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Zach LaVine Zach LaVine (ankle) available Sunday vs. Milwaukee
Sun, Jan 4, 2026, 8:25 AM
NBA Injury Report
Zach LaVine (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: After a nine-game absence, LaVine has been cleared to return to action Sunday night. His return will likely bump Precious Achiuwa to the bench, with Dennis Schröder also taking a hit to his fantasy value, despite his role not changing. |
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Keegan Murray Keegan Murray has 23 points in loss to Suns Friday
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 6:04 PM
Keegan Murray had 23 points (9-of-17 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), 10 rebounds, two assists, one block and three three-pointers against the Suns on Friday.
Analysis: Murray made three three-pointers against the Kings, but even more impressive was his consistent mid-range game. The 25-year-old small forward was 3-of-5 from behind the three-point line and 6-of-12 from inside it. Murray didn't get much help from his teammates, though, as the Kings lost by 27. He's scored at least 20 points for just the second time in his last 13 games. Murray will look to keep the hot hand going against the Bucks on Sunday. |
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Russell Westbrook Westbrook becomes top scoring PG in NBA history
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 5:56 PM
Russell Westbrook had 17 points (6-of-12 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), nine rebounds, six assists, one steal and one three-pointer against the Suns on Friday.
Analysis: Westbrook passed Oscar Robertson to become the highest scoring point guard in the history of the NBA with 26,711 points. The 37-year-old point guard also has the most rebounds of any point guard in league history as well as field goals made. Westbrook has had an incredible career and can still play at a high level. He averaged 16.2 points per game, 7.5 assists per game and 5.8 rebounds per game in December. The Kings conclude the week with a game against the Bucks on Sunday. |
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Zach LaVine Zach LaVine (ankle) remains out vs. Phoenix
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 9:17 AM
NBA Injury Report
Zach LaVine (ankle) has been ruled out against the Suns on Friday.
Analysis: LaVine hasn't played since Dec. 14, and he won't make his return against Phoenix. Precious Achiuwa should continue to start, though he hasn't been consistently productive for fantasy managers. Dennis Schroder has been playing well off the bench with LaVine sidelined and is the better fantasy option. |
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Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook scores 10 points in loss to BOS
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 6:58 PM
Russell Westbrook finished Thursday's loss to the Celtics with 10 points (3-of-11 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, six assists and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Westbrook had another down performance by his standards, one game after a low-production outing against the Clippers. He narrowly made it to double figures as a scorer, with inefficient, high-volume three-point shooting among the reasons for his low output. He was again unspectacular on the glass, but made contributions as a facilitator. Fantasy managers will hope that he can bounce back against the Suns on Friday to log a stronger final line. |
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Dennis Schroder Dennis Schröder scores 18 points off bench in loss
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 6:49 PM
Dennis Schröder totaled 18 points (7-of-12 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), three rebounds, seven assists and three three-pointers in the loss to the Celtics on Thursday.
Analysis: Schröder shot well both inside and outside the arc to finish as one of Sacramento's top scorers on the evening. And in addition to his scoring, he tallied a team-high in assists in his 28 minutes of game action. Schröder has now scored in double figures in seven straight games and continues to produce regardless of whether he's starting games or not. He'll have a chance to find more production against the Suns on Friday. |
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DeMar DeRozan DeMar DeRozan has 25/5/6 line in loss to Boston
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 6:37 PM
DeMar DeRozan tallied 25 points (9-of-16 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), five rebounds, six assists, one steal and one three-pointer in the loss to the Celtics on Thursday.
