NBA Player News
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John Konchar SG | UTA
Jazz's John Konchar: Logs 28 minutes in loss
Konchar finished Sunday's 131-107 loss to the Lakers with four points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists, two blocks and three steals across 28 minutes.
Following his midseason trade from the Grizzlies, Konchar settled into a decent role with the Jazz. Across 26 appearances, he averaged 5.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.0 blocks and 0.6 three-pointers in 26.2 minutes per contest. The veteran has one more year on his deal worth $6.16 million.
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Brice Sensabaugh SG | UTA
Jazz's Brice Sensabaugh: Strong finish to season
Sensabaugh closed with 15 points (4-10 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-6 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 13 minutes during Sunday's 131-107 loss to the Lakers.
Sensabaugh started 12 of his last 14 games to close out a losing season for the Jazz, and he'll likely be battling for reserve minutes during training camp next fall. The third-year forward performed fairly well as a scorer, averaging 14.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 2.2 three-pointers in 23.5 minutes per tilt through 75 games this season.
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Blake Hinson SF | UTA
Jazz's Blake Hinson: Scores 10 points in finale
Hinson logged 10 points (4-12 FG, 2-8 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Sunday's 131-107 loss to the Lakers.
Hinson, who was on a two-way contract, played a hefty role down the stretch with the Jazz shutting so many players down. He ended up with 14 total NBA appearances, posting averages of 11.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 2.6 three-pointers in 20.4 minutes per contest.
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Bez Mbeng SG | UTA
Jazz's Bez Mbeng: Plays all 48 minutes in loss
Mbeng accumulated 14 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four rebounds, nine assists and five steals in 48 minutes during Sunday's 131-107 loss to the Lakers.
Mbeng moved back into the starting unit for the last game of the regular season and played all 48 minutes. The Jazz rewarded Mbeng with a two-year deal April 2, and he played a key role down the stretch with averages of 8.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 2.3 steals and 0.4 three-pointers in 32.8 minutes across 15 appearances.
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Doug McDermott SF | SAC
Kings' Doug McDermott: Chips in seven points Sunday
McDermott ended with seven points (2-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one steal over 26 minutes during Sunday's 122-110 loss to Portland.
The veteran sharpshooter landed a one-year deal with the Kings last summer, but it was not until the latter part of the year that he saw meaningful playing time. McDermott averaged 5.7 points, 1.3 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 1.7 three-pointers in 15.1 minutes per tilt through 29 games this season while shooting 39.0 percent from deep. He'll be trying to find a home as depth on the wing this offseason.
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Dylan Cardwell C | SAC
Kings' Dylan Cardwell: Wraps up decent rookie campaign
Cardwell accumulated six points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), eight rebounds, one block and one steal over 21 minutes during Sunday's 122-110 loss to Portland.
Though it was fellow rookie Maxime Raynaud who was more productive for the Kings this year, Cardwell held his own in a backup role and will likely be pushing for a rotation spot in the frontcourt in 2026-27. Through 44 contests, Cardwell averaged 5.4 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 20.6 minutes per contest while shooting 58.7 percent from the floor.
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Killian Hayes PG | SAC
Kings' Killian Hayes: Plays 26 minutes in finale
Hayes produced nine points (3-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists and two steals over 26 minutes during Sunday's 122-110 loss to the Trail Blazers.
The Kings hold a $3.02 million team option for 2026-27, and it will be interesting to see if the franchise brings him back. The guard appeared in 23 contests, posting averages of 5.5 points, 3.5 assists, 2.3 rebounds, 0.9 steals and 0.7 three-pointers on 30.4 percent shooting from the field.
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Julian Reese PF | WAS
Wizards' Julian Reese: Efficient 14 points in finale
Reese finished Sunday's 130-117 loss to the Cavaliers with 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and three steals across 18 minutes.
Reese inked a two-year, two-way contract with the Wizards in February, and he certainly impressed during his brief time with Washington. He averaged 11.8 points, 10.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.4 steals in 30.9 minutes per tilt over 13 games this season. Even so, Reese could have a harder time finding steady playing time on a healthier Washington team in 2026-27.
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Daeqwon Plowden SG | SAC
Kings' Daeqwon Plowden: Logs 22 minutes in loss
Plowden closed with eight points (2-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, two assists and two blocks across 22 minutes during Sunday's 122-110 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Plowden carved out a decent role for himself down the stretch once the Kings waved the white towel on their season. The rookie ended up with 32 appearances and averages of 10.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.9 three-pointers in 26.4 minutes per contest.
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Devin Carter SG | SAC
Kings' Devin Carter: Struggles with shot in loss
Carter chipped in eight points (3-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-5 FT), six rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals over 34 minutes during Sunday's 122-110 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Carter couldn't find his rhythm from the field, but he was relatively close to a triple-double. Carter was out of the rotation for most of the season, but he eventually carved out a role once the Kings began their youth movement. Across 38 total appearances, he averaged 8.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.8 three-pointers in 18.4 minutes per contest.