Kings retain Acuff Jr., Lavine, Sabonis in starting five

Sacramento seeks its first win after an 0-6 start.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 35m1 min read

What happened: Sacramento named its starting lineup Tuesday, sticking with Darius Acuff Jr., Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, De'Andre Hunter, and Precious Achiuwa. The five-man unit earned another consecutive nod after opening together against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Why it matters: Sacramento enters Tuesday searching for stability after opening the 2026-27 regular season 0-6 through six games. The franchise dropped its last contest 136-105 to Memphis and continues to lean on its primary core to halt the early skid.

By the numbers: Through 6 games in 2026-27, Acuff leads the group with 26.3 points and 6.3 assists per game, while LaVine is averaging 23.5 points. Sabonis is averaging 16.0 points, 15.8 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game, and Achiuwa has contributed 12.5 points and 6.0 rebounds.

What to watch: Sacramento looks to capture its first victory of the 2026-27 campaign.

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Kings retain Acuff Jr., Lavine, Sabonis in starting five

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