Phoenix Suns forward Chimezie Metu will move into the starting five ahead of Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. The Suns will shake up their starting unit with Kevin Durant (ankle) unavailable for this game. Metu will receive his first start of the season, which should mean more fantasy value for him. He finished with 10 points, four rebounds, and one assist in 23 minutes of action during his last game. He should be a low-end streaming option with the Suns shorthanded for this contest.
Sacramento Kings center Chimezie Metu (knee) will be available for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He will return after missing each of the last two games due to left knee soreness. Richaun Holmes and Marvin Bagley III are healthy, so Metu won't have a ton of fantasy appeal on Saturday. Metu is not worth rostering in standard leagues right now, but injuries could open a door for more playing time.
Sacramento Kings center Chimezie Metu (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. His role has been inconsistent this season, but Metu has shown flashes whenever the Kings give him a chance. Sadly, the Kings don't seem to use a consistent rotation, which makes Metu a tough fantasy option even when healthy. Richaun Holmes and Marvin Bagley III are expected to have increased roles with Metu sidelined on Wednesday. Holmes has the better fantasy value between the two and is worth a look as a streaming option. Also, Holmes could be a possible low cost DFS option for Wednesday's slate with an increased role.
Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox (ankle) and power forward Chimezie Metu (knee) will miss Tuesday's game against Boston. Fox is missing his second consecutive outing, which paves the way for Terence Davis to remain among the starting five and see sizable DFS appeal. Metu's absence should allow Marvin Bagley III to see a handful of additional minutes, although the Kings' frontcourt remains a volatile fantasy situation. Fox has been on the offensive upswing during January, averaging 23.7 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.6 rebounds in his last 10 outings, all while shooting 50 percent overall. The next chance for either player to suit up comes Wednesday vs. the Hawks.
Sacramento Kings center Chimezie Metuis listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He has been building up his conditioning and has a decent chance at playing on Sunday. Fantasy managers should expect Metu to have a significant role, assuming he suits up. Both Richaun Holmes and Damian Jones remain sidelined due to the league's health and safety protocols. Alex Len and Tristan Thompson have failed to impress when given the chance. That means that Metu could have legitimate standard-league appeal, assuming he plays Sunday. Fantasy managers should check back closer to tip-off for more information.
Chimezie Metu Lands In COVID-19 Protocols, Out Tuesday
Sacramento Kings power forward Chimezie Metu has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols, ruling him out indefinitely, beginning with Tuesday's game against the Lakers. Metu's role has fluctuated this season, but he enjoyed a solid December with 9.8 points and 6.2 rebounds averaged on a nightly basis. His primary appeal is in the DFS market when among the starting five, while his absence opens the door for Marvin Bagley III to see a more consistent role in the frontcourt.
Sacramento Kings power forward Chimezie Metu enjoyed his best game of the season on Friday against the Grizzlies, finishing a 124-105 loss with an 18-point, 11-rebound double-double. He recorded a steal and two blocks on the defensive end and shot 5-for-15 from the field and 6-for-8 at the charity stripe during 36 minutes of action. Metu's minutes have gone down this month, but this was another busy night for him after a number of players dropped out of the lineup because of health and safety protocols. The Kings will be back in action on Sunday versus San Antonio, and the stage looks set for Metu to keep up his productivity against his former side.
Sacramento Kings power forward Chimezie Metu will start Monday's contest against the Raptors, bumping Marvin Bagley III back to the second unit. Metu was a fixture of the Sacramento starting five for most of the past month, having averaged 9.4 points and 7.5 rebounds per game during that span. He and Bagley figure to share power forward duties, although Metu gets the slight DFS edge due to his starting position. With Richaun Holmes (eye) still down, both Metu and Bagley have short-term stream appeal in deeper season-long formats.
Sacramento Kings power forward Chimezie Metu has been elevated to the starting five for Friday's game against the Thunder, which will mark his first start of the season. Metu is taking over the starting PF role from Maurice Harkless for the time being, despite the fourth-year big man having averaged just 14 minutes per game across his first three appearances. With so many mouths to feed on the Sacramento offense, Metu can be viewed as a rebound-first option; he has snagged six boards in each of his last two games. While it's too early to deem him a short-term stream play, he's a name to keep an eye on moving forward.
Sacramento Kings power forward/center Chimezie Metu (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus Oklahoma City due to a sore back. Metu hasn't suited up since last Friday, giving Marvin Bagley III unabated minutes at the power forward slot. Averaging just 5.3 points and 2.6 boards this season, Metu hasn't cracked the Sacramento rotation with enough frequency to be viewed as a season-long option in any sized format. His next opportunity to take the floor comes Wednesday against the Pacers.
