DraftKings / CaesarтАЩs. Saddiq Bey has cleared this points line in 14 of his last 18 games without Dejounte Murray, who is resting tonight on the second leg of the back to back. I like the matchup for Bey against the defensive sieve of the Kings on the wing. Sacramento has been half decent at protecting the paint with Precious Achiuwa and Dylan Cardwell, posing a harder matchup for Zion Williamson. Bey and Trey Murphy (who has a balky ankle) should thrive in transition and behind the arc tonight.
To be clear the Kings don't want to win but have in their past two at home against bad teams. New Orleans has nothing to play for, either, is in the second of a back-to-back and has lost six in a row, the past four by double digits. I could see Zion Williamson and others take a seat tonight in a meaningless game. It's probably the last chance Sacramento has for a home win this season. Just lose by 5 is all I ask. The model has the Kings winning outright. Wouldn't shock me.
Houstan agreed to a one-year contract with New Orleans on Monday, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com reports.
Murray (ankle) is projected to start at power forward for the Kings in 2026-27, according to Kings beat writer Chris Watkins.
Koloko agreed a one-year contract with the Pelicans on Tuesday, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com reports.
Bufkin agreed to a one-year deal with the Pelicans on Saturday, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com reports.
Nowell notched 14 points (4-12 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six assists, two steals and one rebound across 31 minutes in Saturday's 91-73 Summer League loss to the Pacers.
Peavy (rest) didn't play in Saturday's 91-73 Summer League loss to the Pacers.
Sharp tallied 16 points (5-12 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three assists, two rebounds, three steals and one block over 30 minutes during the Kings' 92-90 Summer League win over the Hornets on Friday.
Karaban finished Friday's 92-90 Summer League win over Charlotte with 14 points (6-12 FG, 2-8 3Pt), three assists and two rebounds over 35 minutes.
Raynaud (rest) is out for Friday's Summer League game against Charlotte, per Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140.
Cardwell will sit out Friday's Summer League game against Charlotte with left thumb soreness, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
