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Dennis Schroder Schröder scores 17 points in return to lineup
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 3:37 PM
Dennis Schröder finished with 17 points (5-of-11 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), one rebound and three assists over 25 minutes during Sunday's loss to the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Schröder returned to Sacramento's lineup following a seven-game absence due to a hip injury. The 32-year-old veteran point guard is an afterthought in most fantasy leagues given his sporadic usage with the Kings, but he's capable of heating up for the occasional 20-point effort. He figures to be on the move once the trade deadline rolls around, especially if Sacramento falls out of playoff contention. |
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Malik Monk Monk pours in 16 points off the bench in loss
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 3:34 PM
Malik Monk accumulated 16 points (3-of-9 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), three rebounds, three assists and one block over 26 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Monk's usage continues to be all over the map, but he remains an effective scorer when handed 25-plus minutes. The 27-year-old sharpshooter knocked down 3-of-5 from three-point range and drained all seven of his free throw attempts to come up just shy of reaching the 20-point plateau. The Kings have a pair of contests against the Trail Blazers on tap before closing out next week with a home matchup against the Rockets. |
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Zach LaVine Zach LaVine (ankle) will not return Sunday
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 2:30 PM
Brenden Nunes
Zach LaVine (ankle) will not return to Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: LaVine sprained his left ankle during the first half of Sunday's game and was not on the floor to begin the third quarter. He has since been ruled out for the rest of the night, with Nique Clifford joining the starters in LaVine's place. Sacramento does not play its next game until Thursday; hopefully, that's enough time for LaVine to recover from his latest injury. |
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Zach LaVine Zach LaVine returns to starting five on Sunday
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 12:38 PM
NBA Lineups
Russell Westbrook, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Keegan Murray and Maxime Raynaud will start Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: LaVine is back in the lineup after sitting out Thursday's loss ot the Nuggets. His return means that Nique Clifford heads to the bench, where he provided minimal fantasy value at best. There may come a point later in the season when Clifford is worth rostering, but not now. |
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Keon Ellis Keon Ellis (wrist) available Sunday vs. MIN
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 12:34 PM
NBA Injury Report
Keon Ellis (wrist) is available for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Ellis will play after initially being listed as questionable with a sore right wrist. With Dennis Schröder also available after missing time with a hip injury, there may not be as many minutes available to Ellis. He should not be rostered in most fantasy leagues. |
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Dennis Schroder Dennis Schröder (hip) available Sunday vs. MIN
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 12:16 PM
Mark Haynes
Dennis Schröder (hip) is available for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Initially listed as doubtful for Sunday's game, Schröder was upgraded to questionable early Sunday afternoon. He's now officially good to go, rejoining the Kings after a seven-game absence. His return means that fellow reserve Malik Monk will spend less time on the ball, and Keon Ellis may lose a few minutes. |
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Dennis Schroder Dennis Schroder (hip) upgraded to questionable
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 6:56 AM
NBA Injury Report
Dennis Schroder (hip) has been upgraded to questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Schroder was listed as doubtful on Saturday evening, but he's now got a chance to take the court against the Timberwolves. If he's available, Schroder could step back into the starting five, shifting Russell Westbrook back to the bench. Malik Monk and Keon Ellis (available) could also see a reduction in playing time. |
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Dennis Schroder Dennis Schröder (hip) doubtful Sunday vs. MIN
Sat, Dec 13, 2025, 12:55 PM
NBA Injury Report
Dennis Schröder (hip) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Schröder has missed Sacramento's last seven games with a strained right hip flexor and is likely to miss an eighth on Sunday. Russell Westbrook, who took over the starting point guard job when Schröder was healthy, will continue to play most of the minutes at that position, with Malik Monk assuming additional playmaking responsibilities off the bench. |
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Drew Eubanks Drew Eubanks (thumb) diagnosed with fracture
Sat, Dec 13, 2025, 12:52 PM
NBA Injury Report
Drew Eubanks (thumb) will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
Analysis: Eubanks exited Thursday's loss to the Nuggets after playing four first-quarter minutes. He has since been diagnosed with an avulsion fracture of his left thumb and will miss at least three weeks. Maxime Raynaud will continue to start in place of the injured Domantas Sabonis, and he's worth streaming out of necessity. Precious Achiuwa's playing time should increase as well, but Raynaud is the player to target. |
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Zach LaVine Zach LaVine (thumb) absent from injury report
Sat, Dec 13, 2025, 12:49 PM
NBA Injury Report
Zach LaVine (thumb) is off the injury report for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: LaVine was held out of Thursday's loss to the Nuggets due to a sore right thumb, opening up a spot in the starting lineup for Nique Clifford. Look for Clifford to head back to the bench on Sunday, but his playing time would not take as significant a hit if Keon Ellis (wrist) cannot play. Ellis is considered questionable for Sunday's game. |
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Keon Ellis Keon Ellis (wrist) questionable Sunday vs. MIN
Sat, Dec 13, 2025, 12:47 PM
NBA Injury Report
Keon Ellis (wrist) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: The right-handed Ellis is dealing with a sore right wrist, hence his inclusion on the Kings' injury report. The good news for Sacramento is that Zach LaVine (thumb) is off the injury report, so he would absorb most of the minutes that would go to Ellis. However, Ellis' absence would also preserve some of Nique Clifford's minutes after he started for LaVine on Thursday. |
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Keegan Murray Keegan Muray records 15/6/1/2/2 line vs. Denver
Thu, Dec 11, 2025, 6:26 PM
Keegan Murray recorded 15 points (7-of-13 FGs, 0-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, one assist, two steals, two blocks and one three-pointer in Thursday's loss to the Nuggets.
