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Jake LaRavia  • PF  •  Kings

Jake LaRavia Traded To Kings

The Sacramento Kings are acquiring forward Jake LaRavia in a three-way deal that includes Marcus Smart heading to Washington and multiple second-round picks going to the Grizzlies, who gain roster flexibility as well. The Kings will also send Alex Len to Washington as part of the trade. LaRavia played 47 minutes for the Grizzlies this year off the bench, averaging 7.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 0.9 steals in 20.9 minutes per game. The versatile swing-man will likely join the Kings bench and could have a similar workshare once he settles in with his new squad.
1 hour ago   
Jonas Valanciunas  • C  •  Kings

Jonas Valanciunas Traded To The Kings

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Wizards are trading center Jonas Valanciunas to the Kings in exchange for guard Sidy Cissoko and two second-round picks. Sacramento recently moved De'Aaron Fox to San Antonio and acquired guard Zach LaVine. However, the Kings will add a quality big man to bolster their depth chart. Valanciunas has averaged 13.3 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 1.2 assists throughout his career. While he's not as efficient on the defensive end, he provides double-double upside and can help take some pressure off Domantas Sabonis. Valanciunas isn't a lock to see consistent minutes with his new team. Still, fantasy managers should monitor him moving forward, especially if he gets some starts at the five moving ahead.
19 hours ago   
Zach LaVine  • SG  •  Kings

Zach LaVine Slated To Debut On Wednesday

Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine is expected to make his team debut against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. LaVine was unavailable for Monday's game after being traded in three-team deal from the Chicago Bulls. Obviously, LaVine wasn't going to make the trip to Minnesota on such short notice, but he will be available for Wednesday's contest. LaVine missed the last three games before the trade due to the birth of his child. There is a chance that LaVine is under a minutes limit during his team debut. Despite that, fantasy managers in season-long formats can feel comfortable getting LaVine in their lineups ahead of this game.
Yesterday   
Zach LaVine  • SG  •  Kings

Zach LaVine Heading To Sacramento

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Kings, Spurs, and Bulls completed a three-team deal on Sunday night, resulting in guard Zach LaVine (and guard Sidy Cissoko) being dealt to the Kings. Also included in the trade; guard De'Aaron Fox and guard Jordan McLaughlin will head to San Antonio, with the Bulls acquiring forward Zach Collins, guard Tre Jones, and guard Kevin Huerter. After years of trade rumors involving LaVine, he will now suit up for the third team of his career. The 29-year-old is a two-time NBA All-Star, averaging 20.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 38.7% shooting from behind the arc in 622 regular-season contests. Unfortunately, injuries have plagued LaVine throughout his career, with the 2014 No. 13 overall pick logging over 70 games just three times in the previous 10 seasons. But if LaVine can stay healthy, he is capable of helping the Kings make a deep postseason push, especially now that he will be playing alongside Domantas Sabonis and former Bulls teammate DeMar DeRozan.
3 days ago   
De'Aaron Fox  • PG  •  Kings

Spurs Active In Pursuing De'Aaron Fox In Potential Four-Team Deal

According to Don Harris of WOAI-NBC San Antonio, the San Antonio Spurs are very active and perhaps close on a four-team deal that would bring Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox to San Antonio. The 27-year-old has played in 44 games this season, posting averages of 25.1 points, 6.2 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.5 steals across 37.1 minutes per contest. If Fox isn't traded, he will be available to suit up against the Thunder in Oklahoma City on Saturday.
5 days ago   
Doug McDermott  • SF  •  Kings

Doug McDermott Sidelined With An Illness

Sacramento Kings forward Doug McDermott (illness) will not play in Wednesday's contest against the Philadelphia 76ers. The veteran sharpshooter was a late addition to the injury report with an illness. McDermott's absence takes away a three-point threat from Sacramento, but he has played a minimal role in the rotation and shouldn't be a big miss. This also won't impact fantasy basketball. Following Wednesday night, the Kings will have a few off days, so McDermott could be back in game shape by the time Saturday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder comes around.
7 days ago   
De'Aaron Fox  • PG  •  Kings

