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Malik Monk Malik Monk (personal) absent from injury report
Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 2:47 PM
NBA Injury Report
Malik Monk (personal) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: After missing the last two games for personal reasons, Monk will be available for Wednesday's game. He'll likely slide into his usual role off the bench, but there's a chance he starts since Zach LaVine (back) is questionable. LaVine was also questionable ahead of Monday's loss to the Nuggets, but started and played 37 minutes. |
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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis (ribs) questionable Wednesday
Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 2:45 PM
NBA Injury Report
Domantas Sabonis (ribs) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Sabonis is dealing with a left ribcage contusion, hence his inclusion on the Kings' initial injury report for Wednesday night. If he's unable to play, Drew Eubanks will move into the starting lineup. While his fantasy ceiling is limited, Eubanks would be worth a look in deep leagues, especially for managers needing rebounds. |
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Zach LaVine Zach LaVine (back) questionable Wednesday vs. GSW
Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 2:42 PM
NBA Injury Report
Zach LaVine (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: LaVine was also considered questionable ahead of Monday's loss to the Nuggets due to a lower back injury, but he started and played 37 minutes. Fantasy managers should anticipate a similar situation for the Kings guard. However, if he can't play, Malik Monk, Keon Ellis or Nique Clifford will move into the starting lineup. |
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Precious Achiuwa Shams: Precious Achiuwa signed by Kings
Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 5:44 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Precious Achiuwa has agreed to a deal with the Kings.
Analysis: Sacramento will waive Isaac Jones in a corresponding move. Achiuwa offers frontcourt depth and can make an immediate impact at PF. He's not on the fantasy radar yet, but managers should keep an eye on his playing time and production. |
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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis grabs 17 rebounds vs. Denver
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 6:36 PM
Domantas Sabonis amassed 13 points (5-of-10 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 17 rebounds, five assists and one steal in Monday's loss to the Nuggets.
Analysis: Sabonis has led the NBA in rebounds three consecutive seasons, and a fourth rebounding straight title is a realistic possibility. He grabbed 17 boards against the Nuggets, and the five assists were also valuable for fantasy managers. That will need to be the case moving forward, as Sabonis' scoring production may slip due to the number of scorers on the perimeter. He's averaging 14.5 points per game, the lowest for Sabonis since the 2018-19 campaign (14.1 ppg). The decreased scoring and low free-throw percentage are why he's ranked just outside the top-50 in nine-cat formats. |
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Dennis Schroder Dennis Schröder dishes out nine assists vs. Denver
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 6:23 PM
Dennis Schröder tallied 18 points (7-of-14 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, nine assists and one steal in Monday's loss to the Nuggets.
Analysis: Interestingly, both starting point guards in Monday's game, Schröder and Denver's Jamal Murray, shot 0-of-5 from beyond the arc. Dennis shot 7-of-9 from two and dished out nine assists, making for a solid night overall. While he hasn't been much more than a late-round fantasy option for most of his career, Schröder has far exceeded the expectations thus far. He's rostered in just 40 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and with the Kings playing three more games during Week 3, Schröder is worth a look in some standard leagues. |
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Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook records 26/12/6/2 line
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 6:18 PM
Russell Westbrook accounted for 26 points (10-of-17 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), 12 rebounds, six assists, two steals and three three-pointers in Monday's loss to the Nuggets.
Analysis: Playing in Denver for the first time since opting out of the final year of his two-year deal to hit free agency, Westbrook provided the complete âRussell Westbrook Experienceâ on Monday. Moving into the starting lineup, he was highly productive against the Nuggets, recording a double-double with six assists. However, he was also responsible for six turnovers, including two within 30 seconds late in the fourth quarter, effectively eliminating Sacramento's rallying chances. Westbrook has been the most productive of the players that head coach Doug Christie has called on to start due to Keegan Murray being injured. That should keep him in the starting lineup for the foreseeable future. |
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Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook returning to starting lineup
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 2:43 PM
James Ham
Dennis Schroder, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Russell Westbrook and Domantas Sabonis will start against the Nuggets on Monday.
Analysis: Westbrook is back in the starting lineup, replacing Dylan Cardwell, who only played five minutes as a starter in the Kings' last game. Westbrook has averaged 14 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.0 steals and 2.5 threes per game across his two starts this season. |
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Zach LaVine LaVine, Schroder, Carter good to go Monday
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 9:46 AM
Jason Anderson
Zach LaVine (back), Dennis Schroder (hip) and Devin Carter (knee) will all be available for Monday's matchup with the Nuggets.
