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LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
6 days ago
The Knicks could stop Reaves or Luka Doncic in this one, allowing the pair to combine for 60 points. On a play in the third quarter that resulted in an assist for Reaves, Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson fell to the floor while defending Reaves. He’s provided sixth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Lakers have three games coming up in Week 20, starting with a matchup against the Timberwolves on Tuesday.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
6 days ago
It’s an open secret that Dončić’s favorite spot on the court to shoot from is the left wing, but he took it to the extreme against the Knicks on Sunday. Early in the third quarter, Dončić made a three-pointer on the left wing off one leg while he was falling out of bounds. He was just 5-of-16 from behind the three-point line on the day, but that one shot was symbolic of dominance over the Knicks on Sunday. Dončić has provided third overall per game value over the last two weeks. The Lakers have three games upcoming in Week 20, starting with a matchup against the Timberwolves on Tuesday.
SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Power Forward • #10
6 days ago
Absent from the initial injury report, DeRozan will sit out Sunday’s game. His absence should free up minutes for Nique Clifford, who’s already in the starting lineup, Daeqwon Plowden and Devin Carter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Small Forward, Power Forward, Point Guard, Center, and Shooting Guard • #23
6 days ago
James will miss a second consecutive game due to elbow and foot injuries. Rui Hachimura will get a second consecutive start, and while he can provide points in that role, the production in other key fantasy categories has been limited.
Source: Dan Woike
LAL • Power Forward and Center • #14
6 days ago
Kleber is available after missing the last two games with a lumbar sprain. While the veteran forward/could play rotation minutes, as LeBron James (elbow, foot) is a game-time call, Kleber is unlikely to do enough to affect fantasy basketball.
Source: Dan Woike
LAL • Power Forward and Center • #14
7 days ago
Kleber has not appeared in the Lakers’ last three games, the last two due to a lumbar sprain. With Deandre Ayton (knee) available, there may not be too many minutes available to Kleber if he’s allowed to play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Small Forward, Power Forward, Point Guard, Center, and Shooting Guard • #23
7 days ago
James sat out Friday’s win over the Pacers with elbow and foot injuries, leading to Rui Hachimura moving into the starting lineup. While he did shoot the ball well in scoring 13 points, Hachimura offered limited fantasy value overall.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Center • #2
7 days ago
Ayton has been removed from the injury report after sitting out Friday’s win over the Pacers with a knee injury. His return means that Jaxson Hayes will head to the bench, taking on a role in which he offers little fantasy value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
7 days ago
The combination of the Lakers winning by a comfortable margin and foul trouble limited Reaves to 29 minutes on Friday. In fact, he fouled out for the second time in his career and the first since January 13, 2024. Reaves did provide decent value in points and assists, and fantasy managers were likely hoping for more on a night when the Lakers were without LeBron James (elbow, foot).
LAL • Center • #11
7 days ago
With Deandre Ayton (knee) sidelined, Hayes was moved into the starting lineup for Friday’s game. Fantasy managers hoping for a standout performance from the 7-foot backup were left somewhat disappointed, as Hayes did not offer much beyond the points and rebounds. If Ayton can’t play in Sunday’s game against the Knicks, Hayes will remain in the starting lineup, but his fantasy upside is limited.
LAL • Power Forward • #28
7 days ago
With LeBron James (elbow, foot) unavailable, Hachimura made his 32nd start of the season and first since February 12. While he did shoot the ball reasonably well in his 23 minutes, the 6-foot-8 forward did not offer much value outside of points and three-pointers. Jake LaRavia played 16 minutes off the bench, finishing with eight points (3-of-7 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs) and two rebounds.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
7 days ago
With no LeBron James and Austin Reaves in foul trouble, Dončić shouldered even more of the workload on Friday. He came out hot, scoring 22 points in the first quarter. Dončić put up another 15 in the third and did not have to play at all in the fourth quarter. Given how much the Lakers rely on their star point guard, any opportunities to get additional rest are welcome. Also of note, Dončić did not pick up a technical foul, as he’s one away from a mandatory one-game suspension. The Lakers host the Knicks on Sunday in their final game of Week 19.
LAL • Power Forward • #28
8 days ago
The Lakers won’t have LeBron James (elbow, foot) or Deandre Ayton (knee) for Friday’s game. Hachimura and Hayes move into the starting lineup, and both players are worth streaming in deeper fantasy leagues due to the Lakers’ lack of frontcourt depth.