Sacramento Expected To Listen To Trade Offers For De'Aaron Fox

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Sacramento Kings are expected to open talks to potentially trade guard De'Aaron Fox before the Feb. 6 trade deadline, sources tell ESPN. James Ham of The Kings Beat Podcast also reports that according to multiple sources, if Fox leaves the Kings via trade, his preferred landing spot is the San Antonio Spurs. The 27-year-old has played in 43 of 46 Sacramento games this season, posting averages of 25.2 points, 6.2 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.5 steals across 37.2 minutes per contest.
Jan 28   
Domantas Sabonis  • C  •  Kings

Domantas Sabonis Notches Second Consecutive Triple-Double

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis remained in triple-double mood in Monday's matchup against the Brooklyn Nets, finishing a 110-96 victory with 21 points, 22 rebounds, and 10 assists. Sabonis, who shot 8-for-10 from the field Monday, has now posted triple-doubles in back-to-back outings for the first time this season. He boasts seven triple-doubles for the campaign, tying him for the third-most in the league, behind LeBron James (9) and Nikola Jokic (21). In his next outing, Sabonis has a chance to extend his triple-double streak to three games against a Joel Embiid-less Philadelphia 76ers team. He last managed more than two triple-doubles on the bounce in February 2024.
Jan 28   
De'Aaron Fox  • PG  •  Kings

De'Aaron Fox Good To Go Against The Knicks

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (thumb) will play on Saturday versus the Knicks. The 27-year-old has missed three games this season. However, he'll avoid a fourth, at least for now. As expected, Fox has played well this season, averaging 25.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.6 steals. His three-point percentage is down. Still, Fox is usually reliable for fantasy managers, even with a challenging matchup on the horizon.
Jan 26   
De'Aaron Fox  • PG  •  Kings

De'Aaron Fox Questionable Versus The Knicks

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (thumb) is uncertain to suit up on Saturday versus the New York Knicks. He has only missed just three games this season. However, the 27-year-old is in danger of missing this one because of a right thumb sprain. If Fox isn't available, Malik Monk will presumably handle the duties at the one. In addition, Monk averaged a team-high 23.7 points in games without Fox on the floor during the 2024-25 campaign, enhancing his value for fantasy managers.
Jan 24   
Devin Carter  • PG  •  Kings

Devin Carter Questionable Thursday Against Houston

Sacramento Kings guard Devin Carter (shoulder) is listed as questionable for the Kings' Thursday night home game against the Rockets. The rookie has been limited to just six games this season after he underwent left shoulder surgery in July. He has played 14.2 minutes per game in his six games while contributing 5.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in the Kings' second unit. Carter was able to go through shootaround which could indicate he'll be able to play through the soreness, but if he's out, the Kings would be very short-handed since Jordan McLaughlin (personal) is also listed as out. Keon Ellis and De'Aaron Fox would have to handle more of the work since the Kings wouldn't have many other guard options on the bench if Carter is unable to give it a go.
Jan 16   
Malik Monk  • SG  •  Kings

Malik Monk On Track To Return Thursday

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Malik Monk (groin) will likely return to the lineup on Thursday against Houston, as the team lists him as probable for the contest. Monk missed Tuesday's action against Milwaukee due to groin soreness. Keon Ellis took over his spot in the starting lineup and had a fine night with 18 points. He will lose a significant amount of fantasy value by returning to the bench. Monk has provided 18.6 points with 4.1 rebounds and 6.5 assists since being promoted to the first unit. One of his first games in the new role was against the Rockets, and Monk had a fun night in a 120-111 win with 17 points and a career-high 12 assists.
Jan 16   
Malik Monk  • SG  •  Kings

