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Precious Achiuwa Precious Achiuwa scores career-best 29 points
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 5:56 PM
Precious Achiuwa led the Kings with 29 points (13-of-19 FGs), 12 rebounds, four assists, three steals, one block and three three-pointers in a 130-121 win over the Mavericks on Thursday.
Analysis: Achiuwa has had some big games recently, and this was enough to finally end the Kings' losing streak. He set a new career high for scoring and had his second 20-point double-double in his last three games. With Sacramento playing the rest of the season without multiple typical starters, Achiuwa will continue to play big minutes, though this type of production won't come consistently. |
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Daeqwon Plowden Daeqwon Plowden scores perfect 19 points vs. Mavs
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 5:45 PM
Daeqwon Plowden provided a boost off the bench with 19 points (7-of-7 FGs), four rebounds and three assists against the Mavericks on Thursday.
Analysis: Plowden signed a two-way deal with the Kings this summer and spent most of the year in the G League. However, he has taken on a larger role in February, and this was the second time in their last three games that he has scored exactly 19 points, which is his career high for scoring that he initially set last January with the Hawks. However, he shot perfect from the floor in this one. He should continue to play big minutes and have a role for the Kings throughout silly season. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk (ankle) upgraded to available
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 2:08 PM
NBA Injury Report
Malik Monk (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Monk was initially questionable for Thursday's game with a sore right ankle. He'll provide depth and deep-league fantasy value off the bench. |
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Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook ruled out for Thursday
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 8:20 AM
Russell Westbrook (thigh contusion) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: The Kings are littered with injuries and are trending to have the best lottery odds for the top pick in the draft, so they're not going to push Westbrook here. Nique Clifford and Devin Carter figure to pick up the majority of the minutes and usage with Westbrook out. |
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DeMar DeRozan DeMar DeRozan dishes out seven assists vs. HOU
Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 4:41 PM
DeMar DeRozan amassed 15 points (4-of-7 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), one rebound, seven assists and one steal in Wednesday's loss to the Rockets.
Analysis: DeRozan, who led the Kings with seven assists, played 24 minutes on Wednesday. Given where the Kings' season is, with the team now a league-worst 13-47, the younger players should be the team's priority for the rest of the season. DeRozan did play 35 minutes in the Kings' February 21 loss to the Spurs, but it would be unsurprising if his minutes were kept in the mid-20s more consistently. |
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Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook leads Kings with 22 points
Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 4:41 PM
Russell Westbrook finished Wednesday's loss to the Rockets with 22 points (10-of-19 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), five rebounds, three assists and one three-pointer.
Analysis: While Westbrook led the Kings in scoring on Wednesday, he put up those 22 points in 25 minutes. With the game being a blowout, the veteran point guard was not on the floor as long as he usually would. However, Kings fans and fantasy managers would likely argue that Westbrook should play around 25 minutes in more competitive games to free up time for the Kings' younger guards. Made available after missing a few games with a back injury, Devin Carter picked up a DNP-CD in a game the Kings lost by 31 points. We'll see if that changes in the near future. |
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Keegan Murray Keegan Murray (ankle) will not return vs. Houston
Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 2:47 PM
James Ham
Keegan Murray (ankle) will not return to Wednesday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: Murray, who missed over a month after spraining his left ankle in early January, injured the ankle again during the first quarter of Wednesday's game. He played nine minutes, finishing with three points, one rebound and one blocked shot. Patrick Baldwin Jr. and Daeqwon Plowden may pick up additional minutes in Murray's absence, but neither is a must-add. |
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Russell Westbrook Westbrook has 25 points, seven assists Monday
Mon, Feb 23, 2026, 4:31 PM
Russell Westbrook had 25 points (8-of-17 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), two rebounds, seven assists, one steal and three three-pointers in the Kings' 123-114 victory over the Grizzlies on Monday.
Analysis: Westbrook led the Kings in scoring with 25 points in 33 minutes of action in the win over the Grizzlies on Monday. The 37-year-old point guard certainly still has something left in the tank, but he obviously isn't part of the organization's long-term plans and could see his minutes scaled back as the season goes on. |
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Killian Hayes Shams: Killian Hayes signs 10-day deal with Kings
Sun, Feb 22, 2026, 8:42 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports Killian Hayes has signed a 10-day contract with the Kings.
Analysis: The former top-10 pick will get another chance to make an NBA comeback. He'll be with Sacramento for the rest of the month, and he should be able to fill some backcourt minutes, though managers should steer clear of this situation. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk drops 19 points, six assists vs. SAS
Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 4:39 PM
Malik Monk tallied 19 points (8-of-16 FGs), one rebound, six assists, one steal and three three-pointers in Saturday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: Monk played 28 minutes off the bench, getting most of the backup point guard minutes in Saturday's defeat. To his credit, he played well, committing just one turnover and shooting 50 percent from the field. However, it's fair to wonder if Monk will get point guard minutes at Devin Carter's expense the rest of the season. The 2024 first-round pick played just six minutes against the Spurs after averaging nearly 27 per over Sacramento's prior six games. For the sake of the Kings' rebuild, Carter should play more over the final two months of the season. But that may not be head coach Doug Christie's opinion. |
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Keegan Murray Keegan Murray records 20 points, full stat line
Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 4:38 PM
Keegan Murray finished Saturday's loss to the Spurs with 20 points (7-of-16 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), two rebounds, two assists, one steal, two blocks and two three-pointers.
