How The Kings Fared In National Power Rankings
Oct 15, 2018, 12:00 AM | Updated: Jan 4, 2019, 11:35 am
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CBS Sports
29. 
Sacramento Kings
“Not quite a “team,” but filled with some interesting pieces. The questions that matter this season: Can De’Aaron Fox build on a disappointing rookie year? Can Marvin Bagley III prove he can play defense? Can Harry Giles live up to a fraction of his pre-injury potential?”
ESPN – Mark Spears
30. Sacramento Kings
BPI projected wins: 26.7
Previous rank: No. 29
Best case: 34-48
“The best-case scenario for the Kings is a 30-win season. Sacramento will be one of the fun new teams to watch because of its exciting young talent, but with Marvin Bagley III, De’Aaron Fox and the other youngsters, it will be another season of rebuilding for the Kings in an even more talented West. The goal is for growth and competitiveness.
Worst case: 19-63
Here, the Kings have another long season of struggle and don’t win even 20 games, as the tough Western Conference will not do the Kings any favors. Every win in the West will be important for playoff-contending teams, so the Kings won’t be taken lightly. What can make matters even worse for the Kings is if health becomes an issue, as well.
Yahoo Sports – Monte Pool
30) Kings:
“As imagined, the preseason was hideous. Rebuilding is a sad thing when it’s obvious before the season begins.”
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