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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis (back) questionable vs. NOR
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 2:13 PM
NBA Injury Report
Domantas Sabonis (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Sabonis has missed Sacramento's last two games and four of its last five with a lower back issue. Rookie Maxime Raynaud has been his replacement in the starting lineup, with Dylan Cardwell taking on an enhanced role off the bench. That may become the norm down the stretch, as the Kings appear destined for the draft lottery. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk (illness) to remain out vs. Pelicans
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 2:06 PM
NBA Injury Report
Malik Monk (illness) is out for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Monk will miss a second consecutive game due to illness. His absence on Saturday resulted in more minutes for Devin Carter, who logged 27 and scored 18 points. While he isn't worth streaming in this spot, Carter is a player who could have added fantasy value after the All-Star break. |
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Doug McDermott Doug McDermott (shoulder) questionable vs. NOR
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 2:01 PM
NBA Injury Report
Doug McDermott (shoulder) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: McDermott's potential absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as he is not guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy. Leave him on the waiver wire. |
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Zach LaVine Zach LaVine (finger) to remain out vs. New Orleans
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 1:58 PM
NBA Injury Report
Zach LaVine (finger) is out for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: LaVine will miss a second straight game with a sore right fifth finger. With De'Andre Hunter (eye) also out, the Kings started Nique Clifford and Daeqwon Plowden in Saturday's loss to the Cavaliers. While Clifford, who scored a career-high 30 points, is the superior fantasy option, Plowden is worth considering in deep leagues. |
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De'Andre Hunter De'Andre Hunter (eye) to be evaluated in 10 days
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 1:20 PM
Sean Cunningham
De'Andre Hunter (eye) will be re-evaluated in 10 days.
Analysis: Hunter has been diagnosed with iritis in his left eye after being inadvertently poked in the eye by Clippers wing Kobe Sanders during Friday's loss to the Clippers. His absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup, with rookie Nique Clifford being the player most likely to fill the void. Given where the Kings are in the standings, Clifford and Devin Carter should have added fantasy value after the All-Star break. |
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Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook has 21/5/9 line in loss to Cavs
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 6:57 PM
Russell Westbrook had 21 points (8-of-14 FGs), five rebounds, nine assists and five three-pointers in Saturday's loss to the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Westbrook had nine assists in Saturday's loss to the Cavaliers, but gave back a lot of his value in certain leagues with his seven turnovers. The 37-year-old point guard was otherwise excellent for the Kings. Westbrook was efficient with 21 points on 14 attempts and five three-pointers. The Kings have two games upcoming in Week 17, starting with a matchup against the Pelicans on Monday. |
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Daeqwon Plowden Westbrook, DeMar, Nique, Plowden, Maxime to start
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 3:35 PM
NBA Lineups
Russell Westbrook, DeMar DeRozan, Nique Clifford, Daeqwon Plowden and Maxime Raynaud will start Saturday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: The Kings won't have Zach LaVine or Domantas Sabonis for Saturday's game, leaving head coach Doug Christie with two spots to fill. Raynaud will continue to start with Sabonis out for another game, while LaVine's place will be filled by Plowden. Of the two spot starters, Raynaud offers a higher fantasy upside. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk (illness) ruled out vs. Cleveland
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 12:22 PM
NBA Injury Report
Malik Monk (illness) is out for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: After scoring 18 points in Friday's loss to the Clippers, Monk will not play against the Cavaliers. His absence frees up opportunities for some of the Kings' reserves, especially with Zach LaVine and De'Andre Hunter also out. Nique Clifford, Devin Carter and Daeqwon Plowden should play plenty, with the former likely moving into the starting lineup. |
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De'Andre Hunter De'Andre Hunter (eye) ruled out vs. Cleveland
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 10:39 AM
NBA Injury Report
De'Andre Hunter (eye) is out for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Hunter injured his left eye after taking an inadvertent hit from Clippers' wing Kobe Sanders. The Kings' forward/guard has been diagnosed with left eye iritis, which is swelling and irritation in the colored ring around the pupil. Hopefully, this will not be an injury that keeps Hunter sidelined for an extended period. Nique Clifford, who logged 33 minutes on Friday, may move into the starting lineup after coming off the bench. |
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Zach LaVine Zach LaVine (finger) out Saturday vs. Cavaliers
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 10:37 AM
Zach LaVine (finger) is out for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: LaVine was ruled out with right fifth finger soreness. Nique Clifford figures to enter the starting lineup and has been productive with LaVine out before. Clifford is worth adding in deeper formats. |
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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis (back) remains out vs. Cleveland
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 10:35 AM
NBA Injury Report
Domantas Sabonis (back) is out for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Sabonis' continued absence means that Maxime Raynaud will remain in the starting lineup. Given where the Kings are in the standings, it remains to be seen how much Sabonis plays the rest of the season. Raynaud and fellow rookie Dylan Cardwell will have added fantasy value moving forward. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk scores 18, adds spark off bench Friday
Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 7:30 PM
Malik Monk totaled 18 points (6-of-13 FGs), two rebounds, two assists, one steal and six three-pointers in Friday's loss to the Clippers.
