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Kings' Drew Timme: Signs Exhibit 10 deal Friday
The Kings signed Timme to an Exhibit 10 contract Friday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Timme was part of the Kings' roster in the Summer League this year, but this signing doesn't mean Sacramento is looking for frontcourt depth. Timme is expected to be waived in the coming days and should report to the Stockton Kings of the G League ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.
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Kings' Antoine Davis: Signs Exhibit 10 deal with Kings
Davis signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Kings on Friday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
The Kings are expected to waive Davis in the coming days, and if that's the case, then he'd likely report to the Stockton Kings of the G League ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.
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Kings' Skal Labissiere: Let go by Sacramento
The Kings waived Labissiere on Friday, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Labissiere was unable to secure a regular-season roster spot despite signing an Exhibit 10 deal with the Kings in August. He is now set to spend the 2024-25 campaign with the Stockton Kings of the G League.
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Kings' Shareef O'Neal: Joining Kings
The Kings signed O'Neal to an Exhibit 10 contract Friday, but he is expected to be waived Saturday, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
O'Neal was at practice Friday, though he will be waived before the deadline for non-guaranteed players Sunday at 5 p.m. ET. The 24-year-old went undrafted in 2022 and played for the G League Ignite in 2022-23, during which he appeared in one game and amassed eight points and three rebounds across nine minutes. After being waived, O'Neal is expected to join the Kings' G League affiliate -- the Stockton Kings -- for the 2024-25 campaign.
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Kings' Terry Taylor: Let go by Sacramento
The Kings waived Taylor on Friday, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Taylor was unable to secure a roster spot after signing a training camp contract with Sacramento earlier this offseason. He will now likely spend the 2024-25 campaign with the Stockton Kings of the G League.
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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.
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Kings' Doug McDermott: Posts 14 points in loss
McDermott posted 14 points (5-13 FG, 4-11 3Pt) and five rebounds across 25 minutes in Thursday's 113-91 loss to the Clippers.
McDermott's order in the rotation is unclear as the season begins, but he could be the odd man out if Kevin Huerter's play improves from last season. Huerter will already struggle for playing time behind DeMar DeRozan and Keon Ellis, and Malik Monk should reclaim his role as Sacramento's sixth man. The rotation will crystallize further once the regular season gets underway.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Flirts with double-double in loss
Sabonis logged 24 points (7-14 FFG, 0-2 3Pt, 10-12 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and two steals across 27 minutes in Thursday's 113-91 loss to the Clippers.
Sabonis coughed up the ball six times in the loss, which is an unusually high number for him. Still, preseason mistakes are common and one shouldn't read much into the increase. Sabonis will be one of the most productive players in the league once again, and he'll challenge Nikola Jokic for the double-double and triple-double crowns.
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Kings' Jordan McLaughlin: Draws start vs. Clippers
McLaughlin is starting Thursday's preseason game against Los Angeles, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
With De'Aaron Fox getting the night off, McLaughlin will start at point guard in the preseason finale. McLaughlin recorded nine points, four rebounds and five assists in 20 minutes off the bench in his last appearance Tuesday against the Jazz.
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Kings' Orlando Robinson: Won't go Thursday
Robinson (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Clippers, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Robinson is still on the mend from a knee injury and will miss his team's final exhibition. The Kings haven't provided much of an update on his status moving forward, so he'll be considered questionable for the regular-season opener Oct. 24 against Minnesota.
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Kings' Kevin Huerter: Won't face Clippers
Huerter (shoulder) is out for Thursday's preseason game against the Clippers, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Huerter has been working his way back from left shoulder surgery and is nearing a return to game action. However, ultimately, he won't make any preseason appearances. When healthy, the sharpshooter is expected to compete for the starting shooting guard spot this season, but until he's cleared, Keon Ellis will stick with the first unit.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Inactive Thursday
Fox won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Clippers for rest purposes, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
The Kings will sit Fox for the preseason finale to ensure he begins the regular season fully rested. Malik Monk (hand) is also out Thursday, so it'll be up to Jordan McLaughlin, Keon Ellis and Colby Jones to eat up minutes in the backcourt.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Won't play Thursday
Monk won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Clippers due to right hand soreness, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
The Kings' backcourt will be depleted for the preseason finale since they'll also be without De'Aaron Fox (rest). Monk will have about a week to recover before the Kings open their 2023-24 regular season against the Timberwolves next Thursday.
