Sacramento Kings News

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Keegan Murray • PF • Kings

Keegan Murray Expected to Miss at Least Three Weeks

According to NBA reporter Marc Stein, Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (ankle) is unavailable for Monday's clash with Dallas and will miss at least three weeks due to a sprained left ankle. Murray sustained the injury during a 115-98 loss to the Bucks on Sunday. The 25-year-old could be out of action until late January or early February. While Murray is on the shelf, the Kings may have to turn to Precious Achiuwa to take on extra minutes. However, Achiuwa has struggled recently, scoring fewer than 5 points in 4 of the last five games.

2 days ago

Maxime Raynaud • C • Kings

Maxime Raynaud Cleared to Play Sunday After Knee Scare

Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud (knee) will be available for Sunday's game against Milwaukee after an MRI showed no structural damage to his left knee. Raynaud briefly exited Friday's loss to Phoenix but avoided a serious issue and is expected to remain in the starting lineup with Domantas Sabonis (knee) sidelined for multiple weeks. In his last 13 starts, Raynaud has averaged 13.8 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 1.3 assists while shooting 56.1 percent from the field in 30.4 minutes per game. He profiles as a steady standard-league hold with continued double-double upside.

4 days ago

Maxime Raynaud • C • Kings

Maxime Raynaud Leaves Game with Apparent Knee Injury

Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud (knee) exited Friday's loss to the Phoenix Suns late in the fourth quarter and did not return after being helped off the court. Raynaud's status now looms large for fantasy managers, especially with Domantas Sabonis (knee) also nursing an injury. If Raynaud misses time, minutes would open for Precious Achiuwa and Drew Eubanks, though both carry volatility. Deep leagues should monitor a potential call-up for Dylan Cardwell, whose rebounding and defensive stats could translate quickly if given rotation minutes.

5 days ago

Keegan Murray • PF • Kings

Keegan Murray Will Be Available on Tuesday

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (calf) was originally questionable but was upgraded to available for Tuesday's matchup against the Clippers. He was expected to miss a week when the injury was initially announced last Friday, but he's ahead of schedule and will be back on the floor this Tuesday. Murray is averaging 14.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.7 blocks, and 1.5 steals in 37.1 minutes per game in his 15 games this season. His return will likely push Keon Ellis back to the bench, but it's a big upgrade for the Kings' offense as a whole. Like the Kings, get Murray back into your lineups for Tuesday's game, and be excited that he was able to recover ahead of schedule.

Dec 30

Drew Eubanks • C • Kings

Drew Eubanks Available Tuesday

Sacramento Kings center Drew Eubanks (thumb) will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. The team has removed Eubanks from the injury report, indicating that he is ready for his first action since fracturing his left thumb on Dec. 11. The veteran will take Dylan Cardwell's spot in the lineup after he was reassigned to the G League. Eubanks works as a backup center in Sacramento and hasn't been a fantasy factor in 2025-26, despite Domantas Sabonis (knee) missing significant time.

Dec 30

Keegan Murray • PF • Kings

Keegan Murray Questionable to Face Clippers

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (calf) is listed as questionable for a meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night. He may be forced to skip a third consecutive contest due to a right calf sprain. Following Murray's exit from the lineup, Keon Ellis has made back-to-back starts. He went for 21 points, three steals, and two blocks on Saturday against the Dallas Mavericks but cooled off quickly. In Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, Ellis contributed only two points. Nique Clifford is also seeing increased opportunities in Murray's absence and appears to be a better fantasy option than Ellis.

Dec 30

Zach LaVine • SG • Kings

Zach LaVine Remains Out Tuesday

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Zach LaVine (ankle) will be sidelined for a seventh consecutive game on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. He has been out since Dec. 14 due to a sprained left ankle. LaVine's next chance to return will come on Thursday against the Boston Celtics. Without him in the lineup, Keon Ellis and Nique Clifford receive more playing opportunities. Despite being an afterthought for most of the season, Ellis has started in back-to-back contests. However, the 25-year-old has produced two very different performances and is far from a safe bet to fill the box score on Tuesday night.

