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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis tallies 14/14/9 vs. Warriors
Fri, Feb 21, 2025, 7:34 PM
Domantas Sabonis stuffed the stat sheet on Friday with 14 points (6-of-10 FGs), 14 rebounds, nine assists, one steal and one three-pointer against the Warriors.
Analysis: Sabonis came close to adding to his triple-double total, but he was still able to provide his usual well-rounded stat line in the loss. Sabonis entered the All-Star break with a monster 28-rebound performance, and while he wasn't able to replicate that success on the glass, he was still able to recorded his eighth straight double-double. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, that was Sacramento's final game of the week, and they only play three games next week. The Kings return to the court on Monday with the Hornets in town. |
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DeMar DeRozan DeMar DeRozan drops 34 points in loss to Warriors
Fri, Feb 21, 2025, 6:38 PM
DeMar DeRozan led the Kings with 34 points (10-of-14 FGs, 10-of-10 FTs), four rebounds, six assists, one steal and four three-pointers in a 132-106 loss to the Warriors on Friday.
Analysis: DeRozan started this game off hot and scored 24 of his 34 points before halftime. Unfortunately, he wasn't able to add much more to his scoring total after the break. It was an incredibly efficient performance from DeMar, so the frustrating part is that he didn't get more shot attempts. Still, it wasn't enough to keep this game close, and it was the final game of the week for Sacramento. They have three games next week, and DeRozan will look to stay hot with the Hornets coming to town on Monday. |
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Markelle Fultz Markelle Fultz logs 10 minutes in Kings debut
Fri, Feb 21, 2025, 6:31 PM
Markelle Fultz made his Kings debut on Friday and contributed eight points (4-of-5 FGs) and one assist in 10 minutes against the Warriors.
Analysis: After going unsigned last summer, Fultz finally found a home in Sacramento last week. He made his debut for his new team on Friday, and while he only played 10 minutes, he was able to provide some buckets in limited action, including a smooth dunk in transition. Fultz did turn the ball over three times, which was the main blemish on his debut. It's unlikely that he is able to carve out a large enough role to be worth rostering in standard leagues, but it was good to see him play well in his first game back in the league. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk turns in 24/6/9/1/1 line vs. Pelicans
Thu, Feb 13, 2025, 5:20 PM
Malik Monk struggled with his shot on Thursday but still contributed 24 points (8-of-24 FGs), six rebounds, nine assists, one steal, one block and four three-pointers against the Pelicans.
Analysis: The expectation when the Kings traded De'Aaron Fox was that Monk would be even better than he already had been, but that hasn't been the case. Thursday night ended up being one Monk's most productive performances since Fox was dealt, though he was limited by a poor field goal percentage. The positive sign was that this was Monk's third 20-point performance since Fox was traded, and it was his highest assist total. Trying to figure out how to share the ball between Monk, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan and Domantas Sabonis will continue to take time, but this game was a step in the right direction. |
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Zach LaVine Zach LaVine puts up 32 points, 10 assists in loss
Thu, Feb 13, 2025, 5:15 PM
Zach LaVine led the Kings with 32 points (12-of-24 FGs), two rebounds, 10 assists, three steals and five turnovers in a 140-133 overtime loss to the Pelicans on Thursday.
Analysis: LaVine has slowly been figuring things out since being traded to Sacramento, and it all came together for him on Thursday. He tied his season-high for both assists and steals and had his highest-scoring game since being traded. LaVine has had some poor shooting nights with the Kings, which includes making just five of his 14 attempts in their game the day before. If Lavine can continue to have nights like this, fantasy managers and Sacramento fans alike will be happy to have him, even if they didn't get the win. |
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Keegan Murray Keegan Murray tallies 13/8/3/1 line in OT loss
Thu, Feb 13, 2025, 5:09 PM
Keegan Murray posted a solid line on Thursday with 13 points (5-of-11 FGs), eight rebounds, three assists, one steal and three three-pointers against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Murray struggled in Sacramento's win over New Orleans on Wednesday, but he was more productive in the rematch. It has been a rough third season for Murray, and things have only gotten worse for him since they traded De'Aaron Fox to San Antonio. This was his first game hitting three triples since Fox was traded, but in his first two seasons, he averaged 2.6 and 2.4 threes per game. It has been an underwhelming stretch for Murray, who hasn't shot better than 50 percent from the field since February 3. He'll look to get back on track after the All-Star break. |
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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis ties career-high with 28 rebounds
Thu, Feb 13, 2025, 5:06 PM
Domantas Sabonis tied his career high with 28 rebounds on Thursday and added 22 points (10-of-16 FGs), five assists, one three-pointer and six turnovers against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Sabonis dominated the paint against New Orleans on Wednesday night, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that he was able to control the glass against the same team 24 hours later. Sabonis tied his career high in rebounds, which he set in Boston in January. This was Sabonis' fourth-straight game with at least 15 rebounds, though it wasn't enough for the Kings to get their fourth-straight win. Sacramento has one more game in weekly leagues after the All-Star break, which will be against the Warriors on February 21. |
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Markelle Fultz Markelle Fultz set to make Kings debut Thursday
Thu, Feb 13, 2025, 9:51 AM
Markelle Fultz is set to make his Kings debut against the Pelicans on Thursday.
Analysis: Fultz hasn't appeared in an NBA game since last season and will get a chance to break into the rotation for a Kings team that's without a true point guard. Fantasy managers should take a wait-and-see approach on Fultz. |
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Markelle Fultz Shams: Kings, Markelle Fultz agree to contract
Wed, Feb 12, 2025, 9:00 PM
Shams Charania
Markelle Fultz and the Kings have agreed to a contract, per ESPN's Shams Charania.
Analysis: After hitting free agency last summer, Fultz could not find a deal with another NBA franchise. That reportedly changed Wednesday evening, as the first overall pick in the 2017 draft is headed to Sacramento. While Fultz is not a player who should be rostered in fantasy leagues, the Kings offer an opportunity to earn rotation minutes. Sacramento traded De'Aaron Fox and Jordan McLaughlin to the Spurs just before the trade deadline, leaving the rotation without a âtrueâ point guard. |
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DeMar DeRozan DeMar DeRozan has 24 points, 3 threes in win
Wed, Feb 12, 2025, 5:27 PM
DeMar DeRozan had 24 points (9-of-17 FGs), four rebounds, six assists and three 3-pointers against the Pelicans on Wednesday.
Analysis: DeRozan went off for 42 points in the overtime win against the Mavericks on Monday, but was more muted against the Pelicans Wednesday. He led the Kings in shot attempts and still had 24 points. With De'Aaron Fox out of town, it feels like DeRozan will have an easier time reaching his ceiling and that should play to his advantage in the second half of the season. |
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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis has double-double in win vs. NOP
Wed, Feb 12, 2025, 5:25 PM
Domantas Sabonis had 16 points (8-of-13 FGs), 15 rebounds, five assists and two steals against the Pelicans on Wednesday.
Analysis: Sabonis controlled the boards in this game as he pulled down 15 rebounds and no one on the Pelicans even reached double-digit rebounds. The 28-year-old power forward easily had a double-double as he does most nights and was just five assists shy of a triple-double. With De'Aaron Fox traded, Sabonis could see more opportunities as a playmaker in the second half of the season leading to even more triple-doubles. |
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Zach LaVine Zach LaVine has 23 points, 7 assists in win
Wed, Feb 12, 2025, 5:24 PM
Zach LaVine had 23 points (5-of-14 FGs), three rebounds, seven assists and two 3-pointers in the Kings' 119-111 victory over the Pelicans on Wednesday.
Analysis: LaVine has scored at least 22 points in three of five games since coming over from the Bulls. The 29-year-old shooting guard has had at least four assists in his last three games. LaVine appears to be filling the void left by De'Aaron Fox nicely. The Kings will play the Pelicans again Thursday before heading into the All-Star break. |
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Zach LaVine Zach LaVine records 17/4/4/1 stat line vs. Dallas
Mon, Feb 10, 2025, 6:18 PM
Zach LaVine accumulated 17 points (8-of-18 FGs), four rebounds, four assists, one steal, and one 3-pointer in 38 minutes in Monday's win over the Mavericks.
Analysis: LaVine scored 22 points in two straight games before finishing Monday's overtime win with 17. He's ranked just outside the top 150 in eight-cat formats since arriving in Sacramento, averaging 18.5 points per game in 42.2 percent shooting. With LaVine not providing much value in the defensive categories on most nights, his fantasy value hinges upon his ability to score. The shot volume should allow him to do that. LaVine's Kings are playing two more games in New Orleans (Wednesday and Thursday) before the All-Star break. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk dishes out eight assists vs. Mavericks
Mon, Feb 10, 2025, 6:17 PM
Malik Monk logged 43 minutes in Monday's overtime win over the Mavericks, tallying 17 points (7-of-17 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, eight assists, and one blocked shot.
