Davion Mitchell

Mitchell appeared in 75 games as a rookie last year and averaged 11.5 points, 4.2 assists and 2.2 rebounds across 27.7 minutes per game. He shot 41.8 percent from the field, 31.6 percent from three and 65.9 percent from the free-throw line. However, he really saw an uptick in production during the stretch run while De'Aaron Fox was sidelined due to a hand injury, posting 18.8 points and 9.3 assists across the last 11 games of the season, including three double-doubles with assist totals of 17 and 15 in two of those games. As a starter (19 games), he averaged 18.0 points, 7.4 assists and 2.3 rebounds across 37.1 minutes per game. Despite the absence of Tyrese Haliburton, the No. 9 overall pick still figures to open the 2022-23 campaign as a backup after the additions of Kevin Huerter and Malik Monk this offseason. He also may face some competition from defensive-minded guard Matthew Dellavedova, who's returning to NBA action after playing in Australia last year. Still, the Kings will almost certainly prioritize Mitchell's development over playing time for the veteran.