BREAKING: Sacramento Kings Reportedly Release A Player

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Sacramento Kings will waive Filip Petrusev.

On Friday evening, the Sacramento Kings faced off against the Minnesota Timberwolves (on the road) at the Target Center.  

The Kings won the game by a score of 124-111, and All-Star point guard De'Aaron Fox led the way with 36 points, seven rebounds, 12 assists and one steal while shooting 14/32 from the field and 3/7 from the three-point range in 37 minutes. 

Following the game, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Kings will waive Filip Petrusev.  

Via Wojnarowski: "ESPN Sources: The Sacramento Kings are waiving F Filip Petrusev, who’s expected to sign a deal overseas. The Kings plan to hold open the 15th roster spot for the foreseeable future. Petrusev, 23, appeared in two games for Kings."

ESPN Sources: The Sacramento Kings are waiving F Filip Petrusev, who’s expected to sign a deal overseas. The Kings plan to hold open the 15th roster spot for the foreseeable future. Petrusev, 23, appeared in two games for Kings.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 25, 2023

Petrusev was the 50th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft and was traded (via the Philadelphia 76ers) to the Los Angeles Clippers earlier this season.

Before playing for the Clippers, he was then traded to the Kings.

The 23-year-old has played in three NBA games (one with the 76ers and two with the Kings). 

James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento added more details. 

Via Ham: "According to a league source, the Sacramento Kings are waiving Filip Petrusev and opening up a roster spot. Petrusev is set to sign with Olympiacos of the Greek league. The Kings roster now stands at 17, including two-way players."

According to a league source, the Sacramento Kings are waiving Filip Petrusev and opening up a roster spot. Petrusev is set to sign with Olympiacos of the Greek league. The Kings roster now stands at 17, including two-way players.

— James Ham (@James_HamNBA) November 25, 2023

As for the Kings, they are 9-6 in their first 15 games and will play their next game on Tuesday evening when they host Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors.