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Daeqwon Plowden SAC: Carter, Nique, Plowden, Achiuwa, Raynaud
Sun, Mar 29, 2026, 11:45 AM
NBA Lineups
Devin Carter, Nique Clifford, Daeqwon Plowden, Precious Achiuwa and Maxime Raynaud will start Sunday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: The Kings are without Malik Monk and DeMar DeRozan for Sunday's game. Clifford and Plowden move from the bench to the starting lineup, with the former playing both games of Sacramento's back-to-back after missing two games with a foot injury. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk (shoulder) ruled out vs. Brooklyn
Sun, Mar 29, 2026, 7:58 AM
NBA Injury Report
Malik Monk (shoulder) is out for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: Sunday's game is the second in as many days for the Kings, who lost to the Hawks on Saturday. Monk started and played 27 minutes in that contest; his absence could free up a place in the starting lineup for Daeqwon Plowden. With DeMar DeRozan also out, rolling the dice on Plowden in deep leagues would not be a bad idea. |
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DeMar DeRozan DeMar DeRozan (hamstring) ruled out vs. Brooklyn
Sun, Mar 29, 2026, 7:54 AM
NBA Injury Report
DeMar DeRozan (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: DeRozan will sit out Sunday's game with a sore hamstring, with this being the Kings' second game in as many days. Nique Clifford is available, but Saturday's loss to the Hawks was his first game back from a foot injury. While the rookie may have more opportunities on offense, his playing time may not increase much. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk dishes out seven assists vs. Atlanta
Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 4:06 PM
Malik Monk recorded 10 points (5-of-11 FGs), two rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one blocked shot in Saturday's loss to the Hawks.
Analysis: Monk's seven assists on Saturday made it five consecutive games in which he's recorded five or more. Add in the two steals, and this was a solid showing for the veteran guard, even if his scoring was limited. The Kings play once more in Week 22, as they visit the Nets on Sunday. |
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Precious Achiuwa Precious Achiuwa records 16/6/2/2 line vs. Atlanta
Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 4:05 PM
Precious Achiuwa accounted for 16 points (8-of-11 FGs), six rebounds, two assists and two steals in Saturday's loss to the Hawks.
Analysis: Rostered in 37 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Achiuwa has been a fourth-round player in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break. While Saturday's stat line was on par with some of the others that he's recorded since mid-February, the Kings forward was solid in his 20 minutes on the floor. Sunday's matchup with the Nets looks like a good one for Achiuwa, provided he's available. |
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DeMar DeRozan DeMar DeRozan scores team-high 22 points vs. ATL
Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 4:05 PM
DeMar DeRozan finished Saturday's loss to the Hawks with 22 points (9-of-18 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), five rebounds, three assists and one three-pointer.
Analysis: While veterans on some other lottery-bound teams have seen their minutes limited recently or been shut down altogether, DeRozan continues to plug along. His 22 points led seven Kings in double figures, and he's totaled 55 in his last two games. Sacramento plays once more in Week 22, as they visit the Nets on Sunday. If DeRozan plays his usual minutes, that could be an excellent matchup for him. |
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Killian Hayes Killian Hayes (finger) upgraded to available
Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 6:58 AM
NBA Injury Report
Killian Hayes (finger) is available for Saturday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Hayes is good to go after injuring his finger during Thursday's loss to the Magic. He should once again serve as the backup point guard, with Devin Carter being the starter. There isn't much to gain from rostering Hayes in fantasy leagues when he comes off the bench. |
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Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook (foot) remains out vs. Atlanta
Fri, Mar 27, 2026, 11:22 AM
NBA Injury Report
Russell Westbrook (foot) is out for Saturday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Westbrook will miss a fourth straight game due to right foot injury management. His continued absence leaves Devin Carter to handle the starting point guard responsibilities. If Killian Hayes (finger) can play, he'll slot in as the backup. |
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Killian Hayes Killian Hayes (finger) questionable vs. Atlanta
Fri, Mar 27, 2026, 11:20 AM
NBA Injury Report
Killian Hayes (finger) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Hayes had to exit Thursday's loss to the Magic during the first half after injuring the fifth finger on his left hand. The good news is that he's questionable for Saturday, which indicates the injury is not serious. If available, Hayes will likely slot in as Devin Carter's backup. |
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Daeqwon Plowden Daeqwon Plowden hits six three-pointers vs. ORL
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 3:56 PM
Daeqwon Plowden tallied 23 points (8-of-12 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), three rebounds and six three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Magic.
Analysis: Plowden has scored at least 20 points in each of his last three appearances. The 23 points he scored on Thursday represent a new career-high for the wing, who shot 6-of-10 from beyond the arc. Plowden did not provide much value beyond the points and three-pointers, but the opportunities have been there. With Nique Clifford (foot) sidelined for the rest of the week, Plowden is worth a look in deep leagues since the Kings play on Saturday and Sunday. |
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Precious Achiuwa Precious Achiuwa records 14/9/2/2/2 line vs. ORL
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 3:55 PM
Precious Achiuwa amassed 14 points (7-of-12 FGs), nine rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks in Thursday's loss to the Magic.
