Harkless (hip) will not play in Friday's game against the Jazz, NBA writer James Ham reports.

EDGE Analysis

Harkless is dealing with left hip soreness and will get the night off as a result. He will be replaced in the starting lineup by Terence Davis.

Harkless is questionable versus Utah on Friday due to a hip injury, per Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee.

EDGE Analysis

Harkless is suffering from left hip soreness he got during or a day after the Kings' game at Portland on Wednesday.

Harkless will start Wednesday's preseason game against the Clippers, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

EDGE Analysis

Harkless came off the bench in Monday's exhibition opener, but he'll receive the starting nod Wednesday. Marvin Bagley will shift to the bench for Sacramento.

Harkless agreed Monday to a two-year, $9 million contract with the Kings, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Harkless spent last season between the Heat and Kings, being dealt to Sacramento in March of 2021. He saw 24.9 minutes per game with the Kings and started 20 of his 24 appearances, with the veteran averaging 6.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.1 steals. He should continue to see minutes in the low-to-mid-20s as a three-and-D option at forward.

Harkless was removed from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Jazz, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

EDGE Analysis

Harkless was a late scratch Sunday, and it's not yet clear whether he'll play off the bench. Louis King will take his place in the lineup.

Harkless generated 18 points (5-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 26 minutes Sunday in the Kings' 126-98 win over the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

With De'Aaron Fox (COVID-19 health and safety protocols), Harrison Barnes (groin) and Tyrese Haliburton (knee) still out of the lineup Sunday, Harkless surprisingly stepped up on the offensive end to lift the Kings to resounding win. Though Harkless has been a fixture in the starting five for more than a month, he typically offers most of his fantasy impact in the defensive categories, and managers shouldn't expect that to change after Sunday's scoring outburst. Harkless had averaged only 7.8 points on 50 percent shooting from the field over the Kings' first four games of May.

Harkless was held scoreless (0-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt) with three rebounds, two assists and two blocks in Wednesday's 49-point loss to the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

With Harrison Barnes out, Harkless was a popular, low-cost DFS pivot, but he turned in a complete dud, failing to score in his 24 minutes of action. Harkless did provide a pair of blocks, but it was nonetheless a poor all-around showing for the 27-year-old, who's started the last 11 games.

Harkless totaled 20 points (7-12 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds and two steals over 29 minutes in a loss to the Timberwolves on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Harkless started his seventh straight contest and finished with his highest point total of the season. In fact, his 20 points tied for the team lead and exceeded his scoring total over his past three games combined. He's totaled double-digit points only three times over his past 11 games, so Harkless can be avoided in most fantasy leagues.

Harkless scored 15 points (5-11 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 5-7 FT) to go along with five assists, three rebounds and two steals across 34 minutes in Monday's loss to the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

Harkless remained in the starting lineup for the third consecutive game and benefited from the absence of Buddy Hield (illness). As a result, he played a season-high 34 minutes and scored a season-best 15 points. He chipped in across the board otherwise, most notably contributing two steals. Harkless figures to see a decreased role going forward, assuming Hield is not out for a lengthy period.

Harkless will start in Thursday's game against the Pistons, James Ham of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sacramento made a lineup change for Thursday's game, as Harkless was moved into the starting lineup while Tyrese Haliburton was sent to the bench. This will mark the first start for Harkless with the Kings. He has averaged 3.8 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.0 assist across the last six games.