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

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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	#	POS	HEIGHT	WEIGHT	BIRTHDATE	AGE	EXP	SCHOOL	HOW ACQUIRED

Mason Jones	8	G	6-4	190 lbs	JUL 21, 1998	25	4	Arkansas	Signed On 02/09/24
Boogie Ellis	15	G	6-1	190 lbs	DEC 12, 2000	23	R	USC
Isaac Jones	17	F	6-9	245 lbs	APR 11, 2000	24	R	Washington State	Signed On 07/03/24
Xavier Sneed	18	F	6-5	215 lbs	DEC 21, 1997	26	3	Kansas State
Colby Jones	20	G	6-6	205 lbs	MAY 28, 2002	22	1	Xavier	Draft Rights Traded From BOS On 06/28/23
Keon Ellis	23	G	6-5	175 lbs	JAN 08, 2000	24	2	Alabama	Signed On 07/02/22
Isaiah Crawford	24	F	6-6	220 lbs	NOV 01, 2001	22	R	Louisiana Tech	Signed On 07/02/24
Dane Goodwin	33	G	6-5	214 lbs	DEC 28, 1999	24	1	Notre Dame
Antoine Davis	36	G	6-2	175 lbs	OCT 03, 1998	25	1	Detroit Mercy
Kenan Blackshear	37	G	6-6	215 lbs	MAY 30, 2001	23	R	Nevada
Adonis Arms	45	G	6-6	205 lbs	JUN 26, 1998	26	2	Texas Tech
Drew Timme	46	C	6-10	235 lbs	SEP 09, 2000	23	1	Gonzaga
Jo Lual-Acuil Jr.	50	C	7-0	210 lbs	APR 26, 1994	30	R	Baylor
Ahmad Caver	55	G	6-3	175 lbs	SEP 12, 1996	27	4	Old Dominion

Washington Wizards

PLAYER	#	POS	HEIGHT	WEIGHT	BIRTHDATE	AGE	EXP	SCHOOL	HOW ACQUIRED
Tristan Vukcevic	0	F	7-0	225 lbs	MAR 11, 2003	21	1	Real Madrid	#42 Pick In 2023 Draft
Johnny Davis	1	G	6-5	195 lbs	FEB 27, 2002	22	2	Wisconsin	#10 Pick In 2022 Draft
Jared Butler	4	G	6-3	193 lbs	AUG 25, 2000	23	3	Baylor	Signed On 07/28/23
Patrick Baldwin Jr.	7	F	6-9	220 lbs	NOV 18, 2002	21	2	Wisconsin-Milwaukee	Traded From GSW On 07/06/23
Justin Champagnie	9	F	6-6	206 lbs	JUN 29, 2001	23	3	Pittsburgh	Signed On 02/22/24
Alexandre Sarr	12	C	7-0	224 lbs	APR 26, 2005	19	R		#2 Pick In 2024 Draft
Jules Bernard	14	G	6-6	205 lbs	JAN 21, 2000	24	1	UCLA	Signed On 10/01/23
Bub Carrington	17	G	6-4	195 lbs	JUL 21, 2005	18	R	Pittsburgh	Draft Rights Traded From POR On 07/06/24
Kyshawn George	18	F	6-7	209 lbs	DEC 12, 2003	20	R	Miami	Draft Rights Traded From NYK On 06/26/24
John Butler Jr.	19	F	7-0	175 lbs	DEC 04, 2002	21	1	Florida State
Taylor Funk	21	F	6-8	230 lbs	NOV 06, 1997	26	R	Utah State
Tyler Robertson	26	G-F	6-6	235 lbs	JUL 25, 2000	23	R	U. Portland
Erik Stevenson	36	G	6-4	205 lbs	APR 28, 1999	25	R	West Virginia
Eugene Omoruyi	97	F	6-6	235 lbs	FEB 14, 1997	27	3	Oregon	Signed On 07/12/23
Markquis Nowell	99	G	5-8	160 lbs	DEC 25, 1999	24	1	Kansas 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.