Analysis: The eight assists are the most Monk has accumulated in a game since January 29 against Philadelphia, before Sacramento traded De'Aaron Fox to San Antonio. Monk's had to adjust to being the primary ball-handler on the court, and the adjustment hasn't been smooth. In the five games the Kings have played since the trade, Monk has shot 40 percent from the field and averaged 17.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.4 steals, 0.8 blocks, and 3.8 turnovers. Two games against New Orleans before the All-Star break are a good opportunity for Malik to build on Monday's performance. |
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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis records 16/15/8 line vs. Mavs
Mon, Feb 10, 2025, 6:17 PM
Domantas Sabonis played 42 minutes in Monday's overtime win over the Mavericks, scoring 16 points (7-of-10 FGs, 2-of-5 FTs), 15 rebounds, and eight assists.
Analysis: The double-double king this season, Sabonis finished Monday's win two assists shy of a triple-double. More notable than this was Kings interim coach Doug Christie's willingness to play Sabonis and Jonas Valanciunas together, as the two centers shared the court for an extended portion of the fourth quarter. Sacramento outscored Dallas (who did not have Dereck Lively II or Daniel Gafford) by six in the frame, and both Kings bigs had positive plus/minus ratings. Valanciunas finished with 13 points and eight rebounds in 18 minutes, and getting time on the court with Sabonis in the future could preserve some of his fantasy value. |
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DeMar DeRozan DeMar DeRozan caps 42-point night with game-winner
Mon, Feb 10, 2025, 6:16 PM
DeMar DeRozan shot 15-of-22 from the field and 8-of-8 from the foul line in Monday's 129-128 win over the Mavericks, tallying 42 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and four 3-pointers in 39 minutes.
Analysis: DeRozan was magnificent on Monday, shooting well over 50 percent from the field and winning the game on a floater with 1.9 seconds remaining in overtime. With De'Aaron Fox no longer in the picture, the ball will be in Deebo's hands at the end of tight games, and the approach paid dividends for the Kings. The 42 points were a season-high for DeRozan, who has provided top-50 value in eight-cat formats over the past week. Sacramento will play two of its final three games of Week 16 before the All-Star break, a Wednesday/Thursday back-to-back in New Orleans. |
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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis posts monster 27/16 double-double
Sat, Feb 8, 2025, 7:02 PM
Domantas Sabonis led the Kings with 27 points (10-of-18 FGs, 6-of-10 FTs), 16 rebounds, two assists and one 3-pointer in a 123-118 win over the Pelicans on Saturday.
Analysis: A few of Sabonis' recent performances haven't been to his standards, but he dominated this game and helped the Kings end a two-game slide. He was held to just 10 points on 2-of-6 shooting in their loss on Thursday, so this type of performance was encouraging. Sacramento is still trying to figure out this lineup will work with Zach LaVine replacing De'Aaron Fox, and Sabonis has seen his assists take a hit over the last few games. However, he'll continue to be one of the best rebounders in the league regardless of who is on the floor. |
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Keegan Murray Keegan Murray pours in 19/9/0/2/3 line vs. Pels
Sat, Feb 8, 2025, 6:57 PM
Keegan Murray posted a solid line on Saturday with 19 points (7-of-15 FGs), eight rebounds, two steals, three blocks and two 3-pointers against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Murray struggled in the Kings' first two games of the post-De'Aaron Fox era, but he was able to contribute a strong line in this game. Murray's 15 shot attempts were second on the team, which is an encouraging improvement after he took 16 shots across Sacramento's two previous games. It's unclear if this is a trend that will continue, but if it does, and Murray can continue to contribute defensive stats, Murray has a path to providing standard league value. Keep an eye on this situation as the new-look Kings play more games. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk records 13/4/7/3 line with two triples
Sat, Feb 8, 2025, 6:52 PM
Malik Monk turned in a solid line on Saturday with 13 points (5-of-14 FGs), four rebounds, seven assists, three steals, two 3-pointers and five turnovers against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Monk's production reflected that this game was a tale of two halves. Monk was held scoreless in the first half, but he was able to figure things out after the break. Sacramento outscored the Pelicans 45-22 in the third quarter, which decided the game. The new-look Kings are still trying to figure out how things work without De'Aaron Fox, and Monk has struggled. However, he has had an excellent season, and he should continue to see a usage bump as the team's point guard. |
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Daishen Nix Daishen Nix agrees to 10-day deal with Sacramento
Sat, Feb 8, 2025, 10:21 AM
James Ham
Kings signed Daishen Nix to a 10-day contract.
Analysis: There is a chance that Nix is able to suit up against the Pelicans on Saturday, but he should at least be available for their final three games before the All-Star break. Nix will temporarily fill out the team's 13th roster spot, but it is unlikely that he plays enough to warrant roster consideration in any league format. |
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