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DeMar DeRozan DeMar DeRozan records 32 points, five assists
Sun, Feb 1, 2026, 2:54 PM
DeMar DeRozan tallied 32 points (10-of-16 FGs, 11-of-12 FTs), two rebounds, five assists, one block and one three-pointer in Sunday's loss to the Wizards.
Analysis: DeRozan's name has been mentioned in recent rumors as a player the Kings may look to move ahead of Thursday's trade deadline. Sunday's performance was a nice audition for the veteran wing, who rebounded nicely from a poor showing in Friday's blowout loss to the Celtics. And if DeRozan remains in Sacramento past the deadline, how much will he play, especially with the Kings needing to get Nique Clifford (6/3/4/2) more opportunities and adding De'Andre Hunter to the mix via Saturday's trade with the Cavaliers and Bulls? The Kings play three games in Week 16. |
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Zach LaVine Zach LaVine goes for game-high 35 points vs. WAS
Sun, Feb 1, 2026, 2:54 PM
Zach LaVine accumulated 35 points (13-of-26 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), six rebounds, three assists, one steal and four three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Wizards.
Analysis: After totaling 34 points in his first two games back from injury, LaVine surpassed that number on Sunday. Given the matchup, with the Wizards having the youngest team in the NBA and also headed for the draft lottery, it's unsurprising that he had a big night. However, with the trade deadline on the horizon, it's worth questioning what LaVine's future will be. The size of his contract may make it difficult for the Kings to find a trade partner, and if he doesn't get moved, how much will he play after the deadline? Sacramento plays three games in Week 16, two of which are after Thursday's trade deadline. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk (ankle) upgraded to available vs. WAS
Sun, Feb 1, 2026, 11:05 AM
NBA Injury Report
Malik Monk (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Monk is good to go after being listed as questionable for Sunday's game. With Dennis Schröder and Keon Ellis no longer in the picture, and Russell Westbrook out due to injury, Monk should feature within the Kings' backcourt rotation. He may put up a nice stat line if the ankle doesn't flare up. |
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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis (back) out Sunday vs. Wizards
Sun, Feb 1, 2026, 11:02 AM
Domantas Sabonis (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Sabonis was a late addition to the injury report as questionable with lower back soreness. It's hardly a surprise that the 29-year-old power forward was ultimately ruled out. Maxime Raynaud had 14 points and 14 rebounds in 36 minutes in Friday's loss to the Celtics. Raynaud figures to get another start against the Wizards Sunday and is worth streaming. |
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Domantas Sabonis Sabonis (back) downgraded to questionable Sunday
Sun, Feb 1, 2026, 10:49 AM
Domantas Sabonis (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Originally off the injury report, Sabonis was downgraded to questionable with lower back soreness about an hour before game-time against the Wizards Sunday. This development doesn't bode well for his availability. Maxime Raynaud could be in for another spot start if Sabonis is ultimately ruled out. |
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Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook (foot) downgraded to out vs. WAS
Sun, Feb 1, 2026, 7:07 AM
NBA Injury Report
Russell Westbrook (foot) is out for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Westbrook will miss a third consecutive game due to soreness in his right foot. With the Kings reportedly trading Dennis Schröder to the Cavaliers, Westbrook's absence opens the door for Nique Clifford to move into the starting lineup. While he hasn't been a consistently productive player, the rookie guard could prove valuable during the silly season. |
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De'Andre Hunter Shams: Cavs trade De'Andre Hunter to Sacramento
Sat, Jan 31, 2026, 5:27 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the Kings have acquired De'Andre Hunter from the Cavaliers for Dennis Schröder and Keon Ellis.
Analysis: Saturday's trade was a three-team affair, with the Bulls receiving Dario Sari? and two second-round picks. As for Hunter, a trade made last February that was meant to bolster the Cavaliers' bench offered mixed results. After averaging 19.0 points per game in 37 appearances for the Hawks to begin the 2024-25 season, his scoring decreased by nearly five points in Cleveland. Add in the size of Hunter's contract, and the move makes sense for the Cavaliers financially while also adding point guard depth. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk (ankle) questionable vs. Washington
Sat, Jan 31, 2026, 10:39 AM
NBA Injury Report
Malik Monk (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Monk returned to the Kings' rotation on Friday after missing two games with a sore right ankle, playing 23 minutes in a loss to the Celtics. Since Sacramento was still without Russell Westbrook, there was room in the rotation for Keon Ellis, who logged 20 minutes. If Monk and Westbrook can't play on Sunday, Ellis' fantasy ceiling will be raised. |
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Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook (foot) questionable vs. WAS
Sat, Jan 31, 2026, 10:36 AM
NBA Injury Report
Russell Westbrook (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Westbrook has missed Sacramento's last two games with a sore right foot. After performing well in Thursday's loss to the 76ers, Dennis Schröder had a brutal night in Friday's blowout loss to the Celtics. Given the matchup, Schröder would be worth streaming if Westbrook remains out. |
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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis (knee) absent from injury report
Sat, Jan 31, 2026, 10:33 AM
NBA Injury Report
Domantas Sabonis (knee) is not on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Sabonis did not play in Friday's loss to the Celtics, as it was Sacramento's second game in as many nights. His return means that Maxime Raynaud, who logged 36 minutes as the spot starter, will head back to the bench. Managers who can afford to hold onto the rookie should do so, as his playing time will likely increase after the All-Star break, if not sooner. |
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Zach LaVine LaVine returns to starting lineup, scores 17
Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 4:19 PM
Zach LaVine returned to the starting lineup on Friday and finished with 17 points (5-of-9 FGs), four rebounds, one assist and one three-pointer against the Celtics.
