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Dennis Schroder Dennis Schröder drops 21/3/7 line in 15 minutes
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 6:43 PM
Dennis Schröder amassed 21 points (6-of-8 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), three rebounds, seven assists and three three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Nuggets.
Analysis: Having begun the season as Sacramento's starting point guard, Schröder lost his job on November 14, and the demotion has negatively impacted his fantasy value. However, the veteran guard is capable of having the occasional big night despite coming off the bench. Saturday was an example of that, with Schröder only needing 15 minutes to record one of his best lines of the season. The potential, which was realized on Saturday, is why Schröder is still rostered in 36 percent of Yahoo! leagues. |
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Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook records 21/6/11/1/1 stat line
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 6:42 PM
Russell Westbrook finished Saturday's win over the Nuggets with 21 points (9-of-16 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, 11 assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Playing in Denver for the first time since leaving the Nuggets in free agency this summer, Westbrook was outstanding on Saturday. The veteran point guard recorded an efficient double-double, and he's providing top-100 value in eight-cat formats. Westbrook's play led to him replacing Dennis Schröder as the Kings' starting point guard earlier this season, and the depth chart won't change anytime soon, given his solid play. The Kings play four games in Week 6, starting with the Timberwolves on Monday. |
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Keegan Murray Keegan Murray scores 19 points vs. Denver
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 6:42 PM
Keegan Murray accounted for 19 points (7-of-14 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, one assist, two steals, one block and three three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Nuggets.
Analysis: Murray was inserted into the starting lineup on Saturday after coming off the bench in his season debut on Thursday. The good news for fantasy managers was that he was pretty involved in the Kings' offense, something that had been a concern last season, when he was playing alongside Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan for the first time. If Murray can make stat lines like the one he recorded on Saturday a habit, fantasy managers won't have any need for concern. |
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Keegan Murray Keegan Murray returns to starting five Saturday
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 3:38 PM
James Ham
Russell Westbrook, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Keegan Murray and Drew Eubanks will start Saturday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: After playing 32 minutes off the bench in his season debut on Thursday, Murray is in the starting lineup. Taking on his usual role, he'll push Precious Achiuwa to the bench. While Murray can easily provide excellent fantasy value, Achiuwa wasn't worth streaming when allowed to start. Eubanks continues to start for Domantas Sabonis, who will remain out for a few more weeks. |
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Domantas Sabonis Shams: Domantas Sabonis (knee) out 3-4 weeks
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 5:03 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports Domantas Sabonis (knee) will be re-evaluated in three-to-four weeks.
Analysis: Sabonis has a partially torn left meniscus, which has him set to be re-evaluated between Dec. 11 and 18. Drew Eubanks will start in his place for now, with rookie Maxime Raynaud filling out the reserve minutes. Neither is a reliable option, but there will certainly be opportunities. This is a tough blow for a Kings team that has started the season slowly. |
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Zach LaVine Zach LaVine leads Kings with 26 points in defeat
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 4:30 PM
Zach LaVine tallied 26 points (10-of-17 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, two assists, one steal and four three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Grizzlies.
Analysis: After shooting 7-of-17 from the field and tallying 16 points in his last two appearances, LaVine got back on track Thursday night. He's scored at least 25 points in eight of his 14 appearances this season, but lackluster production in assists, steals and blocked shots has limited the veteran wing's fantasy ceiling. LaVine is ranked just outside the top-75 in eight-cat formats, and he's barely hanging onto a top-100 spot in nine-cat. |
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Keegan Murray Keegan Murray (thumb) plays 32 minutes in debut
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 4:29 PM
Keegan Murray (thumb) finished Thursday's loss to the Grizzlies with 11 points (5-of-13 FGs), three rebounds and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Murray made his first appearance of the season on Thursday, but he was not inserted into the starting lineup. Precious Achiuwa remained in the starting power forward role, playing 24 minutes and finishing with two points and five rebounds. There were times when he and Murray shared the court, but Murray logging 32 minutes in his debut is a positive sign. Where he fits in Doug Christie's rotation bears watching. While Murray has been a starter throughout his career, coming off the bench on this particular team may open things up for him offensively. Getting consistent shots sharing the court with Russell Westbrook, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan and Domantas Sabonis (when healthy) will be challenging. |
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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis will remain out on Thursday
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 8:53 AM
NBA.com
Domantas Sabonis (knee) has been ruled out against the Grizzlies on Thursday.
Analysis: Sabonis also missed Wednesday's game against the Thunder, but there was some hope he would suit up for the second game of the back-to-back. Drew Eubanks and Precious Achiuwa both started on Wednesday, but with Keegan Murray likely back, we'd assume Achiuwa slides to the bench. Neither is relevant in fantasy formats. |
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Keegan Murray Keegan Murray (thumb) will play on Thursday
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 8:50 AM
Tristi Rodriguez
Keegan Murray (thumb) is not listed on the injury report and will play on Thursday night against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: This was the likely outcome a couple of days ago, but now Murray is officially set to make his season debut after offseason thumb surgery. It's unlikely that he will play a starter's workload right out of the gate, but he's not a high usage player to begin with, so he can help the Kings and fantasy managers without 30+ minutes. With Domantas Sabonis (knee) out on Thursday, that's one less player to compete with Murray for touches, so Murray needs to be rostered in most formats by now. |
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Dennis Schroder Dennis Schröder has 21 points in loss to Thunder
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 5:31 PM
Dennis Schröder had 21 points (9-of-21 FGs, 1-of-3 FTs), five rebounds, three assists and two three-pointers against the Thunder on Wednesday.
