Kings' Harrison Barnes: Pops for 18 in Friday's win
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Barnes supplied 18 points (7-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Friday's 124-111 win over the Timberwolves.
The veteran forward has had to settle for a secondary role in the Kings' offense to begin the season as De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis dominate the ball, but Barnes has still scored at least 12 points in four straight games. His 12.6 points per game is his lowest average since 2015-16 however, and his 8.8 FG attempts per game is his lowest volume since 2014-15. Barring an injury to one of the team's younger stars, Barnes' role doesn't figure to grow.
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Kings' Harrison Barnes: Scores 22 points in loss
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Barnes notched 22 points (6-13 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT) and three rebounds across 41 minutes during Wednesday's 117-112 loss to the Pelicans.
Barnes was efficient from the field en route to his highest-scoring outing since the regular-season opener. The veteran's 13 shot attempts were also his most since Opening Night and marked just the fourth time this season he's hoisted double-digit attempts. Barnes' increased offensive activity was likely due to Keegan Murray's (back) absence. It's unclear how long Murray will be sidelined, but Barnes figures to see an uptick in production until the second-year forward is cleared to return.
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Kings' Harrison Barnes: Scores in double figures
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Barnes recorded 13 points (5-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and four steals across 39 minutes during Wednesday's 125-110 victory over the Lakers.
Barnes was held to single-digit scoring totals in his last two appearances but bounced back Wednesday while logging double-digit field-goal attempts for just the second time this year. The 31-year-old also tallied a season-high four steals in the comfortable win. Barnes has been relatively inconsistent early in the 2023-24 campaign and is averaging 11.4 points and 2.9 rebounds in 30.9 minutes per game.
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Kings' Harrison Barnes: Held to three points
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Barnes finished with three points (1-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and one assist over 22 minutes during Monday's 122-97 loss to Houston.
This was easily Barnes' worst game of the season as the Kings fell to 2-4. De'Aaron Fox (ankle) being out should in theory mean more production for Barnes, so he's a bounce-back candidate moving forward.
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Kings' Harrison Barnes: Near-perfect first half in win
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Barnes registered 33 points (11-16 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 33 minutes in Wednesday's 130-114 win over the Jazz.
Barnes shot 10-for-11 from the floor in the first half to help the Kings build a double-digit lead heading into the break. He cooled down in the second half but still finished the night as the leading scorer in the game. Barnes is playing his fifth full season with the Kings after being traded from the Mavericks in the 2018-19 season and signed a three-year, $54 million contract extension over the offseason. His veteran presence and versatility were key for the Kings' postseason run last year, and he will serve as a stable complementary piece in the starting lineup beside All-Stars De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis.
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Kings' Harrison Barnes: Scores 15 in defeat
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Barnes tallied 15 points (5-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 109-101 preseason loss to the Lakers.
Barnes was efficient from beyond the arc Wednesday and posted the second-highest scoring total on the team, but he was unable to generate much production in other areas during the loss. The 31-year-old appeared in all 82 games for the Kings last season and should play a key role once again during the 2022-23 campaign after signing a three-year extension during the offseason.
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Kings' Harrison Barnes: Nets three-year extension
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Barnes and the Kings agreed Thursday on a three-year contract extension worth $54 million, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
The news comes as no major surprise, as Barnes was instrumental in Sacramento's rise up the Western Conference standings. Barnes appeared in all 82 games during the 2022-23 season, averaging 15.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.6 three-pointers while shooting 47.3 percent from the field. Look for him to play a significant role once again next season due to his ability to play both forward spots.
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Kings' Harrison Barnes: Abysmal line in final game
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Barnes totaled four points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT) across 14 minutes during Sunday's 120-100 loss to the Warriors in Game 7 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
Barnes was unable to make an impact in the loss, and the team relied on Malik Monk to pick up the slack while Barnes and Kevin Huerter struggled. Barnes' result matched his second-worst total of the season, with the other four-point result also coming against the Warriors back in late October.
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Kings' Harrison Barnes: Empty performance in loss
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Barnes totaled 17 points (6-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-4 FT) and one rebound over 34 minutes during Thursday's 114-97 loss to Golden State in Game 3 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
Barnes accumulated 17 points, but as usual, he added very little outside of scoring. It's hard to reason with the fact he grabbed just one rebound in 34 minutes. While he continues to be a scoring threat, his lack of overall production is concerning at this point.
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Kings' Harrison Barnes: Records three steals in Game 2 win
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Barnes closed Monday's 114-106 victory over the Warriors in Game 2 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals with 13 points (5-13 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-5 FT), six rebounds, one assist and three steals across 34 minutes.
Barnes has been the definition of steady to start the opening-round series against his former team. He's totaled 26 points (10-24 FG), 13 rebounds, three assists and six steals across 70 minutes, but he may have to take his game to another level if Domantas Sabonis (ribs) is forced to miss any time.
