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Malik Monk Malik Monk (illness) logs 17 minutes in return
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 6:50 PM
Malik Monk returned to the lineup on Thursday and contributed 16 points (6-of-9 FGs), three rebounds, two assists and two three-pointers against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: After missing Sacramento's last three games, Monk made his return to the rotation on Thursday. He was listed as a starter and even announced as one in the arena, but he ended up coming off the bench, with Keon Ellis remaining in the starting lineup. Ellis ended up playing 31 minutes to Monk's 17 and contributing 10 points, three rebounds, two assists, six steals, one block and two triples. It's unclear if Ellis will continue to start, or if Monk is still getting his conditioning back after dealing with an illness. This is a situation worth keeping an eye on. |
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Zach LaVine Zach LaVine scores game-high 29 points vs. Blazers
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 6:47 PM
Zach Lavine led the Kings with 29 points (13-of-18 FGs), two rebounds and two three-pointers against the Trail Blazers on Thursday.
Analysis: This game was all about buckets for LaVine, which isn't necessarily a bad thing at this point. Outside of the two rebounds he grabbed, he didn't contribute any value for fantasy managers, scoring aside. However, he scored less than 20 points in each of Sacramento's last four games, and he was incredibly efficient with his shot on Thursday. Sure, it would be nice if he did more than score, but he won't put up goose eggs in nearly every other category like he did in this game often. Still, he'll look to keep the offense flowing during their upcoming six-game road trip against Eastern Conference teams, which starts in Orlando on Saturday. |
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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis pours in 22/19/6 double-double
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 6:43 PM
Domantas Sabonis recorded a monster double-double on Thursday with 22 points (9-of-11 FGs), 19 rebounds, six assists, one steal and one three-pointer in a 128-107 win over the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Sabonis was quiet against Oklahoma City on Tuesday as a scorer, but he continues to be a dominant force on the glass. Through his first three games back after the ankle injury that forced him to miss three games, Sabonis has averaged 16 boards. Unfortunately, he has missed nine games since the All-Star break and has exited early from two of the games that he played in. That helps explain why this was Sabonis' highest-scoring night since February 13. He'll look to stay hot in Orlando on Saturday to wrap up the week. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk (illness) available vs. Portland
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 2:19 PM
Sean Cunningham
Malik Monk (illness) is available to play against the Trail Blazers on Thursday.
Analysis: Monk will be back after missing Sacramento's last three games. He should return to his typical spot in the starting unit, which will push Keon Ellis back to the bench. In a reserve role, Ellis doesn't offer the same upside that he did as a starter. |
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Jake LaRavia Jake LaRavia (thumb) ruled out Thursday vs. POR
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 9:37 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jake LaRavia (thumb) is out for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: LaRavia will miss Thursday's game with a sore left thumb, freeing up rotation minutes among the Kings' bench players. Look for Trey Lyles to pick up additional minutes, but he's difficult to rely on in most fantasy leagues. Devin Carter is available and may absorb a few of those minutes, but the rookie will unlikely impact fantasy basketball. |
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Jake LaRavia Jake LaRavia, Devin Carter questionable Thursday
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 2:48 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jake LaRavia (thumb) and Devin Carter (illness) are questionable for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: While LaRavia and Carter were active for Tuesday's loss to the Thunder, the latter only logged three minutes despite the Kings not having Malik Monk. LaRavia has played consistent rotation minutes, but making a dent in fantasy leagues behind Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan has been difficult. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk (illness) questionable Thursday
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 2:44 PM
NBA Injury Report
Malik Monk (illness) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Monk has missed the Kings' last three games, and Keon Ellis has replaced him in the starting lineup. He'll retain that role if Malik cannot play on Thursday and should be streamed in fantasy leagues. |
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DeMar DeRozan DeMar DeRozan struggles in loss to Oklahoma City
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 6:42 PM
DeMar DeRozan shot 4-of-15 from the field and 1-of-1 from the foul line in Tuesday's loss to the Thunder, scoring 10 points with six rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer in 38 minutes.
Analysis: DeRozan's streak of seven consecutive games with 20 points or more came to a screeching halt on Tuesday. The 10 points were the fewest since December 22, when he scored a season-low two in a loss to the Pacers. The good news for fantasy managers is that DeRozan recorded decent numbers in the rebound and assist categories, minimizing some of the damage done by a 4-of-15 night from the field. Over the past two weeks, DeRozan has offered 11th-round value in eight-cat formats, four rounds worse than what he's done for the season. |
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Zach LaVine Zach LaVine dishes out seven assists vs. OKC
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 6:42 PM
Zach LaVine finished Tuesday's loss to the Thunder with 19 points (7-of-16 FGs), two rebounds, seven assists and four three-pointers in 37 minutes.
Analysis: LaVine's seven assists were the most he's recorded in a game since February 13, when he racked up ten in an overtime loss to the Pelicans. However, the scoring output has taken a hit, with the veteran guard averaging 16.4 points per game over the past two weeks. With LaVine providing limited defensive value, a decrease in scoring impacts his fantasy value more than it would players who bring more to the table. Over the past two weeks, he has offered 14th-round value in eight-cat formats. |
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Keegan Murray Keegan Murray hits season-high nine triples Tues.
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 6:41 PM
Keegan Murray recorded 28 points (9-of-15 FGs), six rebounds, one steal, three blocks and nine three-pointers in 37 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Thunder.
