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MEM • Shooting Guard • #2
12 days ago
Jerome has missed Memphis’ last two games with a thigh contusion, opening up a spot in the starting lineup for Scotty Pippen Jr. His absence also raised Cam Spencer’s fantasy ceiling despite the second-year guard coming off the bench.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
12 days ago
Coward injured his right knee just before the All-Star break and has not played since. Once cleared and able to play starters’ minutes, the rookie will likely return to the first five. Recently, Walter Clayton Jr. and Javon Small have made spot starts, but that’s likely to change once Coward is back.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies
MEM • Power Forward • #7
12 days ago
Aldama has appeared in just one game since January 26, but that could change on Tuesday. Given the amount of time that he’s missed, the Grizzlies’ forward/center is likely to be under a minutes restriction once available to play. Olivier-Maxence Prosper, who has been solid as a starter, may have the most to lose among Memphis’ healthy rotation forwards.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies
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.
MEM • Guard-Forward • #21
13 days ago
Signed to a 10-day contract one week ago, Rupert doesn’t have many more opportunities to show what he can do in Memphis. That’s what makes his performance against the Pacers so important. The former Trail Blazer put up a season-high in points as part of a complete stat line. With Memphis yet to decide on whether to offer Rupert a second 10-day deal, there’s no need to grab him off the waiver wire.
MEM • Point Guard • #
13 days ago
Sunday’s start was the second for Clayton since being traded to the Grizzlies, filling the void left by the injured Ty Jerome. While the rookie guard did not offer much value in the points category, he was on a roll setting up teammates. Not only were Clayton’s 15 assists a season-high, but this was also his first game reaching double digits in that category. And with Clayton recording four steals and two turnovers, those who slotted him into lineups had to be thrilled with the return.
MEM • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #0
13 days ago
Wells has been a more consistent scorer for the Grizzlies over the last month, giving his fantasy ceiling a slight boost in the process. Since scoring six points in a January 28 loss to the Hornets, he’s averaged 14.5 points per game on 51.1 percent shooting from the field. The issue for Wells managers is that he has not provided much value outside of the points category, so the fantasy boost has not been as big as one would hope. The Grizzlies play three games in Week 19, starting with the Timberwolves on Tuesday.
MEM • Power Forward • #0
13 days ago
After getting off to an uneven start in his first few games with the Grizzlies, Hendricks has reached double figures in four straight games. The 19 points were the most he’s scored in a game since December 23, when he scored 23 against the Grizzlies while still a member of the Jazz. With the Grizzlies announcing before Sunday’s game that Zach Edey (ankle) will undergo another surgery, Hendricks offers a higher fantasy ceiling, even if he isn’t a traditional center.
MEM • Point Guard • #
13 days ago
The Grizzlies will once again be without Ty Jerome (thigh), so Pippen remains in the starting lineup. However, he will be joined in the backcourt by Clayton, who replaces Javon Small. Small is still active, so he should play rotation minutes off the bench alongside Cam Spencer.
Source: Tony East
MEM • Power Forward • #15
13 days ago
Clarke is still progressing in his rehabilitation from a calf strain suffered in late December. The 29-year-old hasn’t progressed to the next step in his rehab process yet, though, and he’ll miss two more weeks before he’s re-evaluated. Clarke’s absence doesn’t impact fantasy basketball.
Source: Marc Stein
MEM • Center • #14
13 days ago
Edey is having surgery to resolve ongoing discomfort and talar bone stress in his left ankle. The 23-year-old previously had ankle surgery last June to address the lateral joint. Edey is expected to make a full recovery, according to the Grizzlies, though he’s currently without a timetable for return. Santi Aldama should be rostered in most formats with Edey out for the foreseeable future. It would be surprising if Edey played again this year. He will likely finish the season with just 11 starts, but a .656 field-goal percentage and a bushel of blocks and rebounds. He does have some real upside (if he can stay healthy) in the 2026-27 fantasy season, especially if the Grizzlies move off Ja Morant and have to use Edey as an offensive focal point.
Source: Marc Stein
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
13 days ago
While Coward has been out since just before the All-Star break, Aldama has appeared in one game since January 26. Their absences mean that players like Taylor Hendricks, GG Jackson and Olivier-Maxence Prosper will continue to play extended minutes.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
MEM • Shooting Guard • #2
13 days ago
Jerome will remain out for a second straight game as he deals with a thigh contusion. Scotty Pippen Jr. replaced Jerome in the starting lineup and may do so again against the Pacers. However, this also raises Cam Spencer’s fantasy ceiling, especially after he scored 25 points the last time out.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
13 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
MEM • Shooting Guard • #2
14 days ago
Jerome did not play in Friday’s win over the Mavericks, and he appears likely to miss another game on Sunday. Scotty Pippen Jr. moved into the starting lineup in Dallas, and he is worth streaming despite the minutes limit. Also worth streaming is Cam Spencer, who scored 25 points off the bench on Friday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
14 days ago
Coward suffered a posterior capsule sprain in his right knee just before the All-Star break and has not played since. The doubtful tag is a step in the right direction, but it also suggests that Coward isn’t ready to return to games yet. With Ty Jerome also doubtful, the Grizzlies are likely to rely on Scotty Pippen Jr. to fill the void in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Power Forward • #7
14 days ago
Aldama has not appeared in a game since February 4, and he’s played in two since January 18. However, the doubtful tag represents a step in the right direction for the Grizzlies’ forward/center. If Aldama can play on Sunday, fantasy managers should expect a heavy minutes restriction.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Power Forward • #0
14 days ago
Hendricks’ fantasy value remains low, but he’s played at least 20 minutes in all nine of his games with Memphis. He isn’t a player who needs to be picked up in most fantasy leagues, as Olivier-Maxence Prosper should be the priority. However, he is worth tracking for the silly season, especially with it unknown when — or if — Zach Edey and Santi Aldama will return from their injuries this season.
