Kings 3-point issue hits new low, De'Aaron Fox battles pinky problem

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The Kings head into Sunday’s matchup with the Phoenix Suns at 5-4 on the season. They’ve played competitive basketball throughout the first three weeks of the season with their wins coming by an average of 10.8 points and their losses by just 4.5 points per game. 

Phoenix is playing incredible basketball to open the season and is the toughest challenge the Kings will face to date. At 8-1, the Suns have found ways to win in crunch time. They have a predicted record of just 5-4 and they have just one win by double figures on the season.

The Suns were dealt a huge blow on Saturday when it was revealed that future hall of famer Kevin Durant will miss a minimum of two weeks with a left calf strain. In his 18th NBA season, the 36-year-old Durant is averaging 27.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists in nearly 39 minutes per game. 

With Durant sidelined, the focus shifts to Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, who are both off to solid starts for Phoenix. This should be a good matchup of two high level veteran Pacific division foes.

While the Kings aren’t missing a star, they do have a few pending issues that they’ll need to deal with.