Source: NBA Lineups
LAL • Power Forward and Center • #14
8 days ago
Kleber will miss a second straight game due to a lumbar sprain. With Deandre Ayton (knee) also out, Jarred Vanderbilt will likely slot in as the backup center. He is not worth the streaming risk in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Center • #2
8 days ago
Ayton left Thursday’s game in the first half after playing five minutes and didn’t return due to a knee injury. He’ll miss Friday’s matchup against the Pacers with the same injury. With Ayton sidelined, Jaxson Hayes should start and handle the center minutes with Maxi Kleber (back) also ruled out.
LAL • Small Forward, Power Forward, Point Guard, Center, and Shooting Guard • #23
8 days ago
Already dealing with left foot arthritis, James fell hard on his left elbow during Thursday’s loss to the Nuggets. He’ll sit out Friday’s game, likely resulting in Jake LaRavia moving into the starting five. If so, that raises LaRavia’s short-term fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Center • #11
8 days ago
Deandre Ayton played just five minutes in the first half of this game before exiting with a knee injury, though the Lakers declined to specify which knee was bothering him. Ayton missed two games just before the All-Star break due to right knee soreness, but it’s unclear at this time if that injury popped back or if this is entirely separate. Hayes started the second half in his place and was able to chip in some points, though he didn’t contribute much else. He set a new season high for scoring, and he could have some streaming appeal this weekend if Ayton misses time.
LAL • Small Forward, Power Forward, Point Guard, Center, and Shooting Guard • #23
8 days ago
LeBron made more history in this game by surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most career field goals made. Unfortunately, he didn’t do much scoring in the loss. It was a well-rounded, efficient night for LeBron, but the focus should be on him reaching Kareem’s 15,837 made shots. This was his fourth straight game shooting at least 50 percent from the floor, and he’ll look to stay hot against the Pacers on Friday.
SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Power Forward • #10
8 days ago
DeRozan’s output was limited on Thursday, and that’s been the case since the All-Star break. In eight games, the veteran wing has averaged 14.4 points, 2.1 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 0.8 steals while shooting 43 percent from the field. DeRozan played 27 minutes against the Pelicans, and his playing time is something to watch moving forward. Fellow starter Nique Clifford (7/5/3 with one three-pointer) only played 21 minutes against New Orleans, and for the Kings’ future, it would probably be best if Clifford were asked to log heavy minutes the rest of the way.
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
8 days ago
After totaling 12 points in his first two games out of the All-Star break, Westbrook has reached double figures in each of his last five appearances. His stat line on Thursday included ten assists, the veteran point guard’s first double-double since a January 14 win over the Knicks. Westbrook played 33 minutes against the Pelicans while second-year guard Devin Carter picked up a DNP-CD. As long as he’s playing starters’ minutes, Westbrook should be rostered in standard leagues.
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #5
8 days ago
Achiuwa, who’s made the most of his opportunity in Sacramento, had another excellent night on Thursday. In addition to matching his career-high with the 29 points, he recorded a complete stat line and played 41 of a possible 48 minutes. Given the recent production and Sacramento’s limited frontcourt depth, Achiuwa is a must-roster player at this point. The Kings are off until Sunday when they host the Bulls.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
8 days ago
Though Dončić continues to fill up the counting stats, he’s having an issue that doesn’t show up in the box score in a way that directly alters fantasy matchups. He was whistled for his 15th technical foul of the season after being whistled for his 14th on Tuesday. Now, he sits just one technical away from serving a one-game suspension. The Lakers have two more games this week and have a three-game week after that, which would make the timing difficult for managers that are relying on him in the fantasy playoffs. Hopefully being that close to a suspension will help him stay calmer during games since both the Lakers and fantasy managers need him out on the floor as much as possible.
LAL • Center • #2
8 days ago
Ayton played just five minutes in the first half before exiting with this knee injury. Jaxson Hayes started the second half in his place, though the Lakers may end up having to utilize smaller lineups with Maxi Kleber (back) unavailable.
