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Daeqwon Plowden Daeqwon Plowden hits three triples, scores 20
Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 7:02 PM
Daeqwon Plowden accounted for 20 points (7-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, one assist, one steal and four three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the 76ers.
Analysis: With no Nique Clifford (hamstring), Plowden was given his third start of the season. He took advantage of the opportunity, recording the first 20-point game of his NBA career. Plowden did not provide much beyond the points and three-pointers, but Clifford's injury may open the door for him to become fantasy-relevant during the final weeks of the regular season. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk (shoulder) will not return vs. PHI
Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 5:48 PM
Sean Cunningham
Malik Monk (shoulder) will not return to Thursday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Monk appeared to injure his right shoulder on a first-half foul at the hands of Philadelphia's Andre Drummond. He played 16 minutes before being ruled out for the night, finishing with four points, one rebound and five assists. Daeqwon Plowden, who started Thursday's game for Nique Clifford, could see his minutes increase due to the Kings' many injuries. |
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Daeqwon Plowden Daeqwon Plowden starting in place of Clifford
Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 3:38 PM
James Ham
Russell Westbrook, DeMar DeRozan, Daeqwon Plowden, Precious Achiuwa and Maxime Raynaud will start against the 76ers on Thursday.
Analysis: With Nique Clifford sidelined with a hamstring injury, Plowden will enter the starting unit. This will be his third start of the season, and he has scored in double figures in six straight games. He'll look to keep that streak alive in an expanded role. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk (ankle) good to go Thursday vs. PHI
Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 10:12 AM
NBA Injury Report
Malik Monk (ankle) is available for Thursday's matchup with the 76ers.
Analysis: Monk will return after a four-game absence, and he should pick up some of the backcourt slack while Nique Clifford (hamstring) is sidelined. Daeqwon Plowden could see fewer minutes with Monk back in action. |
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Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook moves into fifth in assists
Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 6:25 PM
Russell Westbrook finished with five points (2-of-6 FGs), one rebound and 10 assists against the Spurs on Tuesday.
Analysis: This wasn't a great performance for Westbrook, but the highlight of his night was that he passed Steve Nash to move into fifth place on the all-time assists list. Over his last five games, Westbrook has averaged 10.2 assists and has dishes out double-digit dimes in all but one of those. His appearances have been spotty with back-to-backs, but he should be available for the remainder of this week, barring a rest night against the tanking Nets on Sunday. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk (ankle) remains out vs. San Antonio
Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 2:19 PM
NBA Injury Report
Malik Monk (ankle) has been ruled out against the Spurs on Tuesday.
Analysis: Monk will miss a fourth straight game, which means Daeqwon Plowden should continue to play extended minutes off the bench, where he has averaged 12.7 points, 1.7 seals and 2.7 triples with Monk sidelined. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk (ankle) questionable vs. San Antonio
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 1:36 PM
NBA Injury Report
Malik Monk (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Monk has missed Sacramento's last three games with a sore right ankle. His absence has factored into Daeqwon Plowden playing more minutes off the bench, but he is not worth the risk as a streamer. |
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Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook (rest) absent from injury report
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 1:31 PM
NBA Injury Report
Russell Westbrook (rest) is not on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Westbrook is back after sitting out Sunday's win over the Jazz, which was Sacramento's second game in as many nights. His return will push Killian Hayes to the bench, which eliminates most of the recent signing's fantasy value. |
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Precious Achiuwa Precious Achiuwa posts 20/11/1/2/1 line vs. Utah
Sun, Mar 15, 2026, 6:27 PM
Precious Achiuwa accumulated 20 points (10-of-15 FGs), 11 rebounds, one assist, two steals and one blocked shot in Sunday's win over the Jazz.
Analysis: Achiuwa continues to shine in Sacramento, as he recorded his second consecutive 20-point double-double on Sunday. Since the All-Star break, the Kings' forward has provided top-50 value in eight- and nine-cat formats. As long as Achiuwa is playing starters' minutes, he needs to be rostered in 12-team leagues for the rest of the season. |
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DeMar DeRozan DeMar DeRozan torches Jazz, scores 41 points
Sun, Mar 15, 2026, 6:26 PM
DeMar DeRozan recorded 41 points (11-of-21 FGs, 18-of-21 FTs), four rebounds, 11 assists, three steals and one three-pointer in Sunday's win over the Jazz.
Analysis: Unsurprisingly, the Jazz had no answer defensively for DeRozan, who made consistent trips to the foul line on Sunday. The veteran wing recorded season-highs in free throws made (18) and attempted (21) while also shooting over 50 percent from the field. Add in the assists and steals, and this was an excellent end to Week 20 for managers who have DeRozan on their rosters. The Kings play three games in Week 21, beginning with the Spurs on Tuesday. |
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Drew Eubanks Eubanks (thumb) out indefinitely after surgery
Sun, Mar 15, 2026, 3:49 PM
James Ham
Drew Eubanks (thumb) underwent surgery to repair the torn UCL in his left thumb.
