Washington Wizards vs. Sacramento Kings preview and prediction for 2024 NBA Summer League | July 18, 2024

Sacramento Kings v Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards vs. Sacramento Kings preview and prediction for 2024 NBA Summer League | July 18, 2024 ( Image credits: Getty)

The Washington Wizards head into their matchup with the Sacramento Kings on Thursday in Las Vegas looking to bounce back after a close loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Both teams have only won one game in the summer tournament, making this a crucial game for playoff positioning in the NBA Summer League.


Washington Wizards vs. Sacramento Kings preview

The Wizards need a win to reach a .500 record in Summer League play after an 82-80 loss to the Trail Blazers on Wednesday.

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The Wizards are averaging 88.3 points on 39.6% shooting, while allowing 93 points on 40.8% shooting. Bub Carrington leads the team with 19 points and 5.7 rebounds per game, while Justin Champagnie has 16.7 points and 2.7 assists.

The Kings, meanwhile, are looking to address their defensive struggles and get back on track after their 106-105 loss to the New York Knicks.

The Sacramento Kings are averaging 90 points on 46.9% shooting, allowing on average 93 points on 46.9% shooting. Adonis Arms leads the Kings with 20.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per game, while Keon Ellis averages 20.3 points and 4.0 rebounds.


Washington Wizards vs. Sacramento Kings game details and odds

The game between the Wizards and the Kings will be played at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. It's scheduled for Thursday at 7 p.m. ET and will be aired on ESPN+ and ESPN3. Fans can also watch the live stream on NBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Kings(2.85) v Wizards (1.38)

Spread: Sacramento Kings (-1.5)

Total(o/u): 174.5


Washington Wizards vs. Sacramento Kings NBA 2K25 Summer League rosters

Sacramento Kings

PLAYER#POSHEIGHTWEIGHTBIRTHDATEAGEEXPSCHOOLHOW ACQUIRED

Mason Jones8G6-4190 lbsJUL 21, 1998254ArkansasSigned On 02/09/24
Boogie Ellis15G6-1190 lbsDEC 12, 200023RUSC
Isaac Jones17F6-9245 lbsAPR 11, 200024RWashington StateSigned On 07/03/24
Xavier Sneed18F6-5215 lbsDEC 21, 1997263Kansas State
Colby Jones20G6-6205 lbsMAY 28, 2002221XavierDraft Rights Traded From BOS On 06/28/23
Keon Ellis23G6-5175 lbsJAN 08, 2000242AlabamaSigned On 07/02/22
Isaiah Crawford24F6-6220 lbsNOV 01, 200122RLouisiana TechSigned On 07/02/24
Dane Goodwin33G6-5214 lbsDEC 28, 1999241Notre Dame
Antoine Davis36G6-2175 lbsOCT 03, 1998251Detroit Mercy
Kenan Blackshear37G6-6215 lbsMAY 30, 200123RNevada
Adonis Arms45G6-6205 lbsJUN 26, 1998262Texas Tech
Drew Timme46C6-10235 lbsSEP 09, 2000231Gonzaga
Jo Lual-Acuil Jr.50C7-0210 lbsAPR 26, 199430RBaylor
Ahmad Caver55G6-3175 lbsSEP 12, 1996274Old Dominion

Washington Wizards

PLAYER#POSHEIGHTWEIGHTBIRTHDATEAGEEXPSCHOOLHOW ACQUIRED
Tristan Vukcevic0F7-0225 lbsMAR 11, 2003211Real Madrid#42 Pick In 2023 Draft
Johnny Davis1G6-5195 lbsFEB 27, 2002222Wisconsin#10 Pick In 2022 Draft
Jared Butler4G6-3193 lbsAUG 25, 2000233BaylorSigned On 07/28/23
Patrick Baldwin Jr.7F6-9220 lbsNOV 18, 2002212Wisconsin-MilwaukeeTraded From GSW On 07/06/23
Justin Champagnie9F6-6206 lbsJUN 29, 2001233PittsburghSigned On 02/22/24
Alexandre Sarr12C7-0224 lbsAPR 26, 200519R#2 Pick In 2024 Draft
Jules Bernard14G6-6205 lbsJAN 21, 2000241UCLASigned On 10/01/23
Bub Carrington17G6-4195 lbsJUL 21, 200518RPittsburghDraft Rights Traded From POR On 07/06/24
Kyshawn George18F6-7209 lbsDEC 12, 200320RMiamiDraft Rights Traded From NYK On 06/26/24
John Butler Jr.19F7-0175 lbsDEC 04, 2002211Florida State
Taylor Funk21F6-8230 lbsNOV 06, 199726RUtah State
Tyler Robertson26G-F6-6235 lbsJUL 25, 200023RU. Portland
Erik Stevenson36G6-4205 lbsAPR 28, 199925RWest Virginia
Eugene Omoruyi97F6-6235 lbsFEB 14, 1997273OregonSigned On 07/12/23
Markquis Nowell99G5-8160 lbsDEC 25, 1999241Kansas State

Washington Wizards vs. Sacramento Kings prediction

This matchup promises to be an exciting back-and-forth battle. The Kings' offensive firepower will pose a threat, but the Wizards have the size and experience to counter.

Expect Jones and Keon Ellis to have another big night, but if the Wizards can contain them and force turnovers, they have a shot at stealing the win.

Prediction: Wizards to take a narrow win.

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