Analysis: Back in the lineup after sitting out Tuesday's loss to the Hornets, Achiuwa recorded the kind of stat line that has made him a popular option during the silly season. Since the All-Star break, the Kings forward has been a top-50 player in eight- and nine-cat formats. Achiuwa is rostered in 35 percent of Yahoo! leagues, so he may still be on the waiver wire in some 12-team formats. With the Kings playing on Saturday and Sunday, adding Achiuwa is worth the risk. |
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DeMar DeRozan DeMar DeRozan goes off for 33 points, 11 assists
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 3:55 PM
DeMar DeRozan finished Thursday's loss to the Magic with 33 points (12-of-24 FGs, 9-of-10 FTs), six rebounds and 11 assists.
Analysis: While DeRozan may not be labeled the Kings' point guard, injuries at that position have led the team to ask the veteran wing to do more as a playmaker. Thursday's game was the second in the last six in which DeRozan has recorded at least 30 points and 10 assists. He did so on excellent percentages from the field and the foul line while not committing a turnover. As long as DeRozan doesn't see his playing time decrease, he should continue to be an excellent fantasy option for the rest of the season. |
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Killian Hayes Killian Hayes (finger) will not return vs. Orlando
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 2:39 PM
Brenden Nunes
Killian Hayes (finger) is out for the remainder of Thursday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Hayes injured his left fifth finger during the first half of Thursday's game and has since been ruled out for the rest of the night. The Spurs will lean heavily on Devin Carter and Malik Monk to close out the game. |
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Killian Hayes Killian Hayes (foot) upgraded to available
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 8:08 AM
NBA Injury Report
Killian Hayes (foot) is available for Thursday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Hayes is back after sitting out Tuesday's loss to the Hornets. He's likely to return to the starting lineup, with Devin Carter coming off the bench. Both players are worth considering in deep leagues, as Russell Westbrook (foot) remains sidelined. |
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Precious Achiuwa Precious Achiuwa (back) upgraded to available
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 8:03 AM
NBA Injury Report
Precious Achiuwa (back) is available for Thursday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Achiuwa is back after sitting out Tuesday's loss to the Hornets. His return means that Patrick Baldwin Jr. will head to the bench, and Dylan Cardwell may miss out on a few minutes. |
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DaQuan Jeffries Report: SAC signs DaQuan Jeffries to 10-day deal
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 5:10 AM
Keith Smith
Spotrac's Keith Smith reports that the Kings signed DaQuan Jeffries to a 10-day contract.
Analysis: Jeffries, who began his NBA career with the Kings, has returned to Sacramento on a short-term deal. He was in training camp with the team in the fall but was waived just before the start of the season. While Jeffries' return gives the Kings needed depth on the perimeter due to injuries to Russell Westbrook and Nique Clifford, it is unlikely to affect fantasy basketball. |
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Keegan Murray Keegan Murray (ankle) approved for contact
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 1:27 PM
Marc J. Spears
Keegan Murray (ankle) has been approved to resume contact activities.
Analysis: Murray has not appeared in a game since February 25, when he aggravated his sprained left ankle against the Rockets. Being approved to resume contact activities is a step in the right direction, but it remains unknown when (or if) he'll return to game action. Fantasy managers stashing Murray in an IL spot can continue to do so, but it would be fine to seek out productive options on the waiver wire. |
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Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook (foot) remains out vs. Orlando
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 10:39 AM
NBA Injury Report
Russell Westbrook (foot) is out for Thursday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Thursday's game will be the third straight that Westbrook has missed due to a sore right foot. With Killian Hayes (foot) also out, Devin Carter started and played 34 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Hornets. Even if Hayes is available, Carter is worth streaming in deep leagues since his playing time should not take much of a hit. |
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Killian Hayes Killian Hayes (foot) questionable vs. Orlando
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 10:36 AM
NBA Injury Report
Killian Hayes (foot) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Hayes, who injured his left foot during Sunday's win over the Nets, was held out of Tuesday's loss to the Hornets. Devin Carter moved into the starting lineup, scoring 18 points in 34 minutes. Even if Hayes can play on Thursday, Carter is worth adding in deep leagues since the Kings will once again be without Russell Westbrook. |
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Precious Achiuwa Precious Achiuwa (back) questionable vs. Orlando
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 10:33 AM
NBA Injury Report
Precious Achiuwa (back) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Achiuwa was held out of Tuesday's blowout loss to the Hornets, with Patrick Baldwin Jr. logging 28 minutes as his replacement in the starting lineup. However, Dylan Cardwell grabbed 11 rebounds in 24 minutes off the bench and is the superior streaming option if Achiuwa remains out. |
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