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Kevin Huerter - Doesn't practice Thursday Huerter didn't practice Thursday due to ankle soreness, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Impact Huerter was announced as the Kings' starting shooting guard last week, and he tallied 13 points, four rebounds and three assists in 20 minutes during Wednesday's preseason win over the Suns. However, he sustained an ankle injury during the narrow victory. It's unclear whether the issue will impact the 24-year-old's availability for Friday's preseason finale against the Lakers or Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Trail Blazers.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keegan Murray - Resumes practicing Murray (illness) returned to practice Thursday, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Impact Murray missed Wednesday's preseason matchup with the Suns due to a non-COVID illness. It is unclear if Murray will play in Friday's preseason finale against the Lakers. However, the 2022 No. 4 pick returning to practice is a good sign of his availability for the team's regular-season opener against Portland on Oct. 19.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Richaun Holmes - Returns to practice Thursday Holmes (illness) returned to practice Thursday, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Impact Holmes has been dealing with an illness for a week, but it's encouraging that he was able to take part in practice Thursday. It's not yet clear whether he faced any limitations during Thursday's practice session, and his status for Friday's preseason finale against the Lakers remains to be seen. Either way, it won't be surprising to see him available for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Trail Blazers.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Ford - Signs with Sacramento Ford signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Kings on Thursday, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Impact Ford spent the entire 2021-22 campaign in the G League and will likely head there once again when the regular season gets underway this year. Over 31 games with the Agua Caliente Clippers last year, Ford averaged 9.7 points, 3.4 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 23.6 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Kent Bazemore - Let go by Sacramento The Kings waived Bazemore on Thursday, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Impact Bazemore is an NBA journeyman who has played on five teams in 10 seasons. Last season, the veteran averaged 3.4 points, 1.8 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 0.6 steals in 14.0 minutes across 49 games for the Lakers. Bazemore will likely look to join a team looking for dependable outside shooting.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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