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Alex Karaban
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SA· Fri Nov 6Game preview →2026-27 season
- GP
- 4
- MIN
- 9.5
- PTS
- 1.8
- REB
- 0.8
- AST
- 0.5
- STL
- 0.2
- BLK
- 0.0
- 3PM
- 0.5
- FG%
- 33.3
Game log
| Date | Opp | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | FG | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31 | @MEM | L 105-136 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0-2 | 0 | 0 | -15 |
| Oct 29 | @NO | L 120-132 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2-3 | 1 | 0 | -10 |
| Oct 27 | @SA | L 103-130 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | -12 |
| Oct 21 | @LAC | L 96-121 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | -4 |
Latest news
Karaban closed Tuesday's 130-103 loss to the Spurs with zero points (0-1 FG), one rebound and one assist across 11 minutes.
Karaban received his first meaningful rotation minutes of the season but failed to score on his lone field-goal attempt. The rookie forward entered the game during the first half as Sacramento searched for additional floor spacing, though he was unable to make much of an impact. Karaban remains outside the regular rotation and holds little fantasy value in standard leagues.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 28
Karaban finished with seven points (2-3 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 20 minutes during Thursday's 114-110 preseason loss to the Lakers.
Karaban made the most of his limited scoring opportunities, converting both attempts from beyond the arc while contributing in several other categories. The rookie forward also committed two turnovers but demonstrated the perimeter shooting ability that could help him compete for a reserve role in Sacramento. His regular-season fantasy appeal remains limited until he establishes consistent playing time.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 9
The Kings signed Ben Simmons to a one-year deal Friday, adding another bench option who will challenge Karaban for playing time.
Simmons will return to The Association after sitting out the 2025-26 campaign. With the three-time All-Star in the mix, Karaban faces increased competition for playing time off the bench. Karaban, the No. 29 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, could see increasingly steady minutes as the season progresses, though the UConn product isn't guaranteed a meaningful role early on, especially if Keegan Murray (ankle) is healthy to begin the campaign.
RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 5
Karaban finished Friday's 92-90 Summer League win over Charlotte with 14 points (6-12 FG, 2-8 3Pt), three assists and two rebounds over 35 minutes.
It was a bit of an inconsistent performance from Karaban, who scored seven points in both the first and third quarters but did not score in the other two frames. He still finished tied with Jonathan Mogbo as the Kings' second-leading scorer behind Emanuel Sharp (16 points). The Kings acquired Karaban from the Cavaliers after he was selected by Cleveland with the No. 29 pick of the 2026 NBA Draft, but the UConn product's playing time in his rookie season could be limited if he's behind De'Andre Hunter (eye) and Nique Clifford (rest) on the depth chart after the preseason.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jul 18
Karaban posted 21 points (7-15 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds and a steal across 27 minutes in Wednesday's 82-76 Summer League loss to the Celtics.
Karaban endured a slow start to the Summer League, scoring just seven points on 3-for-15 shooting across his first three appearances. However, he bounced back admirably here and showed a glimpse of what he can do on both ends of the court after ending just two boards shy of a double-double. The 29th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and former UConn star is expected to fight for a rotation spot during training camp.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jul 16
Karaban went scoreless (0-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt) with two rebounds, one assist and one block in 24 minutes during Thursday's 91-85 Summer League win over the Clippers.
Although the former UConn standout missed all six of his field-goal attempts, he finished with a team-best plus-12 and continued to provide solid positional defense. He wasn't even supposed to be ready in time for this game due to an ankle sprain, so it's not worth overreacting to his scoreless outing.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jul 10