Mason (heel) will not play Tuesday against the Hornets, Sean Cunningham of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mason bruised his right heel during Sunday's game against the Grizzlies. The exact severity of the issue is still unknown, but luckily for him, the Kings won't play again until Saturday against the Nuggets.

Mason won't return to Sunday's game against the Grizzlies after bruising his right heel.

EDGE Analysis

Initial X-rays came back negative, but the rookie will likely undergo further testing to make sure there's not underlying damage. He came off the bench for five minutes in the first quarter before being removed from the game.

Mason will play a reserve role in the Kings' matchup versus the Suns on Friday, Jason Jones of The Sacramento Bee reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mason will be replaced at shooting guard by Buddy Hield. The Kings starting lineup is often a revolving door, and Mason is the odd man out Friday. While he drew the start Wednesday against the Cavaliers, he only played 10 minutes. He figures to still see a heavier workload off the bench Friday, as fellow rookie De'Aaron Fox (quadriceps) remains sidelined.

Mason will pick up the start at shooting guard for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Jason Jones of the Sacramento Bee reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Kings have continually been rotating starters throughout the season to find out what works best, with Wednesday marking Mason's first shot to work with the top unit. Mason has averaged just 18.2 minutes over the last five games, but could see that push up into the mid-to-upper 20s while drawing the start. With Mason starting at shooting guard, Buddy Hield will head back to the bench in the corresponding move.

Mason registered 12 points (4-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal across 26 minutes in Friday's 116-109 overtime victory over the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie second-rounder continues to be one of the pleasant surprises of a difficult rebuilding year for the Kings. Factoring in Friday's production, Mason has three consecutive double-digit scoring efforts and has now drained a three-pointer in four consecutive contests. With a solid allotment of playing time that's seen him log at least 19 minutes in nine of his last 11 games, Mason is becoming an increasingly appealing asset in deeper formats.

Mason recorded 15 points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-10 FT), three steals, two rebounds and two assists across 19 minutes during a 101-95 loss to the Cavaliers on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Mason set a new season high with 15 points in the loss as he also swiped a season-high three steals and got to the free throw line a season-high 10 times. He has been performing well lately off the bench, as he's scored in double figures in six of his last nine games. With George Hill and De'Aaron Fox both struggling a bit this season, Mason could start earning more minutes if he keeps up this kind of play.

Mason collected 14 points (5-10 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four assists and three rebounds across 25 minutes during Monday's game against the Warriors.

EDGE Analysis

Mason is averaging 20.5 minutes and 9.7 points over the past six games. He's also shooting 52.9 percent from behind the arc this year, which is a team-high. The 23-year-old will likely see similar minutes going forward if he remains hot from the three-point line.

Mason scored 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt) while adding an assist and a steal in 22 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 110-83 loss to the Wizards.

EDGE Analysis

The Kings were down by 31 at the half, so coach Dave Joerger emptied his bench in the third and fourth quarters, with the little-used Mason stepping up and taking advantage of his garbage-time minutes. The solid performance may move him up a spot or two on the backcourt depth chart, but don't expect the 23-year-old to start getting regular court time.

Mason managed 10 points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three assists and one rebound across 18 minutes in Friday's 117-106 preseason loss to the Warriors.

EDGE Analysis

Mason put his best foot forward this preseason in a bid for a roster spot, posting double-digit scoring efforts in four of five exhibitions and shooting at least 50.0 percent from the field in all of those contests. The 2017 second-round pick seems to have secured a modest backcourt rotation role at a minimum for the coming season, with the opportunity for an expansion of his role as the campaign unfolds.

Mason managed 13 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four assists, three rebounds and one steal across 24 minutes in Thursday's 104-87 preseason loss to the Clippers.

EDGE Analysis

The 2017 second-round pick continues to put his best foot forward in his bid for a roster spot, generating his third double-digit scoring effort in four exhibitions. The 23-year-old also posted a preseason-best 71.4 percent success rate from the field and upped his assist totals for the second consecutive contest. Mason will have one more opportunity to display his wares when the Kings tangle with the Warriors in Friday night's preseason finale.