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23-63|L10: 3-7
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SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Power Forward • #10
about 1 month ago
DeRozan and Monk will return after both players sat out Sunday’s matchup with the Nets. Nique Clifford and Devin Carter could see their roles reduced with DeRozan and Monk back in action.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Williams is good to go after sitting out Sunday’s loss to the Celtics. Sion James and Josh Green are likely to see their minutes decrease with Williams back in the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Point Guard • #22
about 1 month ago
Carter has started Sacramento’s four games, with his performance on Sunday being the best of the bunch. In addition to the good percentages, the second-year guard put up good numbers in the rebound, assist and three-point categories. Given where the Kings are in the standings, Carter should continue to figure prominently in the rotation. Carter isn’t a must-add player, but he may be worth a look for the back end of Week 23.
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
While he had a rough night at the foul line, Achiuwa once again provided solid value in points, rebounds and field-goal percentage. Since the All-Star break, he has been close to a top-50 player in eight-cat formats, exceeding expectations by a sizable distance. The Kings’ three games in Week 23 don’t include a back-to-back, which bodes well for Achiuwa’s availability.
SAC • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Moved into the starting lineup thanks to the absences of Malik Monk and DeMar DeRozan, Clifford played 37 minutes on Sunday. With Saturday’s loss to the Hawks being his first game back after a two-game absence, the rookie playing that much on Sunday was surprising. However, Clifford was productive in his time on the floor and did not experience a setback with his foot. The Kings play three games in Week 23, starting with the Raptors on Wednesday.
SAC • Shooting Guard • #29
about 1 month ago
The Kings are without Malik Monk and DeMar DeRozan for Sunday’s game. Clifford and Plowden move from the bench to the starting lineup, with the former playing both games of Sacramento’s back-to-back after missing two games with a foot injury.
Source: NBA Lineups
SAC • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Sunday’s game is the second in as many days for the Kings, who lost to the Hawks on Saturday. Monk started and played 27 minutes in that contest; his absence could free up a place in the starting lineup for Daeqwon Plowden. With DeMar DeRozan also out, rolling the dice on Plowden in deep leagues would not be a bad idea.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Power Forward • #10
about 1 month ago
DeRozan will sit out Sunday’s game with a sore hamstring, with this being the Kings’ second game in as many days. Nique Clifford is available, but Saturday’s loss to the Hawks was his first game back from a foot injury. While the rookie may have more opportunities on offense, his playing time may not increase much.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward • #2
about 1 month ago
Williams’ absence does not affect fantasy basketball, but it does free up minutes among the Hornets’ reserves. Sion James and Josh Green could see their minutes increase, and there may be room on the back end of the rotation for Pat Connaughton.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
SAC • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Clifford, who injured his foot during a March 22 game against the Nets, returned sooner than expected, as he only missed two games. The positives for fantasy managers were the rookie’s ability to play 23 minutes without issue, as well as the rebounds and assists. However, Clifford had a brutal night shooting the basketball, going 0-of-5 from two and 1-of-6 from three. With the Kings visiting the Nets on Sunday, Clifford should be considered questionable.
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Raynaud’s double-double was his 17th of the season and ninth since the All-Star break. The rookie center has provided consistent value since stepping in for the injured Domantas Sabonis, and he has been a fifth-round player since the All-Star break. Rostered in 44 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Raynaud is worth adding ahead of Sunday’s game against the Nets if he’s on the waiver wire.
SAC • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Monk’s seven assists on Saturday made it five consecutive games in which he’s recorded five or more. Add in the two steals, and this was a solid showing for the veteran guard, even if his scoring was limited. The Kings play once more in Week 22, as they visit the Nets on Sunday.
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
Rostered in 37 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Achiuwa has been a fourth-round player in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break. While Saturday’s stat line was on par with some of the others that he’s recorded since mid-February, the Kings forward was solid in his 20 minutes on the floor. Sunday’s matchup with the Nets looks like a good one for Achiuwa, provided he’s available.
SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Power Forward • #10
about 1 month ago
While veterans on some other lottery-bound teams have seen their minutes limited recently or been shut down altogether, DeRozan continues to plug along. His 22 points led seven Kings in double figures, and he’s totaled 55 in his last two games. Sacramento plays once more in Week 22, as they visit the Nets on Sunday. If DeRozan plays his usual minutes, that could be an excellent matchup for him.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball had an opportunity to tie Saturday’s game in the final seconds, but his three-point attempt fell short of the mark. The Hornets’ point guard did not shoot the ball well, but the good news was that he kept the turnovers in check, which was not always the case in the past. Ball committed just two turnovers against the 76ers, and the assists and three-pointers were certainly useful to fantasy managers. Ball will look to clean up the shooting when the Hornets host the Celtics on Sunday.