Analysis: After scoring 15 points in his first game back from a sprained ankle on Thursday, Murray put up 20 as part of a complete stat line on Saturday. Also of note for the Kings forward was that he played a team-high 36 minutes. While DeMar DeRozan (20/1/5/2/1 in 35 minutes) and Russell Westbrook (7/3/2/1/1 with one three-pointer in 21 minutes) don't appear to be part of the Kings' long-term plans, Murray should be the priority over the final two months of the regular season. If the Kings take that approach, it should bode well for fantasy managers who have him rostered. |
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De'Andre Hunter Report: Hunter (eye) has season-ending surgery
Fri, Feb 20, 2026, 11:59 AM
Chris B. Haynes
NBA insiders Chris Haynes and Marc Stein report that De'Andre Hunter (eye) underwent season-ending surgery.
Analysis: While Hunter practiced on Wednesday, he has not appeared in a game since a February 6 loss to the Clippers. The wing, acquired from the Cavaliers at the trade deadline, was inadvertently struck in the left eye by Clippers wing Kobe Sanders, resulting in left eye iritis. Further evaluations revealed a detached retina, prompting Friday's procedure. Hunter is the third Kings rotation player to be ruled out for the rest of the season, joining Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis. Hunter's absence means more playing time for Nique Clifford and Daeqwon Plowden, with the former being a player who should be rostered for the rest of the season. |
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De'Andre Hunter De'Andre Hunter (eye) to remain out vs. SAS
Fri, Feb 20, 2026, 11:34 AM
NBA Injury Report
De'Andre Hunter (eye) is out for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Hunter will remain out for a fourth consecutive game as he continues to recover from left eye iritis. With Keegan Murray making his return on Thursday, Hunter's absence led to Daeqwon Plowden playing ten minutes off the bench. There's no need to stream Plowden while the Kings await Hunter's return. |
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Precious Achiuwa Precious Achiuwa racks up defensive stats vs. ORL
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 6:36 PM
Precious Achiuwa finished Thursday's loss to the Magic with 14 points (7-of-12 FGs), 10 rebounds, one assist, four steals and two blocks.
Analysis: Achiuwa did a little bit of everything for the Kings on Thursday. On offense, he shot well and finished as one of the team's leading scorers. And on defense, he was all over the glass in his 34 minutes of game action, with his efforts leading to a double-double. Meanwhile, he was being versatile enough on that end of the floor to combine for six stocks. Thursday's performance will go down as one of Achiuwa's most productive of the season ??" he will have a chance to log another good performance against the Spurs on Saturday. |
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Keegan Murray Keegan Murray (ankle) scores 15 points in return
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 6:23 PM
Keegan Murray added 15 points (6-of-13 FGs), eight rebounds, two assists, one block and three three-pointers in the loss to the Magic on Thursday.
Analysis: Murray took the floor for the first time in over a month and finished with a solid overall stat line. He played 32 minutes, despite the score being as one-sided as it was, and did most of his damage from behind the three-point line. Murray also did well on the glass and finished just a couple of boards shy of a double-double. Thursday marked just the 20th game of the season for the versatile forward who's had unfortunate injuries in his fourth NBA season. If he can start to string together some games, the rust should come off, and his production could increase. |
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Russell Westbrook SAC: Russ, DeMar, Keegan, Maxime, Achiuwa starting
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 3:45 PM
NBA Starting Lineups
Keegan Murray, Russell Westbrook, Maxime Raynaud, Precious Achiuwa and DeMar DeRozan will start Thursday vs. the Magic.
Analysis: Westbrook is back from a one-game absence, while Murray returns for the first time since January 4 against the Bucks (ankle) in an attempt to end the Kings' franchise-worst 14-game losing streak. They'll face a Magic team that has won three of its last four games, hoping to start its West Coast trip with a win. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk (illness) removed from injury report
Wed, Feb 18, 2026, 2:51 PM
NBA Injury Report
Malik Monk (illness) is not on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Having missed the Kings' final two games before the All-Star break, Monk will be available on Thursday. He should take on his usual role as the second unit's top offensive option in the short term. However, Monk's playing time could decrease as the Kings look to develop Devin Carter while also improving their draft lottery odds. |
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Russell Westbrook Westbrook (ankle) absent from injury report
Wed, Feb 18, 2026, 2:47 PM
NBA Injury Report
Russell Westbrook (ankle) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Westbrook sat out the Kings' final game before the All-Star break, resulting in Devin Carter making his first career start. The veteran's return should push Carter to the bench, but playing time won't be an issue for the second-year guard, given where the Kings are in the standings. |
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De'Andre Hunter De'Andre Hunter (eye) to remain out vs. Orlando
Wed, Feb 18, 2026, 2:44 PM
NBA Injury Report
De'Andre Hunter (eye) is out for Thursday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: While Hunter participated in Wednesday's practice, he is not yet ready to play in games. The good news for the Kings is that Keegan Murray (ankle) will be available for the first time since late January. He should absorb a good percentage of the minutes that would go to Hunter. |
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De'Andre Hunter De'Andre Hunter (eye) practiced Wednesday
Wed, Feb 18, 2026, 10:41 AM
Brenden Nunes
De'Andre Hunter (eye) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Injured during a February 6 loss to the Cavaliers, Hunter missed Sacramento's final two games before the All-Star break. He came off the bench in that contest, with Daeqwon Plowden starting. However, Plowden did not remain in the starting lineup, and there's no need to consider streaming him, especially with Keegan Murray (ankle) on track to return. |
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