Darius Acuff Jr. shines in Kings' summer league opener against Nets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 5:56 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Darius Acuff Jr. scored 25 points and provided a key assist as the Sacramento Kings defeated the Brooklyn Nets 79-76 in their summer league opener at the California Classic on July 4. Acuff struggled early, shooting 1-for-8 but recovered to finish strong. Kings' second-year guard Nique Clifford hit the go-ahead three-pointer with five seconds left, contributing 16 points. Emanuel Sharp, picked 45th in the draft, added 11 points, showcasing his defensive skills. The Kings' rookies are eager to build team chemistry during the summer league phase.
- •Kings beat Nets 79-76 in summer league opener.
- •Acuff scored 25 points, including a game-winning assist.
- •Clifford added 16 points, hitting the game-winning three.
- •Sharp contributed 11 points with strong defensive presence.
- •Game played in California Classic on July 4.
- 5:56 AMYahoo Sports — Sacramento Kings reshape rebuild with Darius Acuff Jr. and key draft moves
"Sacramento Kings have plenty to build upon. The future looks bright as they compete during the NBA Summer League in the California Classic.
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