The Sacramento Kings faced the Golden State Warriors in their preseason opener, resulting in a 122-112 loss. Despite the defeat, DeMar DeRozan shone brightly, scoring 15 points without a miss in his debut. De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis contributed 11 points each, while Keegan Murray displayed promise as a two-way player.

Buddy Hield led the Warriors with 22 points, receiving mixed reactions from Kings fans. The game highlighted the Kings' new roster dynamics and the potential impact of their offseason acquisitions.