CHA • Center • #14
about 1 month ago
Diabaté has recorded a double-double in three of his last four games, with the exception being Friday’s blowout win over the Knicks. The Hornets’ center, who’s rostered in 35 percent of Yahoo! leagues, has been close to a top-75 player since the All-Star break, according to Basketball Monster. With the Hornets hosting the Celtics on Sunday and then playing four games in Week 23, managers in 12-team leagues where Diabaté is still on the waiver wire should seriously consider adding him.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
While he did not record any assists or defensive stats, Miller had a nice afternoon as a scorer and rebounder. The 29 points were the most he’s scored in a game in over a month, having tallied 33 in a February 26 win over the Pacers. Since the All-Star break, Miller has provided fourth-round value in eight-cat formats. The Hornets play once more in Week 22, as they host the Celtics on Sunday.
SAC • • #
about 1 month ago
Hayes is good to go after injuring his finger during Thursday’s loss to the Magic. He should once again serve as the backup point guard, with Devin Carter being the starter. There isn’t much to gain from rostering Hayes in fantasy leagues when he comes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Clifford is back a bit earlier than expected, with the calf injury he suffered late last week costing him just two games. Daeqwon Plowden, who played 35 minutes off the bench and scored a career-high 23 points in Thursday’s loss to the Magic, may lose out on some playing time with Clifford back in the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward • #31
about 1 month ago
Salaün has been sidelined for over three weeks, and there is no timeline for when he will return. Regardless, he isn’t going to play much of a role when healthy, so his continued absence won’t alter the Hornets’ rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
about 1 month ago
Westbrook will miss a fourth straight game due to right foot injury management. His continued absence leaves Devin Carter to handle the starting point guard responsibilities. If Killian Hayes (finger) can play, he’ll slot in as the backup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Clifford has missed the last two games after injuring his calf during Sunday’s game against the Nets. It was reported he would be re-evaluated in a week, so returning Saturday would be earlier than expected. Daeqwon Plowden should start until Clifford returns, which likely won’t be against Atlanta, despite the team marking him as questionable.
Source: Sean Cunningham
SAC • • #
about 1 month ago
Hayes had to exit Thursday’s loss to the Magic during the first half after injuring the fifth finger on his left hand. The good news is that he’s questionable for Saturday, which indicates the injury is not serious. If available, Hayes will likely slot in as Devin Carter’s backup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Shooting Guard • #29
about 1 month ago
Plowden has scored at least 20 points in each of his last three appearances. The 23 points he scored on Thursday represent a new career-high for the wing, who shot 6-of-10 from beyond the arc. Plowden did not provide much value beyond the points and three-pointers, but the opportunities have been there. With Nique Clifford (foot) sidelined for the rest of the week, Plowden is worth a look in deep leagues since the Kings play on Saturday and Sunday.
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
Back in the lineup after sitting out Tuesday’s loss to the Hornets, Achiuwa recorded the kind of stat line that has made him a popular option during the silly season. Since the All-Star break, the Kings forward has been a top-50 player in eight- and nine-cat formats. Achiuwa is rostered in 35 percent of Yahoo! leagues, so he may still be on the waiver wire in some 12-team formats. With the Kings playing on Saturday and Sunday, adding Achiuwa is worth the risk.
SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Power Forward • #10
about 1 month ago
While DeRozan may not be labeled the Kings’ point guard, injuries at that position have led the team to ask the veteran wing to do more as a playmaker. Thursday’s game was the second in the last six in which DeRozan has recorded at least 30 points and 10 assists. He did so on excellent percentages from the field and the foul line while not committing a turnover. As long as DeRozan doesn’t see his playing time decrease, he should continue to be an excellent fantasy option for the rest of the season.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Miller has scored at least 21 points in three of his last four games, including Thursday’s win over the Knicks. While he didn’t record any defensive stats, the third-year wing has averaged just over one steal per game since the All-Star break. The Hornets have been a much-improved team since January 1, with Miller’s continued growth being one reason for the resurgence.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball’s improvement as a point guard is one of the reasons the Hornets still have a chance to avoid the play-in tournament altogether. He committed just one turnover against the Knicks and shot 50 percent from the field. And since the All-Star break, Ball has provided second-round value in eight-cat formats. The version of LaMelo that fantasy managers have seen in 2026 is the one they’ve been hoping to see for years.
