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Malik Monk Malik Monk has 19 points in blowout loss Sunday
Sun, Jan 25, 2026, 12:06 PM
Malik Monk had 19 points (7-of-11 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), one rebound, two assists, one steal, three blocks and three three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Pistons.
Analysis: Monk was in line for more minutes off the bench Sunday once Zach LaVine (back) was ruled out. The 27-year-old guard played 22 minutes in the Kings' blowout loss at the hands of the Pistons and had 19 points on 11 field goal attempts. Monk still isn't worth rostering in most fantasy leagues, but he flashed some of his potential Sunday. |
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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis, Nique Clifford starting Sunday
Sun, Jan 25, 2026, 8:41 AM
NBA Lineups
Russell Westbrook, Nique Clifford, DeMar DeRozan, Precious Achiuwa and Domantas Sabonis will start Sunday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Sabonis is back in the starting lineup after coming off the bench in his first four games back from knee surgery. This pushes Maxime Raynaud to the bench, which lowers the rookie's fantasy ceiling considerably. The other change is Clifford, who steps in for the injured Zach LaVine. |
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Zach LaVine Zach LaVine (back) downgraded to out Sunday
Sun, Jan 25, 2026, 4:38 AM
Zach LaVine (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Added to the Kings' injury report late Saturday night, LaVine is now officially out for Sunday's game in Detroit. When Sacramento played two games in late December without LaVine and Keegan Murray (ankle), Keon Ellis was inserted into the starting lineup. However, the fourth-year guard has picked up DNP-CDs in each of the Kings' last five games. For that reason, Nique Clifford may be the more likely choice to start, but he should only be rostered in dynasty leagues. |
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Zach LaVine Zach LaVine (back) questionable Sunday vs. DET
Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 4:18 PM
NBA Injury Report
Zach LaVine (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: LaVine was not on the initial injury report released by the Kings. If he's unable to play, rookie Nique Clifford may be the player picked to move into the starting lineup. It may also mean that there's room for Malik Monk and Keon Ellis in the rotation, but don't bet on that happening. |
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Dennis Schroder Dennis Schröder tallies 21/4/4 line off bench
Fri, Jan 23, 2026, 6:12 PM
Dennis Schröder lit up the Cavaliers with 21 points (6-of-12 FGs), four rebounds, four assists and three three-pointers on Friday.
Analysis: The Kings starters weren't getting the job done in this game, and head coach Doug Christie quickly turned to the reserves. That allowed Schröder to have his first 20-point game in over a month. Schröder has been a solid reserve for the Kings this year, but that hasn't been enough for him to be worth rostering in most fantasy formats. Still, he's more than capable of producing, as he reminded us in this game. |
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Domantas Sabonis Sabonis pours in 24/16/6 line vs. Cleveland
Fri, Jan 23, 2026, 6:06 PM
Domantas Sabonis stuffed the stat sheet with 24 points (9-of-14 FGs), 16 rebounds, six assists, one steal and one three-pointer in a 123-118 loss to the Cavaliers on Friday.
Analysis: Sabonis' first three games back after an extended absence were rather quiet. His minutes were limited and so was his production. However, he still come off the bench in this game, but he was far more productive in 31 minutes as a reserve in this game. It wasn't enough to end the losing streak, but it was a much better performance for fantasy managers. Don't be surprised if he returns to the starting lineup on Sunday against the Pistons. |
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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis (knee) off injury report vs. Cavs
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 10:21 AM
NBA Injury Report
Domantas Sabonis (knee) is not on the injury report for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Sabonis will be back after missing Wednesday's game against Toronto, which was the second night of a back-to-back. Following an extended absence, it isn't surprising that Sabonis wasn't asked to play two nights in a row. His minutes have been strictly monitored, so he will likely continue to come off the bench against Cleveland. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk hits three triples, scores 17 points
Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 7:01 PM
Malik Monk finished Wednesday's loss to the Raptors with 17 points (6-of-7 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, three assists and three three-pointers.
Analysis: While Monk still hasn't reached the point where he can be considered in some 12-team leagues, the good news is that he's getting consistent rotation minutes. He's played at least 19 minutes in seven of his last eight appearances, a stretch in which Monk's shot 50.6 percent from the field. Unfortunately, there hasn't been much defensive production, which limits Monk's fantasy potential. For whatever reason, Kings head coach Doug Christie has essentially decided that only one of Monk or Keon Ellis (DNP-CD) can be in the rotation on any given night. It has been Monk's turn recently, but that could change at any time. |
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Zach LaVine Zach LaVine posts 19 points, five assists vs. TOR
Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 7:00 PM
Zach LaVine produced 19 points (7-of-17 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), one rebound, five assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in Wednesday's loss to the Raptors.
Analysis: Since scoring 20 points in each of his first two games back after being sidelined by a sprained ankle, LaVine has just one 20-point effort over his last eight appearances. Since returning, the veteran wing has been a ninth-round player in eight- and nine-cat formats. That doesn't align with LaVine's ADP (61), but things could be a lot worse for those who have him rostered. |
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Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook leads Kings with 23 points
Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 6:59 PM
Russell Westbrook recorded 23 points (9-of-22 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), three rebounds, three assists, three steals and two three-pointers in Wednesday's loss to the Raptors.