Source: Dan Woike
LAL • Power Forward and Center • #14
9 days ago
Initially questionable for Thursday’s game, Kleber will not be available. Since Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes are healthy, his absence will not affect fantasy basketball or the Lakers’ rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Power Forward and Center • #14
10 days ago
Kleber was also questionable ahead of Tuesday’s win over the Pelicans before being cleared, but he picked up a DNP-CD. Even if he’s available for the matchup with Denver, there’s no reason to consider rostering the veteran forward/center.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Shooting Guard • #
10 days ago
Clifford struggled from beyond the arc on Tuesday, missing all five of his attempts. The good news is that the rookie guard shot over 50 percent from two-point range, and he also provided solid production in rebounds, assists, and steals. Clifford played 39 minutes, an encouraging number, even if it may not be sustainable for the rest of the season. The key is that he’s getting a lot of playing time, which makes Clifford a more attractive option during the silly season.
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
10 days ago
After logging 22 minutes in Sunday’s loss to the Lakers in his return from a thigh injury, Westbrook played 31 minutes against the Suns. The veteran point guard shot 3-of-6 from beyond the arc on Tuesday, and fantasy managers in category leagues can also use the assists and steals. However, it’s fair to question whether Westbrook will be asked to play 30-plus minutes consistently between now and the end of the season, especially with Devin Carter needing more playing time for evaluation. Carter only played nine minutes on Tuesday, finishing with two points, two rebounds and one steal. With the Kings headed for the draft lottery, Carter should be the priority, but that wasn’t the case against the Suns.
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #
10 days ago
Raynaud finished Tuesday’s defeat with his 13th double-double of the season, which leads all rookies. The 7-foot-1 center may not offer much value as a shot-blocker, but fantasy managers know what they’re going to get from him as a scorer and rebounder on most nights. For good measure, Raynaud dished out four assists against the Suns. Among Kings players, only Precious Achiuwa has been more valuable to fantasy managers since the All-Star break.
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #5
10 days ago
Achiuwa has been a popular add in fantasy leagues recently, and with good reason. The 6-foot-8 forward has recorded at least nine rebounds in five straight games and at least one steal and one blocked shot in four of the last five. Rostered in 28 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Achiuwa has been a top-50 player since the All-Star break, according to Basketball Monster. With the Kings headed for the draft lottery, playing time should not be an issue for Achiuwa the rest of this season. If he’s sitting on the waiver wire, pick him up.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
10 days ago
Dončić was whistled for his 14th technical foul in this game, which puts him just two away from facing a one-game suspension. He had been doing a good job of keeping the turnovers in check since the All-Star break, but that went out the window in this one. After turning it over a total of 12 times over his last six games, he had his most turnovers in a game since January. He’ll look to get back on track in that area in Denver on Thursday to help the Lakers push this winning streak to four games.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #36
10 days ago
Smart has been solid all season, but this may have been one of his best performances. He made big contributions on both ends to help the Lakers finish the game on a 24-8 run. He now has nine steals over his last two games, and he set a new season high for blocks in this game. Of course, he also has nine triples over his last four games, making him an excellent fit as a three-and-D guard in this starting unit. Smart likely won’t continue racking up the defensive stats at this rate, but he’ll remain an excellent option for the Lakers.
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
10 days ago
He was able to get some offense going in the second half, but it was still a rough outing for him. He missed all six of his shots in the first half and entered the break with just two points. However, he was able to make up for it by making an impact in other ways. This was his sixth straight game with fewer than 20 points, which is quite different from how he started the season. His efficiency and volume have both dropped, but he has still been effective.
LAL • Power Forward and Center • #14
11 days ago
Kleber is good to go after initially being questionable. His playing time has increased recently, but not to the point where he affects fantasy basketball. Kleber can be left on the waiver wire.
Source: Law Murray
LAL • Power Forward and Center • #14
11 days ago
Kleber wasn’t on the initial injury report, but he may end up sitting out against New Orleans. Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes would likely take on a few extra minutes each if Kleber is sidelined, though there is a chance that there are some Drew Timme minutes sprinkled in as well.
Source: Law Murray
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #
12 days ago
Raynaud recorded his fourth double-double since the All-Star break and 12th of the season, but this was not the best night overall for the rookie. The points, rebounds and field-goal percentage categories were good, but he was also responsible for six turnovers. Add in the lack of defensive stats, and Sunday wasn’t the best night to rely on Raynaud in nine-cat formats. That said, his current role with Domantas Sabonis (knee) done for the season makes Raynaud worth the risk in some 12-team leagues.
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
12 days ago
Back in the lineup after sitting out Thursday’s win over the Mavericks, Westbrook only played 22 minutes on Sunday. Given where the Kings are in the standings, that could be the veteran point guard’s workload for the rest of the season. If so, Devin Carter is a player to watch, even though he shot the ball poorly in his 21 minutes against the Lakers. Making two of his seven attempts from the field, the second-year guard finished with six points, two rebounds and three assists.