MEM • Power Forward • #8
14 days ago
With the Grizzlies’ lack of interior depth, Prosper’s opportunities have increased substantially recently. And to his credit, the third-year forward has taken advantage despite playing out of position on most nights. O-Max recorded his first career double-double and a complete stat line in just 25 minutes of action. While the Grizzlies did sign Taj Gibson on Thursday, he was inactive for Friday’s game. Until the Grizzlies remove Prosper from the starting lineup, he’s worth rostering in fantasy leagues.
MEM • Point Guard • #1
14 days ago
With Ty Jerome sidelined by a thigh injury, Pippen was moved back into the starting lineup for Friday’s game. And he showed why some fantasy managers remain optimistic about his potential for the rest of the season. Pippen recorded a complete stat line, shooting over 50 percent from the field and recording three steals. He did this in 22 minutes, and the Grizzlies may not lift his minutes limit anytime soon. However, as long as Pippen is in the rotation, he’ll be worth holding in deeper leagues.
MEM • Shooting Guard • #24
14 days ago
While he wasn’t the choice to step into the Grizzlies’ starting lineup for the injured Ty Jerome (thigh), that did not keep Spencer from having one of the best games of his NBA career. The second-year guard’s 25 points were two shy of his career-high, and he shot 4-of-9 from beyond the arc. While Javon Small (7/4/5/2 with one three-pointer in 25 minutes) has been the subject of increased discussion within fantasy basketball due to his move into the starting lineup, don’t overlook Spencer. The Grizzlies visit the Pacers on Sunday in their final game of Week 18.
MEM • Point Guard • #1
14 days ago
The Grizzlies won’t have Ty Jerome (thigh) for Friday’s game, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. Pippen has been tabbed to fill the void, which raises his fantasy ceiling despite his minutes likely being limited.
Source: NBA Lineups
MEM • Shooting Guard • #2
14 days ago
Jerome was initially doubtful for Friday’s game, so the downgrade in status is unsurprising. His absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup, with Scotty Pippen Jr., Cam Spencer and Walter Clayton Jr. being potential replacements. Also, Javon Small started Wednesday’s loss to the Warriors alongside Jerome.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies
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
15 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
15 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
MEM • Forward • #67
16 days ago
Gibson finished last season with the Hornets, starting 11 of the 37 games that he appeared in. He’s back in the NBA for a 17th season, joining the Grizzlies for the rest of the season. Due to Memphis’s lack of healthy post players, the 40-year-old may play legitimate rotation minutes. However, there’s no need to consider adding Gibson.
Source: Shams Charania
MEM • Small Forward and Power Forward • #20
16 days ago
Anderson, who missed two games with a sore right knee, was not with the team for Wednesday’s loss to the Warriors for personal reasons. He’ll miss another game on Friday, further enhancing the fantasy value of GG Jackson and Taylor Hendricks. Jackson is the superior fantasy option of the two.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Shooting Guard • #2
16 days ago
Jerome is dealing with a left thigh contusion and is on track to miss Friday’s game. If he can’t go, the Grizzlies will promote Scotty Pippen Jr., Cam Spencer or Walter Clayton Jr. into the starting lineup. Javon Small, who started alongside Jerome on Wednesday, will also be in the mix for more playing time.
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.
MEM • Point Guard • #
16 days ago
Small, the 48th overall pick in last June’s draft, made his first career start on Wednesday. And the Grizzlies’ guard had a good night, shooting 75 percent from the field and not committing any turnovers in his 28 minutes. Having appeared in 24 games, Small should have the space needed to avoid running up against the 50-game limit for two-way players before the end of the season. There are better options for fantasy managers, most notably Ty Jerome, but Small is worth watching for dynasty league managers seeking some value in deep leagues.
MEM • Shooting Guard • #2
16 days ago
Back in the lineup after sitting out Monday’s loss to the Kings, Jerome produced another efficient stat line in 24 minutes of play. As long as he’s available, the Grizzlies’ guard needs to be rostered in 12-team leagues. It’s unknown when Ja Morant will return from his elbow injury, so Jerome should retain excellent value until then, at a minimum.
