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Orlando Robinson Orlando Robinson inks one-year deal with Kings
Wed, Jul 24, 2024, 8:33 AM
Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Orlando Robinson has agreed to a one-year deal with Sacramento.
Analysis: O-Ro averaged 11.1 minutes across 67 appearances through two seasons with Miami. He's not expected to play a big role for his new team and is off the fantasy radar. |
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Keon Ellis Keon Ellis goes off for 29 points, four blocks
Wed, Jul 17, 2024, 11:38 AM
Keon Ellis finished Wednesday's 106-105 loss to the Knicks with 29 points (10-of-18 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), four rebounds, six assists, two steals, four blocks, and five 3-pointers in 38 minutes.
Analysis: Given how well Ellis has played this summer and his minutes tally on Wednesday, it's fair to question if the Kings will shut him down. His offensive role will be comparatively limited once the season begins, as the Kings can rely on De'Aaron Fox, DeMar DeRozan, and Domantas Sabonis to shoulder most of the workload. However, Ellis earned rotation minutes last season, including a move into the starting lineup after Kevin Huerter suffered a season-ending shoulder injury. Ellis will be worth a roll of the dice in the latter rounds of drafts. |
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Colby Jones Colby Jones leads Kings with 25 points vs. Jazz
Mon, Jul 15, 2024, 6:00 PM
Colby Jones finished Monday's 82-70 win over Utah with 25 points (10-of-21 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), six rebounds, three steals, one block, and four 3-pointers in 29 minutes.
Analysis: With 2024 first-round pick Devin Carter (shoulder) sidelined, Jones, the Kings' first-round pick in 2023, is one of the team's focal points in summer league. Twelve of his 21 shot attempts came from beyond the arc on Monday, and a catch-and-shoot role could be what awaits Jones once the season begins. With De'Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis, and DeMar DeRozan all being capable playmakers, a reserve like Jones will be most valuable if he can defend his position and hit open shots. He isn't a must-draft player right now, but Carter's shoulder injury (he'll miss at least six months) may open up opportunities for Jones after failing to crack the rotation last season. |
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Emoni Bates Devin Carter (shoulder) expected to miss 6 months
Thu, Jul 11, 2024, 12:09 PM
Sean Cunningham on Twitter
Devin Carter underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will miss six months.
Analysis: When the Kings revealed on July 7 that Carter, the 13th overall pick in last month's draft, would undergo surgery, the full severity of the issue was unknown. With doctors needing to repair a torn labrum, Carter will be sidelined for at least six months, likely taking him out of consideration in redraft leagues. His absence makes Keon Ellis and Jordan McLaughlin players of added importance within the Kings rotation, especially with Davion Mitchell being traded to the Raptors. |
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Keon Ellis Keon Ellis drops 30 points in loss to Warriors
Wed, Jul 10, 2024, 5:53 PM
Keon Ellis led the Kings with 30 points (12-of-21 FGs), four rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block, four triples and six turnovers in a 91-90 loss to the Warriors on Wednesday.
Analysis: Ellis broke out for Sacramento late last season because of his defense, but he was able to showcase some offensive firepower in this game. Though he did have some turnover issues, he was by far the best offensive player in this game. Managers shouldn't expect an offensive explosion next season, especially with DeMar DeRozan joining the team. However, he should be on the floor because of his defense, so if he is able to contribute offensively as well, Ellis could be in for a big season. He should be worth a late round dart throw. |
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Mason Jones Mason Jones dishes out five assists vs. Spurs
Sun, Jul 7, 2024, 6:21 PM
Mason Jones accounted for 11 points (4-of-8 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), six rebounds, five assists, one steal, one blocked shot, and two 3-pointers in 28 minutes in Sunday's 85-61 win over the Spurs.
Analysis: Jones has played well in both of Sacramento's games to open the summer, good timing for a player currently on a two-way contract. The news that Devin Carter will have to undergo shoulder surgery may crack the door open for Jones, especially with it unknown if the rookie will be healthy at the start of training camp. Jones isn't a player who fantasy managers should consider selecting in most league drafts, but there may be times during the season when he's allowed to show what he can do. |
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Keon Ellis Keon Ellis scores 13 points in comfortable victory
Sun, Jul 7, 2024, 6:14 PM
Keon Ellis accumulated 13 points (4-of-9 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), four rebounds, three assists, and one steal in Sunday's 85-61 win over San Antonio, playing 29 minutes.
