Darius Acuff Jr. has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason game against the Trail Blazers with a rest issue, moving to day-to-day status on the injury report. The rookie guard will sit out as Sacramento plays its preseason game against Portland without him.
What happened
The Kings listed Darius Acuff Jr. as day-to-day on Tuesday's 9:17 p.m. ET injury report, with the issue logged as rest. He had no previous status on file. Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento reported that Acuff has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason game against Portland because of the rest designation. The report lists an expected return date of Oct. 16. Acuff, a 19-year-old guard, is out through that game as the Kings manage him early in the preseason schedule.
What it means for the Kings
Sacramento's next game is Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET against Portland, the game Acuff will miss. He has no season line yet. In his place, the Kings can lean on guards already logging heavy minutes: Russell Westbrook at 28.9 minutes and 15.2 points, Zach LaVine at 31.4 minutes and 19.2 points, and Dennis Schroder at 26.4 minutes and 12.8 points. Keegan Murray (34.5 minutes, 14.0 points) and Domantas Sabonis (29.7 minutes, 15.8 points) also factor into the rotation. The Kings are 0-0, since the 2026-27 regular season has not started, and there are no regular-season games yet to measure a record with or without Acuff.
What to watch
The Kings' next injury report will show whether Acuff's rest day clears him for practice ahead of Oct. 16, the date listed as his expected return. Sacramento continues its preseason schedule in the days after the Portland game, and Acuff's status should be reassessed on the next report. No further timeline beyond the Oct. 16 target has been announced.
Is Darius Acuff Jr. playing vs Trail Blazers?
No. He has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason game against Portland with a rest issue, per Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento.
When will Darius Acuff Jr. be back?
The injury report lists an expected return date of Oct. 16. No further timeline has been announced.