Kings rookie Devin Carter needs shoulder surgery, could miss start of season, per report
Philip 2024-09-21 16:39:59
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Kings rookie Devin Carter needs shoulder surgery, could miss start of season, per report
Carter was the No. 13 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft
By Jack Maloney • 1 min readSacramento Kings guard Devin Carter, the No. 13 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, will undergo surgery on his left shoulder later this month, according to Shams Charania. Carter will not participate in Summer League and could miss the start of next season.
Carter began his collegiate career at South Carolina, but transferred to Providence after his freshman season. He blossomed into a star with the Friars, and was named Big East Player of the Year last season after averaging 19.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.8 steals per game on 37.7% shooting from behind the arc.
On draft night, CBS Sports' Adam Finkelstein gave the Kings an "A" for their selection of Carter, writing: