a left calf strain. His next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with the Thunder.
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Kings' Trey Lyles: Not traveling with team
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The Kings announced Friday that Lyles (calf) won't travel for their upcoming two-game road trip in Houston, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Lyles has yet to play this season and will miss at least two more contests. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against Portland, but it's unclear how close he is to being cleared for game action.
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Kings' Trey Lyles: Remains sidelined Wednesday
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Lyles (calf) is out for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.
Lyles' absence streak will extend to four games Wednesday while he deals with a left calf strain. Lyles will have extra time to recover before his next chance to suit up, Saturday's matchup with Houston.
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Kings' Trey Lyles: Won't play Sunday
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Lyles (calf) won't play Sunday against the Lakers.
Lyles will miss a third straight game and has yet to make his season debut. His next chance to play will come against the Warriors on Nov. 1, and in the meantime, Sasha Vezenkov is expected to see an uptick in minutes off the bench.
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Kings' Trey Lyles: Won't play Friday
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Lyles (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game versus the Warriors, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Lyles was limited in Wednesday's practice and will miss his second straight game to start the season Friday. His next chance to suit up will be Sunday's matchup with the Lakers.
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Kings' Trey Lyles: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Lyles (calf) will not play in Wednesday's opener against Utah, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Lyles was unable to log a full practice as he battles a left calf strain. Sasha Vezenkov is a candidate to step up, and Keegan Murray will be heavily relied upon in his absence.
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Kings' Trey Lyles: Suffers minor calf strain
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Lyles underwent an MRI on Saturday that revealed a minor left calf strain that will keep him out for a few days, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Lyles missed Sacramento's final two preseason games but appears to have avoided a long-term injury. His status for the Kings' regular-season opener against Utah on Wednesday is uncertain.
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Kings' Trey Lyles: Sitting out Thursday
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Lyles (calf) will not play in Thursday's preseason game against the Jazz.
Lyles 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.
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Kings' Trey Lyles: Late scratch with calf injury
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Lyles will not play during Wednesday's game against the Warriors after tweaking his calf in warmups, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Lyles hurt his calf during pre-game warmups and will get the injury evaluated. However, it's not believed to be a serious issue. Though it's likely Lyles will be shut down until Sacramento's regular season opener against the Jazz, his next opportunity to play will come Thursday against Utah.
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Kings' Trey Lyles: Sharp from deep off bench
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Lyles recorded 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt), two rebounds, an assist and two steals across 17 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 121-115 preseason overtime loss to the Warriors.
Lyles is expected to operate as a scoring threat off the bench once the regular season rolls around, and he showed his ability to do so in this game. A solid long-range shooter who can also finish from close range, Lyles is pretty much locked into a bench role for the Kings while also being more than capable of handling a starting role if needed.
