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47-42|L10: 6-4
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CHA • Center • #14
about 2 months ago
Diabaté suffered an apparent left wrist injury during the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s win over the Heat and did not return. However, his name was not on the initial injury report for Thursday, indicating that he’ll take on his usual starting center responsibilities. Ryan Kalkbrenner remains in the backup role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward • #31
about 2 months ago
Salaün has appeared in four games since the All-Star break, the last being on March 3. His continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
about 2 months ago
This wasn’t a great performance for Westbrook, but the highlight of his night was that he passed Steve Nash to move into fifth place on the all-time assists list. Over his last five games, Westbrook has averaged 10.2 assists and has dishes out double-digit dimes in all but one of those. His appearances have been spotty with back-to-backs, but he should be available for the remainder of this week, barring a rest night against the tanking Nets on Sunday.
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #
about 2 months ago
In what was an ugly loss for Sacramento, the rookie was once again able to be a bright spot. He set a new career high for scoring and nearly added another double-double to his resume. He has been a beacon of hope in a rough season for the Kings, and he should continue to be a strong fantasy option down the stretch. They have two more games this week, with the 76ers up next on Thursday.
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
White was a strong addition for Charlotte at the trade deadline, but his availability since then has been limited. However, he’s starting to get back on track and was able to have his highest-scoring game as a Hornet in the win. He’ll be a valuable reserve for them as they look to make a return to the postseason, though his minutes may be too limited for him to produce like this consistently. Still, he’s more than capable.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 2 months ago
After a quieter night in limited minutes against the Spurs on Saturday, he bounced back with a monster showing in this one. He scored 30 points for the second time in their last three games and had his most assists in a game since December. Ball’s availability has been a big reason that Charlotte has had success recently, and he’ll look to stay hot against the Magic on Thursday.
SAC • Shooting Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
Monk will miss a fourth straight game, which means Daeqwon Plowden should continue to play extended minutes off the bench, where he has averaged 12.7 points, 1.7 seals and 2.7 triples with Monk sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Shooting Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
Monk has missed Sacramento’s last three games with a sore right ankle. His absence has factored into Daeqwon Plowden playing more minutes off the bench, but he is not worth the risk as a streamer.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
about 2 months ago
Westbrook is back after sitting out Sunday’s win over the Jazz, which was Sacramento’s second game in as many nights. His return will push Killian Hayes to the bench, which eliminates most of the recent signing’s fantasy value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Point Guard • #22
about 2 months ago
Carter’s continued absence does not significantly affect fantasy basketball, especially with Russell Westbrook removed from the injury report. Killian Hayes will take on the backup point guard minutes, and he has deep-league streaming potential when the Kings don’t have Carter or Westbrook.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward • #31
about 2 months ago
Salaün’s continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as he had already fallen behind Grant Williams on the depth chart. The second-year forward should only be rostered in dynasty leagues, and that may be a stretch.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Small Forward • #
about 2 months ago
While McNeeley is available to appear in an NBA game for the first time since late January, the rookie has not been part of the Hornets’ rotation when healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #
about 2 months ago
While he did not offer much scoring and did not record any defensive stats, Raynaud provided good value in the rebounds category. Given how well he shot the ball in Saturday’s win over the Clippers, going 11-of-12 from the field, one could argue that the rookie was bound to cool down. Since the All-Star break, only Precious Achiuwa has been more valuable in fantasy basketball amongst Kings, regardless of league format.
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #5
about 2 months ago
Achiuwa continues to shine in Sacramento, as he recorded his second consecutive 20-point double-double on Sunday. Since the All-Star break, the Kings’ forward has provided top-50 value in eight- and nine-cat formats. As long as Achiuwa is playing starters’ minutes, he needs to be rostered in 12-team leagues for the rest of the season.
SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Power Forward • #10
about 2 months ago
Unsurprisingly, the Jazz had no answer defensively for DeRozan, who made consistent trips to the foul line on Sunday. The veteran wing recorded season-highs in free throws made (18) and attempted (21) while also shooting over 50 percent from the field. Add in the assists and steals, and this was an excellent end to Week 20 for managers who have DeRozan on their rosters. The Kings play three games in Week 21, beginning with the Spurs on Tuesday.
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #15
about 2 months ago
Eubanks most recently played 15 minutes in a March 11 loss to the Hornets, and the left thumb has been an issue for most of this season. A fracture suffered in December limited the veteran backup to six appearances over a two-plus-month stretch, and a torn ulnar collateral ligament suffered recently required surgery. While the Kings have not yet provided an official timeline, Eubanks is unlikely to return in time to add value to fantasy rosters.