Analysis: Murray recorded a solid stat line on Thursday, including four âstocks.â And increased defensive production has been critical for the Kings forward, as he exits within an offense that has other options who are more ball-dominant than him. Over the past month, Murray has provided third-round per-game value in nine-cat formats. He and the Kings will look to bounce back when they visit the Timberwolves on Sunday in their final game of Week 8. |
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Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook scores 17 points vs. Denver
Thu, Dec 11, 2025, 6:22 PM
Russell Westbrook accounted for 17 points (5-of-11 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), three rebounds, five assists and one three-pointer in Thursday's loss to the Nuggets.
Analysis: Westbrook had a relatively efficient night on Thursday, but it did not keep the Kings from getting blown out of their own building. Over the past month, he has been close to a top-75 player in eight-cat formats. To the surprise of no one who's experienced in fantasy basketball, Westbrook's value is much lower in nine-cat formats because of the turnovers. He committed only two on Thursday, but the nature of the game resulted in Westbrook playing less than usual. |
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Drew Eubanks Drew Eubanks (thumb) will not return Thursday
Thu, Dec 11, 2025, 4:59 PM
Jason Anderson
Drew Eubanks (thumb) will not return to Thursday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Eubanks exited Thursday's game after playing just under four first-quarter minutes after suffering a right thumb injury. The severity and how much time he could potentially miss won't be learned until Friday, but Eubanks' exit leaves the Kings light on options in the post. Maxime Raynaud will play plenty, with Precious Achiuwa slotting into the backup center role. That has also opened up rotation minutes for Doug McDermott. |
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Dennis Schroder Dennis Schröder (hip) downgraded to out Thursday
Thu, Dec 11, 2025, 2:36 PM
NBA Injury Report
Dennis Schröder (hip) is out for Thursday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Schröder was initially doubtful for Thursday's game, so the downgrade in status is unsurprising. While his absence does not affect starter Russell Westbrook, there should be more on-ball opportunities for Malik Monk off the bench. He's worth rostering in deep leagues, as the Kings will also be without Zach LaVine. |
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Dennis Schroder Dennis Schröder (hip) doubtful Thursday vs. DEN
Wed, Dec 10, 2025, 1:55 PM
Dennis Schröder (hip) is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Schröder has missed the last six games with a strained right hip flexor. It's unlikely that he returns Thursday against the Nuggets given his doubtful listing. Schröder's eventual return will cut into Russell Westbrook's minutes significantly. |
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Zach LaVine Zach LaVine (thumb) out Thursday vs. Nuggets
Wed, Dec 10, 2025, 1:51 PM
Zach LaVine (thumb) is out for Thursday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: LaVine is coming off a 16-point performance in Monday's loss to the Pacers, but the 30-year-old shooting guard has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Nuggets with right thumb soreness. His absence opens up minutes for Keon Ellis and Nique Clifford. |
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Zach LaVine Zach LaVine scores 16 points in road defeat
Mon, Dec 8, 2025, 3:35 PM
Zach LaVine tallied 16 points (6-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, three assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Monday's loss to the Pacers.
Analysis: LaVine's shot attempts have fluctuated wildly recently. After attempting five shots in a December 3 loss to the Rockets, he got up 24 in Saturday's win over the Heat. In Indianapolis, LaVine attempted 13 shots and finished with a final line that won't make much of a dent in fantasy leagues. Over the past two weeks, he has provided ninth-round value in eight-cat formats, ranking just outside the top-100. The Kings play twice more in Week 8, starting with the Nuggets on Thursday. |
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DeMar DeRozan DeMar DeRozan records 20 points, five rebounds
Mon, Dec 8, 2025, 3:35 PM
DeMar DeRozan notched 20 points (8-of-16 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in Monday's loss to the Pacers.
Analysis: DeRozan has scored at least 20 points in three of his last ten games, a surprising return from a player long known for his ability to put points on the board. The Kings' lineup may be a factor, as it includes three ball-dominant players: DeRozan, Russell Westbrook, and Zach LaVine. While Domantas Sabonis (knee) being out may help alleviate some of the usage concerns, Westbrook is the only one who has benefited recently. |
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Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook records 24/13/14/3/1 stat line
Mon, Dec 8, 2025, 3:34 PM
Russell Westbrook accounted for 24 points (10-of-16 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), 13 rebounds, 14 assists, three steals, one block and two three-pointers in Monday's loss to the Pacers.
Analysis: Add another triple-double to Westbrook's tally, and he was excellent despite the Kings coming up short on the scoreboard. The veteran point guard recorded a complete stat line with just three turnovers; the lone negative was the foul shooting. Over the past two weeks, Westbrook has provided third-round per-game value in eight-cat formats. The combination of his play and Dennis Schröder's hip injury has put Westbrook in a position to be rostered in 12-team leagues. |
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