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DeMar DeRozan DeMar DeRozan (back) out Monday vs. Hawks
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 2:45 PM
DeMar DeRozan (lower back tightness) is out for Monday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: DeRozan left Wednesday's game against the Suns late with a back injury. Monday night against the Hawks will be the third straight game that he's missed. Kevin Huerter and Keon Ellis should fill-in for DeRozan and will continue to have streaming value. |
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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis (back) doubtful Monday vs. Hawks
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 2:41 PM
NBA Injury Report
Domantas Sabonis (lower back tightness) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Sabonis appears likely to miss a second straight game, a concerning development since the first (Saturday vs. Utah) was the second of a back-to-back. Sacramento went small on Saturday, starting Trey Lyles and Doug McDermott. Lyles would be worth streaming in deep leagues if Mike Brown takes a similar approach, but the Hawks have two healthy centers (Clint Capela and Onyeka Okongwu) to account for. Alex Len and Orlando Robinson also played rotation minutes on Saturday, and the matchup could lead to one of them picking up a little more playing time. |
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Trey Lyles Trey Lyles shines in win over Jazz, scores 17
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 7:00 PM
Trey Lyles amassed 17 points (6-of-9 FGs), three rebounds, one assist, one block, and five 3-pointers in 34 minutes in Saturday's win over Utah.
Analysis: After coming off the bench on Friday, Lyles moved into the starting lineup for Saturday's game. He provided solid offensive production, scoring a season-high 17 points and hitting five 3-pointers. Lyles is a solid contributor to the Kings' bench rotation, but he hasn't been productive enough to merit being rostered in most fantasy leagues. He's a player whose value to his team outweighs his fantasy value. |
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Doug McDermott Doug McDermott hits two 3-pointers in spot start
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 7:00 PM
Doug McDermott played 19 minutes in Saturday's win over Utah, tallying six points (2-of-7 FGs), one rebound, one steal, and two 3-pointers.
Analysis: McDermott was inserted into the starting lineup on Saturday, replacing Alex Len. While he hit two 3-pointers, that was the extent of McDermott's value to fantasy managers. As for Len, he contributed eight points, five rebounds, two assists, and one blocked shot in 13 minutes off the bench. Neither needs to be rostered for Week 5, even if Domantas Sabonis (back) misses more time. |
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Kevin Huerter Kevin Huerter hits five 3-pointers, scores 18 PTS
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 6:59 PM
Kevin Huerter accounted for 18 points (6-of-14 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, one steal, and five 3-pointers in 34 minutes in Saturday's win over Utah.
Analysis: Sacramento's playing without three of its top scorers and Keegan Murray's being played out of position on Saturday gave Huerter more opportunities to score. Red Velvet scored 18 points, four shy of his season-high. His fantasy value moving forward hinges on the availability of DeMar DeRozan and Domantas Sabonis, as a lot of the offense is run through them and De'Aaron Fox. |
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De'Aaron Fox Still red-hot: De'Aaron Fox scores 49 points
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 6:59 PM
De'Aaron Fox shot 16-of-30 from the field and 14-of-19 from the foul line in Saturday's win over the Jazz, accounting for 49 points, three rebounds, nine assists, two steals, and three 3-pointers in 36 minutes.
Analysis: One night after going off for 60 points in an overtime loss to the Timberwolves, Fox had to do more heavy lifting on Saturday. In addition to DeMar DeRozan and Malik Monk, Sacramento was without Domantas Sabonis. Fox âput the team on his back,â going off for 49 points, setting the franchise record for the most points scored in a two-game stretch. The Kings play three games in Week 5, but a three-day break follows Monday's matchup with the Hawks. Fox should sleep well when the time comes. |
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Trey Lyles Kings start Fox, Huerter, Murray, McDermott, Lyles
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 3:41 PM
NBA Lineups
De'Aaron Fox, Kevin Huerter, Keegan Murray, Doug McDermott, and Trey Lyles will start Saturday against Utah.
Analysis: The Kings have made two changes to the lineup that began Friday's overtime loss to the Timberwolves. McDermott moves into the lineup due to Domantas Sabonis (back) being sidelined, while Lyles replaces Alex Len after he played nine ineffective minutes on Friday. And with Utah starting John Collins at the five, Lyles is a better matchup than Len. |
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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis (back) ruled out Saturday vs. UTA
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 10:39 AM
NBA Injury Report
Domantas Sabonis (lower back tightness) is out for Saturday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Sabonis will not play on Saturday after logging 40 minutes in Friday's overtime loss to Minnesota. Alex Len started on Friday, but that was in place of DeMar DeRozan (back). Look for Len to remain in the starting lineup, and he'll have a better shot of achieving some semblance of fantasy relevance with Sabonis sidelined. |
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DeMar DeRozan DeMar DeRozan (back) to remain sidelined Saturday
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 10:36 AM
NBA Injury Report
DeMar DeRozan (lower back tightness) is out for Saturday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Due to his back injury, DeRozan will miss a second straight game on Saturday. Kevin Huerter and Keon Ellis are the players worth targeting for managers seeking out a streamer. Doug McDermott may pick up more rotation minutes, but his fantasy upside is limited. |
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Alex Len Alex Len plays nine minutes in spot start Friday
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 6:49 PM
Alex Len finished Friday's overtime loss to the Timberwolves with two points (1-of-2 FGs) and one rebound in nine minutes.
Analysis: Kings coach Mike Brown decided to go big with DeMar DeRozan (back) unavailable for Friday's game, inserting Len into the starting lineup and sliding Domantas Sabonis to the four. That experiment did not last long, and Len ultimately played nine minutes. Managers desperate for a streamer are better off rolling the dice on Trey Lyles, who played 41 minutes and finished with seven points, eight rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one 3-pointer. The Kings host the Jazz on Saturday. |
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Keegan Murray Keegan Murray scores 14 with 10 rebounds vs. MIN
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 6:48 PM
Keegan Murray finished Friday's overtime loss to Minnesota with 14 points (6-of-15 FGs), 10 rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block, and two 3-pointers in 45 minutes.
