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Kings' Kevin Huerter: Out Monday
Kevin 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
Kevin 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
Kevin 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
Kevin 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
Kevin 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.
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Kings' Kevin Huerter: Logs full practice Tuesday
Kevin Huerter (shoulder) was a full participant during Tuesday's practice, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.Huerter missed the entire preseason schedule while working his way back from left shoulder surgery. However, the sharpshooter appears to be close to full strength with the regular season on deck. When healthy, Huerter should push Keon Ellis for the starting shooting guard spot, which the former occupied last season.
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Kings' Kevin Huerter: Won't face Clippers
Kevin 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' Kevin Huerter: Doesn't play against Utah
Kevin 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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Kings' Kevin Huerter: Remains out Sunday
Kevin Huerter (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's preseason matchup against the Trail Blazers, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.Huerter was cleared for full-contact activity Friday, though the club is still expected to slowly work him back to playing form. The Sacramento Kings are optimistic the sharpshooter will return by Opening Night, and he could see some limited playing time during the remainder of the preseason. Huerter's next chance to suit up in the preseason will come against the Jazz on Tuesday.
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Kings' Kevin Huerter: Cleared for full contact
Kevin Huerter (shoulder) has been cleared for full-contact court activity and will enter the final stage of his recovery process, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.The Sacramento Kings are being very cautious with Huerter's recovery process, and he's inching closer and closer to being available. The veteran shooting guard won't be available to face the Warriors on Friday, but it seems there's a shot he might be able to play at least a few minutes in the preseason before the Kings open the regular season against the Timberwolves on Oct. 24. The Kings still have three preseason contests left after playing Golden State on Friday.