Dec 30

Keegan Murray • PF • Kings

Keegan Murray Out at Least One Week With Calf Strain

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (calf) is out after an MRI revealed a mild right calf strain, with reevaluation scheduled in one week following Tuesday's loss to the Pistons. Murray left the game before halftime and is not expected back in the near term. With him sidelined, Sacramento would likely redistribute forward minutes, with Nique Clifford a candidate to absorb wing run and Precious Achiuwa seeing expanded frontcourt usage. Achiuwa logged 27 minutes with 15 points and 13 rebounds last game, while Clifford posted 14 points and two steals in 25 minutes.

Dec 27

Keegan Murray • PF • Kings

Keegan Murray Sustains Calf Injury Tuesday

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (calf) missed the second half of Tuesday's loss to the Detroit Pistons. Murray had two points and two blocks in 20 minutes during the first half of action but didn't return for the second due to a right calf injury. Rookies Nique Clifford and Dylan Cardwell helped to fill the void in the rotation, with Clifford starting the second half. Both may see increased playing time going forward if Murray is forced to miss time, especially with Zach LaVine (ankle) out for at least another week. The Kings will return to action this weekend with a back-to-back set.

Dec 24

Zach LaVine • SG • Kings

Zach LaVine to Miss at Least One More Week

Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (ankle) will be re-evaluated in one week. He's already missed three games as a result of a sprained left ankle. Fortunately, he's progressing, although the latest update means he won't suit up for upcoming meetings with the Pistons, Mavericks, Lakers, and Clippers, at the very least. With Domantas Sabonis (knee) also sidelined, DeMar DeRozan and Keegan Murray will need to do even more of the heavy lifting on the offensive end. Russell Westbrook, averaging 14.9 points, 7.7 assists, 7.6 boards, and 1.6 steals in 23 starts this season, should also continue to benefit statistically while LaVine isn't on the floor.

Dec 24

Malik Monk • SG • Kings

Malik Monk Available on the Trade Market

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk has been made available ahead of the trade deadline, according to the latest reports from Chris B Haynes of NBA on Prime. Monk has fallen out of the rotation for the Kings as they try to go younger in the backcourt, but he still would be an interesting addition to a team's bench. The 27-year-old was runner-up for Sixth Man of the Year in 2023-24 and averaged 17.2 points, 5.6 assists, 3.8 rebounds, and 31.6 minutes per game last year in 65 games (45 starts) for the Kings. This year, he has played 24 games and averaged 12.5 points, 2.4 assists, and 2.0 rebounds. Monk will likely continue to be a non-factor for fantasy until he is traded, but once he is moved, he could end up in a great spot with plenty to offer, depending on his landing spot.

Dec 23

Zach LaVine • SG • Kings

Zach LaVine Remains Unavailable Tuesday

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Zach LaVine (ankle) will miss a fourth consecutive game on Tuesday against the Detroit Pistons. The team announced last Tuesday that LaVine had been diagnosed with a moderate left ankle sprain and would be re-evaluated in one week, but he has already been officially ruled out for the meeting with Detroit. LaVine's next opportunity to return will come during a back-to-back set this weekend against the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers. In LaVine's absence, Precious Achiuwa has joined the starting lineup, but his fantasy production has been modest.

Dec 23

Doug McDermott • SF • Kings

Doug McDermott Active on Saturday

Sacramento Kings forward Doug McDermott (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He was initially listed as questionable for the game as the veteran is dealing with a sore left knee. McDermott has not had much of an opportunity to show his talents this season, logging only 11 minutes across two appearances. He will likely remain out of the regular rotation on Saturday night, even with Domantas Sabonis (knee), Zach LaVine (ankle), and Drew Eubanks (thumb) unavailable.

