
SAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #71
2 months ago
Schröder has seen his fantasy value decrease since being replaced in the Kings’ starting lineup by Russell Westbrook. If he’s unable to play on Wednesday, there should be additional minutes available to Keon Ellis. However, that is not guaranteed, so there’s no need to commit to Ellis in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report

OKC • Power Forward and Small Forward • #34
2 months ago
Williams underwent arthroscopic surgery on his knee just before the start of training camp. Due to the time missed, fantasy managers should expect Kenny Hustle’s minutes to be limited. Once allowed to play without restrictions, Williams may have deep-league streaming value at times during the season.
Source: NBA Injury Report

OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
2 months ago
Williams has yet to play this season, and the Thunder have not offered many updates on his return timeline. Fantasy managers should consider J-Dub to be out indefinitely until the team says otherwise. Keep stashing him in an IL+ slot.
Source: NBA Injury Report

OKC • Shooting Guard • #21
2 months ago
Wiggins has not appeared in a game since November 5, leaving the Thunder down an option on the bench. Isaiah Joe has taken on added importance, having hit double figures in three of his last four games. If Oklahoma City is also without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Wednesday, Joe will be worth the add.
Source: NBA Injury Report

OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
2 months ago
Due to an illness, Gilgeous-Alexander is at risk of missing a game for the first time this season. His absence would affect the entire Thunder rotation, given his productivity and usage. Ajay Mitchell would be in line for a larger role, potentially moving into the starting lineup. Even if that didn’t happen, he’s worth rostering if Gilgeous-Alexander joins Jalen Williams on the sideline.
Source: NBA Injury Report

SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Power Forward • #10
2 months ago
The Timberwolves squandered a 10-point lead in the final three minutes, allowing DeRozan to sink a pair of free throws with 34 seconds remaining to force overtime. The 36-year-old veteran — who passed Alex English for 24th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list in the process — went a perfect 15-for-15 at the line and cracked the 30-point threshold for the first time this season. Sacramento has now won two straight after snapping its eight-game skid and will look to keep rolling Wednesday night against the Suns.

SAC • Power Forward and Small Forward • #13
2 months ago
Murray notched his first double-double of the season as Sacramento overcame a 10-point deficit in the final three minutes to ultimately emerge with an overtime victory. The 25-year-old former lottery pick was extremely aggressive in this one, taking a season-high 19 shots while stepping up from a rebounding standpoint with center Domantas Sabonis sidelined with left knee soreness. He’s delivered third-round fantasy production in the three games he’s played, averaging 18.7 points and 7.7 rebounds since making his season debut back on November 20.

SAC • Shooting Guard • #0
2 months ago
Monk scored 16 of his 22 points off the bench in the second half, knocking down seven of 12 shots after the break to help Sacramento mount a late comeback effort. The veteran sharpshooter did a little bit of everything in this one, adding two rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in a performance that felt like a full Thanksgiving plate. He can be safely ignored in most fantasy leagues but should see a few additional shot opportunities while Domantas Sabonis remains sidelined with left knee soreness.

OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
2 months ago
The reigning MVP powered the defending champions to a surreal 17-1 start, exploding for a game-high 28 points in the first half on a hyper-efficient 10-of-11 shooting as the Thunder surged to a 67-46 halftime lead. He cooled off slightly in the third before calling it a night at the start of the fourth quarter with Oklahoma City up by 28 at the time. The 27-year-old generational talent is averaging an absurd 32.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 6.6 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.8 blocks through 18 games. The Thunder are off until Wednesday when they open a three-game week with a showdown against the Timberwolves before facing the Suns and Trail Blazers again.

OKC • Shooting Guard • #25
2 months ago
Mitchell’s emergence as a reliable scoring and playmaking option off the bench for a loaded Thunder roster is one of the more pleasant surprises of the early stages of the year. The 23-year-old is averaging just a shade over 16 points and nearly 28 minutes through 18 games. His role will be greatly reduced once Jalen Williams (wrist) is ready to make his season debut, but he’s proven that he can provide a spark off the bench when Oklahoma City calls his number.

SAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #71
2 months ago
Having begun the season as Sacramento’s starting point guard, Schröder lost his job on November 14, and the demotion has negatively impacted his fantasy value. However, the veteran guard is capable of having the occasional big night despite coming off the bench. Saturday was an example of that, with Schröder only needing 15 minutes to record one of his best lines of the season. The potential, which was realized on Saturday, is why Schröder is still rostered in 36 percent of Yahoo! leagues.

SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
2 months ago
Playing in Denver for the first time since leaving the Nuggets in free agency this summer, Westbrook was outstanding on Saturday. The veteran point guard recorded an efficient double-double, and he’s providing top-100 value in eight-cat formats. Westbrook’s play led to him replacing Dennis Schröder as the Kings’ starting point guard earlier this season, and the depth chart won’t change anytime soon, given his solid play. The Kings play four games in Week 6, starting with the Timberwolves on Monday.

SAC • Power Forward and Small Forward • #13
2 months ago
Murray was inserted into the starting lineup on Saturday after coming off the bench in his season debut on Thursday. The good news for fantasy managers was that he was pretty involved in the Kings’ offense, something that had been a concern last season, when he was playing alongside Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan for the first time. If Murray can make stat lines like the one he recorded on Saturday a habit, fantasy managers won’t have any need for concern.

SAC • Power Forward and Small Forward • #13
2 months ago
After playing 32 minutes off the bench in his season debut on Thursday, Murray is in the starting lineup. Taking on his usual role, he’ll push Precious Achiuwa to the bench. While Murray can easily provide excellent fantasy value, Achiuwa wasn’t worth streaming when allowed to start. Eubanks continues to start for Domantas Sabonis, who will remain out for a few more weeks.
Source: James Ham

OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
2 months ago
Williams has yet to make his season debut, and updates from the Thunder have been scarce. Cason Wallace will remain in the starting lineup until that changes, while Ajay Mitchell and Isaiah Joe have added value off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report

OKC • Shooting Guard • #21
2 months ago
Wiggins has not played since November 5, but the Thunder have not provided a timeline for his return. With Jalen Williams also out, there have been additional minutes available to Ajay Mitchell and Isaiah Joe. Of the two, Mitchell is the player whom managers should prioritize on the waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report

OKC • Shooting Guard • #11
2 months ago
With Aaron Wiggins inactive for Oklahoma City’s last eight games, Joe has been one of the reserves the Thunder have sought increased production from. Over the past two weeks, he’s averaged 12.4 points and 2.7 three-pointers per game, shooting 40.7 percent from the field. Joe did record two steals to supplement his points and triples on Friday. Still, that needs to be the case more consistently if he’s to emerge as a player who must be streamed while the Thunder await the returns of Wiggins and Jalen Williams.

OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
2 months ago
Another game, and another 30-point outing for the reigning league MVP. Gilgeous-Alexander has scored at least 30 points in 14 of his 17 appearances this season, an unsurprising development given his production in recent seasons. So far, only Nikola Jokić and Victor Wembanyama have been more valuable than SGA in fantasy basketball this season. And he’s more than capable of cracking that top-2 at some point.

SAC • Center and Power Forward • #11
2 months ago
Sabonis has a partially torn left meniscus, which has him set to be re-evaluated between Dec. 11 and 18. Drew Eubanks will start in his place for now, with rookie Maxime Raynaud filling out the reserve minutes. Neither is a reliable option, but there will certainly be opportunities. This is a tough blow for a Kings team that has started the season slowly.
Source: Shams Charania

SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Point Guard • #8
2 months ago
After shooting 7-of-17 from the field and tallying 16 points in his last two appearances, LaVine got back on track Thursday night. He’s scored at least 25 points in eight of his 14 appearances this season, but lackluster production in assists, steals and blocked shots has limited the veteran wing’s fantasy ceiling. LaVine is ranked just outside the top-75 in eight-cat formats, and he’s barely hanging onto a top-100 spot in nine-cat.

SAC • Power Forward and Small Forward • #13
2 months ago
Murray made his first appearance of the season on Thursday, but he was not inserted into the starting lineup. Precious Achiuwa remained in the starting power forward role, playing 24 minutes and finishing with two points and five rebounds. There were times when he and Murray shared the court, but Murray logging 32 minutes in his debut is a positive sign. Where he fits in Doug Christie’s rotation bears watching. While Murray has been a starter throughout his career, coming off the bench on this particular team may open things up for him offensively. Getting consistent shots sharing the court with Russell Westbrook, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan and Domantas Sabonis (when healthy) will be challenging.

