The Sacramento Kings narrowly lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in their 2024-25 season opener, despite six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan dropping a team-high 26 points in his debut.

DeRozan is dealing with lower-back tightness and was previously listed as doubtful, while guard Malik Monk is battling a right ankle sprain and was already ruled out ahead of Friday's contest. Monk is ...

DeMar DeRozan finds himself on the injury report with a back issue ahead of the Kings' first NBA Cup game against the ...

For the game, the Kings will likely be without one of their best players, as DeMar DeRozan is doubtful on the injury report.

Ruled out against Minnesota ...

Anthony Edwards had 36 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the short-handed Sacramento Kings 130-126 in overtime ...