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SAC • Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
LaVine’s shot attempts have fluctuated wildly recently. After attempting five shots in a December 3 loss to the Rockets, he got up 24 in Saturday’s win over the Heat. In Indianapolis, LaVine attempted 13 shots and finished with a final line that won’t make much of a dent in fantasy leagues. Over the past two weeks, he has provided ninth-round value in eight-cat formats, ranking just outside the top-100. The Kings play twice more in Week 8, starting with the Nuggets on Thursday.
SAC • Guard-Forward • #10
about 1 month ago
DeRozan has scored at least 20 points in three of his last ten games, a surprising return from a player long known for his ability to put points on the board. The Kings’ lineup may be a factor, as it includes three ball-dominant players: DeRozan, Russell Westbrook, and Zach LaVine. While Domantas Sabonis (knee) being out may help alleviate some of the usage concerns, Westbrook is the only one who has benefited recently.
SAC • Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Add another triple-double to Westbrook’s tally, and he was excellent despite the Kings coming up short on the scoreboard. The veteran point guard recorded a complete stat line with just three turnovers; the lone negative was the foul shooting. Over the past two weeks, Westbrook has provided third-round per-game value in eight-cat formats. The combination of his play and Dennis Schröder’s hip injury has put Westbrook in a position to be rostered in 12-team leagues.
SAC • Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
Achiuwa has not started a game since November 20, but the absence of Domantas Sabonis (knee) has freed up additional minutes for him, among others. The former first-round pick has reached double figures in five of his last seven appearances, but the overall production has not been good enough to merit being rostered in most leagues. Maxime Raynaud (13/9/3 in 23 minutes) made his second straight start on Monday and remains the superior streaming target while the Kings await Sabonis’ return.
SAC • Guard • #71
about 1 month ago
Monday’s game will be the sixth that Schröder has missed with a strained right hip flexor. Russell Westbrook had already claimed the starting point guard job before Sacramento lost Schröder, so his continued absence affects the bench more. Nique Clifford has seen his playing time increase recently, while Keon Ellis’ role has been inconsistent. Neither is a must-stream in this spot.
Source: James Ham
SAC • Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Initially questionable for Monday’s game due to a sore right trapezius muscle, Murray is officially available to play. He will occupy his usual place within the Kings’ starting lineup, so double-check to ensure that Murray is not sitting on your bench.
Source: James Ham
SAC • Forward • #13
about 2 months ago
Murray is dealing with soreness in his right trapezius muscle, so he’s on the Kings’ initial injury report for Monday. If he’s unable to play against the Pacers, more minutes will be available to Malik Monk and Nique Clifford. Monk offers a higher fantasy ceiling, whether he starts or comes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Guard • #71
about 2 months ago
Schröder has missed Sacramento’s last five games, most recently playing on November 24. With Russell Westbrook seemingly locked into the starting point guard role, as he replaced Schröder before the injury, rookie Nique Clifford stands to be the player most likely to lose out on minutes if the veteran guard plays.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
On a night when their starting backcourt of Amen Thompson and Josh Okogie combined to score 15 points, the Rockets received solid contributions from Holiday and Reed Sheppard (12/2/3 with two three-pointers) off the bench. The 19 points were the second-most in a game this season for Holiday, who has reached double figures in six of his last seven appearances. However, his fantasy value remains extremely low. The recent run does not change the fact that managers should leave Holiday on the waiver wire.
HOU • • #
about 2 months ago
Smith took advantage of Alperen Şengün’s absence due to an illness, recording a complete stat line while shooting better than 50 percent from the field. While he has reached double figures in scoring in 13 straight games, Saturday’s defeat was the third in which Smith scored at least 20 points. While he is providing top-100 value, Smith has a limited ceiling due to the presence of Şengün and Kevin Durant.
HOU • Forward • #35
about 2 months ago
Of the 71 points scored by Rockets starters, Durant and Jabari Smith Jr. were responsible for 49 of them. The limited production from the other starters was too much to overcome in Dallas, as Houston desperately missed Alperen Şengün (illness). Over the past two weeks, Durant has provided top-15 value in eight- and nine-cat formats. Houston plays once during Week 8, and they’ll have a total of five games in leagues that will combine Weeks 8 and 9 to account for the NBA Cup.