CHA • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Knueppel and the Hornets have won their last five games, all by double digits. The Rookie of the Year candidate shot 6-of-10 from beyond the arc against the Knicks and finished two assists shy of his first career triple-double. Knueppel’s production throughout the season has been a great development for fantasy managers and the Hornets, both for this season and the future. The Hornets end their week on Sunday against the Celtics.
SAC • • #
about 1 month ago
Hayes injured his left fifth finger during the first half of Thursday’s game and has since been ruled out for the rest of the night. The Spurs will lean heavily on Devin Carter and Malik Monk to close out the game.
Source: Brenden Nunes
CHA • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Neither player’s status affects fantasy basketball, but Connaughton could slide into the back end of the Hornets’ rotation. That was unlikely to be the case for McNeeley.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
McNeeley is a late addition to the Hornets’ injury report. His availability does not affect fantasy basketball, as the rookie has been out of the rotation for most of the season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • • #
about 1 month ago
Hayes is back after sitting out Tuesday’s loss to the Hornets. He’s likely to return to the starting lineup, with Devin Carter coming off the bench. Both players are worth considering in deep leagues, as Russell Westbrook (foot) remains sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
Achiuwa is back after sitting out Tuesday’s loss to the Hornets. His return means that Patrick Baldwin Jr. will head to the bench, and Dylan Cardwell may miss out on a few minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Guard-Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
Jeffries, who began his NBA career with the Kings, has returned to Sacramento on a short-term deal. He was in training camp with the team in the fall but was waived just before the start of the season. While Jeffries’ return gives the Kings needed depth on the perimeter due to injuries to Russell Westbrook and Nique Clifford, it is unlikely to affect fantasy basketball.
Source: Keith Smith
SAC • Power Forward and Small Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Murray has not appeared in a game since February 25, when he aggravated his sprained left ankle against the Rockets. Being approved to resume contact activities is a step in the right direction, but it remains unknown when (or if) he’ll return to game action. Fantasy managers stashing Murray in an IL spot can continue to do so, but it would be fine to seek out productive options on the waiver wire.
Source: Marc J. Spears
CHA • Power Forward • #31
about 1 month ago
Salaün’s continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as he is not guaranteed to play rotation minutes when healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Connaughton was not available for Tuesday’s win over the Kings, but his absence did not significantly affect the Hornets’ rotation. That would remain the case if he can’t play against the Knicks.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
about 1 month ago
Thursday’s game will be the third straight that Westbrook has missed due to a sore right foot. With Killian Hayes (foot) also out, Devin Carter started and played 34 minutes in Tuesday’s loss to the Hornets. Even if Hayes is available, Carter is worth streaming in deep leagues since his playing time should not take much of a hit.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • • #
about 1 month ago
Hayes, who injured his left foot during Sunday’s win over the Nets, was held out of Tuesday’s loss to the Hornets. Devin Carter moved into the starting lineup, scoring 18 points in 34 minutes. Even if Hayes can play on Thursday, Carter is worth adding in deep leagues since the Kings will once again be without Russell Westbrook.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
Achiuwa was held out of Tuesday’s blowout loss to the Hornets, with Patrick Baldwin Jr. logging 28 minutes as his replacement in the starting lineup. However, Dylan Cardwell grabbed 11 rebounds in 24 minutes off the bench and is the superior streaming option if Achiuwa remains out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
For the third time this season, White scored exactly 27 points in a game, which is his season high. After doing it in 23 minutes on Thursday, he only needed 18 minutes in this one. White continues to thrive in limited minutes, which has been helpful for Charlotte as they fight for playoff positioning. He likely won’t stay quite this hot, but he is clearly an important piece for this team and should continue to be productive for fantasy managers.
CHA • Center • #14
about 1 month ago
Diabate’s production has been inconsistent as of late, but he put together a second straight strong performance in another victory. This was his second straight double-double, and he has contributed six stocks while shooting 11-of-13 from the floor during those games. They still have three more games this week for Diabate to continue to shine, just as he has all season.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball continues to produce at a high level despite playing limited minutes due to lopsided scores. Over the past two weeks, he ranks inside the top 10 in nine-category leagues while playing just 26.3 minutes per game. Charlotte has won four straight games but will run into a much harder matchup against the Knicks on Thursday. Hopefully, that means more minutes for Ball in a closer game.
