The Raptors waived forward Sasha Vezenkov on Monday. The 28-year-old played sparingly in Sacramento last season, averaging 5.4 points and 2.3 rebounds in 12.2 minutes per contest. He was traded to Toronto this offseason. However, Vezenkov forfeited his $6.6 million salary and plans to sign a four-year contract with Olympiacos in Greece.
Kings Trade Davion Mitchell and Sasha Vezenkov To Raptors
The Sacramento Kings traded point guard Davion Mitchell and forward Sasha Vezenkov to the Toronto Raptors for forward Jalen McDaniels on Thursday, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The trade gives the Kings some flexibility, opening up a roster spot. Mitchell was the No. 9 pick in 2021. Last season he averaged 5.3 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 15.3 minutes per game. Vezenkov averaged 5.4 points and 2.3 rebounds during his first season in the NBA. McDaniels averaged 3.4 points and 1.6 rebounds in his only season as a Raptor.
According to Fox 40's Sean Cunningham, citing league sources, Sacramento Kings forward Sasha Vezenkov plans to finish the contract he agreed to with the team last offseason. Mihalis Stefanou of EuroHoops.net reported Vezenkov wanted out of Sacramento while indicating the 28-year-old was considering heading back overseas. However, Cunningham denied the report's validity, with a league executive calling it "off base." The 2023 EuroLeague MVP averaged 5.4 points and 2.3 rebounds while shooting 37.5% from deep in the 2023-24 campaign. It's likely teams will inquire about a possible trade this offseason. But with the Kings' roster not set in stone for 2024-25, Vezenkov carving out a meaningful role in Sacramento isn't out of the question.
According to Mihalis Stefanou of Eurohoops.net, citing sources, Sacramento Kings forward Sasha Vezenkov informed the team he doesn't intend to return. While it's unknown if the 2023 EuroLeague MVP wants to remain in the NBA or head back overseas, it appears he won't be suiting up for Sacramento in 2024-25. Vezenkov, who signed a three-year, $20 million deal with the Kings last summer, averaged only 5.4 points and 2.3 rebounds while shooting 37.5% from deep in 42 games. With that said, there should be more updates on this situation heading into the offseason. But Vezenkov has plenty of talent, so he could turn things around if he stays in the NBA and gets playing time, whether it be in Sacramento or with a new team.
Sacramento Kings forward Sasha Vezenkov has been upgraded to active on Sunday and will suit up against the Utah Jazz. The rookie hasn't played since February 9 and hasn't consistently seen the floor enough to establish a cemented role in the rotation. Vezenkov may not see a lot of playing time right away since Trey Lyles also returns to action on Sunday. Since Malik Monk (knee) and Kevin Huerter (shoulder) are both out for an extended time, the rotation could look different each night depending on matchups. Vezenkov isn't recommended as a must-start in fantasy lineups at this moment.
Sacramento Kings forward Sasha Vezenkov (ankle) will not play against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday. The 28-year-old has been nursing an ankle injury for over a month. His next opportunity to return is on Friday in a rematch with the Mavericks. He hasn't really been missed since his exit from the lineup, as he has averaged just 5.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 0.4 assists across 35 games this season.
Sacramento Kings forward Sasha Vezenkov (ankle) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Saturday's tilt against Orlando. The 28-year-old has been nursing an ankle injury for over a month but isn't still quite ready to make his comeback. His next opportunity to return comes on Monday versus Philadelphia. Vezenkov has only played a small part off the bench for the Kings and hasn't really been missed since his exit from the lineup. Saturday's outing promises to be a rough one for Sacramento's second unit, as Orlando is allowing the fewest bench points per game this season.
Sacramento Kings forward Sasha Vezenkov (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Washington Wizards. Despite practicing this week, Vezenkov isn't quite ready to get back on the court. The Kings are shorthanded already, which has forced Kessler Edwards into the starting five. Edwards will start on Thursday, but Keon Ellis playing off the bench actually offers better streaming appeal.
Sasha Vezenkov Listed As Questionable For Wednesday
Sacramento Kings forward Sasha Vezenkov (ankle) is on the injury report as questionable ahead of Wednesday's matchup against Toronto. Vezenkov is nearing a return from a long-term absence, as he hasn't seen any action since Feb. 9 due to a right ankle sprain. With him averaging only 12.6 minutes across the season, Vezenkov hasn't had a big part to play with the Kings, but the current absence of Trey Lyles (knee) puts him in a position to see regular action. However, Vezenkov will still have a tough time getting enough minutes to be considered a viable fantasy option.
Sacramento Kings forward Sasha Vezenkov (ankle) is in danger of missing his seventh consecutive game after the team officially listed him as questionable against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. The 28-year-old hasn't exactly found a rhythm in his role with the team just yet and the more time he misses, the less of a chance he has to build back up into receiving more minutes on the floor. He's seen 12.7 minutes a night across 33 games so far this year which hasn't made him very fantasy-relevant in most leagues. If he gets downgraded to out again on Monday, Trey Lyles should continue to see the bulk of the backup forward minutes while the starters receive a heavy workload.
