Finally, the Western Conference contenders, the Sacramento Kings, and the Minnesota Timberwolves will meet on Thursday night. The Wolves will roll into their second game following their opening loss against the Lakers. Meanwhile, the Beam Team will be opening their 2024/25 season, hoping for a banger start. However, the Kings are facing some injury concerns. Yet, there might be positive news from their shooting guard, DeMar DeRozan.

Recently, there have been a few rumors about whether the 35-year-old Deebo will open the game or not. Well, putting an end to the speculations and keeping himself away from the injury roster, the 6x NBA All-Star will be on the court for the Kings. However, DeRozan missed the practice game on Friday for undisclosed reasons.

But that shouldn’t be a matter of concern anymore; the star hooper is surely playing the opener in his new jersey. After signing a three-year $76 million sign-and-trade agreement, this would be DeMar DeRozan’s debut game for the Kings.

The fresh face of the Sacramento Kings notched 24.0 ppg, 4.3 RPG, and 5.3 apg for Chicago last season and finished second in the Kia Clutch Player of the Year voting behind Steph Curry. A year prior, another Beam Team star, De’Aaron Fox, won the award Double D was chased and faltered. But most importantly, DeMar DeRozan is entering his 16th NBA season with the Kings this year. It speaks volumes about Deebo’s consistency throughout his career. Those dunks will continue to dominate the NBA!

Keeping aside the good news from Deebo’s end, the Kings have more to worry about. Their center and guard will miss the first game. Talk about a punch in the gut. Well, injuries are truly the worst nightmare for any team. And with the absence of Orlando Robinson and Devin Carter, DeRozan hopes to have his fairytale debut in the game.

Two key players remain sidelines despite DeMar DeRozan’s impending debut

Bad news always follows good news, and applies to the Sacramento Kings, too. On one hand, the star debutant, the NBA veteran DeMar DeRozan, will most likely play the opening game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Meanwhile, the other side of the story isn’t so favorable. Center, Orlando Robinson has been pushed out of the playing five because of his knee injury.

It will be very disappointing that he won’t be able to play in the opening game as announced by the team. On the other hand, NBA rookie Devin Carter recently underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder.

The Beam Team reported Thursday that both the center and guard will miss their first games of the 2024/25 NBA season. Luckily, the team has a seasoned guard—DeMar DeRozan—to take the reins. Kings fans are excited about DeRozan’s regular season debut. A home win against the Timberwolves would be the ideal start of the DeRozan era. Rub your hands guys, things are about to get kaboom on the rim.

Concerns and excitement surround the Sacramento Kings’ season opener. Of course, Deebo is the star attraction of the game and probably of the season. A proven talent throughout added with 6 All-Star badges, the 35YO could be the ultimate key for the team.

Moreover, DeRozan’s consistency over the years is a certificate of trust the Kings will keep their faith in. Therefore, prepare yourself for Kings vs T-Wolves, for it is destined to be one hell of a night!