Analysis: Having taken a back seat offensively for most of this season, Murray had a big night on Tuesday. He established new season-highs with 28 points and nine three-pointers. Add in the rebounds and defensive stats, and Tuesday was an excellent night for Murray managers. Over the past two weeks, he has provided fourth-round value in nine-cat formats. While Murray has to be rostered in most leagues, his fantasy ceiling has been lowered by the presence of Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan in the Kings' lineup. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk (illness) out Tuesday vs. Oklahoma City
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 2:17 PM
James Ham
Malik Monk (illness) is out for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Tuesday's game will be Monk's third straight missed due to illness. Keon Ellis will remain in the starting lineup, and he is worth streaming when allowed to take on those responsibilities. Devin Carter (illness), who has been cleared to play, may pick up a few more minutes off the bench. |
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Doug McDermott Doug McDermott (elbow) questionable Tuesday
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 10:36 AM
NBA Injury Report
Doug McDermott (elbow) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: McDermott was a late scratch for Monday's loss to the Celtics, as he was absent from the initial injury report. His availability does not impact fantasy basketball, as the veteran forward is not guaranteed rotation minutes when he is healthy. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk, Devin Carter questionable Tuesday
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 10:34 AM
NBA Injury Report
Malik Monk (illness) and Devin Carter (illness) are questionable for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Monk and Carter missed Monday's loss to the Celtics, with the former's absence opening up a place in the starting lineup. Keon Ellis filled the void, playing 37 minutes, while Markelle Fultz logged 11 as the backup. Ellis will return to the bench if Monk can play, while Carter's availability does not significantly impact fantasy basketball. |
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Keon Ellis Keon Ellis posts 14/3/4/2 line as starter vs. BOS
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 6:54 PM
Keon Ellis started again and contributed 14 points (5-of-7 FGs), three rebounds, four assists, two steals and two three-pointers against the Celtics on Monday.
Analysis: With Malik Monk (illness) sidelined for a second-straight game, Ellis was able to remain in the starting unit. He was once again able to provide a strong, well-rounded stat line while playing significant minutes. Ellis is more than capable of being a fantasy stud, but when everyone in Sacramento is healthy, he gets stuck in a reserve role. That may work for Sacramento, but it limits his upside for fantasy managers. This was the first night of a back-to-back, so if Monk remain out against the Thunder on Tuesday, Ellis may hold streaming value for another game. |
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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis records 16/17 double-double
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 6:46 PM
Domantas Sabonis returned to the lineup on Monday and contributed 16 points (6-of-10 FGs), 17 rebounds and one assist in a 113-95 loss to the Celtics.
Analysis: Sabonis was initially expected to miss at least three more games with this ankle injury, but he was able to suit up after missing just three games. Of course, he got right back to work and recorded his 52nd double-double of the season. He achieved that mark before halftime, though it wasn't enough for Sacramento to get the win. Sabonis has had one of the best seasons of his career, though his numbers have taken a hit in the second half of the season due to injury. Hopefully he can close out the season by continuing to dominate the glass like he did on Monday. |
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DeMar DeRozan DeMar DeRozan records 20/3/10 double-double
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 6:36 PM
DeMar DeRozan recorded a double-double on Monday with 20 points (9-of-24 FGs), three rebounds, 10 assists and one block against the Celtics.
Analysis: On a night where DeRozan's shot wasn't falling, he still found a way to make an impact. This was his second double-double of the season, with both coming in the month of March. Despite the rough shooting night, DeRozan was still able to extend his 20-point streak to seven games, though Sacramento has now dropped three in a row and seven of their last nine. DeRozan will keep on doing his thing, but they'll need him to be more efficient than he was in this game to snap their losing streak. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk (illness) ruled out vs. Boston Monday
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 2:17 PM
Sacramento Kings
Malik Monk (illness) has been ruled out against the Celtics on Monday.
Analysis: Monk will miss a second-straight game with this illness. Keon Ellis will likely remain in the starting unit once again. Ellis had 20 points, nine rebounds, six assists and three three-pointers in 37 minutes as a starter on Saturday and could be in for another big night. |
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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis (ankle) to play vs. Boston
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 12:10 PM
Sam Amick
Domantas Sabonis (ankle) will play against the Celtics on Monday.
Analysis: Initial reports indicated that Sabonis would miss at least 10 days, which would've had him returning around March 29. However, he'll beat that timeline and will be back after missing only three games. His return will push Jonas Valanciunas to the bench. It's the first night of a back-to-back for Sacramento, so Sabonis could sit against the Thunder on Tuesday, which would allow Valanciunas to get another start. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk, Devin Carter questionable Monday
Sun, Mar 23, 2025, 7:22 PM
NBA Injury Report
Malik Monk (illness) and Devin Carter (illness) are questionable for Monday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Monk did not play in Saturday's loss to the Bucks, with Keon Ellis replacing him in the starting lineup. Ellis would be worth streaming if Monk has to miss another game. As for Carter, the rookie has provided limited fantasy value in a reserve role, so there isn't much to gain from rostering him in redraft leagues. |
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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis (ankle) questionable Monday
Sun, Mar 23, 2025, 7:19 PM
NBA Injury Report
Domantas Sabonis (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: On March 19, the Kings announced that Sabonis would be re-evaluated in 10 days. With the Kings center considered questionable for Monday's game, he could return one week after spraining his right ankle. Sabonis' availability impacts Jonas Valanciunas the most, as he's been the replacement in the starting lineup. Those who have Jonas rostered, especially in 12-team leagues, should hold onto him, as he can provide solid value coming off the bench. |
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