OKC • Shooting Guard • #21
2 months ago
Wiggins has missed Oklahoma City’s last seven games, freeing up additional minutes for the other reserves. Ajay Mitchell, Isaiah Joe and Alex Caruso have benefited the most, especially with Jalen Williams also out due to injury.
Source: NBA Injury Report

OKC • Shooting Guard and Power Forward • #8
2 months ago
Williams, who was expected to be re-evaluated late last week, still is not ready to make his first in-game appearance of the season. With Aaron Wiggins also out for Friday’s game, Ajay Mitchell and Isaiah Joe will continue to figure more prominently in the Thunder rotation. Mitchell has proved to be the superior streaming option this season.
Source: NBA Injury Report

SAC • Center and Power Forward • #11
2 months ago
Sabonis also missed Wednesday’s game against the Thunder, but there was some hope he would suit up for the second game of the back-to-back. Drew Eubanks and Precious Achiuwa both started on Wednesday, but with Keegan Murray likely back, we’d assume Achiuwa slides to the bench. Neither is relevant in fantasy formats.
Source: NBA.com

SAC • Power Forward and Small Forward • #13
2 months ago
This was the likely outcome a couple of days ago, but now Murray is officially set to make his season debut after offseason thumb surgery. It’s unlikely that he will play a starter’s workload right out of the gate, but he’s not a high usage player to begin with, so he can help the Kings and fantasy managers without 30+ minutes. With Domantas Sabonis (knee) out on Thursday, that’s one less player to compete with Murray for touches, so Murray needs to be rostered in most formats by now.
Source: Tristi Rodriguez

OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
2 months ago
Holmgren had at least 20 points for the third game in a row. The 23-year-old center was 1-of-5 from behind the three-point line, which means he was 9-of-10 on two-point field goals. Holmgren has played at least 30 minutes in three consecutive games after 20 and 25 minutes in the two games before that stretch. He could see his minutes reduced due to a blowout against the Jazz on Friday.

SAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #71
2 months ago
Schröder followed up Sunday’s 22-point effort with 21 points off the bench against the Thunder on Wednesday. The 32-year-old point guard ended up playing at least 32 minutes in both games. Schröder figures to be worth more to a playoff team than the Kings as the season goes on, but he won’t see as many minutes in a true reserve role.

SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Power Forward • #10
2 months ago
DeRozan didn’t have a great game on Wednesday. The 36-year-old small forward was able to get to the free throw line and made 9-of-10 attempts, but shot just 4-of-12 from the field. DeRozan scored just 17 points and had five assists in the loss. The Kings will take on the Grizzlies on the second night of a back-to-back on Thursday.

OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
2 months ago
SGA dropped a game-high 33 points as the Thunder improved to 15-1 on the season. The 27-year-old point guard isn’t Nikola Jokic, but that’s really the only criticism that applies to Gilgeous-Alexander anymore. SGA and the Thunder take on the Jazz on Friday, when not playing enough minutes due to a blowout is a concern.

SAC • Center and Power Forward • #15
2 months ago
The Kings are without Domantas Sabonis for Wednesday’s game, as he is out with a sore left knee. As has been the case in the past, he’ll be replaced in the starting lineup by Eubanks, who is worth adding to deep-league rosters. Sacramento’s lineup has no other changes.
Source: NBA Lineups

SAC • Power Forward and Small Forward • #13
2 months ago
This means Murray will miss Wednesday’s game against the Thunder. He was assigned to the G League on Monday to continue his rehab, and now he’s expected to make his return. Keon Ellis started on Monday, but he should return to a reserve role with Murray back. Sacramento’s starting lineup has undergone a few changes recently, but Murray should be locked in as a starter.
Source: Jason Anderson

OKC • Shooting Guard • #21
2 months ago
Wiggins has not appeared in a game since November 5, missing Oklahoma City’s last six games. Wednesday will make seven, raising the fantasy ceilings of Ajay Mitchell and Isaiah Joe. Mitchell, who has been consistently productive this season, should be rostered until the Thunder are whole.
Source: NBA Injury Report

SAC • Center and Power Forward • #11
2 months ago
Sabonis had been playing through a rib injury, but it’s now his left knee that’s giving him trouble. Drew Eubanks should start in his place, with Precious Achiuwa and Maxime Raynaud filling in a few minutes off the bench. Hopefully this is just a one-game absence for Sabonis, but if he misses more time, Eubanks would be worth adding.
Source: NBA Injury Report

OKC • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #5
2 months ago
Dort returned from a four-game absence with a shoulder injury on Saturday against the Hornets, but had just three points in 22 minutes. The 26-year-old shooting guard got another start and had more of an impact on Monday against the Pelicans. Dort filled up the stat sheet and had 17 points and four three-pointers. While Ajay Mitchell played well in Dort’s absence, Dort’s minutes have been unchanged since he’s returned.

OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
2 months ago
Holmgren had at least 25 points for the second consecutive games and fourth time in his last five games. The 23-year-old center was excellent, shooting 10-of-14 from the field and making three three-pointers. Holmgren’s biggest threat to his fantasy value is lack of minutes from getting pulled early in blowout wins.

OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
2 months ago
SGA only took nine shots in the blowout win. The 27-year-old point guard had no problem finding the open man with eight assists. He also got to the free throw at will and made all 10 of his free throw attempts. Gilgeous-Alexander was efficient as usual, but only 28 minutes as the Thunder weren’t pushed much against the Pelicans. This is starting to become a theme for SGA this season as the Thunder remain a top team with lots of blowout wins.

OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #9
2 months ago
Caruso exited Saturday’s matchup with the Hornets early with the hand injury, but it won’t cost him any time. Expect him to handle a similar workload.
Source: NBA Injury Report

SAC • Power Forward and Small Forward • #13
2 months ago
Murray - who has yet to make his season debut - is taking the next step in his rehab with this assignment, and a return to action should be on the horizon. Until Murray is given the green light, Russell Westbrook should continue to see elevated usage.
Source: G League Transactions

OKC • Power Forward and Center • #6
2 months ago
Williams is off the injury report after a sore left shoulder sidelined him for Saturday’s win over the Hornets. He’ll provide depth behind Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein, which is not a good place to be in terms of fantasy potential.
Source: NBA Injury Report

SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Power Forward • #10
2 months ago
It was more of the same from DeRozan in this one as 14 of his 15 shot attempts came from inside the three-point line, but the Kings dropped their sixth consecutive game despite San Antonio missing superstar Victor Wembanyama (calf). The 36-year-old veteran remains an efficient scorer, but doesn’t offer much else for fantasy purposes at this stage of his career. The Kings are on the road for three challenging games against the Thunder, Grizzlies and Nuggets this upcoming week.

SAC • Center and Power Forward • #11
2 months ago
Sabonis, who has been playing through a lingering rib issue, continues to be a double-double machine and one of the league’s premier rebounders, with his 12.3 boards per game ranking fourth in the entire NBA. He recorded his ninth double-double in 11 games this season, but it wasn’t enough as Sacramento allowed San Antonio to shoot 54 percent from the field and dropped its sixth straight contest.

SAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #71
2 months ago
Schröder came within two points of matching his previous season-high mark in this one. The 32-year-old journeyman guard would make plenty of sense as a trade candidate if Sacramento falls out of playoff contention, but he doesn’t offer much fantasy appeal as a role player off the bench.

OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #9
2 months ago
Caruso exited Saturday’s win over the Hornets with a sore right hand and did not return. As a result, Ajay Mitchell played 31 minutes off the bench and could be in for a similar workload if Caruso cannot play against the Pelicans.
Source: NBA Injury Report

SAC • Center and Power Forward • #5
2 months ago
Achiuwa is available for Sunday’s game against the Spurs despite being listed as questionable with an illness. The 26-year-old power forward will be in the starting lineup alongside Domantas Sabonis.

OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
2 months ago
SGA was able to add another 30-point game to his total this year; he has reached that total in 12 of their 14 games. This was also the sixth time that he scored 30 while playing less than 30 minutes. SGA has unsurprisingly been one of the best players in fantasy basketball once again this season, and he would be even better if his minutes weren’t limited by lopsided scores so often.

OKC • Shooting Guard • #25
2 months ago
Mitchell had been starting for OKC, but the return of Luguentz Dort pushed Mitchell back to the bench. That wasn’t a problem for Mitchell, who was able to score in double figures for the 13th time in 14 games. He also played 30:36, which was nearly nine more minutes than Dort played. Clearly, Mitchell is going to continue to play a significant role for the Thunder, though all the injuries have opened the door for him.

OKC • Center and Power Forward • #7
2 months ago
Holmgren started the season on a scoring tear, but he hasn’t been able to pour in the points as much lately, mostly due to lopsided scores. This was the third time he’s reached 25 points this season, with the other two coming during the first three games of the year. His 20 shot attempts were also a season-best. The main limitation for Holmgren this season has been the amount of blowout wins, but he’s been really good in his minutes. This game was close enough that he was able to play 32 minutes, which is the most he’s played in a game this month.

