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A couple of other names to consider with the taxpayer midlevel exception are Spencer Dinwiddie, Trey Lyles and Al Horford. As for minimum players, I wouldn’t be shocked if the Knicks brought back Delon Wright and/or Landry Shamet.

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James Ham: "I think Doug did a good job with what he was given." -Trey Lyles on Doug Christie

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Sean Cunningham: Domantas Sabonis (hamstring) and Trey Lyles (low back soreness), as well as Jae Crowder (low back soreness) are all questionable for tonight’s game in Phoenix.

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James Ham: Domantas Sabonis has been downgraded to OUT for tonight’s game in SF. Trey Lyles was added to the injury list and is questionable with left leg soreness. Jake LaRavia was upgraded to available.

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Sean Cunningham: Kings list Domantas Sabonis (hamstring) & Trey Lyles (left leg soreness) as questionable tonight vs. Warriors. Jake LaRavia is available. Warriors say Brandin Podziemski (low back strain) is out, Jonathan Kuminga (right ankle) is probable & Gary Payton II (nasal fracture) is

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While the Kings have long been linked as one of the top trade suitors for Cam Johnson, it’s worth noting Sacramento has been resistant to parting with rookie guard Devin Carter in trade talks with teams, league sources told HoopsHype. Instead, a combination of Kevin Huerter and Trey Lyles with future first-round pick draft capital has been identified as Sacramento’s most consistent package when they’ve looked to upgrade the roster in trade talks with teams, according to NBA executives around the league who’ve spoken with HoopsHype.

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James Ham: "They were out just because the minutes weren't there." -Mike Brown on why Keon Ellis and Isaac Jones didn't play. Brown said he tried to give Doug McDermott and Trey Lyles a look

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Sean Cunningham: Domantas Sabonis remains questionable while Keegan Murray and Trey Lyles are available to play vs. Pacers.

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James Ham: Domantas Sabonis (ankle sprain), Keegan Murray (ankle soreness) and Trey Lyles (calf) all listed as questionable today against the Pacers.

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James Ham: INJURY UPDATE vs. Los Angeles Lakers 12/19 Trey Lyles (Right Calf) - OUT

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Sean Cunningham: According to sources, Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis & Kevin Huerter will all be available tonight when the Kings host the Lakers. However, Trey Lyles (calf) did experience some soreness this morning. He will get some treatment prior to the game & is now questionable

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James Ham: The morning injury report looks the same as last night. Kevin Huerter, Domantas Sabonis and Keegan Murray are all listed as questionable. Trey Lyles is not listed on the injury report, which is a very good sign that he will return tonight against the Lakers.

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Players to keep a close eye on include Kyle Kuzma, Nikola Vučević, Jonas Valančiūnas, Malcolm Brogdon, Lonzo Ball, De'Andre Hunter, Jakob Pöltl, Jaden Springer, Day'Ron Sharpe, Bruce Brown, PJ Tucker, Bones Hyland, KJ Martin, Duop Reath, Marcus Smart, Josh Okogie, Anfernee Simons, Kevin Huerter and Trey Lyles (among others). Some sources anticipate that the Los Angeles Clippers, New Orleans Pelicans and Cleveland Cavaliers will make moves before the deadline to reduce their salaries to fall below the NBA's luxury-tax threshold of $170.8 million.

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Sacramento, meanwhile, is routinely described as one of the league's more aggressive teams in search of an upgrade, with the contracts of Kevin Huerter and Trey Lyles (even though only Lyles' $8 million salary is an expiring deal) widely known to be available from the Kings.

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