Analysis: Ellis wasn't as productive as in Sacramento's summer opener on Saturday, but he was plenty effective as the Kings moved to 2-0. Four Kings scored in double figures, led by undrafted rookie Boogie Ellis (no relation), who scored 17. Of the players on the roster, Keon has the most significant chance of being in the opening night rotation. He had a bench role for most of last season, moving into the starting lineup after Kevin Huerter went down with a season-ending shoulder injury. Ellis didn't offer consistent fantasy value in 2023-24, but there were times when he was worth streaming in deep leagues. What the Kings likely want to see this summer is for him to dominate against less experienced players. |
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Jordan Ford Jordan Ford leads Kings with 22 points vs. Heat
Sun, Jul 7, 2024, 12:29 PM
Jordan Ford finished Sunday's 102-86 loss to Miami with 22 points (8-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, two steals, and four 3-pointers in 27 minutes.
Analysis: After spending last season on a two-way contract, Ford faces an uphill battle for a camp invite, with Sacramento having already allocated its three available slots. While Sunday's scoring production was encouraging, one would like to see more from Ford in the assist category (zero vs. Miami). In a similar position this summer is Adonis Arms, who chipped in with 14 points, four rebounds, two assists, two steals, one block, and one 3-pointer in 26 minutes. While Arms and Ford are representing the Kings, they're auditioning for all 30 NBA teams. |
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Emoni Bates Shams: Devin Carter to undergo shoulder surgery
Sun, Jul 7, 2024, 10:07 AM
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Kings rookie guard Devin Carter will undergo left shoulder surgery next week.
Analysis: Two days after the Kings announced that Carter would not participate in the California Classic or Vegas Summer League, Charania reports that the first-round pick will undergo shoulder surgery. While the former Providence standout is expected to fully recover without any long-term issues, it's unknown if Carter will be healthy when training camp begins. In addition to having Keon Ellis on the roster, the Kings also signed Jordan McLaughlin to a one-year contract. Carter's value in redraft leagues won't be determined until the Kings announce a recovery timeline, but he does take a hit due to the uncertainty. |
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Jordan McLaughlin Woj: Kings sign Jordan McLaughlin to one-year deal
Sat, Jul 6, 2024, 8:38 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Kings have agreed to a one-year deal with Jordan McLaughlin.
Analysis: After five seasons in Minnesota, McLaughlin is on the move, reportedly agreeing to a one-year deal with the Kings. Injuries limited him to 56 appearances last season, with the point guard accounting for 3.5 points and 2.0 assists in 11.2 minutes per game. With De'Aaron Fox firmly entrenched as the starting point guard, don't expect McLaughlin to be worth selecting in fantasy drafts. |
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Colby Jones Coby Jones dishes out five dimes in rout of China
Sat, Jul 6, 2024, 6:34 PM
Colby Jones amassed six points (1-of-6 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), one rebound, five assists, one steal, and one 3-pointer in 22 minutes in Saturday's 101-50 win over Team China.
Analysis: After playing sparingly as a rookie, Jones is looking to move up in the Kings' pecking order on the wing in 2024-25. While Sacramento acquired DeMar DeRozan on Saturday, Harrison Barnes and Chris Duarte headed out in that trade, which could free up a few minutes for someone. While Jones didn't have his best night shooting the basketball, he was responsible for five assists (tied for team-high with Mason Jones). Colby isn't a player fantasy managers should plan on drafting, but he's worth tracking throughout the Kings' games in northern California and Las Vegas. |
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Mason Jones Mason Jones finishes rout with game-high 19 points
Sat, Jul 6, 2024, 6:30 PM
Mason Jones accumulated 19 points (5-of-8 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, five assists, and five 3-pointers in 22 minutes in Saturday's 101-50 win over Team China.
Analysis: As expected, the Kings dominated their summer opener, with the team's most experienced players leading the way. Jones knocked down five 3-pointers and scored a game-high 19 points, with Keon Ellis adding 18. Jones is on a two-way contract, and the addition of Devin Carter likely makes it more difficult for him to crack the rotation once the games count. However, more performances like Saturday's could put Mason in a position to fight for regular season minutes, even if it isn't enough to make him a viable fantasy option. |
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Keon Ellis Keon Ellis scores 18 with three 3-pointers Sat.
Sat, Jul 6, 2024, 6:25 PM
Keon Ellis finished Saturday's 101-50 win over Team China with 18 points (6-of-12 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block, and three 3-pointers in 25 minutes.
Analysis: While the rookies tend to receive most of the attention during summer league action, the progress made by returnees should not be ignored. Ellis, who passed the since-traded Davion Mitchell in the rotation last season, is looking to prove that he should remain in the rotation in 2024-25. He had an excellent start to his summer on Saturday, scoring efficiently while performing well as a distributor and defender. The question in the short term is how much Ellis will play this summer, especially with first-round pick Devin Carter (shoulder) sidelined. |
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DeMar DeRozan Woj: Kings to acquire DeMar DeRozan via sign/trade
Sat, Jul 6, 2024, 4:30 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, DeMar DeRozan is headed to Sacramento via sign-and-trade, with Chicago receiving Harrison Barnes, Chris Duarte, two second-round picks, and cash.
