Darius Acuff Jr. News, Rumors, Updates - Sacramento Kings

Cold shooting night in loss Acuff finished Friday's 120-107 loss to the Trail Blazers with 17 points (6-19 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, six assists and two steals over 35 minutes.

Impact Acuff had to work for his 17 points Friday, needing 19 shots and going just 3-for-10 from deep, though he matched Zach LaVine for the team lead with six assists. The rookie has been handed a lot of responsibility on a struggling Kings team, and nights like this are part of the learning curve. Sacramento has now lost five straight and is still winless at home, so his minutes aren't going anywhere. Next up is a tough Sunday matchup with Oklahoma City.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma City visits Sacramento following Gilgeous-Alexander's 40-point game

Oklahoma City plays the Sacramento Kings after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points in the Thunder's 113-112 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers

22 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Drives offense in loss Acuff supplied 29 points (10-21 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, six assists and two steals over 40 minutes during Tuesday's 107-100 loss to Orlando.

Impact Acuff kept up his remarkable rookie production, finishing as Sacramento's second-leading scorer behind Zach LaVine and giving the Kings a steady source of offense all night. His scoring pace over 11 games is the best by a rookie since Michael Jordan in 1984, which is incredibly impressive given the cavalcade of rookie talent that came before him.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Franz Wagner scores season-high 33 points as Magic beat Kings 107-100 to snap 4-game skid

Franz Wagner had a season-high 33 points with seven rebounds and seven assists, Anthony Black scored 26 and the Orlando Magic beat the Sacramento Kings 107-100 to snap a four-game...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Strong double-double in loss Acuff recorded 32 points (11-21 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 10 assists, five rebounds and a steal in 39 minutes during Sunday's 114-108 loss to the Heat.

Impact Acuff continues to impress to begin his rookie campaign, racking up a game-high 32 points. Sunday marked the fourth time Acuff has scored at least 30 points in his first 10 games. The 19-year-old also flashed his playmaking ability, dishing 10 assists to secure his third career double-double. Acuff has scored at least 20 points in each of his last six appearances, averaging 28.8 points, 9.2 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 38.2 minutes per contest over that stretch.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 29 points to lead the Heat to a 114-108 win over the struggling Kings

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 29 points, 14 rebounds, and three assists in the Miami Heat’s 114-108 win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

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NOVEMBER 7 • SI.COM

Collects eight assists in loss Acuff finished with 22 points (9-20 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 33 minutes during Friday's 124-109 loss to San Antonio.

Impact Acuff led the Kings in scoring and assists in another encouraging rookie performance. He needed 20 shots to get there, but his ability to create offense has made him one of the bright spots in a rough start for Sacramento. As the Kings lose more games, expect them to keep giving him the ball.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes 12 dimes in loss Acuff finished Wednesday's 116-103 loss to the Lakers with 22 points (8-24 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, 12 assists and two steals across 42 minutes.

Impact Acuff struggled with his efficiency, needing 24 shots to reach 22 points, but he made up for it with a double-double. That extends his streak of games with at least five assists to six. The rookie's heavy usage and team-high 42 minutes make him a fantasy asset even on off shooting nights, though his efficiency could weigh on managers in category leagues.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Doncic's 40 points lead the Lakers past the Kings 116-103

Luka Doncic scored 40 points for his sixth straight game with at least 35, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings 116-103

NOVEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Another strong offensive effort in win Acuff notched 25 points (10-21 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six assists, five rebounds and one steal across 37 minutes in Monday's 115-100 win over Dallas.

Impact Acuff didn't deliver his best performance from downtown, though he was efficient from inside the arc and finished with a game-high mark in scoring. The rookie floor general also finished second on the team in assists, dishing out at least five dimes for a fifth straight game. During that span, he's averaged 27.6 points, 7.4 assists and 4.4 rebounds per contest.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Drops 38 points in Saturday's loss Acuff finished Saturday's 136-105 loss to the Grizzlies with 38 points (12-25 FG, 9-14 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five assists and five rebounds over 37 minutes.

