A Royal Pain
Fansided

Sacramento Kings: Top 3 Players Halfway Through Preseason

By Rafe Wong

PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 1: The Sacramento Kings are seen against the Phoenix Suns during a pre-season game on October 1, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 1: The Sacramento Kings are seen against the Phoenix Suns during a pre-season game on October 1, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
4 of 4
Next
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 4: Willie Cauley-Stein #00 of the Sacramento Kingss is introduced during a pre-season game against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 4, 2018 at Staples Center, in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 4: Willie Cauley-Stein #00 of the Sacramento Kingss is introduced during a pre-season game against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 4, 2018 at Staples Center, in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Willie Cauley-Stein

This one was a tough decision for me. Originally, I had Yogi Ferrell on the list, but due to him playing just one out of the three preseason games so far, I did not think he qualified to be a possible candidate. Therefore, Willie Cauley-Stein is my pick for the third best player.

This season is big for Cauley-Stein. With his rookie contract expiring at the end of this season, he is looking to have a good year in order to get paid what believes he is worth. So far, Cauley-Stein has had a nice preseason campaign. In three games, he is averaging 9.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, and one steal a game while shooting 52.2% (12-23) from the floor.

3 Bold Predictions For Willie Cauley-Stein. light. Trending

Time will only tell whether the Kings and Cauley-Stein can mutually agree on a deal. It is even unknown whether Cauley-Stein sees Sacramento as a part of his future. But either way, he is with the Kings now, and if he wants to earn his next contract, he needs to have his best season yet. If he can prove to be a player who can grab rebounds and defend efficiently, it will make him an asset this season and a potential core player for the Kings to build around going forward.

Home/Kings News