Rookie Will Riley scored a season-high 18 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:07 left, and the Washington Wizards beat the Sacramento Kings 116-112 on Sunday night in a matchup of last-place teams.

The Sacramento Kings converted rookie big man Dylan Cardwell to a standard NBA contract following the big trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Recent reports indicate that the Sacramento Kings are nowhere close to being done, as a major veteran fire sale remains active.

Rookie Will Riley scored a season-high 18 points as the Washington Wizards defeated the visiting Sacramento Kings 116-112 on Sunday.

DeMar DeRozan said he'd be willing to help out younger players if the Kings went into tank mode as they deal with a nine-game losing streak.

Several rival teams have shown interest in the Sacramento Kings' player Keon Ellis ahead of the trade deadline.

The Sacramento Kings (12-38) and Washington Wizards (12-35) meet Sunday. Tip-off from Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., is set for 6 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Kings vs. Wizards odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Sacramento Kings' backcourt could be severely shorthanded against the Washington Wizards.