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Trey Lyles Trey Lyles (calf) questionable Saturday vs. Lakers
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 2:36 PM
NBA Injury Report
Trey Lyles (right calf strain) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Lyles has missed Sacramento's last ten games, most recently experiencing some soreness in his calf on the morning of Thursday's loss to the Lakers. If he remains sidelined, the Kings will continue to ask Domantas Sabonis to play heavy minutes in the middle, going small when their star center needs a break. |
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Keegan Murray Keegan Murray (ankle) questionable for Saturday
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 2:33 PM
NBA Injury Report
Keegan Murray (left ankle soreness) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Murray returned to the lineup on Thursday after missing one game due to his ankle, playing 35 minutes in a loss to the Lakers. If he cannot play in Saturday's rematch, Doug McDermott is the likely replacement in the starting lineup. While McDermott is worth streaming in deep leagues when allowed to start, he should not be rostered otherwise. |
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Kevin Huerter Kevin Huerter (shoulder) plays 24 MIN in return
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 6:43 PM
Kevin Huerter (left AC joint sprain) accounted for seven points (2-of-4 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, two assists, one steal, and two 3-pointers in 24 minutes in Thursday's loss to the Lakers.
Analysis: Huerter only missed one game after injuring the shoulder operated on in the spring, which was a positive for the Kings. However, he has offered limited fantasy value this season, which remained the case on Thursday. Rostered in 8% of Yahoo leagues, Huerter is ranked outside the top 150 in 8- and 9-cat formats. Unless he's moved back into the starting lineup, the value is unlikely to improve anytime soon. |
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Keegan Murray Keegan Murray records 10/7/1/2/1 line vs. Lakers
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 6:43 PM
Keegan Murray (left ankle soreness) shot 4-of-11 from the field in Thursday's loss to the Lakers, accounting for 10 points, seven rebounds, one assist, two steals, one blocked shot, and two 3-pointers in 35 minutes.
Analysis: Murray returned to the Kings lineup after sitting out Monday's loss to the Nuggets, recording a complete stat line in 35 minutes. While the fantasy value hasn't been what many fantasy managers expected, he has been a top-100 player in 9-cat formats. Starting alongside De'Aaron Fox, Malik Monk, DeMar DeRozan, and Domantas Sabonis limits Murray's ceiling, but his floor should hold steady. With Murray back in the lineup on Thursday, Doug McDermott played one minute after starting against the Nuggets. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk hits three 3-pointers, scores 17 points
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 6:40 PM
Malik Monk accumulated 17 points (7-of-15 FGs), three rebounds, four assists, one steal, and three 3-pointers in 37 minutes in Thursday's loss to the Lakers.
Analysis: While the Kings remain below .500 record-wise, Monk has been huge for fantasy managers. Over the past three weeks, he has provided 3rd-round value in 8- and 9-cat formats. The move into the starting lineup gives him a better chance of sustaining that value, even with ball-dominant options De'Aaron Fox, DeMar DeRozan, and Domantas Sabonis on the floor. |
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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis posts 18/12/9/0/2 line vs. Lakers
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 6:40 PM
Domantas Sabonis shot 8-of-12 from the field and 1-of-4 from the foul line in Thursday's 113-100 loss to the Lakers, accumulating 18 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists, two blocks, and one 3-pointer in 38 minutes.
Analysis: Sabonis finished Thursday's game one assist shy of a triple-double while blocking two shots. He's exceeded his Yahoo ADP (15), providing top 10 per-game value in 8- and 9-cat formats. And with Trey Lyles sidelined, the Kings have routinely pushed Sabonis into the high 30s in minutes, surpassing 40 in some instances. While that's good news for fantasy managers in the short term, getting Sabonis some relief may benefit him later in the season. |
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De'Aaron Fox De'Aaron Fox scores game-high 26 points in loss
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 6:39 PM
De'Aaron Fox recorded a stat line of 26 points (7-of-17 FGs, 10-of-11 FTs), three rebounds, five assists, three steals, and two 3-pointers in 36 minutes in Thursday's 113-100 loss to the Lakers.
Analysis: Fox scored 25 points or more in two straight games, which he had not done since November 22-24. That run was part of a six-game streak of 25 points or more, including a 60-point performance in a November 15 loss to the Timberwolves. Unfortunately for the Kings, they are now 3-9 in games where Fox has scored at least 25 points. They'll look to bounce back when they host the Lakers on Saturday. |
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Trey Lyles Trey Lyles (calf) ruled out Thursday vs. Lakers
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 2:24 PM
Sacramento Kings
Trey Lyles (right calf strain) is out for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Absent from the initial injury report, Lyles will miss a tenth straight game on Thursday. Look for the Kings to stick with a relatively limited bench, with starting center Domantas Sabonis likely logging 40 minutes or more, as he did on Monday (41 MIN vs. Denver). |
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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis, Kevin Huerter available Thursday
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 10:56 AM
Sean Cunningham
Domantas Sabonis (back contusion) and Kevin Huerter (left AC joint sprain) are expected to play in Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: While Huerter missed Monday's loss to the Nuggets, Sabonis did not participate in Wednesday's practice. Both are considered good to go for Thursday night, but the latter's availability is far more critical to fantasy managers. Huerter's status fortifies the Kings' bench but remains a deep-league option at best. |
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Keegan Murray Keegan Murray (ankle) expected to play Thursday
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 10:51 AM
Sean Cunningham
Keegan Murray (left ankle soreness) is expected to play in Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Murray is back after sitting out Monday's loss to the Nuggets. As a result, Sacramento's starting lineup will be reunited, with Doug McDermott moving to the bench. There's no need to stream McDermott when he's coming off the bench. |
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Trey Lyles Trey Lyles (calf) downgraded to questionable
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 10:51 AM
Sean Cunningham
Trey Lyles (right calf strain) has been downgraded to questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Lakers.
