Trey Lyles says the Kings ‘aren’t satisfied’ as they close in on 2nd seed

Mar 7, 2023, 9:13 AM

Sacramento Kings Beat Writer

Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles spoke to the media following Monday night’s 123-108 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

The forward spoke about the team’s bounce-back win, shared his thoughts on playing at the five, and talked about the team’s mentality as they approach a top-four finish in the loaded Western Conference standings.

In his second season with the Kings, Lyles has been a staple for the second unit by posting 7.7 points and 3.8 rebounds per game while shooting 48 percent from the field and 38 percent from beyond the three-point line.

Lyles, who will become a free agent at the end of the season, has been one of the league’s best bargains at $2.5 million, and the veteran is making his case for a pay increase this summer. Over his last six appearances, Lyles is averaging 12.3 points and 5.7 rebounds per game on 61 percent shooting (46 percent from deep).

Trey beats the third-quarter buzzer!! 🚨 pic.twitter.com/XukhHq7z6j

— Kings on NBCS (@NBCSKings) March 7, 2023

Next Game

Sacramento’s four-game home stand will conclude on Thursday night when the Kings face the New York Knicks at Golden 1 Center in front of a national TV broadcast.

The Kings will be on TNT for the second time this season after the NBA chose to flex Thursday’s matchup to a national broadcast in light of Sacramento and New York’s recent impressive play.

Be sure to get all of your Kings vs. Pelicans coverage right here on Sactown Sports 1140 beginning at 5:30 PM PST on Game Night with Scott Marsh and Henry ‘The High Flyer’ Turner before a 7:00 PM PST tip-off from downtown Sacramento.