Malik Monk Sidelined On Tuesday Versus Bucks

According to Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee, Sacramento Kings guard/forward Malik Monk (groin) will not play against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. After sustaining a groin injury, Monk will miss his eighth game of the season. However, tonight's contest will be the first he's been sidelined since November 24th. The 26-year-old's next opportunity comes on Thursday against the Rockets. Kevin Huerter and Keon Ellis should share Monk's minutes on Tuesday.
Jan 14   
Malik Monk  • SG  •  Kings

Malik Monk Carrying A Questionable Tag Ahead Of Tuesday

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Malik Monk (groin) is considered questionable for Tuesday's tilt against Milwaukee. After sustaining a groin injury, he might be absent for an eighth time this season. Monk recently went on a tear with De'Aaron Fox out of the lineup, and he has had a strong campaign overall. Since moving to the starting unit in December, Monk has notched 18.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 1.1 steals. Keon Ellis and Kevin Huerter should share Monk's minutes if he can't play on Tuesday. Ellis is the better fantasy target, as Huerter has struggled this campaign with the Kings.
Jan 14   
De'Aaron Fox  • PG  •  Kings

De'Aaron Fox Set To Return On Sunday

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox has been upgraded from questionable to available on Sunday and will return from a three-game absence. He last played against the Memphis Grizzlies on January 3 when he dropped 23 points, five assists, three rebounds, and three steals. Fox should return to starting fantasy lineups regardless of format while Keon Ellis will probably lose some offensive value along with Malik Monk and Kevin Huerter seeing fewer minutes.
Jan 12   
De'Aaron Fox  • PG  •  Kings

De'Aaron Fox Could Return For The Kings On Sunday

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (glute)could return on Sunday afternoon when the Kings visit the Bulls. Fox was also listed as questionable for Friday's game in Boston and even went through shootaround before being ruled out before tipoff. He has missed three straight games for Sacramento, but the Kings have kept right on winning, emerging victorious in six straight to start 2025. While Fox has been out, Domantas Sabonis and Malik Monk have carried the load while Keon Ellis has continued to start alongside Keegan Murray, who returned in the first game that Fox was sidelined. Fox leads the Kings with a 30.3% usage rate on the season and averaged 26.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 6.2 assists in his 35 games. Stay tuned to see if Fox will be able to suit up on Sunday in a very favorable matchup against the Bulls.
Jan 11   
De'Aaron Fox  • PG  •  Kings

De'Aaron Fox Remains Out On Friday

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (glute) has been ruled out for a third consecutive game and will miss Friday's matchup against the Boston Celtics. The star point guard is still plagued by a right glute contusion and there hasn't been any official word on his return. Keon Ellis has taken over the spot in the starting five and has averaged 14.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 2.5 steals while Fox has been out. He serves as the best streaming option in most leagues while Kevin Huerter could be deployed into lineups in deeper leagues.
Jan 10   
De'Aaron Fox  • PG  •  Kings

De'Aaron Fox Unavailable On Monday

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Miami Heat. Fox also sat out on Sunday versus the Warriors due to a right glute contusion. His next chance to suit up comes on January 10th. While Fox is out, Malik Monk will see an uptick in minutes on the floor. Keon Ellis will likely take on some extra playing time as well.
Jan 6   
Keegan Murray  • PF  •  Kings

Keegan Murray Will Play On Sunday

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (ankle) will suit up for Sunday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Murray will make his return to the court after missing each of the last two games due to an ankle injury. The 24-year-old has been on a cold streak recently, but he's still worth starting in season-long formats due to his upside. The expectation is that Murray will have his full workload on Sunday despite missing two games in a row. Fantasy managers should go ahead and get him in their lineups ahead of tip-off.
Jan 5   
De'Aaron Fox  • PG  •  Kings

De'Aaron Fox Ruled Out On Sunday

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Golden State Warriors. This doesn't come as a shock given Fox was tagged as doubtful coming into this game. The superstar guard will miss his first game of the season. His next chance to get on the court will be Monday versus the Miami Heat. Keon Ellis figures to continue playing a big role after playing over 30 minutes in each of the last two games. He's worth a look as a streaming option with Fox unavailable to play on Sunday.
Jan 5   
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