After all, the Western Conference contenders are the Sacramento Kingsand the Minnesota Timberwolves meet on Thursday night. The Wolves begin their second game after their opening loss to the Lakers. Meanwhile, the Beam team opens its 2024/25 season and is hoping for a great start. However, the Kings have some injury concerns to contend with. Still, there could be positive news from their shooting guard, DeMar DeRozan.

Recently there have been some rumors about whether 35-year-old Deebo will open the game or not. Well, to put an end to the speculation and stay off the injured list, The 6x NBA All-Star will be on the court for the Kings. However, DeRozan missed Friday's practice game for unknown reasons.

But that shouldn't be a cause for concern anymore; The star hooper will certainly play the opener in his new jersey. This would be DeMar DeRozan's debut game for the Kings after signing him to a three-year, $76 million sign-and-trade deal.

The Sacramento Kings' fresh face posted 24.0 ppg, 4.3 rpg and 5.3 apg for Chicago last season, finishing second behind Steph Curry in the Kia Clutch Player of the Year voting. A year earlier, another Beam Team star, De'Aaron Fox, won the award. Double D was pursued and failed. Most importantly, DeMar DeRozan begins his 16th NBA season with the Kings this year. It speaks volumes about Deebo's consistency throughout his career. These dunks will continue to dominate the NBA!

Aside from the good news about Deebo's demise, the Kings have even more reason to worry. Your center and guard will miss the first game. Talk about a punch in the gut. Well, injuries really are every team's worst nightmare. And with Orlando Robinson and Devin Carter missing, DeRozan is hoping for a fairytale debut in the game.

Two key players remain out despite DeMar DeRozan's impending debut

Bad news always follows good news, and that holds true for the Sacramento Kings. On the one hand, the star debutant, NBA veteran DeMar DeRozan, will most likely play the opening game against him Minnesota Timberwolves. Meanwhile, the other side of the story is not so favorable. Center, Orlando Robinson was forced out of the playing five because of his knee injury.

It will be very disappointing that he will not be able to take part in the opening game as the team announced. On the other hand, NBA rookie Devin Carter recently underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder.

The Beam Team reported Thursday that both the center and guard will miss their first games of the 2024-25 NBA season. Luckily, the team has an experienced guard – DeMar DeRozan – to take the reins. Kings fans are excited for DeRozan's regular season debut. A home win against the Timberwolves would be the ideal start to the DeRozan era. Rub your hands, people, there's going to be a row soon.

The Sacramento Kings' season opener is causing concern and excitement. Of course, Deebo is the main attraction of the game and probably the season. A consistently proven talent and with six All-Star badges, the 35-year-old could be the ultimate key for the team.

Additionally, DeRozan's consistency over the years is a vote of confidence that the Kings will continue to believe in. So prepare yourself for Kings vs. T-Wolves because it's sure to be one hell of a night!