Analysis: Westbrook led the Kings in scoring on Wednesday, but this was also his first game with three assists or fewer in over two weeks. This was also his first game with more turnovers (four) than assists (three) since November 26. The good news for fantasy managers is that Westbrook has been a third-round player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks, continuing to exceed expectations. |
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Precious Achiuwa Precious Achiuwa (ankle) available Wednesday
Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 3:22 PM
NBA Injury Report
Precious Achiuwa (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Achiuwa was initially questionable for Wednesday's game. He'll be in the starting lineup, playing alongside Russell Westbrook, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan and Maxime Raynaud. |
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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis (knee) out Wednesday vs. Raptors
Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 10:06 AM
NBA Injury Report
Domantas Sabonis (knee) is out for Wednesday's matchup with the Raptors, and Precious Achiuwa (ankle) is questionable.
Analysis: Sabonis will get a maintenance day for the second leg of Sacramento's back-to-back set, and with Achiuwa questionable, Maxime Raynaud could be in line to start against Toronto. Dylan Cardwell would likely be Raynaud's backup, and Cardwell is worth a look in deeper leagues as a streamer for rebounds and blocked shots. |
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DeMar DeRozan DeMar DeRozan has 23 points in loss to Heat
Tue, Jan 20, 2026, 6:46 PM
DeMar DeRozan had 23 points (6-of-12 FGs, 10-of-10 FTs), four rebounds, five assists and one three-pointer in Tuesday's loss to the Heat.
Analysis: DeRozan's uptick in fantasy value lately continues. The 36-year-old small forward dropped 23 points in the loss to the Heat on Tuesday. DeRozan has been a second-round player in per game value over the last two weeks. We'll see if he can keep it going against his former team the Raptors on the second night of a back-to-back Wednesday. |
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Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook has 22 points in loss to Heat
Tue, Jan 20, 2026, 6:42 PM
Russell Westbrook had 22 points (9-of-14 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), two rebounds, seven assists, two steals, one block and one three-pointer in Tuesday's loss to the Heat.
Analysis: It was a mixed bag for Westbrook on Tuesday. The 37-year-old point guard had 22 points and seven assists against the Heat, but also turned the ball over six times and was 1-of-6 from behind the three-point line. Westbrook has provided ninth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Kings take on the Raptors Wednesday night for the second game of a back-to-back. |
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Keon Ellis Keon Ellis (knee) off injury report vs. Miami
Mon, Jan 19, 2026, 2:16 PM
Keon Ellis (knee) is not on the injury report against the Heat on Tuesday.
Analysis: Ellis has missed the Kings' last two games with a knee injury, but he'll return to take on Miami. However, prior to this two-game absence, Ellis averaged under eight minutes per game. He'll be available, but there is no guarantee he plays enough to be worth streaming. |
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DeMar DeRozan DeMar DeRozan dishes out seven assists vs. POR
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 5:44 PM
DeMar DeRozan finished Sunday's loss to the Trail Blazers with 14 points (6-of-11 FGs, 2-of-3 FT), two rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one blocked shot.
Analysis: While his scoring output was limited, DeRozan had a good night as a secondary playmaker. The seven assists were the most in a game for the veteran wing since December 23, when he dished out eight in a loss to the Pistons. Over the past two weeks, DeRozan has been a third-round player in eight-cat formats. He's providing excellent fantasy value, and it's good for those who have DeRozan rostered that the Kings play four games in Week 14. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk hits five triples, scores 23 points
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 5:43 PM
Malik Monk finished Sunday's loss to the Trail Blazers with 23 points (9-of-15 FGs), one rebound, two assists and five three-pointers.
Analysis: With no Keon Ellis (knee) in the fold, Monk's place within the Kings' rotation has remained secure. He's played at least 16 minutes in six consecutive games, a run in which Monk has surpassed 20 points twice. He didn't offer much value outside of points, three-pointers and field-goal percentage in Sunday's defeat, but Monk having a consistent role is good news for those who have him rostered. |
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Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook tallies 23 points, seven assists
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 5:42 PM
Russell Westbrook notched 23 points (9-of-15 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), three rebounds, seven assists, three steals and three three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: A 20-point scorer in three of his last four games, Westbrook's efficiency has improved recently. Over the past two weeks, the Kings' point guard has been close to a top-50 player in eight-cat formats. If not for his shooting 65 percent from the foul line during this stretch, Westbrook would be a top-50 player by a safe margin. The Kings play four games in Week 14, starting with a Tuesday/Wednesday home back-to-back before heading east. |
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Keon Ellis Keon Ellis (knee) out Sunday vs. POR
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 10:04 AM
NBA Injury Report
Keon Ellis (knee) is out for Sunday's tilt with the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Ellis will sit out again after missing Friday's matchup with Washington. His absence could mean a few more minutes for Malik Monk. |
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Russell Westbrook Westbrook drops game-high 26 points vs. Washington
Fri, Jan 16, 2026, 7:06 PM
Russell Westbrook led the Kings with 26 points (9-of-14 FGs), two rebounds, six assists, one steal and six three-pointers on Friday against the Wizards.
Analysis: Westbrook fell one point shy of matching his season high for points, but it was the efficiency of his shooting that made this performance so good. He also set a new season high for three-pointers, which was enough to help the Kings win a fourth straight game. The counting stats have been consistent for Russ this year, though they could drop as Domantas Sabonis ramps up. For now, managers shouldn't expect this level of efficiency often, but Westbrook should see enough usage to continue providing value. |
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