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Daeqwon Plowden Daeqwon Plowden scores career-high 22 points
Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 5:15 PM
Daeqwon Plowden led the Kings with 22 points (9-of-17 FGs), two rebounds, one assist, one steal and three three-pointers against the Hornets on Tuesday.
Analysis: Plowden surpassed his career high for scoring in this game, which he previously set five days before this game in his most recent appearance. He has scored in double figures in eight straight games, which is impressive for a player that has scored in double figures just 13 times in his career. Plowden should continue to play a significant role for Sacramento for the remainder of the season, giving him some upside as an option in deep leagues. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk dishes out 14 assists as starter
Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 5:09 PM
Malik Monk started on Tuesday and contributed seven points (3-of-13 FGs), three rebounds, 14 assists and one steal in a 134-90 loss to the Hornets.
Analysis: Monk made his first of the season after scoring 32 points in Sunday's win. While he didn't replicate that scoring production, he was able to facilitate well. Monk set a new career high for assists, and he did it without turning the ball over. Monk has been a frustrating player to roster this year, but he's clearly still capable of producing at a high level. He'll look to continue to shine during silly season. |
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Malik Monk SAC starting Monk, Carter, DeMar, Baldwin, Raynaud
Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 12:49 PM
Sam Perley
Malik Monk, Devin Carter, DeMar DeRozan, Patrick Baldwin Jr. and Maxime Raynaud will start against the Hornets on Tuesday.
Analysis: Monk will get his first start of the season for the shorthanded Kings. Baldwin, who is currently one a two-way deal for Sacramento, will also be making his first start of the season, while Carter will return to the starting unit. Nique Clifford, Russell Westbrook and Precious Achiuwa are all sidelined, opening up the starting spots. |
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Precious Achiuwa Precious Achiuwa (back) out Tuesday vs. Hornets
Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 8:15 AM
NBA Injury Report
Precious Achiuwa (back) is out for Tuesday's matchup with the Hornets.
Analysis: Achiuwa finished with a 14/15 double-double on Sunday, but he'll get the night off while dealing with lower back soreness. Dyland Cardwell and Daeqwon Plowden should see additional run against Charlotte with Achiuwa out of action. |
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Killian Hayes Killian Hayes (foot) sidelined Tuesday vs. CHA
Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 8:12 AM
NBA Injury Report
Killian Hayes (foot) is out for Tuesday's matchup with the Hornets.
Analysis: Hayes suffered the injury to his left foot in Sunday's win over Brooklyn, and it will cost him at least one game. Devin Carter should see additional run with Sacramento's backcourt seriously banged up. |
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Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook (foot) remains out vs. Charlotte
Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 11:17 AM
NBA Injury Report
Russell Westbrook (foot) is out for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Westbrook will miss a second consecutive game with a sore right foot. Killian Hayes started in the veteran point guard's place but exited before halftime due to a foot injury. If Hayes can't play, Devin Carter may move into the starting five. |
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Daeqwon Plowden Daeqwon Plowden (foot) probable vs. Charlotte
Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 11:15 AM
NBA Injury Report
Daeqwon Plowden (foot) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Plowden is on track to play Tuesday night after sitting out Sunday's win over the Nets. With Nique Clifford (foot) ruled out, Plowden could move into the starting lineup if he's allowed to play. |
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Killian Hayes Killian Hayes (foot) questionable vs. Charlotte
Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 11:14 AM
NBA Injury Report
Killian Hayes (foot) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Hayes started Sunday's win over the Nets but had to exit before halftime with a left foot injury. If he's unable to play on Tuesday, Devin Carter may be thrust into the starting lineup, as Russell Westbrook has already been ruled out. |
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Precious Achiuwa Precious Achiuwa (back) questionable vs. Charlotte
Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 11:08 AM
NBA Injury Report
Precious Achiuwa (back) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Achiuwa, who put up 14 points and 15 rebounds in Sunday's win over the Nets, is dealing with lower back soreness. If he can't play on Tuesday, Dylan Cardwll could figure more prominently in the Kings' rotation. |
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Precious Achiuwa Precious Achiuwa corrals game-high 15 rebounds
Sun, Mar 22, 2026, 2:46 PM
Precious Achiuwa tallied 14 points (6-of-13 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), 15 rebounds and one steal in Sunday's win over the Nets.
