Kings rookie F Giles (knee) out until at least January

Oct 6, 2017 - 9:22 PM Sacramento Kings rookie forward Harry Giles will miss at least half the season due to his ongoing knee issues, the club announced Friday.

Giles will be sidelined through at least January to make sure his knees are healthy before he plays in his first NBA game.

According to the Kings, the training staff will "focus on a measured and sustained progression plan designed to improve physical strength in his surgically repaired knees."

Giles suffered ACL tears in both knees while in high school and also injured his left knee and underwent surgery prior to his freshman season at Duke.

Giles, once billed as a probable No. 1 overall NBA draft pick, averaged just 3.9 points and 3.8 rebounds in 26 games at Duke.

The Kings selected him with the 20th overall pick in June's draft.

Giles' ailing knees prevented him from playing in the NBA Summer League. He also missed Sacramento's preseason opener against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday.