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Keegan Murray  • PF  •  Kings

Keegan Murray Officially Ruled Out For Monday's Game Against Nuggets

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (ankle) has officially been ruled out of Monday night's game against the Nuggets. Murray has been dealing with ankle soreness that will now force him to miss his first game of the season. With the 24-year-old inactive, and Kevin Huerter being ruled out with a left AC joint sprain, Sacramento will be missing two important three point threats. Expect them to turn to either Doug McDermott or Jae Crowder, or potentially both, to pick up the slack. The more likely option to get more playing time and volume tonight is McDermott, who averaged 15 minutes per game through a six-game stretch in November, though he only averaged 5.0 PPG on 5.3 FGA in that stretch. Both McDermott and Crowder will be volatile fantasy and DFS options on Monday.
Yesterday   
Keegan Murray  • PF  •  Kings

Keegan Murray Listed As Questionable On Monday

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (ankle) is questionable for Monday's matchup with the Denver Nuggets due to soreness in his left ankle. The Kings will already be without Kevin Huerter(shoulder). Murray averages 12.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.8 blocks across 36.3 minutes per contest. If the 24-year-old is unable to step on the court this evening, Doug McDermott and Jae Crowder could soak up some of the extra minutes available.
Yesterday   
Kevin Huerter  • SG  •  Kings

Kevin Huerter Out Monday

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter (shoulder) will not play against the Denver Nuggets on Monday due to an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder. The 26-year-old missed the King's morning shootaround and is considered day-to-day moving forward. Huerter's next chance to play is on Thursday versus the Lakers. In the meantime, players like Colby Jones and Keon Ellis will likely see an increase in minutes on Monday.
Yesterday   
Kevin Huerter  • SG  •  Kings

Kevin Huerter Suffers Another Shoulder Injury

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter (shoulder) will miss time. The 26-year-old suffered an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder during Thursday's game versus the New Orleans Pelicans. For now, the team considers him "day to day." However, since Huerter is coming off surgery on the same shoulder, the Kings will certainly take the cautious approach before allowing him to get back on the floor. After averaging 15.2 points in his first season in Sacramento, he has averaged only 9.9 points during the 2024-25 campaign. But if anything, his absence should allow Keon Ellis to get more work. Still, it's tough for anyone outside of DeMar DeRozan, Domantas Sabonis, and De'Aaron Fox to get consistently involved on the scoring end, especially since all three players get more minutes than most starters around the National Basketball Association.
3 days ago   
Kevin Huerter  • SG  •  Kings

Kevin Huerter Questionable To Face Rockets

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Kevin Huerter (ankle) has been labeled as questionable for Tuesday's battle against Houston. He has just missed his third game of the season due to an ankle sprain. With Huerter absent on Sunday versus San Antonio, Malik Monk made his first start of the season. He provided a full line in 37 minutes of action, scoring 19 points with seven rebounds, six assists, one steal, and one block. Huerter practiced fully on Monday, which signals that there's a good chance he will return against the Rockets. However, Kings head coach Mike Brown suggested on Sunday that Monk may continue to roll with the starters, which will be a big blow to Huerter's fantasy value.
Dec 3   
Kevin Huerter  • SG  •  Kings

Kevin Huerter Out On Sunday

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Kevin Huerter (ankle) will not play in Sunday's contest against San Antonio. He injured his right ankle against Portland on Friday and was previously already considered doubtful for the game. Huerter's absence should guarantee extra work for Keon Ellis and Malik Monk. The latter has far more fantasy appeal, especially as Monk is set to make his first start of the campaign. He will be looking to post a third consecutive 20-point game on Sunday.
Dec 2   
DeMar DeRozan  • SF  •  Kings

DeMar DeRozan Returns To Kings Lineup Sunday

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (back) will return to work on Sunday versus San Antonio. He's missed a couple of games due to lower back inflammation. New signing Jae Crowder made a pair of starts during DeRozan's absence and is set to land on the bench now. DeRozan's debut campaign in Sacramento has gone well, as the veteran star has averaged 22.6 points with 4.1 rebounds and 4.1 assists. He went for 21 points, eight rebounds, six assists, two blocks, and one steal in this season's first meeting with the Spurs.
Dec 2   
DeMar DeRozan  • SF  •  Kings

DeMar DeRozan Still Dealing With A Back Issue

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (back) won't play on Friday night in Portland. Back inflammation continues to bother the veteran, resulting in a second-consecutive absence. DeRozan has averaged 22.6 points in his first season with the Kings. He also logs nearly 17 shots per contest. As a result, De'Aaron Fox, who has averaged 40.8 points in games without DeRozan, should not only remain starting in redraft formats but also see plenty of attention from DFS managers. There's also room for Malik Monk, who is coming off a 27-point, nine-assist, eight-rebound showing in Wednesday's win over the Timberwolves from off the bench, to remain even more involved.
Nov 29   
Trey Lyles  • PF  •  Kings

Trey Lyles Out For Several Weeks

Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles (calf) will not play Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves and is expected to be sidelined for several weeks after being diagnosed with a Grade 1 right calf strain. The Kings announced that Lyles will be re-evaluated in 3-4 weeks. The 28-year-old has been an important part of Sacramento's rotation this season, averaging close to 20 minutes per game. His absence could lead to increased opportunities for Alex Len and others to step up in the frontcourt.
Nov 27   
DeMar DeRozan  • SF  •  Kings

DeMar DeRozan Unavailable On Wednesday

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (back) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This news comes after DeRozan experienced inflammation in his lower back. As a result, the Kings will take the cautious approach and let the 35-year-old rest on Wednesday. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect this to be an extended absence. The Kings haven't made any announcements, but Kevin Huerter is likely to start in his place. Huerter has been quiet lately with two zero point outings over his last three games. He could be a low-end streaming choice with extended minutes on Wednesday.
Nov 27   
Malik Monk  • SG  •  Kings

Malik Monk Officially Active On Monday, Won't Have Minutes Restriction

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (ankle) is officially active on Monday night for the Kings matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Monk will make his return after missing the last seven games with a right ankle sprain. The 26-year-old also will not have a minutes restriction per head coach Mike Brown. This is a big boost for the Kings who will need everything they can get against the Thunder. Monk has averaged 12.6 PPG this season and averaged 18.7 PPG in three games against the Thunder last season. Fantasy managers and DFS managers should both ensure they find a way to get Monk into their lineups.
Nov 26   
Malik Monk  • SG  •  Kings

Malik Monk Expected To Play On Monday

According to NBA reporter Chris Haynes, Sacramento Kings guard/forward Malik Monk (ankle) is expected to suit up against the Thunder on Monday. Monk has missed seven consecutive contests due to a right ankle sprain. If the 26-year-old has any setbacks in warmups and is not able to go, Kevin Huerter will continue to see extra minutes. Huerter played 32 minutes and posted 11 points, three rebounds and two blocks against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday.
Nov 25   
Malik Monk  • SG  •  Kings

Malik Monk Will Remain Out On Sunday

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Malik Monk (ankle) will not return to the lineup for Sunday's battle against Brooklyn. There was hope of him potentially being ready to make his comeback when Monk was upgraded twice throughout the day, reaching a questionable status, but he has now been ruled out. The savvy scorer will miss a seventh consecutive game. Keon Ellis has filled a larger role in the rotation during Monk's absence, but he has been very inconsistent and is not a good fantasy option.
Nov 25   
Domantas Sabonis  • C  •  Kings

Domantas Sabonis Gets Through Full Practice

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis (back) is expected to suit up for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Sabonis was able to get through a full practice session on Thursday for the second day in a row. He has missed each of the last two games due to lower back tightness, but he's trending in the right direction now. The Kings are likely going to wait until closer to tip-off before making a final decision on Sabonis. If active, Trey Lyles should see a reduced role in the rotation after playing over 30 minutes in each of the last three games.
Nov 21   
Malik Monk  • SG  •  Kings