Analysis: With DeMar DeRozan (back) sidelined, Murray figures more prominently in the Kings' offense on Friday. The 15 shots were the most in a game for him since November 6, when he matched his season-high with 17 attempts in a win over Toronto. Add in the rebounds and defensive stats; this was a solid night for Murray. He remains an 8th-round player in 9-cat formats, but the fantasy ceiling is limited due to the presence of DeRozan, De'Aaron Fox, and Domantas Sabonis in the Kings' rotation. |
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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis posts 23/12/4/0/3 line vs. MIN
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 6:48 PM
Domantas Sabonis logged 40 minutes in Friday's loss to the Timberwolves, scoring 23 points (10-of-15 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs) with 12 rebounds, four assists, and three blocks.
Analysis: Sabonis' consistency has made him one of the top centers in fantasy basketball for the last few seasons. He's providing top-10 per-game value in 8-cat formats while sitting a few spots outside that threshold in 9-cat. And Saturday's matchup with the Jazz could be another big one for him, even with it being the second game of a back-to-back. |
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De'Aaron Fox De'Aaron Fox goes for franchise-record 60 points
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 6:47 PM
De'Aaron Fox shot 22-of-35 from the field and 10-of-11 from the foul line in Friday's overtime loss to the Timberwolves, scoring 60 points with three rebounds, seven assists, three steals, one block, and six 3-pointers in 44 minutes.
Analysis: Fox didn't get to âlight the beamâ on Friday, but he had a night that no Kings fan will forget anytime soon. Swipa became the first player in Kings franchise history to score 60 points in a game, passing Jack Twyman (59 in 1960) for the record. While there are some efficiency concerns, especially regarding the free-throw percentage category, Fox is providing top-25 per-game value in 9-cat formats and top 15 in 8-cat. |
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Alex Len SAC starting Fox, Huerter, Keegan, Sabonis, Len
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 3:48 PM
Sacramento Kings
The Kings will start De'Aaron Fox, Kevin Huerter, Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis and Alex Len against Minnesota on Friday.
Analysis: With DeMar DeRozan sidelined, Len will get his first start of the season in a massive lineup for the Kings. There's definitely a chance that Len still doesn't play the typical minutes of a starter, but this is a great opportunity for him. Keon Ellis should see extra minutes off the bench with DeRozan and Malik Monk out. |
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DeMar DeRozan DeMar DeRozan (back) out Friday vs. Minnesota
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 10:55 AM
DeMar DeRozan (lower back tightness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: After coming down with a back injury against the Suns on Wednesday, the 35-year-old DeRozan will get the night off Friday. Keon Ellis is on the streaming radar with DeRozan and Malik Monk (ankle) out for the Kings. |
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Orlando Robinson Orlando Robinson (knee) absent from injury report
Thu, Nov 14, 2024, 2:37 PM
NBA Injury Report
Orlando Robinson (left MCL sprain) is not on the injury report for Friday's game against Minnesota.
Analysis: Robinson is available to make his Kings debut on Friday night. With Domantas Sabonis locked into the starting center role, Robinson will compete with Alex Len for backup minutes. He does not need to be rostered in fantasy leagues. |
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DeMar DeRozan DeMar DeRozan (back) doubtful Friday vs. MIN
Thu, Nov 14, 2024, 9:56 AM
DeMar DeRozan (lower back tightness) is doubtful for the Kings' Friday game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: DeRozan logged just two points in 17 minutes in his last game before suffering a back injury and it appears like he'll need some time to recover. Doug McDermott is a strong candidate to receive a boost in minutes as a short-term solution. |
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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis tallies 11 points, 10 rebounds
Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 6:17 PM
Domantas Sabonis shot 3-of-4 from the field and 2-of-2 from the foul line in Wednesday's win over Phoenix, finishing with 11 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, one block, and three 3-pointers in 34 minutes.
Analysis: Another game, another double-double for Sabonis. Interestingly, he only attempted four shots on the night, with three (all makes) coming from beyond the arc. Nights like this haven't been the norm for Sabonis, so fantasy managers can expect gaudier stat lines in the future. He's providing 1st-round value in 8-cat formats while sitting just outside that threshold in 9-cat. |
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Keegan Murray Keegan Murray hits three triples, scores 17 points
Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 6:16 PM
Keegan Murray finished Wednesday's win over the Suns with 17 points (7-of-11 FGs), four rebounds, one assist, one block, and three 3-pointers in 33 minutes.
Analysis: Murray entered Wednesday in a slump, having shot 9-of-28 from the field and scored 26 points in the previous three games. The turnaround began in the decisive win over the Suns, with Murray shooting over 60% from the field and knocking down three 3-pointers. For the season, he's providing 8th-round per-game value in 9-cat formats, one rebound worse than his Yahoo ADP in standard leagues. |
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Kevin Huerter Kevin Huerter records 22/6/5/3 stat line vs. Suns
Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 6:16 PM
Kevin Huerter tallied 22 points (9-of-16 FGs, 2-of-5 FTs), six rebounds, five assists, three steals, and two 3-pointers in 37 minutes in Wednesday's win over the Suns.
Analysis: Two nights removed from scoring two points on 1-of-7 shooting, Huerter had his best offensive game of the season. Not only were the 22 points a season-high, but this was also Red Velvet's first game with at least 20. If DeMar DeRozan (back) has to miss time after not returning to the second half of Wednesday's game, Huerter (21% rostered) will be worth a look in standard leagues. |
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