Analysis: Lyles didn't make the initial injury report, which would have made this his return after missing nine straight games. However, he experienced soreness Thursday morning and is set to receive some treatment ahead of the game. Only Keon Ellis and Colby Jones played more than 10 minutes in their last game, but if Lyles suits up, he should join them as the backup post player. |
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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis, Keegan Murray miss practice Wed.
Wed, Dec 18, 2024, 9:42 AM
Domantas Sabonis and Keegan Murray (left ankle soreness) did not practice on Wednesday ahead of Thursday's Kings-Lakers game.
Analysis: It's surprising to see that Sabonis missed practice while Murray is looking to bounce back after missing the Kings' last game against the Nuggets with an ankle issue. Doug McDermott started for Murray in Sacramento's last game and could get another chance to. |
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Doug McDermott Doug McDermott has 16 points, 4 threes in loss
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 7:03 PM
Doug McDermott had 16 points (6-of-9 FGs), one rebound and four 3-pointers against the Nuggets.
Analysis: McDermott entered the starting lineup with Keegan Murray out and ended up playing 27 minutes. Our expectations were that he could help out with points and threes as a streamer in deep leagues and that mostly came true as he had 16 points and four 3-pointers. The question is why was the rest of his stat line almost completely empty? Did McBuckets grab his lone rebound by accident? Either way, McDermott can be safely dropped after this performance. |
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De'Aaron Fox De'Aaron Fox has 29/5/7 line in loss to Nuggets
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 6:58 PM
De'Aaron Fox had 29 points (11-of-24 FGs), five rebounds, seven assists, one block and two 3-pointers against the Nuggets on Monday.
Analysis: Fox led the Kings in scoring and shot attempts, but he wasn't efficient and ended up a -13 in 39 minutes in the one-point Sacramento loss. While he typically finds a way to get his numbers and is one of the best scorers in the game, he hasn't played his best yet this year and is still a top-20 player in fantasy. It's scary to think that his ceiling is even higher than this. |
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Doug McDermott SAC starting Fox, Monk, DeRozan, McDermott, Domas
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 3:40 PM
NBA Lineups
De'Aaron Fox, Malik Monk, DeMar DeRozan, Doug McDermott, and Domantas Sabonis will start Monday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: The Kings are without Keegan Murray for Monday's game, which has opened up a spot in the starting lineup. McDermott will fill the void. While he doesn't offer much value defensively, there may be some catch-and-shoot situations from which âDougie McBucketsâ can benefit. That's the lone change to the Kings starting lineup. |
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Keegan Murray Keegan Murray (ankle) downgraded to out Monday
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 2:13 PM
Sacramento Kings
Keegan Murray (left ankle soreness) is out for Monday's game against Denver.
Analysis: The Kings will be without two rotation players for Monday's game as Murray joins reserve Kevin Huerter on the sideline. Murray's absence will be more impactful as it opens up a place in the starting lineup. Keon Ellis benefits the most from the absences, while Colby Jones may also pick up additional rotation minutes. Ellis is worth streaming in deep leagues. |
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Keegan Murray Keegan Murray (ankle) questionable vs. Nuggets
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 9:36 AM
Keegan Murray (left ankle soreness) is questionable for Monday's Kings-Nuggets game.
Analysis: Murray popped up on injury report with an ankle injury after flirting with a double-double in his latest outing. He's played in every game this season and his absence could make way for Isaac Jones to play a significant role off the bench. Especially with Kevin Huerter already ruled out. |
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Kevin Huerter Kevin Huerter (shoulder) out Monday vs. Nuggets
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 8:47 AM
Kevin Huerter (left AC joint sprain) has been ruled out for Monday's Kings-Nuggets game.
Analysis: Huerter has been available as of late but is set to miss his second game this month. Malik Monk will likely take on a heavier workload. Isaac Jones will be among the top reserve players to keep an eye on. |
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Kevin Huerter Kevin Huerter (shoulder) doubtful Monday vs. DEN
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 2:36 PM
NBA Injury Report
Kevin Huerter (left AC joint sprain) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: The shoulder Huerter sprained is the same one that was surgically repaired last season, which is a concern for the Kings. He's on track to sit out Monday's game, which could push Keon Ellis back into the rotation. In most leagues, Ellis is not a must-stream player, but deep-league managers should watch him. |
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Kevin Huerter Kevin Huerter dealing with sprain in left shoulder
Sat, Dec 14, 2024, 9:05 AM
James Ham
Kevin Huerter has a minor AC joint sprain in his surgically repaired left shoulder and will be considered day-to-day moving forward, per a team report.
Analysis: This is the same shoulder that ended last season early for him, so his status for Monday's game against Denver is certainly in question. If he were forced to miss time, Keon Ellis should take on extra minutes off the bench. |
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