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
12 days ago
Back in the lineup after sitting out Thursday’s win over the Mavericks, Westbrook only played 22 minutes on Sunday. Given where the Kings are in the standings, that could be the veteran point guard’s workload for the rest of the season. If so, Devin Carter is a player to watch, even though he shot the ball poorly in his 21 minutes against the Lakers. Making two of his seven attempts from the field, the second-year guard finished with six points, two rebounds and three assists.
SAC • Shooting Guard • #
12 days ago
With Zach LaVine done for the season and Keegan Murray currently out with a sprained ankle, Clifford should take on a more prominent role moving forward. He’s reached double figures in four straight games, with the 26 points being the most for the rookie since dropping a season-high 30 in a February 7 loss to the Cavaliers. A top-100 player over the past month, Clifford has silly season standout potential, especially with the Kings headed for the draft lottery. The Kings play three games in Week 19, starting with the Suns on Tuesday.
LAL • Guard • #10
12 days ago
In his first eight games as a Laker, Kennard averaged 0.9 three-pointers while making seven of his 17 attempts. He was far more active in the team’s blowout wins over the Warriors and Kings to end Week 18, shooting 7-of-12 from beyond the arc. And Kennard isn’t solely a shooter, as evidenced by the five assists he recorded against the Kings. While his recent production won’t change much regarding his fantasy value, a more active Kennard off the bench is essential if the Lakers are to be a factor in the postseason.
LAL • Center • #2
12 days ago
Given how much was made about his comments last week when asked about his role, Ayton appears to be skating on thin ice with Lakers fans and fantasy managers. Sunday’s stat line wasn’t elite, but the 7-footer did not miss a shot from the field against the Kings. What truly stood out, however, was the playing time. Ayton played 18 minutes, while backups Jaxson Hayes (four points, five rebounds, one assist and one block) and Maxi Kleber (six points, six rebounds and one block) played 13 and 14 minutes, respectively. For those counting on Ayton for production during the fantasy playoff weeks, hopefully, he’ll turn things around.
LAL • Small Forward, Power Forward, Point Guard, Center, and Shooting Guard • #23
12 days ago
Initially questionable for Sunday’s game due to arthritis in his left foot, things worked out perfectly for James and the Lakers. He looked fine while on the floor, even hitting three straight three-pointers during a stretch that began late in the third quarter. The blowout meant that LeBron was able to watch most of the final frame from the bench, getting some valuable rest. The Lakers play four games in Week 19, starting with the Pelicans on Tuesday.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
12 days ago
Dončić only needed to play 29 minutes on Sunday, as the Lakers outscored Sacramento by a 36-18 margin in the first quarter and never looked back. That matched his minutes tally from Saturday’s rout of the Warriors. For a player who’s averaging nearly 36 minutes per game, having a back-to-back in which his playing time decreases in both games is a positive development. Luka and the Lakers open a four-game Week 19 on Tuesday against the Pelicans.
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
14 days ago
Westbrook will be back on the court after a thigh contusion sidelined him for Thursday’s win over the Mavericks. While his return means that Devin Carter will head back to the bench, the second-year guard should still play plenty with the Kings headed for the draft lottery.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Power Forward and Small Forward • #13
15 days ago
Murray aggravated his sprained left ankle during Wednesday’s loss to the Rockets and was forced to exit. Nique Clifford entered the lineup to start the third quarter of that game and should retain that role, making him a player worth rostering. Also worth a look in deeper leagues is Daeqwon Plowden, but he is not a must-add.
Source: Marc Stein
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #5
15 days ago
Achiuwa has had some big games recently, and this was enough to finally end the Kings’ losing streak. He set a new career high for scoring and had his second 20-point double-double in his last three games. With Sacramento playing the rest of the season without multiple typical starters, Achiuwa will continue to play big minutes, though this type of production won’t come consistently.
SAC • Shooting Guard • #
15 days ago
Clifford entered the starting lineup with Keegan Murray (ankle) sidelined for this game. Though it was a rough shooting night for the rookie, he was able to pour in the counting stats. With Sacramento currently holding the worst record in the league, Clifford should see plenty of minutes down the stretch of this season, which should lead to strong fantasy production.
