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Sacramento Kings’ De’Aaron Fox is a fast healer. Less than ten days after going down with a moderate left ankle sprain, the speedy third-year guard is ready to go, and is expected to see time on the court during one or both of the team’s last two scrimmages before the July 31 kickoff of the 8-game Bubble season. On Friday, Fox participated in full-contact practice and felt good afterwards. How his ankle reacts later in the day will determine if he is ready for the July 25 early morning scrimmage against the Milwaukee Bucks. The ankle was the same one he injured back in November, prompting the cautious initial timeline by the team. But once again, De’Aaron’s timeline is not your normal weekend warrior’s timeline.

Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes has been cleared by the NBA protocol and is on his way to Orlando Friday to join his teammates in the Bubble. Barnes originally tested positive for the Coronavirus back on July 5, prompting the immediate shutdown of the team’s practice facility in Sacramento. However, he was not identified as the fourth member of the team to test positive until July 14. According to head coach Luke Walton, Harrison is expected to be ready for the squad’s opener on July 31 against the San Antonio Spurs. He originally came into the team’s mini-camp back in Sacramento in great shape and is expected to have a quick ramp up before the 8-game restart. He must first clear a two-day quarantine once he arrives in Orlando but can be present for the team’s final scrimmage on July 27 vs the Los Angeles Clippers. It is unlikely he will participate in that contest though. All in all, this is great news for the Kings as Barnes brings a skilled veteran presence to the forward spots and allows the team to utilize a whole new set of dynamic lineups in their push for the final playoff berth.

After a 133-day delay, we finally got some Sacramento kings basketball. Well, sort of. The Kings faced the Miami Heat Wednesday night at the HP Fieldhouse just outside Orlando and played a meaningless scrimmage that ultimately ended in a 104-98 defeat to the squad from South Florida. Buddy Hield came off the bench and after a slow start, heated up to finish with 19 points and five rebounds in the shortened 40-minute game. Kent Bazemore got the start at small forward and contributed 11 points and two steals, while DaQuan Jeffries had an impressive showing with 12 points on 5-6 from the field, including 2-2 from deep. Playing without De’Aaron Fox, Harrison Barnes, Richaun Holmes, Alex Len, and Marvin Bagley, the team struggled against the Miami starting 5. An amazing barrage of 3-pointers from the Heat buried the Kings early, but once the reserves took the court, Sacramento was able to close the gap. They were never able to quite get over the hump and take a lead but held tough throughout the game with their limited roster. The Kings played with more pace than expected with Fox not in the lineup, but defensive rotation lapses left Miami wide open way too often on the perimeter and they nailed 14 threes as a result. Notes: With no fans in the stands, the game had an eerie feeling about it. Large digital boards tried to make the scene feel more alive, but it was more of a distraction than an enhancement. The court wasn’t very well mic’d up and the announcers sounded like they were on the other side of the country. Oh yeah, Gary Gerould and Doug Christie were actually on the other side of the country in Sacramento calling the game. All in all, it is nice to see Kings basketball again, but this bubble season is going to be hard to get excited about if the real games are as dull as this one was. The NBA is all about the hype, and there was not much hype tonight. Postgame: Buddy Hield Postgame: DaQuan Jeffries Postgame: Luke Walton

Nemanja Bjelica, Corey Brewer, and head coach Luke Walton speak with the media Tuesday morning via a Zoom call. Lots of injury updates and talk of the upcoming scrimmage with the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Nemanja Bjelica Corey Brewer Luke Walton

Sacramento’s Marvin Bagley will miss the entirety of the 2019-20 NBA restart as it was determined that he suffered a lateral sprain of his right foot during practice Sunday in Orlando according to the Kings. An MRI was taken shortly after the injury and a foot specialist was consulted, resulting in the delayed report by the team. He will remain in a walking boot for the next two weeks but is expected to make a full recovery in time for the start of the 2020-21 season. Whenever that starts. This setback is completely unrelated to the left foot injuries he suffered earlier in the 2019-20 season. As a result, Richaun Holmes, Nemanja Bjelica, Alex Len, and Harry Giles will likely manage the 4/5 spots during the Orlando restart. While it would have been great to see Marvin out on the floor after missing so much time during the season, the immediate impact to the squad is minimal, as he was not really an active participant in the team’s recent success.

Head coach Luke Walton provides an update on Marvin Bagley’s status, while Alex Len and Jabari Parker discuss their battles with Covid-19 and how they are looking forward to getting this season restarted. Alex Len Jabari Parker Luke Walton

Bogdan Bogdanovic, Yogi Ferrell, and head coach Luke Walton all spoke with the media Sunday afternoon via a Zoom call. Bogdan Bogdanovic Yogi Ferrell Luke Walton

Sacramento Kings head coach Luke Walton spoke with the media via a Zoom call Friday. He discussed the status of De’Aaron Fox, the versatility of Marvin Bagley, and how the team plans to handle Harrison Barnes absence from the Bubble. Luke Walton

Luke Walton speaks with the media via a Zoom call and answers questions about all the turnover within his team of late. Also hear from Kyle Guy and DaQuan Jeffries on their experiences in the NBA Bubble so far. Luke Walton Kyle Guy DaQuan Jeffries

Sacramento Kings center Alex Len has been cleared by the NBA protocol to join his teammates in the Orlando Bubble. He originally announced his positive test result back on June 24 and has been quarantined in Sacramento ever since. He will bring much-needed size to the Kings frontcourt with center Richaun Holmes out until June 22 for violating the NBA’s campus perimeter rules. Len should be ready to hit the court this weekend.

