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DeMar DeRozan DeMar DeRozan leads Kings with 20 points in loss
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 5:52 PM
DeMar DeRozan finished Wednesday's loss to the Jazz with 20 points (7-of-19 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), three rebounds, one assist and one three-pointer.
Analysis: DeRozan entered Wednesday's game having shot 8-of-30 from the field in his prior three games. He didn't have a great night shooting the basketball, but the veteran wing was better than he'd been. Despite the game being a blowout, DeRozan played 29 minutes, but it's fair to question what his playing time will look like after the All-Star break. The Kings play two games after the break to conclude Week 17, starting with the Magic on February 19. |
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Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook (ankle) ruled out vs. Utah
Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 1:55 PM
NBA Injury Report
Russell Westbrook (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Westbrook rolled his left ankle during Monday's loss to the Pelicans and was limited to 21 minutes. He won't play against the Jazz, which could lead to Devin Carter moving into the starting lineup. Given the Kings' injuries, Carter is worth streaming in deep leagues. |
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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis (back) to remain out vs. Utah
Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 1:49 PM
NBA Injury Report
Domantas Sabonis (back) is out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Sabonis will miss a fourth straight game with a back issue that has lingered for some time. Maxime Raynaud will remain the starting center, with Dylan Cardwell picking up additional minutes off the bench. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk (illness) to remain out vs. Utah
Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 1:45 PM
NBA Injury Report
Malik Monk (illness) is out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Wednesday's game will be the third that Monk has missed due to illness. Devin Carter has picked up additional rotation minutes in Monk's absence while also benefiting from the Kings' decision to trade Dennis Schröder and Keon Ellis to the Cavaliers. |
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Zach LaVine Zach LaVine (finger) to remain out vs. Utah
Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 1:41 PM
NBA Injury Report
Zach LaVine (finger) is out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Wednesday's game will be the third that LaVine has missed with a right fifth finger injury. His absence has led to Nique Clifford moving into the starting lineup, while Devin Carter has picked up additional minutes off the bench. Expect the same against the Jazz. |
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Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook (ankle) plays 21 minutes Monday
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 4:34 PM
Russell Westbrook (ankle) finished Monday's loss to the Pelicans with 17 points (7-of-17 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, two assists and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Westbrook appeared to roll his left ankle on a drive to the basket during the third quarter, and he would check out for good with just under six minutes remaining in the period. The veteran point guard logged 21 minutes, while DeMar DeRozan (eight points, one rebound and one assist) was limited to 20. Both played starter's minutes in Saturday's loss to the Cavaliers, so this may have been more about Monday's game being a blowout than anything else. However, fantasy managers need to prepare for the likelihood that Nique Clifford and Devin Carter will play more after the break than Westbrook and DeRozan. |
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Precious Achiuwa Russ, Clifford, DeMar, Achiuwa, Raynaud starting
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 1:39 PM
James Ham
Russell Westbrook, Nique Clifford, DeMar DeRozan, Precious Achiuwa and Maxime Raynaud will start against the Pelicans on Monday.
Analysis: The only change to the Kings' starting lineup will be the return of Achiuwa, who was basically out of the rotation for the last three games after starting for half of December and all of January. That will push Daeqwon Plowden, who was productive on Saturday, back to the bench. |
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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis (back) out Monday vs. Pelicans
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 8:59 AM
NBA Injury Report
Domantas Sabonis (back) is out for Monday's matchup with the Pelicans.
Analysis: Sabonis will sit out for a third straight game, and it's unclear if he'll return prior to the All-Star break. Until Sabonis returns. more minutes will be available for rookies Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell. Both are worth a look as potential âsilly seasonâ standouts. |
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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis (back) questionable vs. NOR
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 2:13 PM
NBA Injury Report
Domantas Sabonis (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Sabonis has missed Sacramento's last two games and four of its last five with a lower back issue. Rookie Maxime Raynaud has been his replacement in the starting lineup, with Dylan Cardwell taking on an enhanced role off the bench. That may become the norm down the stretch, as the Kings appear destined for the draft lottery. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk (illness) to remain out vs. Pelicans
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 2:06 PM
NBA Injury Report
Malik Monk (illness) is out for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Monk will miss a second consecutive game due to illness. His absence on Saturday resulted in more minutes for Devin Carter, who logged 27 and scored 18 points. While he isn't worth streaming in this spot, Carter is a player who could have added fantasy value after the All-Star break. |
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Doug McDermott Doug McDermott (shoulder) questionable vs. NOR
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 2:01 PM
NBA Injury Report
Doug McDermott (shoulder) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: McDermott's potential absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as he is not guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy. Leave him on the waiver wire. |
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Zach LaVine Zach LaVine (finger) to remain out vs. New Orleans
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 1:58 PM
NBA Injury Report
Zach LaVine (finger) is out for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: LaVine will miss a second straight game with a sore right fifth finger. With De'Andre Hunter (eye) also out, the Kings started Nique Clifford and Daeqwon Plowden in Saturday's loss to the Cavaliers. While Clifford, who scored a career-high 30 points, is the superior fantasy option, Plowden is worth considering in deep leagues. |
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De'Andre Hunter De'Andre Hunter (eye) to be evaluated in 10 days
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 1:20 PM
Sean Cunningham
De'Andre Hunter (eye) will be re-evaluated in 10 days.