Analysis: DeRozan was one of the top remaining free agents on the board, and there were multiple reports of Sacramento's interest in signing him. They've gotten the deal done via sign-and-trade, with the veteran wing due to make $74 million over three years. DeRozan will slide seamlessly into the spot left vacant by Barnes and should once again threaten top 50 fantasy value in 2024-25. However, his ceiling is limited due to the lack of 3-point production. DeRozan's reliance on the mid-range could boost the 3-point production of Keegan Murray, who has played well in his first two NBA seasons. |
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Emoni Bates Devin Carter (shoulder) to miss Summer League
Fri, Jul 5, 2024, 4:10 PM
Sacramento Bee
Kings first-round pick Devin Carter will not participate in the California Classic or Vegas Summer League due to a left shoulder injury.
Analysis: Carter injured his shoulder during the pre-draft process, and neither he nor the Kings are concerned about potential long-term issues. The rookie, selected with the 13th overall pick, will sit out both summer leagues that Sacramento is competing in. âI think we got to get him in here and get with our doctors and just see what it is,â Kings general manager Monte McNair said in June. âBut when we get through the draft process, our docs are confident. We've been in touch with his team. We're confident it's not a long-term issue.â With Sacramento trading Davion Mitchell to the Raptors, Carter has a more straightforward path to rotation minutes as a rookie. However, backing up De'Aaron Fox will limit his fantasy ceiling in redraft leagues. |
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Alex Len Shams: Alex Len intends to re-sign with Kings
Sun, Jun 30, 2024, 6:19 AM
Shams Charania on X
Alex Len intends to re-sign with the Kings on a one-year, $3.3 million deal, per The Athletic's Shams Charania.
Analysis: Len will be back in Sacramento for a fourth season, but he won't be more than a depth piece off the bench. Len has ranked outside the top-300 for the last three years, and that won't change this upcoming season. |
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Emoni Bates Report: Kings sign Isaiah Crawford to two-way deal
Thu, Jun 27, 2024, 5:49 PM
Shams Charania on Twitter
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Kings have signed Isaiah Crawford to a two-way contract.
Analysis: Not selected in the 2024 NBA Draft, Crawford earned Conference USA Player and Defensive Player of the Year honors last season. In 32 games, he averaged 16.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.1 steals, 1.7 blocks, and 1.3 3-pointers in 32.9 minutes. Crawford is an athletic forward who was an absolute menace defensively at Louisiana Tech, and offensively, he offers some upside as a perimeter shooter. Sacramento needed to get more athletic on the wings, and Crawford is a quality player to have on a two-way deal. |
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Jalen McDaniels Jalen McDaniels dealt to SAC in multi-player deal
Thu, Jun 27, 2024, 2:35 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Jalen McDaniels was traded to the Kings for Sasha Vezenkov, Davion Mitchell and the 45th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
Analysis: McDaniels logged just 10.8 minutes across 50 games for Toronto last season, but there's a chance he will see an uptick in playing time for his new team as Keegan Murray's primary backup at PF. |
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Emoni Bates Kings select Devin Carter with No. 13 overall pick
Wed, Jun 26, 2024, 8:28 PM
The Kings selected Devin Carter with the No. 13 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
Analysis: After spending his freshman season at South Carolina, Carter flourished after transferring to Providence. His second and final season with the Friars was his best, with Carter winning Big East Player of the Year. The son of former NBA guard Anthony Carter, Devin averaged 19.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.8 steals, 1.0 blocks, and 2.5 3-pointers, shooting 47.3% from the field and 74.9% from the foul line. He was measured at 6-foot-2 1/4 at the NBA Draft Combine, but Carter is one of the most athletic players in this draft class. He projects to play the point at the next level, and the improvement throughout his collegiate career bodes well for Carter's NBA future. In Sacramento, Carter's unlikely to be a starter due to the presence of De'Aaron Fox. However, Davion Mitchell's struggles to make the backup point guard job his own may open the door for the former Providence standout to crack the rotation immediately. |
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Malik Monk Woj: Malik Monk intends to re-sign with Sacramento
Thu, Jun 20, 2024, 10:13 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Malik Monk intends to sign a four-year, $78 million contract to remain with the Kings.
Analysis: One of the NBA's best sixth-men during his two seasons with the Kings, Monk has reportedly decided to remain in Sacramento and not test free agency. Despite suffering a sprained right MCL in late March, Monk still finished second in NBA Sixth Man of the Year voting after averaging 15.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 0.6 steals, 0.5 blocks, and 2.1 3-pointers in 26.0 minutes per game. Making 70 appearances, Monk was an 11th-round player in 8-cat formats. Depending on what the Kings do with starters Kevin Huerter and Harrison Barnes, who have been the subject of trade rumors, Monk could be even more valuable to fantasy managers in 2024-25. |
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