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Kings' Harrison Barnes: Clear for Game 1
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Barnes (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's Game 1 clash with the Warriors.
Barnes tweaked his ankle at the end of Wednesday's practice, but he's been omitted from the injury report, indicating he will claim his usual role for the Kings on Saturday. Barnes closed the regular season averaging 15.4 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals over 29.0 minutes in the last five games, but he figures to log 30-plus minutes in the team's playoff run.
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Kings' Harrison Barnes: Hurts ankle, expects to play
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Barnes suffered a minor tweak to his ankle at the end of Wednesday's practice but expects to play Saturday against the Warriors, Brenden Nunes of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Barnes started all 82 regular-season games for the Kings this year and appears to be on track for Game 1 of the Western Conference First Round despite his ankle issue. He scored in double figures in his final six regular-season appearances, averaging 14.7 points and 2.3 rebounds in 29.2 minutes per game.
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Kings' Harrison Barnes: Another unexciting performance
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Barnes provided 16 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), one assist and three steals in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 121-103 victory over New Orleans.
Despite scoring in double digits again Tuesday, Barnes failed to get anyone excited with his performance. While the three steals were certainly a nice bonus, given he is averaging just 0.7 per game, it's reasonably safe to assume this was just an outlier. He is technically a standard league asset, although he is also a perfect example of a ranking not necessarily providing a true reflection of a player's impact.
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Kings' Harrison Barnes: Scores 19 points in loss
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Barnes contributed 19 points (5-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 9-11 FT), five rebounds and one assist over 35 minutes during Monday's 119-115 loss to Minnesota.
Barnes failed to make a three-pointer, but he was busy at the charity stripe and extended his double-digit scoring streak to 15 games. During that stretch, the veteran forward has averaged 16.8 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 33.3 minutes per game.
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Kings' Harrison Barnes: Another double-figure performance
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Barnes logged 11 points (3-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and one assist in 25 minutes during Tuesday's 132-109 loss to the Celtics.
Barnes extended his double-digit scoring streak to 12 games, but he hasn't scored more than 19 points since March 4. Given his lack of production in the defensive categories, Barnes needs prolific offensive numbers to be a true fantasy asset, which just hasn't been the case recently. Since the All-Star break (15 games), Barnes has averaged 15.1 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 32.8 minutes.
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Kings' Harrison Barnes: Scores 14 points in loss
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Barnes chipped in 14 points (4-9 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and four rebounds over 30 minutes during Monday's 133-124 loss to the Bucks.
Barnes drained a trio of three-pointers but didn't make a significant impact on the offensive end in this loss against Milwaukee. However, he's been very efficient of late, scoring in double digits in seven straight games and shooting 52.6 percent from the field in that span.
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Kings' Harrison Barnes: Pens efficient scoring outing
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Barnes finished Saturday's 128-119 win over the Suns with 19 points (6-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT) and six rebounds across 37 minutes.
Barnes led the way in a balanced scoring night for the Kings, who had six players finish with between 12 and 19 points. Though he was able to get his points efficiently, Barnes was lacking in much notable production outside of the rebounds column, which has been a common theme with his stat lines. Over his last five games, Barnes is averaging just 1.0 assists, 1.0 three-pointers, 0.4 steals and 0.2 blocks per contest.
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Kings' Harrison Barnes: Delivers 20 points, seven boards
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Barnes notched 20 points (6-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 8-8 FT) and seven rebounds in 37 minutes during Friday's 128-127 win over the Clippers.
Barnes has yet to record a double-double this season, but he's ended three rebounds or fewer away in each of his last two appearances. Even though the veteran forward plays a secondary role in the Kings' offensive scheme behind De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis, he's still averaging 14.2 points per game since the start of February.
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Kings' Harrison Barnes: Erupts for 29 points Tuesday
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Barnes recorded 29 points (8-13 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 9-10 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one block in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 123-117 win over the Thunder.
Barnes stepped up on the offensive end in the win, scoring 29 points, the most he has scored in more than six weeks. With De'Aaron Fix (wrist) sidelined, Barnes took it upon himself to shoulder more of the scoring responsibility, rewarding anyone who managed to stream him in. While he can have limited value thanks to his ability to score the basketball, Barnes' lack of peripheral numbers usually keeps his fantasy appeal relatively low.
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Kings' Harrison Barnes: Empty performance again Tuesday
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Barnes finished with 11 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 120-109 loss to Phoenix.
Barnes continues to offer up buckets full of nothing, ending with 11 points in 36 minutes. Thanks to his empty skillset, Barnes now sits well outside the top 150 over the past month. His points production can be valuable for streaming purposes but outside of that, he should not be on the radar as a long-term asset outside of deeper formats. He's been held to 11 points or less in four of his past six outings.
