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Zach LaVine
Zach LaVine records 17/4/4/1 stat line vs. Dallas
Mon, Feb 10, 2025, 6:18 PM
Zach LaVine accumulated 17 points (8-of-18 FGs), four rebounds, four assists, one steal, and one 3-pointer in 38 minutes in Monday's win over the Mavericks.
Analysis: LaVine scored 22 points in two straight games before finishing Monday's overtime win with 17. He's ranked just outside the top 150 in 8-cat formats since arriving in Sacramento, averaging 18.5 points per game in 42.2 percent shooting. With LaVine not providing much value in the defensive categories on most nights, his fantasy value hinges upon his ability to score. However, he should be fine, especially with the Kings playing two games in New Orleans (Wednesday and Thursday) before the All-Star break.
Malik Monk
Malik Monk dishes out eight assists vs. Mavericks
Mon, Feb 10, 2025, 6:17 PM
Malik Monk logged 43 minutes in Monday's overtime win over the Mavericks, tallying 17 points (7-of-17 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, eight assists, and one blocked shot.
Analysis: The eight assists are the most Monk has accumulated in a game since January 29 against Philadelphia, before Sacramento traded De'Aaron Fox to San Antonio. Monk's had to adjust to being the primary ball-handler on the court, and the adjustment hasn't been smooth. In the five games the Kings have played since the trade, Monk has shot 40 percent from the field and averaged 17.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.4 steals, 0.8 blocks, and 3.8 turnovers. Two games against New Orleans before the All-Star break are a good opportunity for Malik to build on Monday's performance.
Domantas Sabonis
Domantas Sabonis records 16/15/8 line vs. Mavs
Mon, Feb 10, 2025, 6:17 PM
Domantas Sabonis played 42 minutes in Monday's overtime win over the Mavericks, scoring 16 points (7-of-10 FGs, 2-of-5 FTs), 15 rebounds, and eight assists.
Analysis: The double-double king this season, Sabonis finished Monday's win two assists shy of a triple-double. More notable than this was Kings interim coach Doug Christie's willingness to play Sabonis and Jonas Valanciunas together, as the two centers shared the court for an extended portion of the fourth quarter. Sacramento outscored Dallas (who did not have Dereck Lively II or Daniel Gafford) by six in the frame, and both Kings bigs had positive plus/minus ratings. Valanciunas finished with 13 points and eight rebounds in 18 minutes, and getting time on the court with Sabonis in the future could preserve some of his fantasy value.
DeMar DeRozan
DeMar DeRozan caps 42-point night with game-winner
Mon, Feb 10, 2025, 6:16 PM
DeMar DeRozan shot 15-of-22 from the field and 8-of-8 from the foul line in Monday's 129-128 win over the Mavericks, tallying 42 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and four 3-pointers in 39 minutes.
Analysis: DeRozan was magnificent on Monday, shooting well over 50 percent from the field and winning the game with a floater with 1.9 seconds remaining in overtime. With De'Aaron Fox no longer in the picture, the ball will be in Deebo's hands at the end of tight games, and the approach paid dividends for the Kings. The 42 points were a season-high for DeRozan, who has provided top-50 value in eight-cat formats over the past week. Sacramento will play two of its final three games of Week 16 before the All-Star break, a Wednesday/Thursday back-to-back in New Orleans.
Domantas Sabonis
Domantas Sabonis posts monster 27/16 double-double
Sat, Feb 8, 2025, 7:02 PM
Domantas Sabonis led the Kings with 27 points (10-of-18 FGs, 6-of-10 FTs), 16 rebounds, two assists and one 3-pointer in a 123-118 win over the Pelicans on Saturday.
Analysis: A few of Sabonis' recent performances haven't been to his standards, but he dominated this game and helped the Kings end a two-game slide. He was held to just 10 points on 2-of-6 shooting in their loss on Thursday, so this type of performance was encouraging. Sacramento is still trying to figure out this lineup will work with Zach LaVine replacing De'Aaron Fox, and Sabonis has seen his assists take a hit over the last few games. However, he'll continue to be one of the best rebounders in the league regardless of who is on the floor.
Keegan Murray
Keegan Murray pours in 19/9/0/2/3 line vs. Pels
Sat, Feb 8, 2025, 6:57 PM
Keegan Murray posted a solid line on Saturday with 19 points (7-of-15 FGs), eight rebounds, two steals, three blocks and two 3-pointers against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Murray struggled in the Kings' first two games of the post-De'Aaron Fox era, but he was able to contribute a strong line in this game. Murray's 15 shot attempts were second on the team, which is an encouraging improvement after he took 16 shots across Sacramento's two previous games. It's unclear if this is a trend that will continue, but if it does, and Murray can continue to contribute defensive stats, Murray has a path to providing standard league value. Keep an eye on this situation as the new-look Kings play more games.