Analysis: Hunter has been diagnosed with iritis in his left eye after being inadvertently poked in the eye by Clippers wing Kobe Sanders during Friday's loss to the Clippers. His absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup, with rookie Nique Clifford being the player most likely to fill the void. Given where the Kings are in the standings, Clifford and Devin Carter should have added fantasy value after the All-Star break. |
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Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook has 21/5/9 line in loss to Cavs
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 6:57 PM
Russell Westbrook had 21 points (8-of-14 FGs), five rebounds, nine assists and five three-pointers in Saturday's loss to the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Westbrook had nine assists in Saturday's loss to the Cavaliers, but gave back a lot of his value in certain leagues with his seven turnovers. The 37-year-old point guard was otherwise excellent for the Kings. Westbrook was efficient with 21 points on 14 attempts and five three-pointers. The Kings have two games upcoming in Week 17, starting with a matchup against the Pelicans on Monday. |
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Daeqwon Plowden Westbrook, DeMar, Nique, Plowden, Maxime to start
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 3:35 PM
NBA Lineups
Russell Westbrook, DeMar DeRozan, Nique Clifford, Daeqwon Plowden and Maxime Raynaud will start Saturday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: The Kings won't have Zach LaVine or Domantas Sabonis for Saturday's game, leaving head coach Doug Christie with two spots to fill. Raynaud will continue to start with Sabonis out for another game, while LaVine's place will be filled by Plowden. Of the two spot starters, Raynaud offers a higher fantasy upside. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk (illness) ruled out vs. Cleveland
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 12:22 PM
NBA Injury Report
Malik Monk (illness) is out for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: After scoring 18 points in Friday's loss to the Clippers, Monk will not play against the Cavaliers. His absence frees up opportunities for some of the Kings' reserves, especially with Zach LaVine and De'Andre Hunter also out. Nique Clifford, Devin Carter and Daeqwon Plowden should play plenty, with the former likely moving into the starting lineup. |
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De'Andre Hunter De'Andre Hunter (eye) ruled out vs. Cleveland
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 10:39 AM
NBA Injury Report
De'Andre Hunter (eye) is out for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Hunter injured his left eye after taking an inadvertent hit from Clippers' wing Kobe Sanders. The Kings' forward/guard has been diagnosed with left eye iritis, which is swelling and irritation in the colored ring around the pupil. Hopefully, this will not be an injury that keeps Hunter sidelined for an extended period. Nique Clifford, who logged 33 minutes on Friday, may move into the starting lineup after coming off the bench. |
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Zach LaVine Zach LaVine (finger) out Saturday vs. Cavaliers
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 10:37 AM
Zach LaVine (finger) is out for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: LaVine was ruled out with right fifth finger soreness. Nique Clifford figures to enter the starting lineup and has been productive with LaVine out before. Clifford is worth adding in deeper formats. |
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Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis (back) remains out vs. Cleveland
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 10:35 AM
NBA Injury Report
Domantas Sabonis (back) is out for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Sabonis' continued absence means that Maxime Raynaud will remain in the starting lineup. Given where the Kings are in the standings, it remains to be seen how much Sabonis plays the rest of the season. Raynaud and fellow rookie Dylan Cardwell will have added fantasy value moving forward. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk scores 18, adds spark off bench Friday
Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 7:30 PM
Malik Monk totaled 18 points (6-of-13 FGs), two rebounds, two assists, one steal and six three-pointers in Friday's loss to the Clippers.
Analysis: Monk was consistent as a scorer throughout Friday's contest, but his biggest moments came in the third and fourth quarters, when his three-point shooting put the Kings on a run and at one point gave them a fourth-quarter lead. All of the veteran combo-guard's scoring came from deep in this game, as he finished with at least six triples for the third time this season. Monk appears to be firmly back in the nightly rotation following a stretch earlier in the season in which he saw DNP's. He's capable of big nights, but isn't someone fantasy managers should get excited about. |
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