Darius Acuff Jr. keeps on rolling for the Kings

Rookie point guard Darius Acuff Jr. delivered another standout performance for the Sacramento Kings despite their recent loss to the Miami Heat. Acuff recorded 32 points, 10 assists, five rebounds, and one steal in the defeat, which brought Sacramento's record to 1-9 on the season. Through this stretch, the rookie is averaging 25.9 points and 7.4 assists per game.

Writer Ian Goodwillie argues that while Acuff is excelling as the focal point of the Kings' rebuild, the franchise struggles to properly develop young talent around him. Goodwillie criticizes Sacramento's decision to drop fellow first-round pick Nique Clifford, asserting that Acuff cannot succeed alone without a properly supported supporting cast.