Analysis: Schröder followed up Sunday's 22-point effort with 21 points off the bench against the Thunder on Wednesday. The 32-year-old point guard ended up playing at least 32 minutes in both games. Schröder figures to be worth more to a playoff team than the Kings as the season goes on, but he won't see as many minutes in a true reserve role. |
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DeMar DeRozan DeMar DeRozan has 17 points in loss to Thunder
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 5:26 PM
DeMar DeRozan had 17 points (4-of-12 FGs, 9-of-10 FTs), three rebounds, five assists and three steals against the Thunder on Wednesday.
Analysis: DeRozan didn't have a great game on Wednesday. The 36-year-old small forward was able to get to the free throw line and made 9-of-10 attempts, but shot just 4-of-12 from the field. DeRozan scored just 17 points and had five assists in the loss. The Kings will take on the Grizzlies on the second night of a back-to-back on Thursday. |
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Drew Eubanks SAC starts Westbrook, Zach, DeMar, Precious, Drew
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 1:44 PM
NBA Lineups
Russell Westbrook, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Precious Achiuwa and Drew Eubanks will start Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: The Kings are without Domantas Sabonis for Wednesday's game, as he is out with a sore left knee. As has been the case in the past, he'll be replaced in the starting lineup by Eubanks, who is worth adding to deep-league rosters. Sacramento's lineup has no other changes. |
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Keegan Murray Keegan Murray (thumb) expected to debut Thursday
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 12:36 PM
Jason Anderson
Keegan Murray (thumb) is expected to make his season debut against the Grizzlies on Thursday.
Analysis: This means Murray will miss Wednesday's game against the Thunder. He was assigned to the G League on Monday to continue his rehab, and now he's expected to make his return. Keon Ellis started on Monday, but he should return to a reserve role with Murray back. Sacramento's starting lineup has undergone a few changes recently, but Murray should be locked in as a starter. |
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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis (knee) ruled out vs. OKC
Tue, Nov 18, 2025, 11:42 AM
NBA Injury Report
Domantas Sabonis (knee) has been ruled out against the Thunder on Wednesday.
Analysis: Sabonis had been playing through a rib injury, but it's now his left knee that's giving him trouble. Drew Eubanks should start in his place, with Precious Achiuwa and Maxime Raynaud filling in a few minutes off the bench. Hopefully this is just a one-game absence for Sabonis, but if he misses more time, Eubanks would be worth adding. |
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Keegan Murray Keegan Murray (thumb) assigned to G League
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 8:53 AM
G League Transactions
Keegan Murray (thumb) has been assigned to the Stockton Kings of the G League.
Analysis: Murray - who has yet to make his season debut - is taking the next step in his rehab with this assignment, and a return to action should be on the horizon. Until Murray is given the green light, Russell Westbrook should continue to see elevated usage. |
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DeMar DeRozan DeRozan scores team-high 27 in loss to Spurs
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 1:08 PM
DeMar DeRozan amassed 27 points (12-of-15 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, four assists and two steals over 39 minutes during Sunday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: It was more of the same from DeRozan in this one as 14 of his 15 shot attempts came from inside the three-point line, but the Kings dropped their sixth consecutive game despite San Antonio missing superstar Victor Wembanyama (calf). The 36-year-old veteran remains an efficient scorer, but doesn't offer much else for fantasy purposes at this stage of his career. The Kings are on the road for three challenging games against the Thunder, Grizzlies and Nuggets this upcoming week. |
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Domantas Sabonis Sabonis records 17/13/5/3 line in loss to Spurs
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 1:07 PM
Domantas Sabonis tallied 17 points (7-of-14 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 13 rebounds, five assists and three steals over 36 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: Sabonis, who has been playing through a lingering rib issue, continues to be a double-double machine and one of the league's premier rebounders, with his 12.3 boards per game ranking fourth in the entire NBA. He recorded his ninth double-double in 11 games this season, but it wasn't enough as Sacramento allowed San Antonio to shoot 54 percent from the field and dropped its sixth straight contest. |
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Dennis Schroder Schröder drops 22 off the bench in loss to Spurs
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 1:05 PM
Dennis Schröder notched 22 points (8-of-13 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), six rebounds, five assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Sunday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: Schröder came within two points of matching his previous season-high mark in this one. The 32-year-old journeyman guard would make plenty of sense as a trade candidate if Sacramento falls out of playoff contention, but he doesn't offer much fantasy appeal as a role player off the bench. |
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Precious Achiuwa Precious Achiuwa (illness) to play Sunday vs. SAS
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 9:05 AM
Precious Achiuwa (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Achiuwa is available for Sunday's game against the Spurs despite being listed as questionable with an illness. The 26-year-old power forward will be in the starting lineup alongside Domantas Sabonis. |
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Precious Achiuwa Precious Achiuwa (illness) questionable vs. Spurs
Sat, Nov 15, 2025, 12:52 PM
NBA Injury Report
Precious Achiuwa (illness) is questionable to play against the Spurs on Sunday.
Analysis: Achiuwa has been starting lately for Sacramento, but if he isn't available, Nique Clifford should slide into the starting lineup. There's also a chance Kings coach Doug Christie rolls out a smaller starting unit, which could mean Keon Ellis gets the starting nod. |
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