Dec 21

Domantas Sabonis • C • Kings

Domantas Sabonis to Miss 4-5 More Weeks

Sacramento Kings forward/center Domantas Sabonis (knee) will be re-evaluated in 4-5 weeks, James Ham of ESPN reports. The Lithuanian star has already missed five weeks due to a partially torn meniscus in his left knee. Sacramento is currently also without Drew Eubanks (thumb), which has given a massive boost to Maxime Raynaud's fantasy value. The French rookie had a career night on Thursday against the Portland Trail Blazers, putting up 29 points and securing his second double-double of the season with 11 rebounds. Raynaud will try to replicate the effort on Saturday night in a rematch against Portland.

Dec 20

Dennis Schröder • PG • Kings

Dennis Schroder Questionable for Thursday

Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder (ankle) is back on the injury report, as the team considers him questionable for Thursday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. On Sunday, Schroder returned from a hip injury, posting 17 points and three assists in a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Now, he is on the injury report due to a right ankle sprain and may miss more time. Sacramento has just lost Zach LaVine (ankle) for a week, and Schroder's absence would give further playing opportunities to Malik Monk, Nique Clifford, and Keon Ellis.

Dec 18

Zach LaVine • SG • Kings

Zach LaVine to Be Re-Evaluated in One Week

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Zach LaVine (ankle) will be re-evaluated in one week, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports. The two-time All-Star injured his left ankle in Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. LaVine also recently dealt with a thumb injury. He has had a difficult season in Sactown, averaging 20.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 32.8 minutes per game. Nique Clifford filled in for LaVine in the starting unit when he missed a game due to his thumb injury. The 23-year-old struggled in the contest, but it looks likely that he will now get a run of starts and has a chance to build momentum.

Dec 17

Drew Eubanks • C • Kings

Drew Eubanks To Miss Time With Thumb Fracture

Sacramento Kings center Drew Eubanks (thumb) suffered an avulsion fracture in Thursday's loss to Denver and will be re-evaluated in three weeks after exiting in just four minutes. Eubanks can be dropped in most formats. Maxime Raynaud has started recently and logged 15 points, nine rebounds, and 37 minutes against the Nuggets, putting him firmly on the standard-league streaming radar while Domantas Sabonis (knee) remains out. Precious Achiuwa should hold a steady backup role, offering boards and defensive stats in deeper leagues.

Dec 14

Dennis Schröder • PG • Kings

Dennis Schroder Downgraded to Out Thursday

Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder (hip) will remain out for a seventh consecutive game on Thursday night against the Denver Nuggets. He was always unlikely to play after Sacramento listed Schroder as doubtful on the initial injury report. There's no Zach LaVine (thumb) either on Thursday night, opening up additional playing opportunities for Malik Monk, Keon Ellis, and Nique Clifford. The latter is set to start to contest in LaVine's place. Schroder's next chance to return will be on Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Dec 12

Nique Clifford • SF • Kings

Nique Clifford to Start Thursday

Sacramento Kings shooting guard Nique Clifford will move to the starting unit on Thursday against the Denver Nuggets, Mark Haynes of the Sacramento Observer reports. He will take Zach LaVine's (thumb) spot. Clifford has previously started two games during his rookie season, averaging 7.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.5 steals in those contests. It's a big opportunity for Clifford to impress, and considering how badly the Kings are doing, we may start seeing the 23-year-old among the starters regularly at some point.

Dec 11

Dennis Schröder • PG • Kings

Dennis Schroder Likely to Remain Out Thursday

Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder (hip) has been tagged as doubtful on the injury report for Thursday's matchup against the Denver Nuggets, indicating that he is expected to remain out for a seventh consecutive contest. The German star is working his way back from a right hip flexor strain. Zach LaVine (thumb) has already been ruled out for Thursday, while Domantas Sabonis (knee) remains unavailable, meaning Russell Westbrook, DeMar DeRozan, and Keegan Murray will do the heavy lifting offensively. Meanwhile, players like Malik Monk and Nique Clifford may see more playing time due to the holes in the Kings' lineup.

Dec 11

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