Analysis: Given how small the Nets were in the frontcourt on Sunday, this was an excellent matchup for Achiuwa. While the shooting percentages weren't great, fantasy managers will certainly take the 15 rebounds. The final tally was a season-high in that category, and Achiuwa is up to ten double-doubles on the season. Like fellow starter Maxime Raynaud, the Kings are likely to continue playing Achiuwa heavy minutes for the rest of the season, preserving his fantasy value. With Sacramento scheduled to play four games in Week 22, don't hesitate to add Precious if he's on the waiver wire. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk goes off for game-high 32 points Sunday
Sun, Mar 22, 2026, 2:46 PM
Malik Monk recorded 32 points (8-of-17 FGs, 9-of-9 FTs), two rebounds, six assists, one block and seven three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Nets.
Analysis: With no Russell Westbrook and Killian Hayes (toe) and Nique Clifford (ankle) leaving Sunday's game due to injuries, there was room for Monk to do what he's capable of offensively. The Kings' guard recorded his second 30-point stat line in four appearances, shooting 7-of-13 from beyond the arc. Add in the six assists, and Sunday was a good day to have Monk on a fantasy roster. |
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Killian Hayes Killian Hayes (toe) will not return vs. Brooklyn
Sun, Mar 22, 2026, 1:25 PM
Sean Cunningham
Killian Hayes (toe) will not return to Sunday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: Hayes suffered a toe injury on his left foot during the first half of Sunday's game and will not return. Malik Monk moved into the lineup to begin the third quarter; Nique Clifford and Devin Carter should also have more on-ball opportunities with Hayes done for the night. |
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Killian Hayes SAC starts Hayes, Nique, DeRozan, Achiuwa, Raynaud
Sun, Mar 22, 2026, 11:38 AM
NBA Lineups
Killian Hayes, Nique Clifford, DeMar DeRozan, Precious Achiuwa and Maxime Raynaud will start Sunday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: The Kings will have a new starting backcourt for Sunday's game. With Russell Westbrook and Daeqwon Plowden out, Hayes and Clifford will be the starting guards. The other three starters are unchanged. |
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Daeqwon Plowden Daeqwon Plowden (foot) downgraded to out vs. BKN
Sun, Mar 22, 2026, 11:35 AM
NBA Injury Report
Daeqwon Plowden (foot) is out for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: A sore right foot will keep Plowden out of Sunday's game. With Nique Clifford available after sitting out Thursday's loss to the 76ers, the rookie should reclaim his place in the starting lineup after being replaced by Plowden the last time out. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk (shoulder) removed from injury report
Sat, Mar 21, 2026, 8:47 PM
NBA Injury Report
Malik Monk (shoulder) is off the injury report for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: Monk exited Thursday's loss to the 76ers with a right shoulder injury, with the veteran guard playing 16 minutes. He is not on Sunday's injury report, which indicates that Monk is available. Daeqwon Plowden, who's questionable for a sore foot, may lose out on playing time if he's able to go. |
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Daeqwon Plowden Daeqwon Plowden (foot) questionable vs. Brooklyn
Sat, Mar 21, 2026, 8:43 PM
NBA Injury Report
Daeqwon Plowden (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: Two days removed from making his third start of the season in a loss to the 76ers, Plowden is on the injury report for Sunday with a sore right foot. Nique Clifford, who Plowden filled in for on Thursday, is off the injury report. As a result, Plowden is likely to come off the bench if he's cleared. If he can't play, Patrick Baldwin Jr. has been made available and could absorb some of the available minutes. |
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Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook (foot) ruled out vs. Brooklyn
Sat, Mar 21, 2026, 8:39 PM
NBA Injury Report
Russell Westbrook (foot) is out for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: Westbrook will sit out Sunday's game with a sore right foot. With Killian Hayes available and Devin Carter (calf) no longer on the injury report, those two should handle the point guard duties against the Nets. Carter has missed the last five games, so his playing time is likely to be limited. |
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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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