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SAC • Power Forward and Small Forward • #13
about 11 hours 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
IND • Center • #40
about 12 hours ago
There was some surprise regarding the Pacers’ decision to play Zubac and Andrew Nembhard (8/5/7/2) in both games of their back-to-back. And while head coach Rick Carlisle said that they would be under minutes restrictions, the tandem played 29 and 32 minutes, respectively. Zubac had a decent night, recording a complete stat line. Regarding the minutes, the rivalry between the franchises may have been a factor. That’s something to be mindful of next week, as Tuesday’s rematch is the first game of a back-to-back for Indiana.
IND • Power Forward • #5
about 12 hours ago
While his offense has been hit-or-miss, Walker has made strides in terms of his overall production since the All-Star break. He’s been a top-100 player in eight-cat formats since the break, doing enough to merit being rostered in 14-team leagues. As long as he’s healthy, Walker is one of the Pacers players whose minutes should be relatively safe for the rest of the season. The Pacers end Week 20 with a game against the Bucks on Sunday.
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #15
about 13 hours 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 13 hours 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 13 hours 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
IND • Power Forward • #21
about 14 hours ago
Nesmith is back for Friday’s game after sitting out Thursday’s loss to the Suns. As a result of his return, Ethan Thompson is not only out of the starting five but inactive due to his status as a two-way contract player. Also, Nembhard and Zubac will once again have their minutes limited.
Source: NBA Lineups
IND • Point Guard • #29
about 15 hours ago
Jackson’s absence won’t significantly affect fantasy basketball, as Andrew Nembhard, T.J. McConnell and Kam Jones are available. With Nembhard and McConnell under minutes restrictions, Jones may be the player whose workload increases with Jackson out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #43
about 15 hours ago
Siakam remains out for another game as he continues to deal with a knee injury. Obi Toppin is available, and he may get to make a spot start as a result. Siakam’s absence also affects Jarace Walker, who has been a starter even when Spicy P is available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Small Forward • #23
about 16 hours ago
Nesmith and McConnell are back after sitting out Thursday’s loss to the Suns. The latter’s playing time may be limited, as it has been for most of this season due to persistent hamstring issues. As for Nesmith, while his playing time should not take a significant hit, he’s struggled for most of this season.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
IND • Power Forward • #1
about 16 hours ago
Toppin is back after sitting out Thursday’s loss to the Suns. He’ll play rotation minutes, but the playing time may be limited due to how much time Toppin missed earlier this season with a foot injury.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
SAC • Center • #
about 17 hours 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 18 hours 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
IND • • #
1 day ago
Slawson signed a two-way deal with Indiana in February, and this was his second time suiting up for the Pacers. He only played 11 minutes in his debut, but he played 32 minutes in this game and ended up turning in a strong line. The 2023 second-round pick should continue to play a role for Indiana over the rest of the season, but it will likely be too inconsistent for him to be worth rostering, even if he was productive in this one.
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
1 day ago
Nembhard got off to an insanely hot start to this game, entering halftime with 23 points while only missing one field goal attempt and one free throw. Unfortunately, he entered the game dealing with both a back injury and a neck injury, and he ended up not suiting up in the second half, though there was no official announcement from the team. This was still a productive night for him, but it was cut short by an early exit.
IND • Center • #40
1 day ago
Zubac made his long-awaited debut for Indiana after they acquired him ahead of February’s trade deadline. He was solid in 16 minutes in the first half, though he didn’t suit up in the second half. It was great to see him suit up for his new team, but it is clear that the priority for the Pacers is to still maintain their pick, which is top-four protected. Zubac is still a fantasy star, but he may not get the opportunity to play enough to prove it over the rest of the season.
IND • Power Forward • #21
1 day ago
Nembhard’s return pushes Kam Jones to the bench, while Zubac’s Pacers debut means Jay Huff will be used in a reserve role. Also, Thompson and Brown start due to Aaron Nesmith and Obi Toppin being sidelined. The lone holdover in the starting lineup is Walker.
Source: NBA Lineups
IND • Small Forward • #23
1 day ago
Nesmith will sit out the first of the Pacers’ two games in as many nights. Ben Sheppard is a potential replacement in the starting lineup, but he has not done enough in prior starting opportunities to merit streaming.