Malik Monk
Malik Monk records 13/4/7/3 line with two triples
Sat, Feb 8, 2025, 6:52 PM
Malik Monk turned in a solid line on Saturday with 13 points (5-of-14 FGs), four rebounds, seven assists, three steals, two 3-pointers and five turnovers against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Monk's production reflected that this game was a tale of two halves. Monk was held scoreless in the first half, but he was able to figure things out after the break. Sacramento outscored the Pelicans 45-22 in the third quarter, which decided the game. The new-look Kings are still trying to figure out how things work without De'Aaron Fox, and Monk has struggled. However, he has had an excellent season, and he should continue to see a usage bump as the team's point guard.
Daishen Nix
Daishen Nix agrees to 10-day deal with Sacramento
Sat, Feb 8, 2025, 10:21 AM
James Ham
Kings signed Daishen Nix to a 10-day contract.
Analysis: There is a chance that Nix is able to suit up against the Pelicans on Saturday, but he should at least be available for their final three games before the All-Star break. Nix will temporarily fill out the team's 13th roster spot, but it is unlikely that he plays enough to warrant roster consideration in any league format.
Malik Monk
Malik Monk has 21/7/4 line in loss to Blazers
Thu, Feb 6, 2025, 6:28 PM
Malik Monk had 21 points (8-of-20 FGs), seven rebounds, four assists, two steals, one block and two 3-pointers against the Trail Blazers on Thursday.
Analysis: Monk has now had back-to-back games with at least 21 points and at least seven rebounds in the first two games of the post-De'Aaron Fox Era in Sacramento. Even though the Kings acquired Zach LaVine as part of the Fox trade, Monk's fantasy value should remain unchanged with Monk remaining in the Kings starting lineup.
DeMar DeRozan
DeMar DeRozan has 22/4/7 line in loss to Blazers
Thu, Feb 6, 2025, 6:27 PM
DeMar DeRozan had 22 points (9-of-16 FGs), four rebounds, seven assists, one steal, three blocks and one 3-pointer against the Trail Blazers on Thursday.
Analysis: DeRozan's scoring has been down as he's scored 19 or less points in five of his last seven games, but his assist totals are on the rise. The 35-year-old small forward has had at least seven assists in two of his last three games. That's a positive development that DeRozan managers desperately need as he's provided just 14th-round fantasy value over the past two weeks.
Jonas Valanciunas
Jonas Valanciunas available to make Kings debut
Thu, Feb 6, 2025, 10:00 AM
James Ham
Jonas Valanciunas will be available to make his debut for Sacramento against Portland on Thursday.
Analysis: The Kings acquired Valanciunas on Wednesday, and he'll be available to play for his new squad one day later. He'll fill out the backup center minutes behind Domantas Sabonis, which isn't a large role. He'll likely play 10-15 minutes and be a productive reserve, but that isn't enough time to make a fantasy basketball impact.
Jake LaRavia
Jake LaRavia sent to Kings as part of Smart deal
Thu, Feb 6, 2025, 9:09 AM
Marc Stein
Jake LaRavia has been traded to Sacramento in a deal that will send Colby Jones, Alex Len and a 2028 second-round pick to Memphis as part of the trade that sends Marcus Smart to Washington.
Analysis: LaRavia was drafted with the No. 19 pick in 2022, and while he has flashed some upside, Memphis has opted to move on. The Grizzlies have consistently had a ton of depth, which prevented LaRavia from playing a consistent role. However, LaRavia shouldn't run into the same issue with the Kings. He should be able to play 15-20 minutes per game off the bench, which may not be enough for him to be rostered in standard leagues, but he may be able to develop into a key part of their future.
Keegan Murray
Keegan Murray scores five points in loss to Magic
Wed, Feb 5, 2025, 7:49 PM
Keegan Murray shot 2-of-6 from the field in Wednesday's loss to Orlando, tallying five points, six rebounds, one assist, one block, and one 3-pointer in 30 minutes.
Analysis: On Wednesday, four of Sacramento's five starters reached double figures in shot attempts. Murray was the exception, and that's concerning, given the “haircut” he took due to DeMar DeRozan's arrival. The Kings' lineup now includes Zach LaVine and lacks a “true” point guard, which may be bad news for Murray. While he currently remains a top 100 player in 9-cat formats, that may not be true for much longer.
DeMar DeRozan
DeMar DeRozan tallies 19 points in blowout loss
Wed, Feb 5, 2025, 6:58 PM
DeMar DeRozan accounted for 19 points (6-of-11 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), two rebounds, two assists, and one 3-pointer in 33 minutes in Wednesday's loss to Orlando.
