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HOU • Center • #12
about 20 hours 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 20 hours 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 20 hours 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
2 days 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
2 days 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
3 days 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
3 days 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
3 days 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
3 days 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
3 days 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
3 days 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
3 days 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
3 days 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
3 days 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
3 days 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
4 days 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
4 days 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 • • #
5 days 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
5 days 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
5 days 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
5 days 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
5 days 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
6 days 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
HOU • Center • #28
7 days ago
On a night in which Kevin Durant was unavailable, Sengun didn’t fully take advantage of the additional scoring opportunities left behind. He shot inefficiently from the field, didn’t make a three-pointer, and was hardly impactful on the glass. Still, Sengun came up with a big basket down the stretch and finished as the Rockets’ leader in assists. He’s been less productive over the past few games, but should remain as one of the top centers in fantasy leagues moving forward.
HOU • Center • #28
7 days ago
On a night in which Kevin Durant was unavailable, Şengün didn’t fully take advantage of the additional scoring opportunities left behind. He shot inefficiently from the field, didn’t make a three-pointer, and was hardly impactful on the glass. Still, Şengün came up with a big basket down the stretch and finished as the Rockets’ leader in assists. He’s been less productive over the past few games, but should remain as one of the top centers in fantasy leagues moving forward.
HOU • • #
7 days ago
Smith Jr. finished Wednesday as one of the Rockets’ leading scorers despite not shooting a great percentage. He did have success from the three-point line, but wasn’t able to land much production elsewhere. Yet, even with an unspectacular Wednesday performance, the fourth-year forward is putting together his highest-scoring and most efficient three-point shooting season of his career. He’ll have a chance to log better numbers against the Jazz on Sunday.
HOU • G • #15
7 days ago
After tallying just seven points in a win over the Suns on Monday, Sheppard responded on Wednesday with his third 20-point game of the month, and first 30-point game of his young career. He was productive from beyond the arc and dazzled in the midrange, which led him to finish as Houston’s leading scorer on the evening. He also made an impact with his rebounding and playmaking in the win. The sophomore guard continues to put together a strong season and should remain an important piece going forward.
SAC • Forward • #5
7 days 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.
SAC • Guard • #4
7 days ago
Wednesday’s game was a strange one for Westbrook, who is usually more reliable in the assist category. He shot 3-of-5 from beyond the arc and did a good job on the glass, but the veteran point guard recorded five turnovers. A high-turnover night is unsurprising, but one would expect more from Westbrook in the assist category to counter that. He’ll look to get back on track when the Kings visit the Jazz on Friday.
SAC • Forward • #13
7 days ago
Murray was one of two Kings to lead the way in scoring on Wednesday, with Russell Westbrook also tallying 19 points. Since making his first start on November 22, the fourth-year forward has scored at least 19 in all three games. For fantasy managers, it has been good to see Murray not take a back seat to Zach LaVine or DeMar DeRozan so far. What would be most impactful on his value for the rest of the season is the Kings moving a veteran or two, clearing the decks for Murray.
SAC • Guard • #71
7 days ago
Schröder’s fantasy ceiling has lowered considerably since being replaced in the starting lineup by Russell Westbrook. His absence should free up additional minutes for Keon Ellis, but that is not guaranteed. Fantasy managers should not take the risk of streaming Ellis in this spot.
Source: James Ham