Who from the Sacramento Kings will be in Salt Lake City for the All-Star game?
Feb 16, 2023, 8:00 AM
(Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
(Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Now that the “unofficial” first half of the NBA season is in the books for the Sacramento Kings, it’s time to look ahead to this weekend’s All-Star weekend.
Five players from the Sacramento Kings are going to be in Salt Lake City, representing the Kings across all three days of All-Star festivities.
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Here’s a breakdown of who is representing the Kings during All-Star weekend:
72nd NBA All-Star Game
For the first time since the 2003-04 season, the Sacramento Kings are sending two players to the NBA All-Star game. Center Domantas Sabonis was named a reserve at the beginning of February, leading fans to believe that he would be the only King. But, with so many injuries impacting players, NBA commission Adam Silber named De’Aaron Fox, among others, as an All-Star game replacement.
The 72nd All-Star game takes place at 5:30 p.m. PST Sunday, Feb. 19, in Salt Lake City.
Domas and Foxy ⭐ 2023 All-Stars pic.twitter.com/ZsNoHNIKiH
— Kings on NBCS (@NBCSKings) February 12, 2023
Starry 3-Point Contest
One of the final events to list its participants, we learned this week that guard Kevin Huerter is participating in the three-point contest on Saturday night. He faces off against two former Kings in Tyrese Haliburton and Buddy Hield, Tyler Herro, Damian Lillard, Jayson Tatum, Anfernee Simons and Lauri Markkanen.
You can watch Huerter compete in the Starry 3-Point Contest during All-Star weekend at 5 p.m. PST Saturday, Feb. 18.
Hit RT button to congratulate @KevinHuerter for making it to the #Starry3PT Contest! #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/koRkBhMjzJ
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) February 15, 2023
Jordan Rising Stars
Keegan Murray, the fourth overall pick in last year’s NBA Draft, was almost a guarantee to make the Rising Stars roster. The mini-tournament is comprised of rookies, sophomores and NBA G League players.
The NBA Rising Stars game takes place at 6 p.m. PST Friday, Feb. 17.
Deron Williams, Joakim Noah and Pau Gasol drafted their teams today for 2023 Jordan Rising Stars. Each legend selected seven players from the pool of 21 NBA rookies and sophomores. Jason Terry will lead the team of seven NBA G League players.
The Rising Stars rosters: pic.twitter.com/3OfO7fzSPR
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) February 7, 2023
NBA G League Next Up Game
Sacramento Kings center Neemias Queta is joining his G League brothers in Salt Lake City to highlight the best of the best of NBA affiliates.
The second-year big man is one of 24 players in a G League All-Star game. Queta, the 39th overall pick from the 2021 NBA Draft, is currently in his second season with the Kings while playing on a two-way contract between the big league club and G-League affiliate Stockton.
The rosters are set for the #GLeagueNextUpGame! Team captains Scoot Henderson (@thereal013) and Luka Garza (@LukaG_55) drafted their 11 teammates and are ready to square off during #NBAAllStar.
Catch both teams in action on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 3 pm/et on NBA TV. pic.twitter.com/uAyp2dlK1b
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) February 14, 2023
Miscellaneous
Last but not least, Sacramento Kings Emcee Scott Freshour is also heading to Salt Lake City. For the eighth time, Freshour was selected by the NBA to host events at NBA All-Star weekend.
Breaking: Kings Emcee @Scott_Fresh was selected by the NBA to host events at NBA All-Star weekend in Salt Lake City. It's his 8th time being selected.
Seriously though, he's literally the best at his job and an even better person.
— Deuce Mason (@DeuceMason) January 25, 2023