Analysis: LaVine came off the bench in his return from a two-game absence on Thursday, and he returned to the starting lineup 24 hours later. He scored 17 points in both games, though he was more efficient in this one, even if the result on the scoreboard was the same. LaVine's name will be floated around in trade rumors as the deadline approaches, but until then, he'll remain a decent scoring option, even if he hasn't been able to score as much as he typically does in recent weeks. |
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Dennis Schroder Dennis Schröder held to four points as starter
Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 4:05 PM
Dennis Schröder struggled on Friday and finished with just four points (1-of-11 FGs), four rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block against the Celtics.
Analysis: Schröder started on Thursday and had arguably his best game of the season with Russell Westbrook (foot) sidelined. He started again in this one, and, to put it mildly, the results were not as good. Schröder set a season high for scoring on Thursday, but follow it up by scoring four points for the second time in his last three games. Basically, Schröder has either been really good or really bad in recent weeks; no middle ground for average production. He should start against the Wizards on Sunday if Westbrook remains out. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk (ankle) removed from injury report
Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 7:33 AM
NBA Injury Report
Malik Monk (ankle) is not on the injury report for Friday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Monk has missed the Kings' last two games with a sore right ankle, resulting in Keon Ellis moving into the rotation. However, head coach Doug Christie has usually only had one of the wings in his bench rotation. Russell Westbrook being out may keep Ellis in the rotation, but his playing time will likely decrease with Monk available. |
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Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook (foot) out Friday vs. Boston
Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 7:29 AM
NBA Injury Report
Russell Westbrook (foot) is out for Friday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Westbrook will miss a second consecutive game due to a sore right foot, which he tweaked during Tuesday's loss to the Knicks. Dennis Schröder will remain in the starting lineup, and he's worth streaming while the Kings are without their starting point guard. |
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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis (knee) out Friday vs. Boston
Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 7:27 AM
NBA Injury Report
Domantas Sabonis (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Friday's game is the second in as many nights for the Kings, who lost to the 76ers on Thursday. Sabonis will sit after logging 28 minutes, freeing up a spot in the starting lineup. Maxime Raynaud is the most likely replacement, with fellow rookie Dylan Cardwell picking up a few additional minutes off the bench. |
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Dennis Schroder Dennis Schröder scores season-high 27 points
Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 4:01 PM
Dennis Schroder led the Kings with 27 points (9-of-16 FGs), four rebounds, two assists, one steal and five three-pointers in a 113-111 loss to the 76ers on Thursday.
Analysis: Schröder entered the starting lineup with Russell Westbrook (foot) sidelined, and it led to one of his best performances of the season. He set a new season high for scoring and matched his season high for three-pointers, though it wasn't enough to end their losing streak. This was the first night of a back-to-back, so if Westbrook remains out against the Celtics on Friday, Schröder should start again and have upside as a streaming option. |
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Zach LaVine Zach LaVine (back) scores 17 points off bench
Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 3:55 PM
Zach LaVine came off the bench on Thursday and contributed 17 points (5-of-16 FGs), one rebound, three assists, two steals and two three-pointers against the 76ers.
Analysis: LaVine returned from a two-game absence with back soreness, but he came off the bench in his first game back. He came off the bench three times during his tenure with the Bulls, but he has been a full-time starter since the 2015-16 season, which was his second in the league. He still played 29 minutes, while Nique Clifford, who started again, played 27 minutes. Assuming LaVine is available for the second leg of this back-to-back in Boston, he should return to the starting lineup. |
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DeMar DeRozan DeRozan tallies 25/4/8 line in loss to 76ers
Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 3:46 PM
DeMar DeRozan lit up the 76ers with 25 points (9-of-15 FGs), four rebounds, eight assists and one three-pointer on Thursday.
Analysis: After scoring 34 points against the Knicks on Tuesday, DeRozan was able to stay hot for the first half of this game. He scored 21 points before the break, but he didn't do much scoring over the final two quarters. He has been efficient lately, having shot at least 50 percent from the floor in four straight games. Unfortunately, he wasn't able to turn this into a big night, and the Kings lost a seventh straight game. He'll look to stay hot in Boston on Friday. |
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Zach LaVine Zach LaVine (back) to come off the bench Thursday
Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 12:43 PM
NBA Lineups
Dennis Schröder, Nique Clifford, DeMar DeRozan, Precious Achiuwa and Domantas Sabonis will start Thursday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: The Kings won't have Russell Westbrook for Thursday's game, so Schröder will start. Also of note is Clifford remaining in the starting lineup despite LaVine being available after a two-game absence. As a result, Clifford still has some fantasy value in the short term, and his ceiling should be raised after the All-Star break. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk (ankle) ruled out vs. Philadelphia
Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 12:37 PM
NBA Injury Report
Malik Monk (ankle) has been ruled out against the 76ers on Thursday.
Analysis: Monk will miss a second straight game following an early exit on Sunday. Keon Ellis saw a bump in minutes with Monk sidelined, though he wasn't productive in those minutes. Ellis has been a strong source of steals in the past, but based on the last two games, he is a risky streaming option. |
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