SAC • Shooting Guard • #29
about 1 month ago
Plowden surpassed his career high for scoring in this game, which he previously set five days before this game in his most recent appearance. He has scored in double figures in eight straight games, which is impressive for a player that has scored in double figures just 13 times in his career. Plowden should continue to play a significant role for Sacramento for the remainder of the season, giving him some upside as an option in deep leagues.
SAC • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Monk made his first of the season after scoring 32 points in Sunday’s win. While he didn’t replicate that scoring production, he was able to facilitate well. Monk set a new career high for assists, and he did it without turning the ball over. Monk has been a frustrating player to roster this year, but he’s clearly still capable of producing at a high level. He’ll look to continue to shine during silly season.
CHA • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Connaughton will be unavailable, but he has only played a small role for Charlotte this year. His absence won’t drastically alter the team’s rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Knueppel was initially listed as probable, and he has now officially been cleared to suit up. He was limited to just nine points in Saturday’s win over the Grizzlies, and he’ll look to get back on track in this one.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Connaughton has logged just 27 total minutes across his last six contests, so his availability will not be impactful in the realm of fantasy hoops.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
While included on the Hornets’ injury report due to a sore lower back, Knueppel’s probable tag suggests that he’ll ultimately play. If he doesn’t play, Coby White and Josh Green are likely to absorb the minutes that would normally go to the Rookie of the Year candidate.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward • #31
about 1 month ago
Salaün, who last appeared in a game on March 3, remains sidelined by a strained left calf. His absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as the second-year forward is not guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Center • #14
about 1 month ago
Before Saturday, Diabaté failed to hit double figures in points in nine consecutive games. He ended that streak against the Grizzlies, putting up 11 points on the night. And the 14 rebounds were the most in a game for Diabaté in just over two weeks, as he last hit that number on March 6 against the Heat. After spraining his wrist on Tuesday, Moussa did not miss any games and played 33 minutes on Saturday. That bodes well for him going into Charlotte’s four-game Week 22.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Miller has scored at least 20 points in two straight and four of his last six games. Against the Grizzlies, he was highly efficient from the field, shooting 66.7 percent. Add in the rebounds, assists and three-pointers, and this was a good finish to Week 21 for Miller and those rostering him. Charlotte opens a four-game Week 22 on Tuesday against the Kings in what should be another good matchup for Miller.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball and the Hornets did what was expected on Saturday, picking up a 124-101 victory in which they outscored the lottery-bound Grizzlies in all four quarters. Having shot 7-of-20 from deep in his prior two appearances, LaMelo was 7-of-14 against Memphis. Ball and the Hornets begin a four-game Week 22 on Tuesday against the Kings, another team focused on player development and the draft lottery at this point in the season.
CHA • Power Forward • #31
about 1 month ago
Salaün has not appeared in a game since March 3, and fantasy managers should consider him out indefinitely until the Hornets clear the forward to play. His continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
After having his highest-scoring game as a Hornet in Tuesday’s win, White surpassed that mark for a second straight game. He has been a fantastic addition for Charlotte, and it’s clear he’s still capable of contributing in fantasy despite coming off the bench. However, he has been far more efficient recently than he was last season, so it is unlikely he is able to maintain this recent run of production. Still, he’ll look to stay hot against the Grizzlies on Saturday.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Two games prior to this, Miller may have tweaked his right wrist in a game where he shot 2-of-14 from the floor. It didn’t seem to bother him much against the Heat on Tuesday, and it certainly didn’t limit him in this one. He had his highest-scoring game of the month, and he matched his season high for assists. This was the second straight blowout win, which allowed him to play less than 30 minutes once again.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball got off to a hot start to this game, scoring 14 points in the first quarter. While he didn’t contribute much scoring after that, he was still able to turn in a full stat line. He certainly could’ve put up even more if the score wasn’t so lopsided; Ball only ended up playing 20 minutes. That extra rest should help him stay hot against the Grizzlies on Saturday.
CHA • Center • #14
about 2 months ago
Diabaté suffered an apparent left wrist injury during the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s win over the Heat and did not return. However, his name was not on the initial injury report for Thursday, indicating that he’ll take on his usual starting center responsibilities. Ryan Kalkbrenner remains in the backup role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward • #31
about 2 months ago
Salaün has appeared in four games since the All-Star break, the last being on March 3. His continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: Charlotte Hornets