Kings' Kevin Huerter: Goes for 26 points off bench
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Huerter ended Sunday's 141-97 victory over Utah with 26 points (10-14 FG, 6-9 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 22 minutes.
Even though Malik Monk has taken over as Sacramento's starting shooting guard, Huerter certainly made the most of his minutes in this blowout win and led the team in scoring. The 26-point haul was a season-high mark for Huerter, who has scored in double digits in three of his last four outings. However, despite the uptick in his play, he's not likely to return to the starting lineup.
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Kings' Kevin Huerter: Returns to action with 13 points
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Huerter chipped in 13 points (4-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 25 minutes during Tuesday's 120-111 win over the Rockets.
Huerter played 25 minutes off the bench during his return and worked through some rust before finding his three-point shot. Coach Mike Brown has said Malik Monk will stick as the starting shooting guard moving forward, so Huerter will have to compete with Keon Ellis for backup minutes.
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Kings' Kevin Huerter: Gets green light Tuesday
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Huerter (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against the Rockets, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Huerter will return to action following a one-game absence in Sunday's loss to the Spurs after he sprained his ankle in Friday's loss to the Trail Blazers. In his last five appearances (two starts), the 26-year-old averaged only 3.0 points and 1.8 rebounds across 18.4 minutes per game.
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Kings' Kevin Huerter: Practices, questionable for Tuesday
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Huerter (ankle) was a full participant during Monday's practice and will be listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Rockets, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Huerter sprained his ankle in Friday's loss to the Trail Blazers and didn't play in Sunday's loss to the Spurs. While his involvement in practice Monday bodes well for his chances of playing Tuesday, Huerter has lost his spot in the starting five, with head coach Mike Brown indicating that Malik Monk will start at shooting guard moving forward. Meanwhile, Keon Ellis has also carved out a larger role off the bench, so Huerter could be in store for limited minutes if he's available Tuesday.
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Kings' Kevin Huerter: Ruled out Sunday vs. Spurs
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Huerter (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup versus the Spurs, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Huerter injured his right ankle during the Kings' loss to the Trail Blazers on Friday and will miss his first game since Nov. 4. With the 26-year-old guard sidelined, Keon Ellis is likely to start while Malik Monk and Jordan McLaughlin are candidates to receive an uptick in playing time off the bench. Huerter's next chance to play will come Tuesday against the Rockets.
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Kings' Kevin Huerter: Unlikely to play vs. San Antonio
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Huerter (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Huerter injured his right ankle during the Kings' loss to the Trail Blazers on Friday, and he's not expected to suit up for Sunday's Western Conference clash. Malik Monk, Colby Jones and Jordan McLaughlin are candidates to see increased minutes if Huerter is ruled out.
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Kings' Kevin Huerter: Doesn't practice Saturday
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Huerter (ankle) didn't practice Saturday and is expected to be listed as doubtful to play Sunday against the Spurs, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Huerter exited Friday's game against the Blazers with a right ankle injury after being unintentionally tripped early in the second quarter, and the fact that he didn't practice Saturday suggests his chances of playing Sunday are slim. Even if he's deemed available, Huerter shouldn't carry a lot of fantasy upside. He's been playing off the bench recently, with Keon Ellis taking over as the starting shooting guard in the team's last three games.
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Kings' Kevin Huerter: Leaves early with ankle injury
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Huerter won't return to Friday's game against the Blazers due to a right ankle injury, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Huerter suffered the injury when he was unintentionally tripped early in the second quarter. The 26-year-old came off the bench Friday for the third game in a row with Keon Ellis having supplanted him as the Kings' starting shooting guard. Huerter tallied one point (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two assists and one steal in seven minutes prior to his departure.
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Kings' Kevin Huerter: Shifting to bench
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Huerter isn't starting Monday's game against the Thunder, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Huerter has started each of the 15 games he's appeared in this season, but the Kings have elected to shake things up by inserting Keon Ellis into the starting five. Huerter has averaged 33.0 minutes over his last five appearances, so he's still likely to see plenty of opportunities despite a move to the bench.
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Kings' Kevin Huerter: Wakes up with 22 points
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Huerter totaled 22 points (9-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-5 FT), six rebounds, five assists and three steals across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 127-104 win over the Suns.