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Kings' Doug McDermott: Signs with Sacramento
McDermott inked a one-year pact with the Kings on Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
McDermott adds another three-point sniper to a Sacramento offense predicated on perimeter handoffs and movement shooting. Additionally, McDermott has chemistry with Domantas Sabonis from overlapping tenures with the Pacers spanning 2018-20. The 32-year-old was unable to relevantly contribute throughout a second stint with Indiana last year, but he has an opportunity to carve out regular-season minutes off the bench if Kevin Huerter (shoulder) -- who is fully cleared but yet to log preseason action -- is eased into gameplay.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Logs five steals in defeat
DeRozan totaled 17 points (6-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, five assists and five steals in Tuesday's 117-114 loss to the Jazz.
DeRozan could be the missing piece the Kings are searching for, but it will take some time for the veteran to fully realize his role. The Kings saw the benefit of a scorer on the wing during Donte DiVincenzo's brief tenure with the team two seasons ago, and although Malik Monk has often given the team a spark with the second unit, the team has struggled with a proper first-unit combination for some time. If anything, DeRozan will help take the heat off De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis, which Kevin Huerter and Harrison Barnes were unable to achieve consistently.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Heavy shot volume in loss
Murray produced 21 points (8-19 FG, 5-11 3Pt), five rebounds, two steals and an assist across 37 minutes in Tuesday's 117-114 preseason loss to the Jazz.
Although Murray is an effective shooter, his shot volume from the perimeter was uncharacteristic compared to his first two seasons with the Kings. He averaged 6.6 three-point attempts per game last season and made 10 or more attempts just 14 times. It's an encouraging sign for Murray, who could still be negatively affected by the arrival of DeMar DeRozan. If preseason results are any indication, the current combination is working well between the two wing men.
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Kings' De'Aaron Fox: Struggles beyond arc in loss
Fox compiled 22 points (9-22 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and a steal across 36 minutes in Tuesday's 117-114 loss to the Jazz.
Fox logged a full complement of minutes Tuesday evening, and it appears that the arrival of DeMar DeRozan will have little effect on the point guard's bottom line. DeRozan is a great addition, but Coach Mike Brown still intends to keep Fox and Domantas Sabonis as the cornerstones of the offense. Although Fox declined a $165 million contract extension in the offseason, the move is intended to give him a better bargaining position next year.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Just misses out on triple-double
Sabonis tallied 29 points (11-21 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 16 rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 117-114 preseason win over the Jazz.
Sabonis continued his dominant stretch of play Tuesday, and he converted his first three-pointer of the preseason. Sabonis led the NBA in triple-doubles with 26 last season and doesn't appear to be slowing down heading into the 2024-25 campaign.
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Kings' Orlando Robinson: Sits out again
Robinson (knee) didn't play in Tuesday's 117-114 preseason loss to the Jazz.
Robinson has yet to suit up this preseason while dealing with a knee injury. His next chance to play is Thursday's preseason finale against the Clippers.
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Kings' Kevin Huerter: Doesn't play against Utah
Huerter (shoulder) didn't play in Tuesday's 117-114 preseason loss versus the Jazz.
Despite being cleared for full-contact activity, Huerter missed his fourth straight preseason outing Tuesday while recovering from left shoulder surgery. His last chance to suit up before the regular season is Thursday's preseason finale against the Clippers.
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2023 Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
|---|---|---|
| Team |
116.6 (9th) |
114.8 (17th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
|---|---|
| D. Fox PG De'Aaron Fox PG | Rest |
| D. DeRozan SF DeMar DeRozan SF | Undisclosed |
| M. Monk SG Malik Monk SG | Hand |
| K. Huerter SG Kevin Huerter SG | Shoulder |
| D. Carter SG Devin Carter SG | Shoulder |
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