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Heat face struggling Kings in crucial matchup
9 Nov
Summary
- Heat and Kings meet for first of two regular season games.
- Kings drafted Acuff, Karaban, and Sharp in 2026.
- Ben Simmons signed a one-year deal with the Kings.
The Miami Heat (3-6) are scheduled to play the Sacramento Kings (1-8) on Sunday, November 8th, at 9:00 p.m. EST, at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. This game is the first of two regular season meetings between the teams.
The Kings enter the matchup with a new roster composition. They drafted Darius Acuff, Alex Karaban, and Emmanuel Sharp in the 2026 NBA Draft. Additionally, Ben Simmons was signed to a one-year contract, while several other players departed. The Kings finished the previous season with a 22-60 record.
Miami is coming off a recent 120-100 loss to the Golden State Warriors. Coach Erik Spoelstra expressed his anticipation for developing relationships with new players, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, emphasizing that genuine connection takes time and is often forged through shared challenges.
The Heat's projected starting lineup includes Davion Mitchell, Klay Thompson, Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins, and Giannis Antetokounmpo. For the Kings, projected starters are Darius Acuff, Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, De'Andre Hunter, and Keegan Murray. Ben Simmons is listed as out due to an Achilles injury.