Malik Monk Making Progress

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (ankle) was able to get through the non-contact portions of practice on Thursday. Head coach Mike Brown expects Monk to sit out during Friday's game, but it looks like Monk is making progress. The 26-year-old has missed each of the last five games due to a right ankle sprain. Keon Ellis played 33 minutes on Monday and scored 33 points with six rebounds. He figures to continue seeing increased playing time until Monk returns. However, fantasy managers shouldn't expect Ellis to continue producing like that as his 33-point performance was more of a fluke than anything else.
Nov 21   
DeMar DeRozan  • SF  •  Kings

DeMar DeRozan Intends To Make His Return Friday Versus Clippers

According to NBA Insider Chris Haynes, Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (back) intends to make his return on Friday against the Los Angeles Clippers. The 35-year-old is dealing with a back injury and has missed three consecutive contests. If DeRozan is sidelined again on Friday, Trey Lyles, Keegan Murray, and Kevin Huerter will likely see more minutes on the floor than usual.
Nov 21   
Domantas Sabonis  • C  •  Kings

Domantas Sabonis Ruled Out For Second Straight Game

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis (back) has been ruled out for Monday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Sabonis had been listed as doubtful so him missing Monday's game is not a surprise. He also missed Saturday's game against the Utah Jazz with lower back tightness. The team announced today that the 28-year-old has made "significant improvement" on his back injury and was cleared for on-court workouts, a positive sign for the Kings. In his absence, expect Trey Lyles and Doug McDermott to get more opportunities for the injury-riddled Kings. Neither has been a viable fantasy option this season. However, DFS managers may want to consider both as longshots against the Atlanta Hawks. Both can shoot the ball well from three and Atlanta gives up the most three-point attempts per game.
Nov 19   
DeMar DeRozan  • SF  •  Kings

DeMar DeRozan Won't Play Against The Hawks

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (back) remains out for Monday's meeting with the Hawks. The 35-year-old is dealing with a back injury, so he'll miss his third-straight contest on Monday night. Under normal circumstances, the Kings would rely mostly on Domantas Sabonis (back) and De'Aaron Fox to pick up the slack. However, with Sabonis doubtful, Fox, who had 49 points in Saturday's win over the Jazz, should do most of the heavy lifting on the offensive end. On the other hand, guys like Kevin Hunter, Trey Lyles, and Keegan Murray may also be in line for added production.
Nov 18   
Domantas Sabonis  • C  •  Kings

Domantas Sabonis Likely To Miss Another Game

Sacramento Kings forward/center Domantas Sabonis (back) is expected to miss Monday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. The 28-year-old played all 82 regular-season games in 2023-24. However, he's in line to miss his second-consecutive contest because of back tightness. With DeMar DeRozan (back) already ruled out, the Kings may need to rely on De'Aaron Fox, who had 49 points in Saturday's win over Utah, for most of the team's production. But as far as Sabonis' spot in the rotation is concerned, Trey Lyles would presumably remain in the starting lineup, with the 2015 No. 12 overall pick dropping 17 points on the Jazz.
Nov 18   
DeMar DeRozan  • SF  •  Kings

DeMar DeRozan Still Out Versus Utah

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (back) remains out heading into Saturday's matchup with the Utah Jazz. The veteran also missed Friday's overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. But considering DeRozan is one of the most durable players in the National Basketball Association, fantasy managers may see him back on the floor as early as Monday's game against the visiting Atlanta Hawks. Domantas Sabonis (back) and Malik Monk (ankle) are also sidelined versus Utah, so De'Aaron Fox should handle things on the offensive end. There's also room for Kevin Huerter, Keegan Murray, and Trey Lyles to smash fantasy expectations.
Nov 16   
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