After losing to the Los Angeles Lakers 101-86 on Saturday night, the Sacramento Kings made a tough decision with one of their young players. They announced that 2017 1st-round pick Harry Giles would be assigned to their G-League affiliate, the Stockton Kings.
Giles had struggled to break into the Kings rotation through their first thirteen games of the season. Sacramento’s roster is heavy with big men, and in a league that is moving toward smaller lineups, playing time has been hard to come by for players like Giles.
A surprisingly successful start to the year may also have played a part in the decision.