Huerter stepped up after DeMar DeRozan (back) exited the game and blew well past his previous season high with 22 points. While Heurter has held on to a starting role with Sacramento, his production has been spotty in recent weeks. DeRozan has inherited a sizable role in the offense, which limits Huerter's involvement, but the latter has the ability to pop with double-digit totals on occasion.
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Kings' Kevin Huerter: All-around production in win
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Huerter totaled 17 points (6-12 FG, 5-9 3Pt), seven rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals over 35 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 127-118 overtime win over Phoenix.
Huerter finished with season highs in made three-pointers, rebounds, steals and minutes played during the overtime win. With Malik Monk (ankle) likely to miss time, Huerter may have increased offensive responsibilities over the next week. He's scored in double figures in six of his last seven appearances, averaging 12.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.7 blocks in 27.0 minutes per game.
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Kings' Kevin Huerter: Will start Wednesday
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Kings head coach Mike Brown said Huerter will start Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Huerter missed Sacramento's previous two games with an illness, but he's been cleared to play and start Wednesday. In five games this season, Huerter is averaging 11.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals across 26.0 minutes.
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Kings' Kevin Huerter: Officially active Wednesday
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Huerter (illness) has been cleared for Wednesday's game against Toronto.
Prior to missing Sacramento's last two games due to illness, Huerter averaged 14.0 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists while knocking down 41.4 percent of 7.3 three-point attempts per game throughout his last four contests. He'll return Wednesday to face a Toronto team with the fourth-worst defensive rating in the league.
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Kings' Kevin Huerter: Present for shootaround
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Huerter (illness) participated in shootaround Wednesday morning but remains questionable Wednesday night versus Toronto, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Huerter has missed two consecutive games while dealing with an illness. Amid his absence, Keon Ellis has logged at least 27 minutes in each contest, while Huerter averaged 26.0 minutes across Sacramento's first five games this season.
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Kings' Kevin Huerter: Iffy for Wednesday
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Huerter (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Raptors.
The sharpshooter has missed the Kings' last two games due to the illness, and if he remains out, Doug McDermott, Malik Monk and Keon Ellis are all candidates for an increased role. Huerter has started in all five of his regular-season appearances, during which he has averaged 11.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks across 26.0 minutes per game.
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Kings' Kevin Huerter: Out Monday
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Huerter (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Heat.
Huerter will miss a second straight game due to an illness. Doug McDermott started in Huerter's absence against the Raptors on Saturday but played only 15 minutes, while Keon Ellis and Malik Monk saw increased roles off the bench.
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Kings' Kevin Huerter: Iffy for Monday vs. Miami
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Huerter (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Heat.
Huerter missed Saturday's loss to the Raptors due to a non-COVID illness, though he has been upgraded to questionable for Monday. The 26-year-old has averaged 11.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.8 steals-plus-blocks across 26.0 minutes through five regular-season outings. If Huerter is unable to go, Keon Ellis and Malik Monk are both candidates for an expanded role.
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Kings' Kevin Huerter: Won't play against Toronto
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Huerter is out for Saturday's game versus the Raptors due to an illness.
Huerter will miss his first game of the season Saturday while dealing with a non-COVID illness. In his absence, Keon Ellis and Malik Monk are candidates to receive increased playing time. Huerter's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Miami.
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Kings' Kevin Huerter: Ties career high in swats
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Huerter posted 18 points (7-12 FG, 4-9 3Pt), four assists, three blocks and one rebound across 33 minutes during Monday's 111-98 victory over Portland.
Huerter tied his career high with three blocks in the contest. The sharpshooter was also efficient from the field, hitting all his two-point shots and shooting 4-for-9 from deep. The 26-year-old is working his way back from left shoulder surgery, but through three regular-season outings (three starts), he has averaged 11.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.7 steals-plus-blocks while shooting 42.1 percent from downtown across 26.3 minutes per game.
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Kings' Kevin Huerter: Set to play Thursday
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Huerter (shoulder) will play in Thursday's season opener against Minnesota, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Huerter was spotted in a full-contact practice jersey Wednesday while running with the starters, serving as confirmation following a full practice Tuesday. Before suffering a shoulder dislocation in March, Huerter averaged 10.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists while connecting on 36.7 percent of 5.6 threes per game across 58 regular-season starts last season.