Source: Tony East
IND • Power Forward • #1
1 day ago
Toppin hasn’t been on the injury report, but Indiana has made the decision to sit him this game, which likely means he will play against New York on Friday. With Pascal Siakam (knee) also out, Kobe Brown could slide into the starting unit.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
1 day ago
Nembhard is back after a one-game absence. With Ivica Zubac (ankle) cleared to make his Pacers debut, he and Nembhard can establish some on-court chemistry. Nembhard has surpassed 30 minutes once in his last seven games, so fantasy managers should not expect to see him log heavy minutes on Thursday.
Source: Tony East
IND • Point Guard • #9
1 day ago
McConnell will miss a second straight game with this hamstring issue, and with Andrew Nembhard available, Kam Jones will fill out the backup point guard minutes with McConnell sidelined. Jones has been solid as a starter, but his production will be limited with Nembhard available.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
IND • Center • #40
1 day ago
Zubac has been sidelined since early February, which was before he was traded to Indiana. This will be his first action in a Pacers uniform, though managers shouldn’t be surprised if his minutes are limited. Still, it will be good to see him back out on the floor. Jay Huff will likely be pushed to the bench with Zubac available.
Source: Indiana Pacers
IND • Point Guard • #29
2 days ago
Jackson played 18 minutes on Tuesday in a loss to the Kings, but he will take a seat in this one. It’s possible that Andrew Nembhard (back/neck) or T.J. McConnell (hamstring) will be able to suit up for this one after missing Tuesday’s game, so it remains to be seen how the minutes will be split up.
IND • Power Forward • #43
2 days ago
Siakam had originally been ruled doubtful, so it’s not a shock that he will miss another game. Obi Toppin will likely start in his place, as he did on Tuesday against the Kings, with Jay Huff taking on a bigger usage role.
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #5
2 days 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 • #
2 days 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
2 days 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.
SAC • • #
3 days ago
Russell Westbrook and Devin Carter are out for Wednesday’s game, so it’s Hayes who will serve as the Kings’ starting point guard. The other four starters are unchanged.
Source: NBA Lineups
IND • Power Forward • #43
3 days ago
Siakam was held out of Tuesday’s loss to the Kings, with Obi Toppin replacing him in the starting lineup. Toppin remains under a minutes limit, playing 15 against Sacramento. While productive as the spot starter, Obi is a risky play due to his limited playing time.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Small Forward • #23
3 days ago
Nesmith is on the report due to right ankle injury management, and the Pacers play games on Thursday and Friday. If he sits, Ben Sheppard could return to the starting lineup, raising his short-term fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
3 days ago
Nembhard did not play in Tuesday’s loss to the Kings, with Kam Jones replacing him in the starting lineup. Thursday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Pacers, so they may sit their usual starter for at least one.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard • #9
3 days ago
McConnell did not play in Tuesday’s loss to the Kings, sidelined due to a right hamstring that has been problematic for most of the season. Kam Jones played 27 minutes as the starting point guard, and Taelon Peter picked up a few minutes off the bench. Jones is worth rostering in deep leagues if McConnell and the usual starter, Andrew Nembhard, remain out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard • #29
3 days ago
Due to a sore calf, Jackson is on track to miss Thursday’s game. Ben Sheppard should see his minutes increase if Jackson can’t play. However, he is not a must-add player in fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Point Guard • #22
3 days ago
Carter’s coming off the best performance of his NBA career, having scored a career-high 24 points in 16 minutes in Tuesday’s win over the Pacers. With Russell Westbrook (quad) also out, the Kings will rely more on Nique Clifford and Killian Hayes on Wednesday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Shooting Guard • #0
3 days ago
Monk exited Tuesday’s win over the Pacers with a right ankle injury, and he won’t play on Wednesday. Daeqwon Plowden played 31 minutes off the bench, and he may be in line for a similar workload against the Hornets.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
3 days ago
Wednesday’s game is the second game in as many nights for the Kings, who beat the Pacers on Tuesday. Even with Westbrook playing just 25 minutes, he won’t play against the Hornets. With Devin Carter also out, Nique Clifford should get more time on the ball, and more minutes are available for Killian Hayes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Shooting Guard • #7
3 days ago
After playing just four minutes on Sunday, Jones returned to the starting unit for this game. He set a new career high for both points and three-pointers, and he fell one assist shy of recording the second double-double of his career. Jones has taken on a larger role over the past month, and that should continue when Andrew Nembhard (back, neck) is sidelined. However, the inconsistent role makes him difficult to trust with a roster spot.