Analysis: Carter's availability won't impact Sacramento's rotation, as he's played limited minutes when available. LaVine has scored at least 30 points in five of six games this season, and Schroder has been a consistent force as Sacramento's floor general and competent scorer. Both LaVine and Schroder should see their usual allotment of minutes on Monday. |
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Zach LaVine Zach LaVine (back) questionable Monday vs. Denver
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 1:46 PM
NBA Injury Report
Zach LaVine (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: LaVine has been sensational, scoring 30 points or more in five of his six appearances. Not having him on the court would be a massive deal for the Kings. If LaVine cannot play, more minutes would become available to Keon Ellis and Nique Clifford, who already stand to receive a boost due to Malik Monk's absence for personal reasons. |
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Dennis Schroder Dennis Schröder (hip) questionable Monday vs. DEN
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 1:40 PM
NBA Injury Report
Dennis Schröder (hip) is questionable for Monday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Dealing with a sore right hip, Schröder is not a lock to play on Monday. Russell Westbrook is the most likely replacement in the starting lineup if he sits. While the promotion would give Westbrook a shot at achieving streaming relevance, his best days as a fantasy option are likely in the rear-view mirror. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk (personal) out Monday vs. Denver
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 1:37 PM
NBA Injury Report
Malik Monk (personal) is out for Monday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Monk will miss a second straight game for personal reasons, freeing up additional minutes for a few of the Kings' other reserves. Russell Westbrook played 34 minutes in Saturday's win over the Bucks and may take on a similar workload on Monday. However, the Kings can also call on Keon Ellis and Nique Clifford to absorb some of the minutes that would have gone to Monk. |
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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis records 24/13/6/1 line vs. MIL
Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 2:18 PM
Domantas Sabonis accounted for 24 points (8-of-13 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs), 13 rebounds, six assists and one steal in Saturday's win over the Bucks.
Analysis: Sabonis's fifth double-double in as many games was his first with at least 20 points. The scoring was the big concern for the Kings' center regarding his fantasy value for the 2025-26 season. While Sabonis had a Yahoo! ADP of 18, there was reason for concern given how his scoring decreased after the Kings acquired Zach LaVine at the February trade deadline. He's currently ranked just outside the top-75 in nine-cat formats, a slow start in the eyes of many who hoped to recoup first-round value when drafting Sabonis. |
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Dennis Schroder Dennis Schröder posts 24 points, seven assists
Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 2:12 PM
Dennis Schröder shot 8-of-13 from the field and 5-of-5 from the foul line in Saturday's win over the Bucks, scoring 24 points with five rebounds, seven assists, two steals and three three-pointers.
Analysis: After enduring a two-game stretch in which he scored 13 points on 6-of-18 shooting, Schröder snapped out of his mini-slump on Saturday. In addition to the good shooting, he dished out seven assists and finished a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. Rostered in 39 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Schröder has been a top-75 player in nine-cat formats, exceeding his ADP of 129. |
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DeMar DeRozan DeMar DeRozan records 29/4/3 line vs. Milwaukee
Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 2:05 PM
DeMar DeRozan tallied 29 points (10-of-19 FGs, 9-of-10 FTs), four rebounds and three assists in Saturday's win over the Bucks.
Analysis: DeRozan and the Kings rebounded from a slow start to knock off the Bucks in Milwaukee, and their ability to get to the foul line was a factor. DeRozan was one of three starters to make at least eight free throws, and the Kings outscored the Bucks by a 35-20 margin at the foul line. For the season, DeRozan is shooting over 50 percent from the field but 78.4 percent from the foul line. The latter percentage and limited defensive production are why he's ranked just outside the top-75 in nine-cat formats. The Kings play four games during Week 3. |
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Zach LaVine Zach LaVine drops fifth 30-point game this season
Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 2:03 PM
Zach LaVine amassed 31 points (8-of-17 FGs, 9-of-10 FTs), four rebounds, two assists, one steal and six three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Bucks.
Analysis: LaVine may not have provided much value outside of the points and three-pointers, but his early-season heater has been great for those who have him rostered. He has scored 30 points or more in five of his first six games, shooting 53 percent from the field and 94.3 percent from the foul line. The combination of points, three-pointers and high percentages has LaVine ranked within the top-25 in nine-cat formats. Fantasy managers will hope he can provide a bit more in the way of assists and steals, as that would help protect LaVine from a significant drop if his scoring cools off. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk (personal) out Saturday vs. Bucks
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 11:37 AM
Malik Monk (personal) is out for Saturday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Monk had 15 points in 28 minutes against the Bulls on Wednesday. He's already been ruled out in advance of Saturday's game against the Bucks for personal reasons. Russell Westbrook and Keon Ellis will have bigger roles with Monk out. |
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Zach LaVine Zach LaVine drops 30 points in loss to former team
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 4:43 PM
Zach LaVine had 30 points (12-of-19 FGs, 4-of-4 FGs), three rebounds, three assists, two steals and two three-pointers against the Bulls on Wednesday.
Analysis: LaVine has scored at least 30 points in four of five games so far this season. The 30-year-old shooting guard made just 2-of-8 attempts from behind the three-point line. LaVine is in line for a significant scoring role with the Kings this year, just don't expect him to be much help in the other categories. |
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Keon Ellis Keon Ellis (shoulder) available Wednesday vs. CHI
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 1:38 PM
Keon Ellis (shoulder) is available for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Ellis came off the bench in the Kings' loss to the Thunder on Tuesday. The 25-year-old shooting guard had 12 points and two made three-pointers in 27 minutes. Ellis is more of a deep league fantasy play in a somewhat crowded backcourt with Russell Westbrook and Dennis Schröder. |
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Keon Ellis Keon Ellis (shoulder) questionable vs. Chicago
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 8:41 AM
NBA Injury Report
Keon Ellis (shoulder) has been added to the injury report as questionable to play against the Bulls on Wednesday.
Analysis: Ellis is coming off his best game of the season, but he may not be available against Chicago. Russell Westbrook and Malik Monk will play larger roles if Ellis isn't able to suit up, with Westbrook coming off his first start of the season. |
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