Impact The rookie seventh-overall pick started out slowly with two points in the first quarter, but he responded with 19 points in the second before adding 17 more points in the second half to set a new career high. Acuff has already tallied three games of 30-plus points in his young career and is averaging 26.3 points, 6.3 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 3.2 threes over 36.5 minutes per game, although he's shooting 39.6 percent from the field (including 32.2 percent from three-point range). Even with established veterans like Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis on the roster, it is Acuff that has operated as the focal point of the Kings' offense early on in the 2026-27 season.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremiah Fears leads Pelicans past Kings for first win of the season

Jeremiah Fears had 22 points, a career-high 13 assists and eight rebounds to lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a 132-120 win over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Massive double-double in defeat Acuff amassed 34 points (13-26 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 14 assists, six rebounds, two steals and one block across 41 minutes in Thursday's 132-120 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact Acuff wasn't very efficient from three-point range but had a productive night from inside the arc, finishing with a game- and career-high scoring total. The rookie No. 7 overall pick also led all players in assists en route to his first career double-double. He's reached the 20-point threshold in three of his five regular-season appearances thus far, dishing out at least five dimes three times as well.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to fire away Acuff posted 19 points (8-20 FG, 3-7 3Pt), three rebounds and five assists across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 130-103 loss to San Antonio.

Impact The rebuilding Kings are wasting no time giving the rookie first-rounder the green light to fire away on offense in the early stages of the season. Acuff has taken at least 20 field-goal attempts in all four of his appearances, so it seems Sacramento is prioritizing the guard's development right away.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Goes for 22 points in loss Acuff tallied 22 points (9-23 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and a block across 36 minutes in Sunday's 123-112 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Acuff remained heavily involved offensively, attempting 23 shots while leading Sacramento with seven assists, but his efficiency was underwhelming. The volume is there, as Acuff has attempted at least 23 shots in every game so far this season, but he's making just 32.9 percent of his attempts overall and 14.8 percent of his threes. The rookie should keep getting opportunities to develop as a primary ball-handler, though his fantasy production could fluctuate until his shooting efficiency improves.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ty Jerome scores 31 points to lead the Grizzlies to a 123-112 win over the Kings

Ty Jerome had 31 points, making all 14 of his free throw attempts, to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 123-112 win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night

OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

Logs massive total in defeat Acuff notched 33 points (10-26 FG, 2-11 3Pt, 11-12 FT), two rebounds and four assists across 37 minutes during Friday's 128-120 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact Acuff bounced back in a big way, pouring in a game-high 33 points after an abysmal shooting performance in his NBA debut. Despite the colossal total, his shot beyond the arc still hasn't clicked, so he leaned on shot volume and a good showing at the charity stripe to reach it. He's playing heavy minutes as a starter for the 0-2 Kings, and nights like this should keep him firmly in the lineup.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with shot to start NBA career Acuff totaled 12 points (5-24 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 2-5 FT), three rebounds, three assists and three steals across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 121-96 loss to the Clippers.

Impact The seventh overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft displayed some shooting jitters in his debut, but Acuff was still able to contribute on the defensive end of the court. The Kings figure to give Acuff all the minutes he can handle this season, especially with Ben Simmons (Achilles) no longer in the picture, and the Arkansas product could produce strong averages as a result, albeit with shaky percentages.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Kings guard Ben Simmons tears his Achilles tendon in practice

Ben Simmons tore his right Achilles tendon in practice, ending his comeback attempt this season with the Sacramento Kings before the season even started

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Adequate in limited action Acuff logged 13 points (5-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), one rebound, two assists and one block over 19 minutes during Friday's 126-97 preseason loss to the Spurs.

Impact Acuff had a quieter night in limited minutes, as the lopsided score kept Sacramento's starters on the bench late in the second half. Still, the rookie reached double figures in all four preseason games and averaged 17.3 points, including a 25-point, eight-assist effort against Golden State. The No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 draft is set to open the season as the Kings' starting point guard, putting Acuff on track to be one of the season's most productive rookies.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Acuff (rest) is available for Friday's preseason finale in San Antonio, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Impact Acuff skipped Tuesday's preseason loss to the Trail Blazers for rest purposes, but he'll be back in action for Friday's final exhibition game. Acuff's return will likely shift Elfrid Payton back to the second unit.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Acuff (rest) has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason game against Portland, Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.

Impact The Kings will be extremely shorthanded Tuesday, as they're resting several regulars. Acuff's final chance to play in the preseason will come Friday against the Spurs.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

The Kings' Darius Acuff preseason rollercoaster continued in San Francisco Darius Acuff responded well to his tough Lakers performance with big numbers for the Sacramento Kings against the Warriors.

OCTOBER 11 • AROYALPAIN.COM

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