Source: James Ham
SAC • • #
about 2 months ago
With Russell Westbrook (foot) sitting out Sunday’s game, Hayes will make his first start since agreeing to a standard, two-year contract earlier Sunday. While he still can’t be trusted fully in fantasy leagues, the point guard should play enough on Sunday to merit consideration from fantasy managers in dire need of an active player for the final game of Week 20.
Source: NBA Lineups
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #15
about 2 months ago
Eubanks is set to miss another game with a sore left thumb. Dylan Cardwell played 13 minutes off the bench in Eubanks’ absence Saturday against the Clippers, but had no points to go with six rebounds.
SAC • Point Guard • #22
about 2 months ago
Carter will miss a third straight game as he continues to recover from a calf injury. With Russell Westbrook also out, the Kings will likely turn to Killian Hayes to run the point. Hayes has not been the most reliable option in fantasy leagues, but those in dire need of assists may consider adding him ahead of the final game of Week 20.
Source: NBA Injury
SAC • Shooting Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
Monk is set to miss his third consecutive game with right ankle soreness. Daeqwon Plowden has played at least 30 minutes in both of Monk’s previous absences, making him an option for managers in deeper formats.
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
about 2 months ago
Westbrook hasn’t been playing back-to-back games since the All-Star break, so it’s no surprise the 37-year-old point guard was ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Jazz. Killian Hayes recently signed a two-year deal with the Kings and stands to benefit the most from Westbrook’s absence.
SAC • • #
about 2 months ago
While it’s unknown whether the 2026-27 season of Hayes’ new deal is guaranteed, at the very least, he will be able to finish out the season with the Kings. His opportunities for the rest of this season will likely depend on Russell Westbrook’s availability. When the veteran point guard is available, Hayes has an extremely limited fantasy ceiling.
Source: Shams Charania
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
about 2 months ago
Westbrook finished Saturday’s triple-double with the 209th of his NBA career, but fantasy managers took a hit in the percentages. Since the All-Star break, the veteran point guard has shot 41.4 percent, limiting his category league value. While Westbrook has provided seventh-round value during this stretch, it would be much better if he were more accurate shooting the basketball. With Westbrook not playing both games of a back-to-back since before the All-Star break, he should be considered questionable for Sunday’s game against the Jazz.
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #
about 2 months ago
Raynaud did not record any defensive stats in Saturday’s victory, but the points and field-goal percentage were excellent. The rookie center missed just one shot, rebounding nicely from a four-point effort in Wednesday’s loss to the Hornets. Since the All-Star break, Raynaud has provided fifth-round value in eight-cat formats. The Kings play once more in Week 20, as they host the Jazz on Sunday in what could be an excellent matchup for Raynaud.
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #5
about 2 months ago
Achiuwa continues to shine during the silly season, and he has been an excellent option for category league managers. Since the All-Star break, the Kings’ forward has provided third-round value in eight-cat formats. Rostered in 36 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Achiuwa is worth adding in 12-team leagues, especially with the Kings hosting the Jazz on Sunday in their final game of Week 20.
SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Power Forward • #10
about 2 months ago
Sacramento had a field day offensively, especially its top three scorers. DeRozan, Precious Achiuwa and Maxime Raynaud shot a combined 32-of-40 from the field, scoring 75 points. DeRozan led the way with his 27-point effort, and fantasy managers also received solid value in the assist category. As long as the Kings continue to play him starters’ minutes, the veteran wing will be a valuable option, especially in points leagues. The Kings play three games in Week 21, starting with the Spurs on Tuesday.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
Miller had a rough day in San Antonio. In addition to missing all seven of his two-point attempts, the Hornets’ wing may have tweaked his right wrist during the fourth quarter. Miller did remain in the game after the ensuing timeout, but that’s something to keep an eye on ahead of Charlotte’s game against Miami on Tuesday.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 2 months ago
After playing 31 minutes in Wednesday’s win over the Kings, Ball was limited to 22 minutes on Saturday. Early foul trouble was an issue for the Hornets’ point guard, but he still managed to record a solid overall stat line. Since the break, Ball has provided fourth-round value in eight-cat formats. He and the Hornets open a three-game Week 21 on Tuesday against the Heat.
CHA • Small Forward • #
about 2 months ago
Knueppel has scored 20 points or more in four of his last six appearances, including a solid effort against the Spurs on Saturday. Since the All-Star break, the rookie guard has been close to a top-50 player in eight-cat formats. The Hornets play three games in Week 21, starting with the Heat on Tuesday.
SAC • Shooting Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
Monk will miss a second straight game with a sore right ankle. For Wednesday’s loss ot the Hornets, Daeqwon Plowden played 30 minutes off the bench, and he may be in line for a similar workload against the Clippers. At best, Plowden is worth a look in extremely deep redraft leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Center • #
about 2 months ago
Kalkbrenner was scratched with an illness minutes before Wednesday’s win over the Kings. The 24-year-old is set to return Saturday against the Spurs, pushing Xavier Tillman Sr. out of the rotation after he had two points in 14 minutes as the backup center against the Kings.
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
White was initially listed as probable for Saturday’s game against the Spurs, so his availability isn’t much of a surprise. In his new bench role with the Hornets, though, the 26-year-old point guard’s fantasy value is limited.
SAC • Power Forward and Small Forward • #13
about 2 months ago
Murray aggravated his sprained left ankle during a February 25 game against the Rockets and has not played since. With the update provided by the Kings on Friday, he’s unlikely to be an impact option for fantasy managers again this season. Nique Clifford is as close to a must-add as a player can be going into the silly season, and Precious Achiuwa is also worth a long look in 12-team leagues. Daeqwon Plowden has cracked the rotation, but Clifford and Achiuwa should be the priorities of fantasy managers.
Source: James Ham
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #15
about 2 months ago
Eubanks will sit out Saturday’s game due to a sore left thumb. His absence frees up playing time for Dylan Cardwell, who is available to make his return from a sprained ankle that sidelined him for nearly a month.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Point Guard • #22
about 2 months ago
Considered questionable for Saturday’s game following Friday’s practice, Carter is now out. His absence means more rotation minutes for Killian Hayes, who is likely to serve as Russell Westbrook’s primary backup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Center • #
about 2 months ago
Cardwell, who has been out since spraining his ankle during one of the Kings’ first practices out of the All-Star break, practiced on Friday. Now absent from the injury report, he’ll be available on Saturday. While it may not happen immediately due to a possible minutes limit, Cardwell can be valuable during the silly season for managers needing rebounding and defensive stats.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
White is on the injury report for Saturday’s game, but the probable tag suggests that he is on track to play. If so, he’ll continue to serve as the first guard off the bench, which has limited his fantasy value in Charlotte.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward • #31
about 2 months ago
Salaün and McNeeley’s continued absences do not affect fantasy basketball, as neither has been a consistent member of the Hornets’ rotation when healthy. Both should only be rostered in dynasty leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Center • #
about 2 months ago
Kalkbrenner was a late scratch for Wednesday’s win over the Kings, with the Hornets announcing just before tipoff that he would not play. His return would push Xavier Tillman Sr. out of the rotation after he served as the backup center on Wednesday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Center • #
about 2 months ago
Cardwell sprained his ankle in mid-February, and he was given a four-week re-evaluation timeline on February 18. His return to practice means Cardwell could be back in action soon, and fantasy managers willing to take a speculative risk should add him off the waiver wire and stash him in an IL spot.
Source: James Ham
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
about 2 months ago
Westy will return following Wednesday’s absence, and he should handle his usual workload. Malik Monk (ankle) and Devin Carter (calf) are both questionable, which should mean more run for Nique Clifford and Killian Hayes. Sacramento plays a Saturday-Sunday back-to-back set, so it wouldn’t be surprising for Westbrook to sit out Sunday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #5
about 2 months ago
Achiuwa continues to provide solid value to fantasy managers. Since the All-Star break, the Kings’ forward has provided fifth-round value in eight-cat formats. Achiuwa is rostered in 37 percent of Yahoo! leagues, which is too low given his current role and production. With the Kings ending Week 20 with a back-to-back on Saturday and Sunday, Precious is worth the risk in 12-team leagues.
SAC • Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months ago
While Clifford did not serve as the starting point guard on Wednesday, the absences of Russell Westbrook, Malik Monk and Devin Carter factored into the rookie’s playing time. He logged 41 minutes, finishing with a complete stat line. Killian Hayes (11/2/4 with one three-pointer) played 31 minutes as the starting point guard, but Clifford is due to be the Kings’ priority the rest of this season. Now is a good time to pick him up, especially with the Kings playing two more games in Week 20.
SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Power Forward • #10
about 2 months ago
DeRozan put on a show against the Hornets, even if it occurred in a defeat. He scored 24 points in the first half, passing Tim Duncan to move into 18th on the NBA’s career points list in the process. DeRozan finished with 39 points and played 41 of a possible 48 minutes. Wednesday’s defeat officially eliminated the Kings from postseason contention, so the 40-minute nights may not happen for DeRozan moving forward.
