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There’s plenty to unpack from the Kings' season. Here are five takeaways from Monday’s media availability with players.
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"Just seeing that come to fruition and seeing the work he put in all summer, especially on a big stage like this, it’s definitely great."
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The forward's aggression has been on full display the past two games. The Kings insists that's what they need all the time.
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Murray’s strides defensively are just one facet of what has already turned him into one of the pillars for the Kings.
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The second-year forward has become as much a part of the Kings' core as De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis.
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The second-year forward found the bottom of the net on seven-straight 3s and had 26 of his 47 points in the third quarter.
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This weekend, the Kings split their Pacific Division slate, losing to the Warriors on Friday, but outlasting the Lakers in OT on Sunday.
While the Kings finished the preseason 1-4, there’s plenty to dissect from their five games. Let’s go ahead and dig deep into a few.
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Flush with star power, all five of the division's teams reached the West playoffs last season. Which teams will emerge this time?
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There was plenty to take away from the Kings' opening preseason loss to the Raptors in Vancouver. Let's get into it.
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Team USA’s FIBA World Cup national team begins training camp on Aug. 3 on the campus of the University of Nevada.
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"It's not like, 'Oh, we're gonna bring it together and there's no real chance of improvement,'” McNair explained in a sitdown interview.
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It's hard to find July success stories given the small sample size, but a few developments from Vegas have legs going forward.
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Sacramento is hoping Murray helps shift the culture of its younger players by getting them to utilize the summer league for all it’s worth.
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Magic forward Paolo Banchero, Jazz center Walker Kessler and Kings forward Keegan Murray headline the 2022-23 All-Rookie First Team.
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The Kings hope the experience of facing the Warriors will make a big difference down the road. That applies most to their standout rookie.
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Kings’ confidence in Murray hasn’t faltered despite the shooting slump. It’s a necessary evil for a player in his first NBA playoffs.
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The year marks the second edition of the new Rising Stars format that features a three-game mini-tournament.
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