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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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Keegan Murray Keegan Murray (ankle) expected to play Thursday
Wed, Feb 18, 2026, 10:33 AM
Brenden Nunes
Keegan Murray (ankle) fully participated in Wednesday's practice and is expected to play on Thursday against the Magic.
Analysis: Murray, who has only appeared in 19 games this season, has been out since January 4 with a sprained left ankle. While he's expected to play on Thursday, fantasy managers should anticipate the forward being under a minutes restriction. Precious Achiuwa could be bumped to the bench, especially with the Kings' lack of healthy post players. |
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Domantas Sabonis Shams: Sabonis (knee) out for remainder of season
Wed, Feb 18, 2026, 10:21 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Domantas Sabonis (knee) has undergone season-ending surgery to repair a torn left meniscus.
Analysis: Sabonis, who missed the Kings' last four games before the All-Star break with a back injury, had been dealing with a partially torn meniscus suffered in mid-November. Per Wednesday's report, the veteran center has already undergone the surgical procedure to repair the tear and is done for the season. Sabonis only played in 19 games this season, averaging 15.8 points, 11.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 0.9 steals in 29.7 minutes. With Dylan Cardwell (ankle) out for at least four weeks, the Kings will rely even more on Maxime Raynaud in the middle. The second-round pick is a must-add player. |
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Zach LaVine LaVine (hand) to undergo season-ending surgery
Fri, Feb 13, 2026, 1:49 PM
Chris B. Haynes
NBA insider Chris Haynes reports that Zach LaVine (hand) will undergo season-ending surgery.
Analysis: Due to a right fifth finger injury, LaVine missed Sacramento's final three games before the All-Star break. Apparently, the injury is more serious than the Kings may have let on, as the guard will reportedly undergo season-ending surgery after the break. LaVine, who appeared in 39 games and averaged 19.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.7 steals and 2.5 three-pointers, has a player option for next season worth nearly $49 million. As for how his absence affects the Kings in the short term, rookie Nique Clifford has moved into the starting lineup and should remain there for the rest of the season. |
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DeMar DeRozan DeMar DeRozan leads Kings with 20 points in loss
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 5:52 PM
DeMar DeRozan finished Wednesday's loss to the Jazz with 20 points (7-of-19 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), three rebounds, one assist and one three-pointer.
Analysis: DeRozan entered Wednesday's game having shot 8-of-30 from the field in his prior three games. He didn't have a great night shooting the basketball, but the veteran wing was better than he'd been. Despite the game being a blowout, DeRozan played 29 minutes, but it's fair to question what his playing time will look like after the All-Star break. The Kings play two games after the break to conclude Week 17, starting with the Magic on February 19. |
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Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook (ankle) ruled out vs. Utah
Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 1:55 PM
NBA Injury Report
Russell Westbrook (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Westbrook rolled his left ankle during Monday's loss to the Pelicans and was limited to 21 minutes. He won't play against the Jazz, which could lead to Devin Carter moving into the starting lineup. Given the Kings' injuries, Carter is worth streaming in deep leagues. |
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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis (back) to remain out vs. Utah
Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 1:49 PM
NBA Injury Report
Domantas Sabonis (back) is out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Sabonis will miss a fourth straight game with a back issue that has lingered for some time. Maxime Raynaud will remain the starting center, with Dylan Cardwell picking up additional minutes off the bench. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk (illness) to remain out vs. Utah
Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 1:45 PM
NBA Injury Report
Malik Monk (illness) is out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Wednesday's game will be the third that Monk has missed due to illness. Devin Carter has picked up additional rotation minutes in Monk's absence while also benefiting from the Kings' decision to trade Dennis Schröder and Keon Ellis to the Cavaliers. |
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Zach LaVine Zach LaVine (finger) to remain out vs. Utah
Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 1:41 PM
NBA Injury Report
Zach LaVine (finger) is out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Wednesday's game will be the third that LaVine has missed with a right fifth finger injury. His absence has led to Nique Clifford moving into the starting lineup, while Devin Carter has picked up additional minutes off the bench. Expect the same against the Jazz. |
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Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook (ankle) plays 21 minutes Monday
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 4:34 PM
Russell Westbrook (ankle) finished Monday's loss to the Pelicans with 17 points (7-of-17 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, two assists and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Westbrook appeared to roll his left ankle on a drive to the basket during the third quarter, and he would check out for good with just under six minutes remaining in the period. The veteran point guard logged 21 minutes, while DeMar DeRozan (eight points, one rebound and one assist) was limited to 20. Both played starter's minutes in Saturday's loss to the Cavaliers, so this may have been more about Monday's game being a blowout than anything else. However, fantasy managers need to prepare for the likelihood that Nique Clifford and Devin Carter will play more after the break than Westbrook and DeRozan. |
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