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Evaluating The New Members Of The Sacramento Kings

By Gurjus Singh

SACRAMENTO, CA - NOVEMBER 1: The Sacramento Kings bench reacts during the game against the Utah Jazz on November 1, 2019 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - NOVEMBER 1: The Sacramento Kings bench reacts during the game against the Utah Jazz on November 1, 2019 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – NOVEMBER 8: Cory Joseph #9 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during a game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on November 8, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – NOVEMBER 8: Cory Joseph #9 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during a game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on November 8, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /

Cory Joseph

Through the first 10 games of the season, Cory Joseph has played up to the expectations given when he signed in the offseason. Joseph has been a pest as a defender and has been decent for the Kings with handling the ball and initiating the offense.

Although Joseph has been playing close to expectations in the first 10 games, he has struggled to shoot from the three-point line as he is only making around 29% of his shots. Joseph can also be better at moving ht ball around as he tends to overdribble the ball at times.

With all this in mind, Joseph also will be one of the guards that need to step up with De’Aaron Fox currently out. He will be “promoted” to the starting lineup, and I expect him to become more of a willing passer and better shooter from three as the season goes on.

Joseph has been a solid contributor for the Kings, but he can get better. For the season, he is averaging around six points, two rebounds, and two assists per game while making just over 40% from the floor. 

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