SAC • Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
Yes, Westbrook committed six turnovers. However, he also recorded his eighth double-double, continuing to offer greater value than many anticipated when the Kings signed him at the end of the preseason. Westbrook will continue to possess increased fantasy value while Dennis Schröder (hip) is out, and there’s also more room in the rotation for rookie Nique Clifford. He played 18 minutes off the bench, finishing with 15 points, six rebounds, one steal and one three-pointer. The Kings are one of the few teams that play three games in Week 8, boosting the values of Westbrook and Clifford in leagues that don’t combine Weeks 8 and 9.
SAC • • #
about 2 months ago
Coming off the best game of his rookie season, Raynaud was rewarded with his first career start on Saturday. To say the 7-foot-1 center held his own would be far, as he recorded a double-double and blocked two shots. Drew Eubanks, who Raynaud replaced in the lineup, logged 11 minutes and finished with four points and two rebounds. As long as the Kings are without Domantas Sabonis, Raynaud will have value in deeper leagues, especially if he continues to start.
SAC • Guard • #8
about 2 months ago
Since scoring 26 points in a November blowout loss to the Grizzlies, LaVine had just two games of at least 19 points. There were no such struggles in Miami, as the veteran guard recorded his first 40-point game of the season. Sacramento’s slow start led to trade rumors, with the veterans (including LaVine) as the focus. December 15 is an important date, as most of the league will be eligible to be traded at that point. What the Kings’ decision-makers decide to do will significantly impact LaVine’s fantasy value moving forward.
SAC • • #
about 2 months ago
Raynaud, who scored a season-high 25 points in Wednesday’s loss to the Rockets, will make his first career start in Miami. The second-round pick has outplayed Drew Eubanks, who was the initial replacement for the injured Domantas Sabonis. While this is a challenging matchup for Raynaud, he’s worth a look in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Lineups
HOU • Center • #15
about 2 months ago
With Steven Adams already out, the Rockets will also be without Alperen Şengün on Saturday. As a result, Capela moves into the starting lineup and is worth a look in deep leagues out of necessity. The other four starters are unchanged.
Source: NBA Lineups
HOU • Center • #28
about 2 months ago
Şengün will miss a second straight game, with Steven Adams replacing him in the starting lineup for Friday’s win over the Suns. However, with Adams also out, Clint Capela could move into the starting lineup on Saturday. He hasn’t affected fantasy basketball this season, but the chance to start may change that.
Source: Mike Curtis
HOU • Center • #28
about 2 months ago
Sengun missed Friday’s game against the Suns with Steven Adams taking his place in the starting lineup. Adams is going to rest Saturday so Clint Capela will be in line for a rare start if Sengun is ultimately ruled out.
HOU • • #
about 2 months ago
Smith Jr. tallied another double-digit scoring performance, marking his 18th in 19 games this season — he didn’t get many looks at the rim on Friday but made the most of his opportunities. There wasn’t much production elsewhere for the fourth-year forward against Phoenix, but it wasn’t needed in the lopsided win. He’ll have a chance to find more production on Saturday against Dallas.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Thompson put on a stellar display of basketball on the offensive end against the Suns. He made use of the charity stripe but also dominated inside the arc, making 11 two-point shots before reaching the 30-point mark for the first time all season. He led all scorers for the game and extended his streak of 20-point games to three. He’ll have a chance to secure another high-scoring outing against the Mavericks on Saturday.
HOU • Forward • #35
about 2 months ago
Durant put on a very balanced performance on Friday in the first game of the season against his former team. He was accurate inside the arc, as well as beyond it, but also dished out a game-high in assists while being active on the defensive end. Arguably, the only blemish on the night for the two-time Finals MVP was the five turnovers he committed. He otherwise had a successful outing and continues to play well in his first season with the Rockets.
HOU • Center • #28
about 2 months ago
Şengün was downgraded from questionable to out ahead of Friday’s matchup with the Suns. The Rockets will instead start veteran center Steven Adams in place of Şengün as they look to secure a second win over Phoenix this season. Clint Capela should move to second on the depth chart at the center position for Friday’s game, which should allow more minutes than usual to find production.
Source: Duane Rankin
HOU • Center • #12
about 2 months ago
With Alperen Şengün sidelined due to an illness, Adams will start in his place. Rockets coach Ime Udoka said that Adams will sit on Saturday against the Mavericks, so if Şengün remains out, Clint Capela could be in line for his first start of the season.