SAC • Power Forward and Small Forward • #13
16 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
MEM • Point Guard • #
17 days ago
Jerome is back after sitting out Monday’s loss to the Kings, and his return pushes Cam Spencer to the bench. The other change to the lineup is Small, who steps in for Scotty Pippen Jr. Spencer and Pippen will still play quality minutes off the bench, but their fantasy values do take a hit.
Source: NBA Lineups
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
MEM • Small Forward and Power Forward • #20
17 days ago
Already dealing with a sore right knee, Anderson is also away from the Grizzlies for Wednesday’s game for personal reasons. With Jahmai Mashack (G League) also inactive, Memphis will continue to rely on Taylor Hendricks, GG Jackson and Olivier-Maxence Prosper in the frontcourt.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies
MEM • Small Forward and Power Forward • #20
18 days ago
Slo Mo has missed the last two games for Memphis and could make it a third straight absence against Golden State. Taylor Hendricks and GG Jackson should continue to play big minutes as a starter, while Olivier-Maxence Prosper should take on extra minutes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Shooting Guard • #2
18 days ago
Jerome did not play in Monday’s loss to the Kings, opening up a spot in the starting lineup for Scotty Pippen Jr. Jerome’s return may push Pippen and Cam Spencer to the bench, with the latter being replaced by Walter Clayton Jr. based on how Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo handled the rotation when all four were available for Saturday’s loss to the Heat.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies
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
SAC • Shooting Guard • #0
20 days ago
Monk played 28 minutes off the bench, getting most of the backup point guard minutes in Saturday’s defeat. To his credit, he played well, committing just one turnover and shooting 50 percent from the field. However, it’s fair to wonder if Monk will get point guard minutes at Devin Carter’s expense the rest of the season. The 2024 first-round pick played just six minutes against the Spurs after averaging nearly 27 per over Sacramento’s prior six games. For the sake of the Kings’ rebuild, Carter should play more over the final two months of the season. But that may not be head coach Doug Christie’s opinion.
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #
20 days ago
Raynaud has recorded a double-double in three of his last four games, continuing to provide solid value as Domantas Sabonis’ replacement in the starting lineup. While his first stint at the starter did not make the rookie a must-roster player, he is now, since Sabonis won’t return this season. Over the past two weeks, Raynaud has been a top-50 player in eight-cat formats. The Kings play four games in Week 18, starting with the Grizzlies on Monday.
SAC • Power Forward and Small Forward • #13
20 days ago
After scoring 15 points in his first game back from a sprained ankle on Thursday, Murray put up 20 as part of a complete stat line on Saturday. Also of note for the Kings forward was that he played a team-high 36 minutes. While DeMar DeRozan (20/1/5/2/1 in 35 minutes) and Russell Westbrook (7/3/2/1/1 with one three-pointer in 21 minutes) don’t appear to be part of the Kings’ long-term plans, Murray should be the priority over the final two months of the regular season. If the Kings take that approach, it should bode well for fantasy managers who have him rostered.
SAC • Small Forward • #12
22 days ago
While Hunter practiced on Wednesday, he has not appeared in a game since a February 6 loss to the Clippers. The wing, acquired from the Cavaliers at the trade deadline, was inadvertently struck in the left eye by Clippers wing Kobe Sanders, resulting in left eye iritis. Further evaluations revealed a detached retina, prompting Friday’s procedure. Hunter is the third Kings rotation player to be ruled out for the rest of the season, joining Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis. Hunter’s absence means more playing time for Nique Clifford and Daeqwon Plowden, with the former being a player who should be rostered for the rest of the season.
Source: Chris B. Haynes
SAC • Small Forward • #12
22 days ago
Hunter will remain out for a fourth consecutive game as he continues to recover from left eye iritis. With Keegan Murray making his return on Thursday, Hunter’s absence led to Daeqwon Plowden playing ten minutes off the bench. There’s no need to stream Plowden while the Kings await Hunter’s return.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #5
22 days ago
Achiuwa did a little bit of everything for the Kings on Thursday. On offense, he shot well and finished as one of the team’s leading scorers. And on defense, he was all over the glass in his 34 minutes of game action, with his efforts leading to a double-double. Meanwhile, he was being versatile enough on that end of the floor to combine for six stocks. Thursday’s performance will go down as one of Achiuwa’s most productive of the season — he will have a chance to log another good performance against the Spurs on Saturday.
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #
22 days ago
Raynaud put together another strong line on Thursday in what’s been a rookie season filled with them. With Domantas Sabonis officially out for the season (knee), the path appears clear for Raynaud to be Sacramento’s full-time starting center for the remainder of the year. As he’s proven throughout the season in a starting role, the production should remain so long as his health does too. Raynaud is someone fantasy managers should consider making a move for, if possible.
SAC • Power Forward and Small Forward • #13
22 days ago
Murray took the floor for the first time in over a month and finished with a solid overall stat line. He played 32 minutes, despite the score being as one-sided as it was, and did most of his damage from behind the three-point line. Murray also did well on the glass and finished just a couple of boards shy of a double-double. Thursday marked just the 20th game of the season for the versatile forward who’s had unfortunate injuries in his fourth NBA season. If he can start to string together some games, the rust should come off, and his production could increase.