Edwards logged one point (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and one assist in nine minutes during Sunday's 112-99 preseason loss to Toronto.

EDGE Analysis

Although Edwards played single-digit minutes off the bench during Sunday's preseason opener, he finished second on the team in rebounds. He saw an increase in playing time after being traded from the Nets to the Kings last year, averaging 4.0 points and 2.2 rebounds in 14.6 minutes per game over 21 appearances with Sacramento.

Edwards won't play in Saturday's Summer League against the Bucks, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

EDGE Analysis

Edwards is expected to have a bigger role in Sacramento in 2023-24 after making 24 appearances for the team last year. However, his Summer League campaign is likely over.

Edwards logged 18 points (6-10 FG, 2-6 3PT, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal in 31 minutes of Thursday's 93-80 Summer League win over Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

Edwards will be relieved after this performance, as he's been having a shaky Summer League so far. In his previous five appearances, Edwards shot just 38.3 percent from the field with averages of 9.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.2 three-pointers.

The Kings picked up Edwards' $1.93 million team option for the 2023-24 season, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Edwards appeared in 22 games with the Kings in 2022-23 after being dealt from Brooklyn mid-season. In his time with Sacramento, Edwards averaged 3.9 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists over 13.9 minutes per game, but played a significant role down the stretch, logging 18 or more minutes in 10 of the Kings' final 17 regular season contests. Though Sacramento opted to bring Edwards back for another year, he'll likely remain toward the tail end of the Kings' rotation.

Edwards finished with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound across 10 minutes during Sunday's 109-95 loss to Denver.

EDGE Analysis

Edwards barely featured in the loss, playing 10 minutes as the Kings went with their second and third units. While he has actually been able to see regular minutes over the past month, Edwards has scored double-digits only three times, failing to have any sort of a tangible impact.

Edwards closed Friday's 138-114 win over the Trail Blazers with 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt), two assists, one block and two steals in 18 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Edwards scored in double figures for the first time since March 16 and set a season high with two steals. After being left out of the regular rotation for the majority of the campaign, the second-year forward has claimed a solid reserve role during the second half of March, posting 5.8 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 16.9 minutes over his past 12 appearances (three starts).

Edwards isn't in the starting five for Friday's game versus the Suns, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kevin Huerter will replace Edwards in the starting lineup Friday after missing the previous three games with a knee injury. Edwards is averaging 3.6 points and 2.4 rebounds in 15.0 minutes across his eight games coming off the bench this season.

Edwards will start Saturday's matchup against the Wizards, Gary Gerould of the Kings Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Kevin Huerter (knee) missing his first game since Jan. 13, Edwards will step into the starting lineup. He's been a regular part of the rotation over the past four games, averaging 6.5 points and 3.5 rebounds in 21.5 minutes.

Edwards played 26 minutes in Saturday's 128-119 win over the Suns, finishing with 12 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal in 26 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

After having failed to get off the bench in either of the Kings' previous two contests, Edwards was a surprise entry into the rotation Saturday as a replacement for Terence Davis, who didn't see the floor in a coach's decision. The second-year forward was a plus-18 during his time on the court and played over struggling starter Keegan Murray (15 minutes) down the stretch. Though a 25-plus-minute role won't be guaranteed for Edwards moving forward, expect him to stick in the rotation for at least one more game after his strong showing Saturday.

The Nets are finalizing a trade of Edwards and cash to the Kings on Tuesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Edwards still has to technically approve the trade, but that's expected to be the case. Ultimately, this is a salary and luxury tax saving measure by the Nets. According to Wojnarowski, the Kings are expected to give Edwards run in the G League with the Stockton Kings, though there's always a chance he's re-routed before Thursday's deadline. Edwards has played just 79 NBA minutes this season, totaling 15 points, 14 rebounds, three steals, two assists and one block.