When the Kings begin preseason play, this year’s top two draft picks will meet again.
The Kings’ preseason schedule was announced Thursday. Sacramento opens in Phoenix against the Suns and No. 1 overall pick Deandre Ayton on Oct. 1 at Talking Stick Resort Arena.
The matchup pits Kings rookie Marvin Bagley III, the No. 2 pick in last month’s draft, against his former prep teammate. Bagley and Ayton have already squared off in NBA competition, as the Kings and Suns met in the Las Vegas summer league opener.
Sacramento has two home games this preseason.