Barnes recorded 13 points (5-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and four steals across 39 minutes during Wednesday's 125-110 victory over the Lakers.

EDGE Analysis

Barnes was held to single-digit scoring totals in his last two appearances but bounced back Wednesday while logging double-digit field-goal attempts for just the second time this year. The 31-year-old also tallied a season-high four steals in the comfortable win. Barnes has been relatively inconsistent early in the 2023-24 campaign and is averaging 11.4 points and 2.9 rebounds in 30.9 minutes per game.

Barnes finished with three points (1-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and one assist over 22 minutes during Monday's 122-97 loss to Houston.

EDGE Analysis

This was easily Barnes' worst game of the season as the Kings fell to 2-4. De'Aaron Fox (ankle) being out should in theory mean more production for Barnes, so he's a bounce-back candidate moving forward.

Barnes registered 33 points (11-16 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 33 minutes in Wednesday's 130-114 win over the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

Barnes shot 10 of 11 from the floor in the first half to help the Kings build a double-digit lead heading into the break. He cooled down in the second half but still finished the night as the leading scorer in the game. Barnes is playing his fifth full season with the Kings after being traded from the Mavericks in the 2018-19 season and signed a three-year, $54 million contract extension over the offseason. His veteran presence and versatility were key for the Kings' postseason run last year and he will serve as a stable, complimentary piece in the starting lineup beside All-Stars De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis.

Barnes tallied 15 points (5-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 109-101 preseason loss to the Lakers.

EDGE Analysis

Barnes was efficient from beyond the arc Wednesday and posted the second-highest scoring total on the team, but he was unable to generate much production in other areas during the loss. The 31-year-old appeared in all 82 games for the Kings last season and should play a key role once again during the 2022-23 campaign after signing a three-year extension during the offseason.

Barnes has agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $54 million, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.

EDGE Analysis

This news comes as no surprise, as Barnes was instrumental in Sacramento's rise up the Western Conference standings. Barnes appeared in all 82 games during the 2022-23 season, averaging 15.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.6 three-pointers on 47.3 percent shooting. Look for him to play a significant role once again next season due to his ability to play both forward spots.

Barnes totaled four points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT) across 14 minutes during Sunday's 120-100 loss to the Warriors in Game 7 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.

EDGE Analysis

Barnes was unable to make an impact in the loss, and the team relied on Malik Monk to pick up the slack while Barnes and Kevin Huerter struggled. Barnes' result matched his second-worst total of the season, with the other four-point result also coming against the Warriors back in late October.

Barnes totaled 17 points (6-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-4 FT) and one rebound over 34 minutes during Thursday's 114-97 loss to Golden State in Game 3 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.

EDGE Analysis

Barnes accumulated 17 points, but as usual, he added very little outside of scoring. It's hard to reason with the fact he grabbed just one rebound in 34 minutes. While he continues to be a scoring threat, his lack of overall production is concerning at this point.

Barnes closed Monday's 114-106 victory over the Warriors in Game 2 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals with 13 points (5-13 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-5 FT), six rebounds, one assist and three steals across 34 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Barnes has been the definition of steady to start the opening-round series against his former team. He's totaled 26 points (10-24 FG), 13 rebounds, three assists and six steals across 70 minutes, but he may have to take his game to another level if Domantas Sabonis (ribs) is forced to miss any time.

Barnes (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's Game 1 clash with the Warriors.

EDGE Analysis

Barnes tweaked his ankle at the end of Wednesday's practice, but he's been omitted from the injury report, indicating he will claim his usual role for the Kings on Saturday. Barnes closed the regular season averaging 15.4 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals over 29.0 minutes in the last five games, but he figures to log 30-plus minutes in the team's playoff run.

Barnes suffered a minor tweak to his ankle at the end of Wednesday's practice but expects to play Saturday against the Warriors, Brenden Nunes of The Sacramento Bee reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barnes started all 82 regular-season games for the Kings this year and appears to be on track for Game 1 of the Western Conference First Round despite his ankle issue. He scored in double figures in his final six regular-season appearances, averaging 14.7 points and 2.3 rebounds in 29.2 minutes per game.