30Q: Can Keegan Murray win Rookie of the Year?

The Toronto Raptors look for a win after splitting their last 6 games. The Sacramento Kings look for a win after winning 3 of their last 4 games. Let's preview this game and give out a Toronto Raptors vs Sacramento Kings prediction. The Toronto Raptors rebounded from a loss to the Pistons with wins over the Cavs and Grizzlies. The Toronto Raptors…

G Chris Duarte (trade), C Nerlens Noel (free agent) Key subtraction Last season It all came together, finally and gloriously, for a franchise that was stuck in the mud for years. The Kings made the playoffs, words that hadn't been used in the same sentence for almost two decades, ending a 16-year drought. They also showcased a pair of breakout…

The Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings have played the most hotly-contested series in the first round, but it could come to an end if the Warriors win Game 6. Since we may only have one game left in this series, let's place some prop bets on Friday night's action. Keegan Murray UNDER 18.5 Points, Rebounds and Assists De'Aaron Fox OVER 6.5…

Keegan Murray's had a record-breaking season from long range, and he shouldn't be slowing down tonight against the Pelicans defense. See why our NBA picks are backing the Kings rookie to keep reigning. Now that the dust has finally settled on March Madness, the NBA once more has the undivided attention of the basketball world. With only a handful…

The Kings' most memorable season in nearly two decades officially ended Sunday afternoon in their 120-100 loss to the Golden State Warriors in Game 7. It's now time to turn attention to the offseason ahead. Sacramento's core is locked in for the 2023-24 NBA season. Four of the Kings' five starters -- De'Aaron Fox, Kevin Huerter, Keegan Murray and…

The Sacramento Kings (27-21) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (27-25) on Monday night. Action tips off at 8:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Kings-Timberwolves prediction, pick, and how to watch. Sacramento has lost three of its last four games but remains in third place in the Western Conference. The Kings covered 55% of…

The talent level in the NBA is as even as it's ever been. Though parity remains an evergreen theme as the season progresses, it's not because teams are short on talent - it's actually the opposite. The Indiana Pacers, for example, are exceeding expectations hovering above.500 in January with rookie Bennedict Mathurin stepping up with an immediate…

After an ugly two-game trip to Orlando, the Toronto Raptors are back up north to face the Sacramento Kings tonight. The pregame narrative: Keegan Murray is riding a nice trend of production that his PRA line doesn't fully account for, and Gary Trent Jr. has found his shot beyond the arc. Also, we're fading Scottie Barnes against a team that doesn't…

The NBA season is underway, which makes it a good time to check in on the NBA Rookie of the Year odds as everyone is getting their first impressions of the 2022 class. The latest: Paolo Banchero was a surprising first pick in the draft, but the big Duke product has produced right away. Bennedict Mathurin has looked great in Indiana so far and…

The Atlanta Hawks and Sacramento Kings square off in a battle of two playoff-bound squads. Both teams cause issues for the opposition. Which team can find the level of consistency needed to make a legitimate playoff run? Fixture: Sacramento Kings@ Atlanta Hawks Date and Time: Wednesday, November 23, 7:30 PM ET Venue: State Farm Arena, Atlanta,…

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant believes Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter is playing some of the best basketball in the NBA, and the two-time Finals MVP compared him to Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry. On Boardroom's "The ETCs" podcast, Durant talked about the Maryland product. "Kevin Huerter, right now, he's playing like Klay, Steph," said the…

The 2022-23 NBA Season kicks off on Tuesday, Oct. 18. While fans are excited to see their favorite players, another portion of the fanbase is looking forward to which players win the upcoming annual awards, including NBA Rookie of the Year honors. Former Duke product Paolo Banchero was drafted first overall by the Orlando Magic back in June and…

The Houston Rockets have big plans for Jabari Smith in his rookie season, with head coach Stephen Silas eyeing the No. 3 pick as a defense anchor for the young unit. It seems as though oddsmakers in Las Vegas aren't as bullish on the Auburn product. Smith checks in at No. 3 in the Rookie of the Year odds across most sportsbooks,…

With the start of the 2022/23 NBA season less than two months away, fans are already debating who will be the breakthrough stars this term. Several leading bookmakers are offering odds on who will be the NBA Rookie of the Year, highlighting the prestigious nature of the award. Numerous new betting sites have also jumped on the bandwagon by pricing…

The 2022-23 NBA season is just weeks away, so it is time for some fantasy basketball managers to prepare their draft boards. While there are plenty of veterans people should focus on drafting first, this season's top rookies should not be overlooked when it comes to fantasy basketball rankings. Last season, rookies Evan Mobley and Scottie…

There's a good chance that Jabari Smith Jr. will win the Rookie of the Year. As the third overall pick, it would be hard not to, but he has a lot of things going for him. He looks likely to be given the games and minutes needed to win the award. His role on offense should allow him to average close to 15 points per game on good shooting efficiency.…

The NBA offseason is coming to an end with media days and the opening of training camps just around the corner. With the start of the season fast approaching, it's time to take an early look at the top candidates for Rookie of the Year, where the field may be a bit deeper than we initially assumed despite Chet Holmgren's unfortunate Lisfranc…

With the 2022 NBA Summer League in the books, we can start putting together our Rookie of the Year (ROY) futures portfolio. But before we get to those picks, I put together a list of key trends that date back to 1966, when the league revamped the draft to do away with territorial picks: Five of the past six ROY winners were on teams that reached at…

Is Banchero the Rookie of the Year favorite? ORLANDO - Las Vegas Summer League has come and gone, and the top picks from this year's draft have gotten a small taste of what life is like in the NBA. The rookies will have about two months to relax before training camp kicks off their NBA career and a race to become the Rookie of the Year. Each of the…

The Chet Holmgren hype train has left the station. Holmgren had NBA fans going wild with his unofficial professional debut in the Salt Lake City Summer League on Tuesday night. The 7-foot-1, 195-pound center out of Gonzaga tallied 23 points on 7-for-9 shooting, seven rebounds, four assists and six blocks in an extremely impressive 24 minutes of…

July 6 - Oddsmakers are more than ready to bet on Chet. Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren made his debut in the NBA Summer League on Tuesday and turned in a performance that caused a shift in Rookie of the Year futures markets. Holmgren scored 23 points, blocked six shots, pulled down seven rebounds, sank four 3-pointers and dished out…

The hype around the Kings heading into the 2022-23 NBA season isn't being felt just around Sacramento. The Ringer's Bill Simmons is all in on the revamped Mike Brown-led Kings team and had plenty of praise for their offseason moves, rookie Keegan Murray and their postseason odds. Less than four months ago, several NBA analysts and big-name media…

The talent level in the NBA is as even as it's ever been. Though parity remains an evergreen theme as the season progresses, it's not because teams are short on talent - it's actually the opposite. The Indiana Pacers, for example, are exceeding expectations hovering above.500 in January with rookie Bennedict Mathurin stepping up with an immediate…