IND • Power Forward • #1
3 days ago
Toppin remained on a strict minutes restriction, but he returned to the starting unit and was able to take on a slightly larger role, which led to his first double-digit performance since October. The limited role will prevent Toppin from being worth rostering, but this was a strong outing for him. He’ll be an important piece for Indiana next season.
IND • Small Forward • #23
3 days ago
Nesmith got off to a scorching hot start to this game, scoring 24 points in the first half. Unfortunately, he went scoreless in the third quarter and wasn’t able to add much more in the fourth. This was his highest-scoring outing since he scored 31 points against the Warriors on Nov. 1, and while he has missed a lot of time, it has been a rough year for Nesmith when he has played. It was a fun night for him, but he isn’t worth rostering in standard leagues.
SAC • Point Guard • #22
3 days ago
Carter didn’t see the floor much in this game, but he ended up making a huge impact. He set a new career high for scoring in just 16 minutes. The second-year guard hasn’t played a large role this season, though he did have a productive stretch in February. Sacramento has won two games in a row, and with this loss to Indiana, the Pacers now have the worst record in the league by 0.5 games. Expect to see Carter more as the Kings look to improve their lottery odds.
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
3 days ago
Westbrook was able to have another solid night, though they opted to close this game out with a younger group, which limited Westbrook’s time on the floor to 25 minutes. Though he was impactful during that time, his impact over the final month of the season could be limited at times. However, he played at least 30 minutes in three straight games entering this one, so it may not happen consistently. Still, it is mildly concerning and worth keeping an eye on moving forward.
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #
3 days ago
For the fourth time in his last five games, Raynaud was able to record a double-double. The rookie has shined recently, which has led to him producing top-75 value in nine-category leagues over the past two weeks. He has started all but four games since Dec. 6, which won’t change with Domantas Sabonis done for the season. Raynaud should be considered a must-roster player moving forward.
SAC • Shooting Guard • #0
3 days ago
Monk sprained his ankle during the first half of Tuesday’s game, and he finished with four points (2-of-4 FGs) in 11 minutes. His absence frees up additional minutes for Daeqwon Plowden, who logged 12 first-half minutes.
Source: Jason Anderson
IND • Shooting Guard • #7
4 days ago
The Pacers won’t have Andrew Nembhard or Pascal Siakam for the final game of their road trip, resulting in two openings in the starting lineup. Jones and Toppin will start, with the latter’s playing time still being restricted.
Source: NBA Lineups
IND • Power Forward • #5
4 days ago
Walker sprained his right ankle late in Sunday’s loss to the Trail Blazers, hence his appearance on the Pacers’ injury report. He’s good to go and will take on an even more prominent role within the starting lineup, as Andrew Nembhard and Pascal Siakam are out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
4 days ago
Initially doubtful for Tuesday’s game, Nembhard is officially out. With T.J. McConnell (hamstring) also out, the Pacers will rely on Kam Jones and Quenton Jackson to run the show in the final game of their road trip.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Power Forward • #10
5 days ago
DeRozan did not play in Sunday’s win over the Bulls, with Daeqwon Plowden replacing him in the lineup. While Plowden will remain in the rotation, his short-term fantasy value takes a hit with DeRozan available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #43
5 days ago
Siakam, who logged 32 minutes in Sunday’s loss to the Trail Blazers, is dealing with a sprained right knee. While his absence likely means a spot start for Obi Toppin, the Pacers have been strict with his minutes since he returned from a stress fracture in his foot that sidelined him for four months.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Shooting Guard • #0
5 days ago
Monk was excellent off the bench on Sunday as he had 30 points and five assists in the win over the Bulls. The 30 points were a season-high for the 28-year-old guard. Monk is only usable in deep-league fantasy formats.
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
5 days ago
Westbrook had his best game of the season Sunday against the Bulls as he dropped a triple-double with zero turnovers. The 37-year-old point guard led the Kings to a 16-point victory over the Bulls. He’s provided eighth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Kings have four games coming up in Week 20, starting with a matchup against the Pacers on Tuesday.
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #
5 days ago
Raynaud has now scored at least 22 points in three of his last five games. The 22-year-old center also has three double-doubles in that span. He’s provided 10th-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Kings have four games coming up in Week 20, starting with a matchup against the Pacers on Tuesday.
SAC • Shooting Guard • #29
6 days ago
The Kings won’t have DeMar DeRozan (illness) for Sunday’s game, which opens a spot in the starting lineup. Plowden will fill the void, but Malik Monk should also play a lot despite coming off the bench.
Source: NBA Lineups
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
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.
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.