Analysis: Monk was consistent as a scorer throughout Friday's contest, but his biggest moments came in the third and fourth quarters, when his three-point shooting put the Kings on a run and at one point gave them a fourth-quarter lead. All of the veteran combo-guard's scoring came from deep in this game, as he finished with at least six triples for the third time this season. Monk appears to be firmly back in the nightly rotation following a stretch earlier in the season in which he saw DNP's. He's capable of big nights, but isn't someone fantasy managers should get excited about. |
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De'Andre Hunter De'Andre Hunter (eye) won't return vs. Clippers
Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 6:08 PM
Mark Haynes
De'Andre Hunter (eye) will miss the remainder of Friday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Hunter was struck near the eye during the third quarter of Friday's contest when attempting to defend the Clippers' Kobe Sanders. He exited the game and was eventually ruled out during the fourth quarter. Hunter, who was recently acquired by the Kings via trade, has started in each of his two appearances with the team. If he has to miss any time, Nique Clifford could see an increased role. |
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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis (back) out Friday vs. Clippers
Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 9:52 AM
NBA Injury Report
Domantas Sabonis (back) is out for Friday's matchup with the Clippers.
Analysis: Sabonis has appeared in just one of the Kings' last three games, and he's logged only 19 games this season due to lingering injuries. In Sabonis' absence, Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell should continue to soak up minutes. The pair of backup centers has âsilly seasonâ appeal, as Sacramento has no incentive to play Sabonis down the stretch of a lost season. |
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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis (back) questionable vs. Clippers
Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 2:23 PM
NBA Injury Report
Domantas Sabonis (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Sabonis is back on the injury report, having last missed Sunday's loss to the Wizards. While the veteran center was excellent in Wednesday's loss to the Grizzlies, fantasy managers should begin planning for Sabonis to get nights off with the Kings headed for the draft lottery. If Sabonis doesn't play, Maxime Raynaud would move into the starting lineup, with Dylan Cardwell also picking up additional minutes. |
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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis has 24/15/3 line in loss to Grizz
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 6:48 PM
Domantas Sabonis had 24 points (10-of-18 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), 15 rebounds, three assists and one steal in Wednesday's loss to the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Sabonis hadn't played in almost a week due to a back injury. While the 29-year-old power forward only played 24 minutes against the Grizzlies on Wednesday, he played well considering the amount of time off. Sabonis had a double-double with at least 20 points, which he hadn't had since January 23 against the Cavaliers. He's provided seventh-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Kings have two more games this week, starting with a matchup against the Clippers on Friday. |
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De'Andre Hunter SAC starts Westbrook, Zach, DeMar, Hunter, Sabonis
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 3:46 PM
Frankie Cartoscelli
Russell Westbrook, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, De'Andre Hunter and Domantas Sabonis will start Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Hunter will make his Kings' debut as a starter, pushing Precious Achiuwa out of the starting lineup. As a starter, Hunter possesses a higher fantasy ceiling, but he may only be in that role until Keegan Murray returns from his sprained left ankle. Westbrook and Sabonis are back in the lineup, with the latter having missed Sacramento's last three games. |
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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis (back) available vs. Memphis
Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 3:22 PM
Jason Anderson
Domantas Sabonis (back) is available for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Sabonis is available after sitting out Sunday's loss to the Wizards. His return pushes Maxime Raynaud to the bench, where the rookie's fantasy ceiling takes a hit. |
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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis (back) questionable vs. Memphis
Tue, Feb 3, 2026, 2:10 PM
NBA Injury Report
Domantas Sabonis (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Sabonis participated in Tuesday's practice, but he is not guaranteed to be available for Wednesday's game. If his back keeps him out for another game, Maxime Raynaud will move into the starting lineup, and Dylan Cardwell will pick up additional minutes off the bench. |
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Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook (foot) absent from injury report
Tue, Feb 3, 2026, 2:06 PM
NBA Injury Report
Russell Westbrook (foot) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Westbrook is good to go after missing the last three games with a sore right foot. With Dennis Schröder now a member of the Cavaliers, rookie Nique Clifford will likely serve as Westbrook's primary backup. |
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