The Sacramento Kings snake-bit season continues in the NBA Bubble restart. Point guard De’Aaron Fox went down with a mild to moderate left ankle sprain during practice Wednesday afternoon. The team said he will be re-evaluated in 7 to 10days, but his actual return to the court is unknown. This is the same ankle he injured earlier in the season that caused him to miss significant time. It is still possible that he can return before the Kings first game against the San Antonio Spurs on July 31, but the lost practice time just further sets the team back in their hopes to somehow grab a playoff berth.

Swingman Kent Bazemore talks about his time in the NBA Bubble so far and head coach Luke Walton discusses the challenges he is facing with so many key players out. Kent Bazemore Luke Walton

Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes revealed on Twitter that he was the mystery fourth member of the squad to test positive for the Coronavirus. The news originally dropped back on July 5, prompting the immediate shutdown of the team’s practice facility. Once he clears NBA protocol for multiple negative tests, he can join his teammates in the Orlando Bubble. He should be ready for the team’s first official game on July 31 against the San Antonio Spurs, but the lack of practice time, might delay his return to the court.

Buddy Hield is back and talks about his experience with Covid-19 and how he feels about being in the NBA Bubble now. Rookie Justin James and head coach Luke Walton also speak with the media via a Zoom call from Orlando. Buddy Hield Justin James Luke Walton

Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes has been sent back into quarantine for the next 8 days after inadvertently crossing the campus line to pick up his takeout order. He should be cleared to rejoin the squad in time for the team’s first scrimmage on July 22 against the Miami Heat, but it is unclear if he will play due to the lack of practice time with his team.

The jersey messages for a couple more Sacramento Kings have been revealed. Harry Giles chose “Say Her Name” in honor of all the strong black women who have helped shape him as a person. Cory Joseph will wear “Black Lives matter” as that message resonates with his belief that “black lives matter too and we want to be treated the same”.

Harry Giles, Cory Joseph, and coach Luke Walton speak to the media via a Zoom call. More jersey messages revealed and some insights on who is looking good so far. Harry Giles Cory Joseph Luke Walton

Sacramento Kings big man Jabari parker has been cleared by the NBA’s Coronavirus testing protocol and will join the squad in Orlando. Per quarantine requirements, he must first remain in his hotel room for 48-hours and pass two consecutive tests before joining his teammates on the practice court. If all goes to plan, he should be ready to go by Wednesday, July 15.

Buddy Hield, who tested positive for Covid-19 last month has reportedly been cleared by the NBA to join his teammates in Orlando. The Sacramento Kings’ sharp-shooter will need to adhere to the standard 48-hour hotel room quarantine once he arrives in the Magical Kingdom but should be ready to hit the court by Wednesday, July 15. The team’s first scrimmage is against the Miami Heat on July 22.

All members of the Sacramento Kings have chosen messages for their jerseys during the NBA restart in Orlando. De’Aaron Fox will display “Anti-Racist”, Marvin Bagley has chosen “Freedom”, and Kent Bazemore will promote “Education Reform”. Others have not yet revealed their choices, but the full list should be out soon. So far, only 17 NBA players have decided to not participate in this social justice effort, including LeBron James.

De’Aaron Fox, Marvin Bagley, and head coach Luke Walton all chatted with the media via a Zoom call following Saturday's practice session in Orlando. De'Aaron Fox Marvin Bagley Luke Walton

Day 1 of the Orlando Training Camp for the Sacramento Kings featured interviews from head coach Luke Walton, center Richaun Holmes, and swingman Bogdan Bogdanovic via a Zoom call with the media. Why does it look like they are being held hostage in an undisclosed black site in these videos? 😀 Luke Walton Richaun Holmes Bogdan Bogdanovic

According to Sacramento Kings head coach Luke Walton, Buddy Hield, Alex Len, and Jabari parker did not accompany the team to Orlando on July 8, and it is still unknown when they will join their teammates in the Bubble following their positive tests for the Coronavirus. A fourth unnamed member of the team’s traveling party is still quarantined in Sacramento as well.

The NBA 2019-20 restart is looking more and more fragile by the minute. On Sunday, the Sacramento Kings announced that all team activities at the Golden 1 Center have been suspended due to another positive Coronavirus test result to the traveling party set to embark to Orlando on Wednesday, July 8. This announcement comes just hours after the Milwaukee Bucks made a similar statement regarding their practice facility.

In preparation for their 8-game sprint to a possible playoff berth, the Sacramento Kings will hold 3 scrimmages in the Orlando NBA bubble. Wednesday, July 22 at 5:00pm vs. the Miami Heat. Saturday, July 25 at 9:30am vs. the Milwaukee Bucks. Monday, July 27 at 1:00pm vs. the Los Angeles Clippers. No word yet on whether the games will be broadcast on TV or radio.