OKC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #9
2 months ago
Caruso was only able to play about two minutes before injuring his hand, which ended his night early. Ajay Mitchell and Isaiah Joe should take on extra minutes in this game with Caruso unavailable off the bench.
Source: Brandon Rahbar

SAC • Center and Power Forward • #5
2 months ago
Achiuwa has been starting lately for Sacramento, but if he isn’t available, Nique Clifford should slide into the starting lineup. There’s also a chance Kings coach Doug Christie rolls out a smaller starting unit, which could mean Keon Ellis gets the starting nod.
Source: NBA Injury Report

SAC • Center and Power Forward • #11
2 months ago
Sabonis is questionable once again, but he has been able to play through the rib injury in four straight games. If something changes, Drew Eubanks should make a return to the starting unit, where he’ll have limited upside as a streaming option.
Source: NBA Injury Report

OKC • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #5
2 months ago
Following a four-game absence, Dort will be back in the starting unit. His return will push Ajay Mitchell to the bench, where he has had success this season.
Source: Brandon Rahbar

OKC • Power Forward and Center • #6
2 months ago
Williams is dealing with a sore left shoulder and will not be available for Saturday’s game. With starters Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein available, JayWill’s absence will not significantly impact fantasy basketball. Ousmane Dieng may pick up additional rotation minutes, but there’s no need to stream him in any leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report

OKC • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #5
2 months ago
Dort is available after a four-game absence, making an excellent Thunder defense that much better. His return means Ajay Mitchell will likely head back to the bench, but this should not be viewed as a reason to move away from the second-year guard. Whether he starts or comes off the bench, Mitchell has provided reliable fantasy value this season.
Source: NBA Injury Report

SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Point Guard • #8
2 months ago
After missing Wednesday’s blowout loss to the Hawks, LaVine was back in the lineup. That wasn’t enough for them to get the win, but he was able to have a strong performance. LaVine has cooled off after a scorching hot start to the season, but in 11 appearances, he has scored at least 25 points seven times. Lavine will continue to be a focal point on offense for them, so there should be plenty more performances like this one in the future.

SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
2 months ago
This was a historic night for Russ as he became the eighth player in NBA history to reach 10,000 assists. He also joined LeBron James as the only players to reach 25,000 points and 10,000 assists. He also recorded his second triple-double of the season and set a new season-high for dimes. It wasn’t enough to end the Kings’ losing streak, but it was a strong performance in his first game as their starting point guard. Westbrook should be rostered in standard leagues if you can deal with the inefficiencies.
Source: Sacramento Kings

SAC • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #71
2 months ago
Following a fourth straight home loss, Kings coach Doug Christie was clearly frustrated with his squad’s effort and discussed the possibility of making changes to the starting lineup. The lone change was moving Schroder to the bench, and he responded with a strong performance. That was great to see, but a move to the bench is still a bad thing for his upside in fantasy hoops. Schroder has struggled this year and shouldn’t be considered a must-roster player at this point.

SAC • Center and Power Forward • #11
2 months ago
Sabonis wasn’t able to help the Kings end their losing streak, but he had been struggling over their last few games, so it was good to see him get back on track in this one. After recording a double-double in his first seven games of the season, he had gone two straight without one, though that didn’t continue in this game. He also set a new season-high for scoring. Up next for Sabonis and the Kings is a matchup with the Spurs on Sunday to close out the week.

SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
2 months ago
LaVine is back after a one-game absence, so the lone lineup change from Sacramento’s last game is that Dennis Schroder will come off the bench. Westbrook remains a starter, where he has been productive in fantasy hoops, but that will be the extent of the changes to the starting unit.
Source: Matt George

OKC • Shooting Guard • #21
2 months ago
Wiggins will miss a fifth straight game, which means additional opportunities should be available for Isaiah Joe and Ajay Mitchell. Mitchell has been starting with Lu Dort (shoulder) sidelined, and even if Dort returns, Mitchell should continue to see meaningful minutes off the bench. Joe’s minutes figure to take the biggest hit when Dort returns, even if Wiggins remains out.
Source: NBA Injury Report

OKC • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #5
2 months ago
Dort has been sidelined for OKC’s last four games, but he has a chance to return on Saturday. If Dort is back in action, Ajay Mitchell could retreat back to the bench, but Mitchell has been too impactful to see his minutes cut significantly. The latter remains a hold in fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report