Sacramento Kings vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction & Game Preview - July 13th, 2023 | NBA Summer League

On Thursday, July 13, the Sacramento Kings and Minnesota Timberwolves will face off in the Summer League. During their time in Las Vegas both the Kings and Timberwolves have struggled, losing two of their first three games. However, one of those two teams will end the day with a .500 record, while the other will be 1-3.

Sacramento has been leaning on Keon Ellis and Kessler Edwards during their Summer League run, with the young forwards both making solid impressions. While the Timberwolves are featuring their big man Josh Minott and guard Brandon Williams in what appears to be a potent two-man game.

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Sacramento Kings vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: Prediction

The Kings are likely to push the tempo more than the Timberwolves would like. By featuring their big man in the offense, Minnesota will likely want to play a half-court game with a pick-and-roll heavy offense, along with running some post-entry passes to get Minott in position to utilize his size and footwork.

The Kings, however, thrive in space. We can expect a clash of styles in the upcoming game between these two teams, with whoever implements their will, walking away with the win. Sacramento might have the edge.

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Sacramento Kings Summer League Roster

PLAYER	#	POS	HEIGHT	WEIGHT	BIRTHDATE	AGE	EXP	SCHOOL	HOW ACQUIRED
Souley Boum	8	G	6-3	175 lbs	JAN 26, 1999	24	R	Xavier
Kessler Edwards	17	F	6-8	215 lbs	AUG 09, 2000	22	3	Pepperdine	Traded From BKN On 02/07/23
Jalen Slawson	18	F	6-7	218 lbs	OCT 22, 1999	23	R	Furman	#54 Pick In 2023 Draft
Jaren Lewis	19	G	6-6	215 lbs	NOV 25, 1996	26	R	Abilene Christian
Colby Jones	20	G-F	6-6	205 lbs	MAY 28, 2002	21	R	Xavier	Draft Rights Traded From BOS On 06/28/23
Chance Comanche	22	C	6-10	210 lbs	APR 14, 1996	27	1	Arizona
Keon Ellis	23	G	6-5	175 lbs	JAN 08, 2000	23	1	Alabama	Signed On 07/02/22
Mike Daum	24	C	6-9	235 lbs	OCT 30, 1995	27	R	Bertram Tortona
Dane Goodwin	26	G	6-6	214 lbs	DEC 28, 1999	23	R	Notre Dame
Alex O'Connell	30	F	6-6	185 lbs	JUN 02, 1999	24	R	Creighton
Jordan Ford	31	G	6-1	175 lbs	MAY 26, 1998	25	R	St. Mary's College
Justyn Mutts	32	F	6-7	220 lbs	JAN 04, 1999	24	R	Virginia Tech
Jake Stephens	33	C	6-11	270 lbs	NOV 05, 1999	23	R	Chattanooga
Aleem Ford	34	F	6-8	220 lbs	DEC 22, 1997	25	1	Leonesde Ponce
Neemias Queta	88	C	7-0	245 lbs	JUL 13, 1999	23	2	Utah State	#39 Pick In 2021 Draft

Minnesota Timberwolves Summer League Roster

PLAYER	#	POS	HEIGHT	WEIGHT	BIRTHDATE	AGE	EXP	SCHOOL	HOW ACQUIRED
Jaylen Clark	0	G	6-4	205 lbs	OCT 13, 2001	21	R	UCLA	#53 Pick In 2023 Draft
Wendell Moore Jr.	7	F	6-4	222 lbs	SEP 18, 2001	21	1	Duke	Draft Rights Traded From HOU On 06/24/22
Josh Minott	8	F	6-7	203 lbs	NOV 25, 2002	20	1	Memphis	Draft Rights Traded From CHA On 06/24/22
Javonte Cooke	14	G	6-3	187 lbs	JUL 11, 1999	24	R	Winston-Salem
Brian Bowen II	15	F	6-7	216 lbs	OCT 02, 1998	24	2	La Lumiere H.S.
D.J. Carton	16	G	6-3	197 lbs	AUG 05, 2000	22	R	Marquette
Jaylin Galloway	17	F	6-6	201 lbs	DEC 21, 2002	20	R	Sydney Kings
Matteo Spagnolo	19	G	6-4	200 lbs	JAN 10, 2003	20	R	Vanoli Cremona
Sam Waardenburg	20	F	6-9	217 lbs	FEB 21, 1999	24	R	Miami (FL)
Kok Yat	22	F	6-8	193 lbs	JUN 12, 2003	20	R	Overtime Elite
Phillip Wheeler	24	F	6-7	206 lbs	APR 23, 2002	21	R	Quebradillas
Kris Bankston	30	F-C	6-7	222 lbs	JUN 11, 1999	24	R	Norfolk State
Brandon Williams	31	G	6-1	190 lbs	NOV 22, 1999	23	1	Arizona
Leonard Miller	33	F	6-9	215 lbs	NOV 26, 2003	19	R	NBA G League Ignite	Draft Rights Traded From SAS On 06/23/23
Theo John	34	F	6-8	239 lbs	AUG 25, 1998	24	R	Duke
Brendan Adams	35	G	6-3	203 lbs	APR 03, 2000	23	R	George Washington
Feron Hunt	44	F	6-7	198 lbs	JUL 05, 1999	24	1	Southern Methodist
Trevion Williams	50	F	6-8	249 lbs	SEP 16, 2000	22	R	Purdue

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Sacramento Kings vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: Odds, Spread, and Moneyline

Moneyline: Timberwolves (+102), Kings (-128)

Spread: Timberwolves (+1.5), Kings (-1.5)

Total: 183 Under (-111), Over (-111)

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Sacramento Kings vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: Where to watch

You can watch the contest on ESPN, NBA League Pass, and FUBO TV.

The game will be played at the Cox Pavilion and is set to tip off at 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

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Sacramento Kings vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: Players to watch

Keon Ellis, Colby Jones, and Kessler Edwards are the names to look out for when watching the Kings. All three of those Kings players have enjoyed some success during the Las Vegas Tournament, while Edwards impressed during his NBA minutes last season. The trio will look to control the pace, work the glass, and will likely be responsible for everything good the Kings do.

For the Timberwolves, Josh Minott and guard Brandon Williams will be the two players to keep an eye on, as their inside-out game has been a problem for opposing defenses in their first three games together. Nevertheless, the Timberwolves may look to diversify their offensive approach against the Kings to create a more free-flowing game

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