Source: Will Guillory
HOU • Center • #28
about 2 months ago
Sengun popped up as questionable with an illness on Friday afternoon ahead of the matchup against the Suns. The 23-year-old center’s status is up in air with mere hours to get over his illness. If Sengun is out, Steven Adams and Clint Capela will handle the center duties for the Rockets.
SAC • Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
Monk has recorded three 20-point games in his last five appearances, with his fantasy ceiling being slightly higher than usual due to Dennis Schröder’s absence due to injury. Over the last four games, Monk has provided top-100 value in eight- and nine-cat formats. He’s still rostered in 22 percent of Yahoo! leagues, which may be a bit low due to the combination of his production and Schröder’s absence. However, the schedule does not work in Monk’s favor, as the Kings play only one more game in Week 7.
SAC • • #
about 2 months ago
On a night when the Kings’ starters underwhelmed, Raynaud enjoyed his best game as a pro. Less than a week after scoring 19 points against the Jazz, the rookie center recorded his first 20-point game in Houston. While he may not be Domantas Sabonis’ replacement in the starting lineup, Raynaud has more opportunities to contribute with the veteran center sidelined. And his upside is superior to that of Drew Eubanks, who only played ten minutes on Wednesday. Raynaud isn’t a must-add just yet, but he deserves a look in deep leagues.
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
A 20-point scorer in two consecutive games for the third time this season, Thompson recorded his fourth double-double on Wednesday. Also, this was his first game with at least 20 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists since November 5 against the Grizzlies. While he still hasn’t reached the heights that many fantasy managers hoped he would before the season began, Thompson has been a top-50 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks.
HOU • Forward • #35
about 2 months ago
In addition to scoring at least 24 points in each of his last three games, Durant dished out a season-high eight assists on Wednesday. Given his skill set, it’s unsurprising that the future Hall of Fame forward has fit in seamlessly with his new teammates. Durant may not be providing first-round fantasy value, but he’s been far from a slouch in his new home. Houston closes its Week 7 with a back-to-back against the Suns (Friday) and Mavericks (Sunday).
HOU • Center • #28
about 2 months ago
The Kings struggled to find an answer for Şengün, who recorded his 11th double-double of the season on Wednesday. For the season, the Rockets center is providing top-25 value in eight-cat formats, which aligns with his Yahoo! ADP (19). As long as Şengün stays healthy, those who have him rostered should be well-positioned to compete in their leagues throughout the season.
SAC • Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
Monk was initially probable for Wednesday’s game, so the upgrade in status was expected. With Dennis Schröder still out, Monk will spend more time on the ball, running the show when Russell Westbrook isn’t on the floor. There will also be times when the two are playing alongside each other.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Guard • #71
about 2 months ago
Schröder will miss a third straight game with a hip injury. Russell Westbrook and Malik Monk will continue to shoulder the playmaking duties, with the former having moved into the starting lineup when Schröder was healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Guard • #12
about 2 months ago
Okogie is back in the starting lineup for the first time in three games. He replaces Reed Sheppard, who can still provide solid fantasy value in a reserve role. Also, the Rockets will have Steven Adams to provide rebounds off the bench.
Source: Vanessa Richardson
HOU • Center • #12
about 2 months ago
Adams missed Monday’s loss against the Jazz due to rest. The 32-year-old center will be back on the floor for Wednesday’s matchup with the Kings. Adams isn’t worth rostering in most fantasy leagues unless something happens to Alperen Sengun.
HOU • Center • #12
about 2 months ago
Adams was given the night off on Monday, sitting out the second game of a back-to-back in Utah. However, his absence did not result in significant minutes for fellow reserve Clint Capela, who played nine minutes. If Adams misses another game, there’s no need to consider adding Capela.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
Previous reports indicated that Monk was expected to play on Wednesday despite missing practice on Monday. That will hold true, as he has officially been listed as probable. He’ll continue to play a large reserve role after scoring 21 points in 34 minutes on Sunday.
Source: Jason Anderson
SAC • Guard • #71
about 2 months ago
Schröder has missed Sacramento’s last two games but could return to take on Houston. If he does, Russell Westbrook and Malik Monk will likely lose out on a few minutes, but not enough to decimate the value of either player.
Source: Jason Anderson
HOU • Guard-Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Thompson finished with at least 20 points for the third time in the last five games, with his production inside the arc being key on Monday. Despite the loss, his scoring was significantly higher than the five points he posted the night prior against the Jazz. Yet, Thompson didn’t have nearly the same level of success as a facilitator this time around. Nonetheless, the third-year guard had a solid performance overall and should be able to secure another against the Kings on Wednesday.