Analysis: DeRozan bounced back from an eight-point outing against the Clippers to lead the Kings in scoring and finish as the only one on his team to reach the 20-point mark. Per usual, the bulk of his scoring was done inside the arc, but he also made use of the free-throw line. The veteran wing had some utility as a facilitator, as well, and is capable of some strong fantasy performances so long as the Kings stay competitive enough for him to log heavy minutes. |
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Keegan Murray Keegan Murray limited to 11 points in return
Tue, Dec 30, 2025, 7:48 PM
Keegan Murray finished Tuesday's loss to the Clippers with 11 points (4-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Murray returned from his calf injury much sooner than many may have expected, as he was back in the lineup on Tuesday after a two-game absence. Interestingly, he played 30 minutes despite the game getting out of hand by halftime. The only important takeaway from Tuesday's game for Murray managers is that he got through it without aggravating the calf injury. The Kings play three games over the final four days of Week 11, starting with a back-to-back on Thursday/Friday against the Celtics and Suns. We'll see if Murray is available for all three. |
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Keegan Murray Westbrook, DeMar, Murray, Achiuwa, Raynaud start
Tue, Dec 30, 2025, 4:56 PM
NBA Lineups
Russell Westbrook, DeMar DeRozan, Keegan Murray, Precious Achiuwa and Maxime Raynaud will start Tuesday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Murray is back after missing time with a strained calf and is in the starting lineup. As a result, Keon Ellis heads back to the bench. Given how Kings head coach Doug Christie has handled the bench rotation for most of the season, it can't be guaranteed that Ellis will get the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball. Leave him on the waiver wire. |
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Keegan Murray Keegan Murray (calf) upgraded to available Tuesday
Tue, Dec 30, 2025, 9:53 AM
NBA Injury Report
Keegan Murray (calf) has been upgraded to available for Tuesday's matchup with the Clippers.
Analysis: Murray is back a few days sooner than expected, but it's unclear if he'll face a minutes restriction after getting injured last Tuesday. He should reclaim his starting role, which means Nique Clifford will head back to the bench. |
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Drew Eubanks Drew Eubanks (thumb) removed from injury report
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 1:52 PM
NBA Injury Report
Drew Eubanks (thumb) is not on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Eubanks suffered an avulsion fracture of his left thumb during a December 11 game against the Nuggets and has missed Sacramento's last seven games. His return means that Dylan Cardwell drops from the rotation. In fact, the Kings have sent the rookie to the G League, so he'll be inactive on Monday. Eubanks will serve as Maxime Raynaud's backup. |
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Keegan Murray Keegan Murray (calf) questionable Tuesday vs. LAC
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 1:49 PM
NBA Injury Report
Keegan Murray (calf) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: On Friday, it was reported that Murray would be out for at least one week with a strained calf. Well, he may be back sooner than that. The Kings' forward, who was injured during a December 23 loss to the Pistons, has missed his team's last two games. If Murray plays, Nique Clifford is likely headed back to the bench. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk hits three triples, scores 11 points
Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 6:11 PM
Malik Monk tallied 11 points (4-of-10 FGs), two rebounds, two assists, one steal and three three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Lakers.
Analysis: While Keon Ellis (two points and one blocked shot in 22 minutes) continues to start for the injured Zach LaVine, Monk has worked his way back into the Kings' rotation. However, the scoring output has not been what some fantasy managers may have hoped. Monk has scored 11 points or fewer in each of his last three appearances, with Sunday being the only time he hit double figures. Fantasy managers who may have considered adding Monk in the aftermath of his return to the rotation should hold off on doing that. |
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DeMar DeRozan DeMar DeRozan leads Kings with 22 points vs. LAL
Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 6:10 PM
DeMar DeRozan finished Sunday's loss to the Lakers with 22 points (8-of-17 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), four rebounds, five assists, one steal and one three-pointer.
Analysis: One day removed from scoring nine points in a win over the Mavericks, DeRozan looked more like himself on Sunday. He's scored at least 22 points in three of his last four appearances, and the veteran wing's fantasy value has improved recently. Over the past two weeks, DeRozan has provided top-25 per-game value in eight-cat formats. The Kings play four games in Week 11, starting with the Clippers on Tuesday. |
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DeMar DeRozan DeMar DeRozan dishes out six assists vs. Dallas
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 1:24 PM
DeMar DeRozan accumulated nine points (3-of-10 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), four rebounds, six assists, two steals and one blocked shot in Saturday's win over the Mavericks.