Analysis: Two nights removed from scoring 33 points in a win over the Timberwolves, DeRozan crashed back to earth on Wednesday. He's scored 19 points or less in five of his last six outings and has offered 14th-round value in 8-cat formats over the past two weeks. With another high-volume scorer (Zach LaVine) in the rotation, this is something to watch, especially if DeRozan can't get his assists up (he had seven against Minnesota).
Domantas Sabonis
Domantas Sabonis records 21/13/4 line vs. Orlando
Wed, Feb 5, 2025, 6:57 PM
Domantas Sabonis shot 8-of-10 from the field and 4-of-5 from the foul line in Wednesday's loss to the Magic, scoring 21 points with 13 rebounds, three assists, and one 3-pointer in 32 minutes.
Analysis: Sabonis had an efficient night shooting the basketball but was also responsible for four of Sacramento's 17 turnovers. With the starting lineup lacking a “true” point guard, Sabonis' assist tally is something to watch as the team works Zach LaVine into the mix. Domas only had three assists on Wednesday, but he went on a run of three straight games with 10 or more before Sacramento's February 1 loss to Oklahoma City. If Sabonis gets more opportunities to facilitate, his already-high fantasy value may receive a modest boost.
Zach LaVine
Zach LaVine scores 13 points in Kings debut Weds.
Wed, Feb 5, 2025, 6:57 PM
Zach LaVine finished Wednesday's 130-111 loss to Orlando with 13 points (4-of-13 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), one rebound, three assists, and one steal in 31 minutes.
Analysis: LaVine made his Kings debut on Wednesday, and to no one's surprise, things did not go smoothly against one of the NBA's best defensive teams. LaVine missed all four of his 3-point attempts, with the good news being that he was responsible for just one of Sacramento's 17 turnovers. He led the Kings in shot attempts, with four of the five starters attempting between 10 and 13 shots. This partnership will take some time to cultivate, especially with Sacramento losing its point guard (De'Aaron Fox) in the deal that landed them LaVine.
Jonas Valanciunas
Stein: Kings acquire Jonas Valanciunas from WAS
Wed, Feb 5, 2025, 11:00 AM
Marc Stein
According to Marc Stein, the Kings have acquired Jonas Valanciunas from the Wizards for Sidy Cissoko and second-round picks in 2028 and 2029.
Analysis: While the Kings have their starting center in Domantas Sabonis, there was a need to strengthen the rotation behind him. They've acquired Valanciunas and sent the recently acquired Cissoko and two second-round picks to Washington. While JV had standard league value as Alexandre Sarr's backup with the Wizards, that's unlikely to happen in Sacramento.
Zach LaVine
King Me: Zach LaVine off Wednesday's injury report
Tue, Feb 4, 2025, 1:45 PM
NBA Injury Report
Zach LaVine is off the injury report ahead of Wednesday's matchup with the Magic.
Analysis: A Monday report pointed to LaVine making his Sacramento debut on Wednesday, and his absence from the injury report confirms it. Fantasy managers will get their first glimpse of LaVine in a Kings uniform against Orlando, where he'll help his new team try to light the beam.
Keegan Murray
Keegan Murray records 19/7/1/1 line in 40 minutes
Mon, Feb 3, 2025, 5:27 PM
Keegan Murray amassed 19 points (7-of-11 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), seven rebounds, one assist, one steal, and two 3-pointers in 40 minutes in Monday's win over the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Murray's fantasy value has taken a significant hit this season, as the addition of DeMar DeRozan made him the fifth offensive option on most nights. While that may remain the case once Zach LaVine joins the Kings, the first game since the De'Aaron Fox trade resulted in more offensive activity for Murray. The 19 points were the most he's scored in a game since January 10, when the third-year forward hit that number in a win over the Celtics. Playing time won't be a concern for Murray; scoring opportunities will be. Keegan will need to be more productive in the other categories to improve his fantasy value.
Domantas Sabonis
Domantas Sabonis limited to 14 points vs. MIN
Mon, Feb 3, 2025, 5:21 PM
Domantas Sabonis accounted for 14 points (5-of-15 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), 11 rebounds, three assists, and one blocked shot in 37 minutes in Monday's win over Minnesota.
Analysis: Sabonis continues to rack up double-doubles, but the offensive output was muted on Monday. He shot 5-of-15 from the field, a disappointing effort for a center who's shooting 60.5 percent this season. That percentage shows that nights like Monday have not been the norm for Sabonis. His fantasy value should hold steady, even after new acquisition Zach LaVine joins the team. Sacramento plays three more games during Week 15, beginning with Orlando on Wednesday.

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