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Deonte Burton: Scores in double figures
Burton recorded 16 points (6-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-3 FT) and two rebounds in 27 minutes during Saturday's 107-102 win over Ontario.
Burton was efficient from the field and snapped a three-game streak of scoring in single digits. The 29-year-old has started each of Stockton's seven games thus far, averaging 30.4 minutes per night.
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Deonte Burton: Solid performance in win
Burton registered 11 points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 142-99 win over the Salt Lake City Stars.
Burton has finished with at least 11 points, four rebounds, three assists and a steal in each of his first two G League appearances this year. He's averaging 27.9 minutes per game.
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Deonte Burton: Let go by Kings
The Kings waived Burton on Thursday, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
If Burton clears waivers, he will join the Kings' G League affiliate, the Stockton Kings. Burton averaged 11.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists per contest for Stockton last season.
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Kings' Deonte Burton: Inks deal with Sacramento
The Kings signed Burton to a training camp deal Friday, Brenden Nunes of Kings Pulse reports.
Burton made two NBA appearances for the Kings last season but spent most of his time with the Stockton Kings of the G League. He averaged 11.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists with Stockton and will look to compete for a regular-season roster spot.
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Deonte Burton: Efficient despite loss
Burton tallied 25 points (10-20 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assists and one block in 43 minutes during Thursday's 98-97 loss to the Sky Force.
Burton led Stockton in scoring and minutes in Thursday's playoff loss. He averaged 12.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists across 28 games in 2022-23.
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Deonte Burton: Leads team in minutes
Burton recorded 21 points (9-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one block in 33 minutes during Thursday's 127-100 win over the Legends.
Burton shot 100 percent from two-point range in Thursday's blowout win. His efficient scoring helped him post a plus-30 point differential.
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Deonte Burton: Efficient in victory
Burton tallied 20 points (8-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt), eight rebounds and five assists in 24 minutes during Sunday's 132-108 win over the Iowa Wolves.
Burton's efficient scoring led him to post a game-high plus-31 point differential. However, he recorded four turnovers to five assists.
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Deonte Burton: Waived Tuesday
The Kings waived Burton on Tuesday, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Burton's 10-day contract was set to expire later this week, but the Kings elected to cut him loose prematurely to open a spot on the 15-man roster for Kessler Edwards, whom Sacramento acquired in a trade from Brooklyn on Tuesday. The 28-year-old Burton is expected to clear waivers and rejoin Sacramento's G League affiliate, the Stockton Kings. During his time with the NBA team, Burton appeared in two games and logged zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) in six minutes of court time.
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Kings' Deonte Burton: Gets call to NBA
Burton will sign a 10-day contract with the Kings on Monday, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports.
He'll be taking over the roster spot of guard/forward P.J. Dozier, who wasn't retained after his second 10-day deal expired following Saturday's loss to the Timberwolves. Burton, who last appeared at the NBA level with the Thunder in the 2019-20 season, will be available ahead of the Kings' next game Monday in Minnesota. Over 14 appearances (12 starts) with the G League's Stockton Kings this season, the 28-year-old forward has averaged 12.2 points (on 54.5 percent shooting from the field), 5.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.4 three-pointers, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks in 38.2 minutes.
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Deonte Burton: Prolific scoring continues
Burton recorded 26 points (9-11 FG, 6-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven assists, six rebounds, three blocks and two steals in 35 minutes during Sunday's 122-104 win over the Squadron.
Burton posted a season-high 26 points after posting his highest scoring mark in the previous game. He is shooting 75 percent on 6.0 three-point attempts over his last two games.
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Deonte Burton: Season high in scoring
Burton recorded 23 points (8-15 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in 35 minutes during Saturday's 112-111 loss to the Squadron.
Burton scored over 20 points for the first time this season. However, he also recorded as many turnovers as assists (four).
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Deonte Burton: Positive impact in win
Burton tallied 16 points (7-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 118-113 win over the Blue.
Burton posted team highs in minutes (38) and point differential (plus-14) Wednesday. He was also active defensively and is averaging 1.7 steals-plus-blocks on the season.
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Deonte Burton: Efficient scoring in victory
Burton recorded 14 points (5-7 FG, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, two steals, two blocks and one assist in 35 minutes during Friday's 104-92 win over the Ontario Clippers.
Burton's efficient scoring helped him post a plus-11 point differential Friday. He was also active defensively but did cough up two turnovers.
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Deonte Burton: Near double-double off bench
Burton recorded 11 points (2-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and two steals in 32 minutes during Saturday's 122-117 loss to the South Bay Lakers.
Burton accounted for half of Stockton's steals Saturday. He also led the team in rebounding, despite coming off the bench.
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Deonte Burton: Shines in return
Burton tallied 17 points (5-8 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two steals, one assist and one rebound in 26 minutes during Sunday's 128-102 win over the Ignite.
Burton provided a scoring spark off the bench Sunday in a blowout victory. Burton played in his first game since suffering a left-hand bone fracture in early November. While he was unable to score from two-point range, he was efficient from deep.
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Deonte Burton: Suffers hand injury
Burton missed Thursday's game versus the Salt Lake City Stars due to a left hand bone fracture.
Burton didn't appear in any games for the Kings this season before injuring his hand. It's unclear when he will be able to retake the floor, but he's likely facing an extended absence.
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Deonte Burton: Another double-double
Burton logged 13 points (5-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and four assists across 31 minutes during Tuesday's 144-107 win over the Greensboro Swarm.
As he showed Tuesday, Burton occasionally logs double-doubles when the Maine Celtics play well. He has averaged 14.9 points and 6.4 rebounds across 30 games for them this year.
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Deonte Burton: Records double-double
Burton logged 19 points (7-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 114-106 win over the Iowa Wolves.
Burton redeemed himself after logging lackluster stat lines across his previous two G League games. Across 25 matchups this year, he has averaged 15.6 points and 6.3 rebounds.
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Deonte Burton: Lackluster during start
Burton logged 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), two rebounds, two steals, one assist and one block across 38 minutes during Friday's 105-98 loss to the Motor City Cruise.
Burton has been Maine's starting small forward for some time now. However, if the 28-year-old continues logging disappointing stat lines like he did Friday, there's a chance Juwan Morgan or Denzel Valentine (arm) could receive more game minutes at some point.
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Player Bio
HT/WT: 6-4, 240 lbs |
Birthplace: Milwaukee, WI |
Age: 30 |
School: Iowa St. |
Experience: 3 |