Analysis: Eubanks most recently played 15 minutes in a March 11 loss to the Hornets, and the left thumb has been an issue for most of this season. A fracture suffered in December limited the veteran backup to six appearances over a two-plus-month stretch, and a torn ulnar collateral ligament suffered recently required surgery. While the Kings have not yet provided an official timeline, Eubanks is unlikely to return in time to add value to fantasy rosters. |
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Killian Hayes SAC starts Hayes, Nique, DeMar, Achiuwa, Raynaud
Sun, Mar 15, 2026, 3:45 PM
NBA Lineups
Killian Hayes, Nique Clifford, DeMar DeRozan, Precious Achiuwa and Maxime Raynaud will start Sunday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: With Russell Westbrook (foot) sitting out Sunday's game, Hayes will make his first start since agreeing to a standard, two-year contract earlier Sunday. While he still can't be trusted fully in fantasy leagues, the point guard should play enough on Sunday to merit consideration from fantasy managers in dire need of an active player for the final game of Week 20. |
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Drew Eubanks Drew Eubanks (thumb) out Sunday vs. Jazz
Sun, Mar 15, 2026, 10:29 AM
Drew Eubanks (thumb) is out for Sunday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Eubanks is set to miss another game with a sore left thumb. Dylan Cardwell played 13 minutes off the bench in Eubanks' absence Saturday against the Clippers, but had no points to go with six rebounds. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk (ankle) remains out Sunday vs. Jazz
Sun, Mar 15, 2026, 10:24 AM
Malik Monk (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Monk is set to miss his third consecutive game with right ankle soreness. Daeqwon Plowden has played at least 30 minutes in both of Monk's previous absences, making him an option for managers in deeper formats. |
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Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook (foot) out Sunday vs. Jazz
Sun, Mar 15, 2026, 10:21 AM
Russell Westbrook (foot) is out for Sunday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Westbrook hasn't been playing back-to-back games since the All-Star break, so it's no surprise the 37-year-old point guard was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jazz. Killian Hayes recently signed a two-year deal with the Kings and stands to benefit the most from Westbrook's absence. |
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Killian Hayes Report: Kings sign Killian Hayes to two-year deal
Sun, Mar 15, 2026, 6:44 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the Kings have signed Killian Hayes to a two-year contract.
Analysis: While it's unknown whether the 2026-27 season of Hayes' new deal is guaranteed, at the very least, he will be able to finish out the season with the Kings. His opportunities for the rest of this season will likely depend on Russell Westbrook's availability. When the veteran point guard is available, Hayes has an extremely limited fantasy ceiling. |
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Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook posts 12/12/10/4 line vs. LAC
Sat, Mar 14, 2026, 7:16 PM
Russell Westbrook produced 12 points (4-of-15 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), 12 rebounds, 10 assists, four steals and two three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Clippers.
Analysis: Westbrook finished Saturday's triple-double with the 209th of his NBA career, but fantasy managers took a hit in the percentages. Since the All-Star break, the veteran point guard has shot 41.4 percent, limiting his category league value. While Westbrook has provided seventh-round value during this stretch, it would be much better if he were more accurate shooting the basketball. With Westbrook not playing both games of a back-to-back since before the All-Star break, he should be considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Jazz. |
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Precious Achiuwa Precious Achiuwa records 25 points, 13 rebounds
Sat, Mar 14, 2026, 7:15 PM
Precious Achiuwa amassed 25 points (10-of-14 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), 13 rebounds, one assist, four blocks and three three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Clippers.
Analysis: Achiuwa continues to shine during the silly season, and he has been an excellent option for category league managers. Since the All-Star break, the Kings' forward has provided third-round value in eight-cat formats. Rostered in 36 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Achiuwa is worth adding in 12-team leagues, especially with the Kings hosting the Jazz on Sunday in their final game of Week 20. |
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DeMar DeRozan DeMar DeRozan scores team-high 27 points vs. LAC
Sat, Mar 14, 2026, 7:15 PM
DeMar DeRozan finished Saturday's win over the Clippers with 27 points (11-of-14 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), seven assists and one steal.
Analysis: Sacramento had a field day offensively, especially its top three scorers. DeRozan, Precious Achiuwa and Maxime Raynaud shot a combined 32-of-40 from the field, scoring 75 points. DeRozan led the way with his 27-point effort, and fantasy managers also received solid value in the assist category. As long as the Kings continue to play him starters' minutes, the veteran wing will be a valuable option, especially in points leagues. The Kings play three games in Week 21, starting with the Spurs on Tuesday. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk (ankle) downgraded to out vs. Clippers
Sat, Mar 14, 2026, 10:13 AM
NBA Injury Report
Malik Monk (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Monk will miss a second straight game with a sore right ankle. For Wednesday's loss ot the Hornets, Daeqwon Plowden played 30 minutes off the bench, and he may be in line for a similar workload against the Clippers. At best, Plowden is worth a look in extremely deep redraft leagues. |
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