Phoenix Suns vs Sacramento Kings Prediction and Preview for 2024 NBA Summer League | July 20, 2024

The Phoenix Suns vs Sacramento Kings matchup is one of the seven Summer League games scheduled for Saturday. Both teams have had four outings in the tournament, with Phoenix winning two and losing two, while Sacramento has won one and lost three.

Phoenix Suns vs Sacramento Kings preview, prediction and rosters

The Phoenix Suns vs Sacramento Kings NBA Summer League game is scheduled for Saturday, July 20, at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The game begins at 3 p.m. EDT and will be televised nationally on NBA TV. Fans can also stream the game on NBA League Pass.

Phoenix Suns vs Sacramento Kings preview

The Suns are coming off a 115-90 win against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. Phoenix has won two games in a row after previously defeating the OKC Thunder 100-99 on Wednesday. Its two losses came against the Golden State Warriors and Indiana Pacers on July 13 and Tuesday, respectively. This will be the Suns' final game in the Summer League.

With just one win in four matchups, the Kings have struggled to get their Summer League campaign going. They are coming off a close 73-69 loss to the Washington Wizards on Thursday. Sacramento’s only win came against the Utah Jazz (82-70) on Monday. It also lost games to the Memphis Grizzlies and the New York Knicks.

Phoenix Suns vs Sacramento Kings starting lineups

The Suns aren’t expected to alter their lineup from the last game against the Bucks. The opening lineup should comprise:

PG: David Roddy SG: Boo Buie SF: Ryan Dunn PF: Robert Franks C: Oso Ighodaro

Phoenix’s key bench players should be Jalen Bridges, Tyson Walker, Isaiah Wong, Quinndary Weatherspoon and Tyrese Samuel.

Sacramento should stick with its most recent starting five that it fielded against the Wizards:

PG: Colby Jones SG: Mason Jones SF: Isaiah Crawford PF: Isaac Jones C: Drew Timme

Sacramento’s main bench players should be Boogie Ellis, Xavier Sneed, Antoine Davis and Kenan Blackshear.

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Phoenix Suns vs Sacramento Kings prediction

This should be a close, competitive game. As this will be the final matchup for both teams, expect the players to come out strong and prove to team ownership why they should be in the squad for the regular season. Our bet is on the Suns to win their third game of the 2K25 NBA Summer League.