Kings Struggle Without Key Starters | NBA News

The Sacramento Kings are in a tough spot after two brutal Summer League losses, and it just got harder — three key starters, Darius Acuff Jr., Nique Clifford, and Maxime Raynaud, are sidelined for rest. With the team heading into a back-to-back, the pressure is on for players like Dylan Cardwell and Emanuel Sharp to step up — Cardwell even called the team “soft” after the last loss, so expect more aggression. Marquel Sutton, an unsigned forward who lit up the California Classic with 16 points and 8 rebounds, is also poised to shine and could be eyeing a two-way contract. This is their moment to prove they belong — can the Kings find momentum without their stars? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/32e5919cfcee097f