Nik Stauskas (shoulder) returned to practice Wednesday, The Sacramento Bee reports.

Stauskas (shoulder) returned to practice Wednesday, The Sacramento Bee reports.

Analysis:

Stauskas missed Monday's preseason game versus the Spurs, but was back in action Wednesday, which bodes well for his involvement in the Kings' last preseason game Friday. At the moment, it's unclear whether Stauskas or last year's first-rounder Ben McLemore will start at shooting guard for the Kings, so the Canadian could make a final claim for the position if he's able to suit up Friday.