HOU • Center • #28
about 2 months ago
Sengün was fantastic in Monday’s loss, reaching the 30-point mark for the third time this season while providing much more production as a rebounder and facilitator than the previous night against the Jazz. And as if his near-triple-double wasn’t enough, the fifth-year center had his most dominant defensive performance of the season from a fantasy basketball standpoint, tallying seven stocks for the game. Sengün is likely to make a massive impact on the offensive end each time he takes the floor. If his defensive production can remain consistent, his floor and ceiling will rise even further in fantasy leagues.
HOU • Forward • #35
about 2 months ago
Durant was one of two Rockets to pass the 30-point mark on Monday in Salt Lake City. He tallied as many free throws as he did made field goals in this game, with high volume allowing his inefficient shooting to make enough scoring production to lead Houston in points. The two-time Finals MVP also tied a season-high in rebounds to fall just shy of a double-double. His five turnovers were one of his limited weaknesses on the night. He’ll have a chance to put together another strong performance against the Kings on Wednesday.
SAC • Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
Shoulder soreness kept Monk out of Monday’s practice, but the Kings’ schedule works in his favor. Sacramento only plays two games during Week 7 and won’t return to action until Wednesday, giving the athletic guard some time to recover. The expectation is that Monk will play against the Rockets.
Source: Sean Cunningham
HOU • Center • #12
about 2 months ago
The Rockets are playing the second leg of a back-to-back set, and the veteran will sit out Monday’s rematch with Utah. With Adams out of action, Clint Capela should see additional run off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
Monk finished Sunday’s defeat one point shy of his season high, shooting just under 50 percent from the field. Even better for fantasy managers was the veteran guard recording a complete stat line, something he’s done on four other occasions this season. Rostered in 22 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Monk sits just outside the top-150 in nine-cat formats. Given his importance to the Kings’ rotation, he’s worth rostering in 14-team leagues, but 12-team league managers can afford to look elsewhere for production.
SAC • Guard • #8
about 2 months ago
After poor showings in games against the Timberwolves and Suns, LaVine has been more productive in the Kings’ last two games. In Sunday’s defeat, the veteran wing’s stat line included a season-high three steals. In fact, this was LaVine’s third game of the season with multiple steals. In other words, fantasy managers should know not to look to him for consistent defensive production. The hope is that he can knock down shots at a decent clip. The Kings play only two games in Week 7, starting with the Rockets on Wednesday.
SAC • Guard-Forward • #10
about 2 months ago
DeRozan led the way offensively for the Kings, who had three players score at least 19 points on Sunday. Their issue was one DeRozan couldn’t help with: the inability to slow down Memphis center Zach Edey. Over the past two weeks, DeMar has provided fifth-round value in nine-cat formats, sitting just outside the top-50. Unfortunately, Sacramento has a bad Week 7 schedule, as they only play twice. DeRozan should be held, but there are Kings further down the pecking order who won’t be of much use to fantasy managers.
SAC • Guard • #71
about 2 months ago
Schröder will miss a second straight game, which didn’t open the door for anyone to take on extra minutes. Malik Monk played most of the reserve guard minutes, but Kings coach Doug Christie just turned to his starters more. Keon Ellis could see a bump in minutes, but he only played seven minutes with Schröder out on Friday.
Source: James Ham
HOU • Center • #12
about 2 months ago
Adams only logged 17 minutes in this game, but that was enough time for him to record his third double-double of the season. He was able to dominate down low, but also at the free throw line, which is typically a weakness for him. Adams is shooting a career-best 73.3 percent from the line after shooting 46.2 percent last year and 36.4 percent the year before. He’ll only be worth consistently streaming when Alperen Şengün is unavailable, but this was a strong performance for him.
HOU • Center • #28
about 2 months ago
Şengün didn’t supply his typical dose of rebounds and dimes, but he was unstoppable as a scorer. He only played 28 minutes in the blowout win, so he could’ve had a better outing if the game was closer. Houston will remain in Utah to take on the Jazz once again on Monday, so Şengün should have no issues having another big scoring night.
HOU • G • #15
about 2 months ago
Sheppard moved into the starting lineup with Kevin Durant (personal) unavailable for two games, but with KD back, Sheppard remained a starter, with Josh Okogie returning to the bench. Sheppard played 31 minutes in the blowout win, and while he didn’t do much scoring, he was able to make a big impact on this game. Assuming Sheppard remains a starter, he should be a reliable option in fantasy hoops for the remainder of the season, with potential to be one of the best late-round picks this year.
