And now, opposing teams also have to worry about being haunted by a frightening new mascot dubbed "Roy Al." The Sacramento Kings unveiled their new blue-and-red City Edition jerseys on Thursday, a uniform set that pays tribute to the franchise's 15-year run as the Cincinnati Royals from 1957 to '72.

Meet Roy Al, the new mascot for the Kings who was introduced when the team unveiled their 2024-2025 City Edition jerseys.

The Boston Celtics and the NBA unveiled the 2024-25 City Edition uniform. These annual threads have become something of a statement in the league, and each team tries to tell a story with the design.

Kings update: Sacramento is 7-5 and seventh in the NBA in offensive efficiency after beating visiting Phoenix 127-104 on Wednesday night. They are getting scoring from De’Aaron Fox (24.6 points per game), DeMar DeRozan (22.9) and Domantas Sabonis (19.9); Sabonis averages 12.6 rebounds per game, second in the league.

The Sacramento Kings (6-5) have three players currently listed on the injury report as they prepare to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (6-5) on Friday, November 15 at Golden 1 Center, with tip-off at 10:00 PM ET.

The injury report for the New York Knicks (5-6) ahead of their matchup with the Brooklyn Nets (5-7) currently includes two players. The matchup tips at 7:30 PM ET on Friday, November 15 from Madison Square Garden.

Mikko Rantanen scored twice in the third period to complete his ninth career hat trick, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-2.

Mikko Rantanen scored three goals for his ninth career hat trick, including a go-ahead goal midway through the third period, Artturi Lehkonen had a goal and an assist, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 in Denver on Wednesday night.

Mikko Rantanen scored twice in the third period to complete his ninth career hat trick as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Kings.