SAC • Shooting Guard • #29
15 days ago
Plowden signed a two-way deal with the Kings this summer and spent most of the year in the G League. However, he has taken on a larger role in February, and this was the second time in their last three games that he has scored exactly 19 points, which is his career high for scoring that he initially set last January with the Hawks. However, he shot perfect from the floor in this one. He should continue to play big minutes and have a role for the Kings throughout silly season.
SAC • Point Guard • #22
16 days ago
The Kings won’t have Russell Westbrook or Keegan Murray for Thursday’s game, opening up two spots in the starting lineup. They’ll be replaced in the lineup by Carter and Clifford, with the latter offering a higher ceiling for the silly season. Sacramento’s other three starters are unchanged.
Source: NBA Lineups
SAC • Shooting Guard • #0
16 days ago
Monk was initially questionable for Thursday’s game with a sore right ankle. He’ll provide depth and deep-league fantasy value off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
16 days ago
The Kings are littered with injuries and are trending to have the best lottery odds for the top pick in the draft, so they’re not going to push Westbrook here. Nique Clifford and Devin Carter figure to pick up the majority of the minutes and usage with Westbrook out.
SAC • Shooting Guard • #
16 days ago
While Clifford was not in the starting lineup on Wednesday, he did start the third quarter due to Keegan Murray aggravating his sprained left ankle. The first-round pick out of Colorado State played 28 minutes in Houston, and he may take on an enhanced role as soon as Thursday’s game in Dallas. If so, Clifford has the potential to join fellow rookie Maxime Rayanud (11 points, eight rebounds and two assists in 29 minutes) on the list of first-year players who can be serious factors in fantasy basketball during the silly season.
SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Power Forward • #10
16 days ago
DeRozan, who led the Kings with seven assists, played 24 minutes on Wednesday. Given where the Kings’ season is, with the team now a league-worst 13-47, the younger players should be the team’s priority for the rest of the season. DeRozan did play 35 minutes in the Kings’ February 21 loss to the Spurs, but it would be unsurprising if his minutes were kept in the mid-20s more consistently.
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
16 days ago
While Westbrook led the Kings in scoring on Wednesday, he put up those 22 points in 25 minutes. With the game being a blowout, the veteran point guard was not on the floor as long as he usually would. However, Kings fans and fantasy managers would likely argue that Westbrook should play around 25 minutes in more competitive games to free up time for the Kings’ younger guards. Made available after missing a few games with a back injury, Devin Carter picked up a DNP-CD in a game the Kings lost by 31 points. We’ll see if that changes in the near future.
SAC • Power Forward and Small Forward • #13
17 days ago
Murray, who missed over a month after spraining his left ankle in early January, injured the ankle again during the first quarter of Wednesday’s game. He played nine minutes, finishing with three points, one rebound and one blocked shot. Patrick Baldwin Jr. and Daeqwon Plowden may pick up additional minutes in Murray’s absence, but neither is a must-add.
Source: James Ham
SAC • Point Guard • #22
17 days ago
Carter is good to go after sitting out Monday’s win over the Grizzlies. His return is likely to push Killian Hayes out of the rotation after the recent signing played 11 minutes off the bench in Memphis.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Point Guard • #22
18 days ago
Carter did not play in Monday’s win over the Grizzlies, which factored into recent signing Killian Hayes playing 11 minutes off the bench. If Carter can play against the Rockets, don’t expect to see too much of Hayes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
18 days ago
Westbrook led the Kings in scoring with 25 points in 33 minutes of action in the win over the Grizzlies on Monday. The 37-year-old point guard certainly still has something left in the tank, but he obviously isn’t part of the organization’s long-term plans and could see his minutes scaled back as the season goes on.
SAC • Point Guard • #22
19 days ago
Carter popped up on the injury report Monday afternoon with a back injury and has since been ruled out for the game against the Grizzlies. Malik Monk and Nique Clifford should both see more minutes and are worth streaming on a three-game slate with Carter out.
SAC • Point Guard • #22
19 days ago
Carter’s late addition to Monday’s injury report doesn’t bode well for his availability. If Carter is unable to take the court, Malik Monk and Nique Clifford should see a boost in minutes, making both guards appealing streamers for the small slate.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • • #
20 days ago
The former top-10 pick will get another chance to make an NBA comeback. He’ll be with Sacramento for the rest of the month, and he should be able to fill some backcourt minutes, though managers should steer clear of this situation.
Source: Shams Charania