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Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr. makes history against the Grizzlies

While it's cool that Darius Acuff Jr. is already making history with the Sacramento Kings, it may not be the right kind of history.

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 7:08 PM
Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr. makes history against the Grizzlies
Key Things to Know
  • Darius Acuff Jr. set an NBA record for most field goal attempts by a rookie in his first three games.
  • Acuff became the first rookie in league history to attempt at least 20 shots in each of his first three games.
  • The Sacramento Kings rookie shot 9-for-23 from the field during a loss against the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sacramento Kings rookie point guard Darius Acuff Jr. has set an NBA record by attempting 74 shots across his first three career games. He also became the first rookie to take 20 or more field goal attempts in each of his opening three contests, reaching the milestone during a loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.

A Royal Pain highlights that Acuff's high volume comes with efficiency concerns, noting he went 9-for-23 against Memphis. Writer Ian Goodwillie argues that while Acuff's aggression is positive for his development, he should improve shot quality, dial back three-point attempts, and expand his playmaking beyond scoring.

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