CHA • Small Forward • #
about 2 months ago
Having shot 9-of-20 from the field in his prior two games, Knueppel cleaned up his shooting in Wednesday’s victory. The rookie knocked down five of his eight three-point attempts and was perfect at the foul line. Since the All-Star break, Knueppel has averaged nearly 21 points per game while shooting 51.2 percent from the field. He’s been right there with Cooper Flagg in the race for Rookie of the Year, and some would argue that Knueppel should be the favorite.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
Miller has scored at least 20 points in three of his last four appearances, and Wednesday’s stat line had everything but a blocked shot. Since the All-Star break, the Hornets wing has provided second-round value in eight-cat formats, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP by a few rounds. Not only has Miller’s improved production benefited fantasy managers, but it’s one reason why the Hornets are in contention for a playoff spot in the East.
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
about 2 months ago
Bridges entered Wednesday’s game in a shooting slump, averaging 11.8 points per game on 30.8 percent shooting from the field over his last five games. To say he needed a night like Wednesday would be an understatement. The 26 points were the most Bridges has scored in a game since February 7, when he hit that number in a win over the Hawks. He’ll look to finish Week 20 on a high note when the Hornets visit the Spurs on Saturday.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 2 months ago
Ball was one of four Hornets starters to score at least 20 points in Tuesday’s victory, with the point guard producing his first 30-point game since a February 22 win over the Wizards. Since the All-Star break, he has been providing fourth-round per-game value in eight-cat formats. The Hornets play once more in Week 20, a road game against the Spurs on Saturday.
CHA • Center • #
about 2 months ago
The Hornets announced shortly before Wednesday’s game that Kalkbrenner would be available, only for the rookie center to be ruled out at tipoff. Xavier Tillman picked up backup center minutes in the first quarter, but he’s unlikely to get the run needed to affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Center • #
about 2 months ago
Kalkbrenner is good to go after being added to the injury report earlier Wednesday. He’ll take on his usual role, backing up Moussa Diabaté.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Center • #
about 2 months ago
Kalkbrenner is a late addition to the Hornets’ injury report, but he is listed as probable to play. If he can’t go, Grant Williams may spend more time at the five as part of smaller lineups when starting center Moussa Diabaté is not on the floor.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
White’s absence for Tuesday’s win over the Trail Blazers led to Josh Green and Sion James getting more playing time, although LaMelo Ball getting into foul trouble was also a factor. Green and James may take hits to their minutes with White in the fold.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Power Forward • #2
about 2 months ago
Williams will sit out Wednesday’s game for injury management reasons, as he logged 14 minutes in Tuesday’s win over the Trail Blazers. Pat Connaughton could pick up a few more minutes off the bench, but he is not worth the risk in fantasy leagues.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Small Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
Miller had at least 22 points for the second time in his last three games. The 23-year-old small forward also grabbed nine rebounds, coming one shy of a double-double. Miller has provided second-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Hornets have two more games this week, starting with a matchup against the Kings on Wednesday.
CHA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
Tuesday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Hornets, who visit the Kings on Wednesday. White will sit out the first game of the back-to-back, which frees up additional minutes for Sion James and Josh Green.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward • #31
about 2 months ago
Salaün’s continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as he is not guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
about 2 months ago
Bridges’ scoring output has decreased since the All-Star break, and his season-long fantasy value has suffered. Including Sunday’s performance, he’s averaged 12.6 points per game on 40 percent shooting since the break. Add in Bridges shooting 66.7 percent from the field and limited production in assists, steals and blocks, and his post-break value sits well outside the top-100. Bridges should still be rostered in most leagues regardless of format, but fantasy managers hope he can turn things around in Week 20.
CHA • Small Forward • #
about 2 months ago
One game removed from dropping 27 points in a loss to the Heat, Knueppel was limited to 15 on Sunday. One subpar performance doesn’t erase the overall body of work, and the rookie remains one of the best first-year players in fantasy basketball. Knueppel will look to rebound when the Hornets visit the Trail Blazers on Tuesday, the first of three games they’ll play in Week 20.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 2 months ago
For the first time since the All-Star break, Ball has scored at least 20 points in back-to-back games. While he shot 4-of-12 from beyond the arc, the overall efficiency was good. Ball shot just under 50 percent from the field and kept the turnovers in check, committing two. The Hornets continue their road trip with three games in Week 20, starting with a back-to-back against the Trail Blazers and Kings on Tuesday and Wednesday.
CHA • Power Forward • #31
about 2 months ago
Salaün suffered a strained calf during a March 1 win over the Mavericks and has not been available since. His continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball or the Hornets’ rotation.
Source: Charlotte Hornets