Analysis: DeRozan didn't have a good night shooting the basketball, making 30 percent of his attempts from the field. But the ball was still in his hands quite often in crunch time, and the veteran wing provided solid value in the assist and defensive categories. With the Kings visiting the Lakers on Sunday, it would be unsurprising if the Compton native put on a show in his final game of Week 10. |
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Keon Ellis Keon Ellis starts, scores 21 points vs. Dallas
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 1:24 PM
Keon Ellis tallied 21 points (8-of-15 FGs), one rebound, three steals, two blocks and five three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Mavericks.
Analysis: After three games in which he was on the outskirts of the Kings' rotation, Ellis found himself in the starting lineup on Saturday. And as the saying goes, âstay ready so you don't have to get ready.â The Kings' guard shot 5-of-10 from beyond the arc and scored a season-high 21 points. Add in the defensive stats, and this was an excellent night for Ellis. While head coach Doug Christie has not hesitated to make changes to his lineups, one would think that Ellis did enough to hold onto his job for Sunday's game against the Lakers. He's worth the streaming risk in deep leagues, especially when considering how bad the Lakers have been defensively. |
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Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook tallies 21 points, nine assists
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 1:23 PM
Marc J. Spears
Russell Westbrook finished Saturday's win over the Mavericks with 21 points (8-of-16 FGs), five rebounds, nine assists, one steal and five three-pointers.
Analysis: Westbrook made some history on Saturday, as he passed Magic Johnson to move into seventh on the NBA's all-time assists list. Overall, the veteran point guard played very well against the Mavericks, shooting 50 percent from the field and from beyond the arc while also recording a game-high nine assists. While Westbrook did commit four turnovers, his production since moving into the starting lineup has put him back on the radar in standard leagues, and some shallow formats as well. That is something that few, if any, fantasy managers expected before the season began. The Kings play their final game of Week 10 on Sunday against the Lakers. |
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Keon Ellis Westbrook, Ellis, DeRozan, Achiuwa, Raynaud start
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 10:39 AM
NBA Lineups
Russell Westbrook, Keon Ellis, DeMar DeRozan, Precious Achiuwa and Maxime Raynaud will start Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Already without Zach LaVine, the Kings won't have Keegan Murray for Saturday's game, either. As a result, Ellis enters the starting lineup, which raises his fantasy ceiling. While most valuable for what he can do defensively, Ellis will have more opportunities to contribute offensively. Some fantasy managers will also hope that this means Malik Monk will take on a more prominent role off the bench. |
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Keegan Murray Keegan Murray (calf) out at least one week
Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 1:59 PM
Sean Cunningham
Keegan Murray (calf) will be re-evaluated in one week.
Analysis: Murray suffered a mild right calf strain during Tuesday's loss to the Pistons. Due to the timeline, he'll miss at least four games before being re-evaluated. Nique Clifford replaced Murray in the lineup to begin the third quarter of Tuesday's game, which may be a sign of how the rookie will be used. While a risky streaming option, Clifford would be worth a look in deep leagues if he starts. |
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Precious Achiuwa Precious Achiuwa records 15/11/3/2/1 line vs. DET
Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 6:51 PM
Precious Achiuwa produced 15 points (6-of-12 FGs), 11 rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block and three three-pointers in Tuesday's loss to the Pistons.
Analysis: While most of the focus has been on Maxime Raynaud (eight points, eight rebounds, two assists and one block) recently, and rightfully so, it was Achiuwa who stole the show on Tuesday. Not only did he match his season high with 15 points, but he also set a new high with 11 rebounds. Add in the defensive stats and Tuesday's performance by Achiuwa, and some may push to add him. Not so fast, as he totaled nine points and eight rebounds in the previous three games. It's fine to keep an eye on Achiuwa without rushing to pick him up, especially with the Kings off until Saturday. |
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