HOU • Forward • #35
about 2 months ago
Following a two-game absence, KD was able to get back on track after struggling in his last two appearances. He shot 11-of-33 across his last two games, but in this one, he shot above 70 percent for the third time this season. Durant will continue to be an elite fantasy basketball option, even if his numbers are slightly down from his typical output. Hopefully this efficient shooting night will help kickstart his offense and lead to a strong run. They’ll remain in Utah to take on the Jazz again on Monday.
HOU • Center • #12
about 2 months ago
Adams will be back in action after one game on the sideline. Expect him to handle his usual workload, while Clint Capela — who logged 18 minutes in Wednesday’s win over Golden State — should see his role reduced.
Source: Vanessa Richardson
HOU • Center • #12
about 2 months ago
Adams will be back in action after one game on the sideline. Expect him to handle his usual workload, while Clint Capela - who logged 18 minutes in Wednesday’s win over Golden State - should see his role reduced.
Source: Vanessa Richardson
HOU • Center • #12
about 2 months ago
Adams missed the Rockets’ most recent contest, a win over the Warriors on November 26. Due to his absence, Clint Capela played 18 minutes off the bench. While Capela did grab 12 rebounds, the role isn’t robust enough for him to be worth the risk in most fantasy leagues. Leave him on the waiver wire if Adams can’t play on Sunday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
HOU • Forward • #35
about 2 months ago
KD missed two games, but he’ll be back to take on Utah to close out the week. Reed Sheppard started in his place and played really well. He should return to playing a reserve role, though there is certainly a chance he played well enough to maintain the starting spot. In that case, it would be Josh Okogie heading to the bench, though it is more likely that Sheppard returns to the sixth man role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • • #
about 2 months ago
Raynaud generally hasn’t played a large role outside of blowouts, but he was able to step into 22 minutes in this game and have the best offensive performances of his young career. He is an intriguing option in dynasty leagues, and this game could help him earn more minutes in the rotation, but he isn’t a standard league option at this point of his career.
SAC • Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
Even when he is written off, Westbrook continues to fill up the box score. In this game, he was able to record the 206th triple-double of his career, which extends his lead over everyone else that’s ever played in the NBA. Russ has his share of efficiency issues, but he is still more than capable of making a big impact in fantasy basketball when he’s given the minutes. It’s clear that Kings coach Doug Christie will continue to ensure that happens.
SAC • Forward • #13
about 2 months ago
Murray’s three-point shooting has been his strongest attribute throughout his career. However, he didn’t provide much value from beyond the arc in this game. He made up for that with his second 20-point double-double of the season and continued dominance in contributing defensive stats. Murray also played a whopping 45 minutes; clearly Kings coach Doug Christie is going to ensure Murray is on the floor. Would Tom Thibodeau even go this far? Murray should have ample time on the court moving forward to dominate in fantasy basketball.
SAC • Guard • #8
about 2 months ago
It wasn’t enough to get the Kings a win, but LaVine was able to get back on track in this game. After a scoring a total of 35 points across his last three games, LaVine nearly matched that mark while setting a new season-high for scoring. He’s certainly still capable of pouring in the points, and he’ll hopefully be able to maintain this level of production moving forward.
SAC • Guard • #71
about 2 months ago
Schröder will miss a second straight game with a hip injury, which should result in more minutes for Keon Ellis. Ellis’ playing time has been unpredictable this season, making it challenging to rely on him in fantasy basketball.
Source: Jason Anderson
SAC • Guard • #71
about 2 months ago
Schröder was held out of Wednesday’s loss to the Suns, with his absence resulting in more minutes for fellow reserve Keon Ellis. Ellis wasn’t productive enough to impact fantasy basketball, and that’s unlikely to change if Schröder remains out on Friday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Forward • #5
about 2 months ago
While Drew Eubanks (4/10/2/1 in 14 minutes) has filled the void in the starting lineup left by the injured Domantas Sabonis, Achiuwa has been more valuable to fantasy managers over the past week. Rostered in three percent of Yahoo! leagues, he has been five rounds more valuable than Eubanks in nine-cat formats. Neither Achiuwa nor Eubanks should be considered a must-roster player, but the former should be the preferred option for managers in dire need of a post player.