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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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Daeqwon Plowden Daeqwon Plowden scores career-high 22 points
Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 5:15 PM
Daeqwon Plowden led the Kings with 22 points (9-of-17 FGs), two rebounds, one assist, one steal and three three-pointers against the Hornets on Tuesday.
Analysis: Plowden surpassed his career high for scoring in this game, which he previously set five days before this game in his most recent appearance. He has scored in double figures in eight straight games, which is impressive for a player that has scored in double figures just 13 times in his career. Plowden should continue to play a significant role for Sacramento for the remainder of the season, giving him some upside as an option in deep leagues. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk dishes out 14 assists as starter
Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 5:09 PM
Malik Monk started on Tuesday and contributed seven points (3-of-13 FGs), three rebounds, 14 assists and one steal in a 134-90 loss to the Hornets.
Analysis: Monk made his first of the season after scoring 32 points in Sunday's win. While he didn't replicate that scoring production, he was able to facilitate well. Monk set a new career high for assists, and he did it without turning the ball over. Monk has been a frustrating player to roster this year, but he's clearly still capable of producing at a high level. He'll look to continue to shine during silly season. |
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Malik Monk SAC starting Monk, Carter, DeMar, Baldwin, Raynaud
Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 12:49 PM
Sam Perley
Malik Monk, Devin Carter, DeMar DeRozan, Patrick Baldwin Jr. and Maxime Raynaud will start against the Hornets on Tuesday.
Analysis: Monk will get his first start of the season for the shorthanded Kings. Baldwin, who is currently one a two-way deal for Sacramento, will also be making his first start of the season, while Carter will return to the starting unit. Nique Clifford, Russell Westbrook and Precious Achiuwa are all sidelined, opening up the starting spots. |
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Precious Achiuwa Precious Achiuwa (back) out Tuesday vs. Hornets
Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 8:15 AM
NBA Injury Report
Precious Achiuwa (back) is out for Tuesday's matchup with the Hornets.
Analysis: Achiuwa finished with a 14/15 double-double on Sunday, but he'll get the night off while dealing with lower back soreness. Dyland Cardwell and Daeqwon Plowden should see additional run against Charlotte with Achiuwa out of action. |
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Killian Hayes Killian Hayes (foot) sidelined Tuesday vs. CHA
Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 8:12 AM
NBA Injury Report
Killian Hayes (foot) is out for Tuesday's matchup with the Hornets.
Analysis: Hayes suffered the injury to his left foot in Sunday's win over Brooklyn, and it will cost him at least one game. Devin Carter should see additional run with Sacramento's backcourt seriously banged up. |
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Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook (foot) remains out vs. Charlotte
Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 11:17 AM
NBA Injury Report
Russell Westbrook (foot) is out for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Westbrook will miss a second consecutive game with a sore right foot. Killian Hayes started in the veteran point guard's place but exited before halftime due to a foot injury. If Hayes can't play, Devin Carter may move into the starting five. |
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Daeqwon Plowden Daeqwon Plowden (foot) probable vs. Charlotte
Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 11:15 AM
NBA Injury Report
Daeqwon Plowden (foot) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Plowden is on track to play Tuesday night after sitting out Sunday's win over the Nets. With Nique Clifford (foot) ruled out, Plowden could move into the starting lineup if he's allowed to play. |
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Killian Hayes Killian Hayes (foot) questionable vs. Charlotte
Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 11:14 AM
NBA Injury Report
Killian Hayes (foot) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Hayes started Sunday's win over the Nets but had to exit before halftime with a left foot injury. If he's unable to play on Tuesday, Devin Carter may be thrust into the starting lineup, as Russell Westbrook has already been ruled out. |
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Precious Achiuwa Precious Achiuwa (back) questionable vs. Charlotte
Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 11:08 AM
NBA Injury Report
Precious Achiuwa (back) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Achiuwa, who put up 14 points and 15 rebounds in Sunday's win over the Nets, is dealing with lower back soreness. If he can't play on Tuesday, Dylan Cardwll could figure more prominently in the Kings' rotation. |
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Precious Achiuwa Precious Achiuwa corrals game-high 15 rebounds
Sun, Mar 22, 2026, 2:46 PM
Precious Achiuwa tallied 14 points (6-of-13 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), 15 rebounds and one steal in Sunday's win over the Nets.
Analysis: Given how small the Nets were in the frontcourt on Sunday, this was an excellent matchup for Achiuwa. While the shooting percentages weren't great, fantasy managers will certainly take the 15 rebounds. The final tally was a season-high in that category, and Achiuwa is up to ten double-doubles on the season. Like fellow starter Maxime Raynaud, the Kings are likely to continue playing Achiuwa heavy minutes for the rest of the season, preserving his fantasy value. With Sacramento scheduled to play four games in Week 22, don't hesitate to add Precious if he's on the waiver wire. |
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Malik Monk Malik Monk goes off for game-high 32 points Sunday
Sun, Mar 22, 2026, 2:46 PM
Malik Monk recorded 32 points (8-of-17 FGs, 9-of-9 FTs), two rebounds, six assists, one block and seven three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Nets.
Analysis: With no Russell Westbrook and Killian Hayes (toe) and Nique Clifford (ankle) leaving Sunday's game due to injuries, there was room for Monk to do what he's capable of offensively. The Kings' guard recorded his second 30-point stat line in four appearances, shooting 7-of-13 from beyond the arc. Add in the six assists, and Sunday was a good day to have Monk on a fantasy roster. |
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Killian Hayes Killian Hayes (toe) will not return vs. Brooklyn
Sun, Mar 22, 2026, 1:25 PM
Sean Cunningham
Killian Hayes (toe) will not return to Sunday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: Hayes suffered a toe injury on his left foot during the first half of Sunday's game and will not return. Malik Monk moved into the lineup to begin the third quarter; Nique Clifford and Devin Carter should also have more on-ball opportunities with Hayes done for the night. |
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Killian Hayes SAC starts Hayes, Nique, DeRozan, Achiuwa, Raynaud
Sun, Mar 22, 2026, 11:38 AM
NBA Lineups
Killian Hayes, Nique Clifford, DeMar DeRozan, Precious Achiuwa and Maxime Raynaud will start Sunday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: The Kings will have a new starting backcourt for Sunday's game. With Russell Westbrook and Daeqwon Plowden out, Hayes and Clifford will be the starting guards. The other three starters are unchanged. |
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