133-123
FINALNew
Orleans Pelicans
22-48|L10: 6-4
Sacramento
Kings
17-54|L10: 4-6
-
//
Eastern Conference
Sign in
Sign in and connect Sleeper to unlock personalized fantasy insights.
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.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
3 days ago
Williamson has scored at least 19 points in each of his last five appearances, and he has provided reliable top-100 fantasy value since the All-Star break. That may not seem like much, given his ADP, but it represents an improvement when compared to Williamson’s pre-break production. And with Dejounte Murray back in the fold running the point, Zion’s ceiling for the rest of the season has been raised.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
3 days ago
Murphy’s run continues, as he’s providing first-round value in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break. He was highly efficient against the Raptors, with the stat line only lacking a blocked shot. The lone negative for fantasy managers is that New Orleans plays just once more in Week 20, Friday night in Houston.
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
3 days ago
Jayson Tatum isn’t the only player who’s looked good recently since returning from a ruptured Achilles tendon. Murray has improved by the game in New Orleans, and his showing against the Raptors was his best yet. The Pelicans point guard surpassed the 20-point mark for the first time this season, and he also provided solid value in rebounds, assists and steals. The concern for fantasy managers going into the playoff weeks for Yahoo! default leagues: the schedule. New Orleans has a back-to-back in Weeks 21, 22 and 23, which isn’t good for Murray’s availability.
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
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
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
4 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
NOP • Shooting Guard • #11
4 days ago
McGowens has a fractured small toe on his right foot, which may keep him out of multiple games. There may be additional minutes for Micah Peavy, but not enough to affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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
SAC • Shooting Guard • #0
6 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
6 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 • #
6 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.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
6 days ago
Williamson had 20 points on just eight attempts from the field, but only two rebounds and one assist. It didn’t help that he only played 23 minutes as the Pelicans ran away with the victory. While the Pelicans only have two games upcoming in Week 20, the good news is Williamson should be available for both contests given the amount of off-days.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
6 days ago
Murphy had another excellent game. The 25-year-old small forward led the Pelicans with 24 points on their way to a 20-point victory. The lone negative was that he exited with an upper back injury, but the Pelicans forward was on the bench with his teammates after having ice applied to the area. Since the start of February, Murphy has averaged 24.1 points and 4.7 assists. He’s also shooting 49 percent from the field and 48 percent from the three-point line in that time. The Pelicans have two games upcoming in Week 20, starting with a matchup against the Raptors on Wednesday.
Source: Rod Walker
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
NOP • Small Forward • #25
7 days ago
Murphy has 64 points and 11 three-pointers in three games so far this week. The 25-year-old small forward led the Pelicans with 22 points and four three-pointers in Friday’s loss to the Suns. Murphy also had an impact on the defensive end with two steals and a block. He’s provided third-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Pelicans close out the week against the Wizards on Sunday.
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
8 days ago
Murray is back after sitting out Thursday’s win over the Kings. His return pushes Yves Missi to the bench, with the Pelicans beginning Friday’s game without a true center.
Source: NBA Lineups
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
8 days ago
Murray sat out Thursday for the first leg of the Pelicans’ back-to-back set, but he’ll be back in action against Phoenix and should handle a normal workload. Jeremiah Fears’ fantasy appeal takes a hit as a result of Murray’s availability.
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.
NOP • Point Guard • #
8 days ago
Fears’ six assists, which equalled his total from New Orleans’ prior two games, were the most for him since hitting that number in a February 21 win over the 76ers. The rookie guard played 28 minutes on Thursday, with his playing time receiving a slight boost due to Dejounte Murray (Achilles) being sidelined. With Murray likely playing on Friday in Phoenix, Fears will have a lower fantasy ceiling for New Orleans’ penultimate game of Week 19.
NOP • Center • #
8 days ago
While Yves Missi (7/2/1/2/4 in 16 minutes) received the starting nod on Thursday, Queen and Karlo Matković (9/9/2 with three blocks and one three-pointer) wound up playing more. In Queen’s case, a near double-double was accompanied by five assists in a solid offensive performance for the rookie. However, lapses in attention remain an issue on the defensive end of the floor, which will limit Queen’s playing time until he addresses them.
NOP • Small Forward • #14
8 days ago
Bey did not provide the most robust stat line in Sacramento, but he continues to put up the points. In the midst of the most productive season of his NBA career, the Pelicans forward has scored at least 20 points in 22 of the 57 games he’s appeared in. Rostered in 45 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Bey has the potential to be a league-winner where he is still on the waiver wire, especially in points leagues.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
8 days ago
Since returning from a shoulder injury that sidelined him for five games, Murphy has averaged 19.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.0 steals and 3.7 three-pointers while shooting 45.5 percent from the field. The Pelicans play two more games in Week 19, starting with Friday’s matchup with the Suns, and it isn’t guaranteed that Murphy will be available for both. If he sits on Friday, that spot in the lineup could go to Dejounte Murray (Achilles) after he was given Thursday night off.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
8 days ago
After putting up 24 points in his return to action on Tuesday against the Lakers, Zion dropped another 23 on the Kings. And he was efficient, shooting better than 70 percent from the field. Add in the rebounds and assists, and Thursday was an excellent night for those who have Zion rostered. The Pelicans are in Phoenix on Friday, and it remains to be seen if Williamson will be available. Back-to-backs weren’t an issue before his most recent ankle injury, so he may be able to play.
NOP • Center • #21
9 days ago
Murphy and Williamson are good to go for Thursday’s game, but the Pelicans won’t have Dejounte Murray for the first of two games they’ll play in as many nights. He’s been replaced in the lineup by Yves Missi, which raises the second-year center’s short-term fantasy value.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
NOP • Power Forward • #1
9 days ago
Zion was questionable for this game, but he will be good to go against Sacramento. He had 24 points against the Lakers on Thursday and will look to stay hot against a porous Kings defense.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward • #25
9 days ago
Murphy was upgraded from questionable to probable on Thursday afternoon, a sign that he was on track to play. He’ll occupy his usual place in the starting lineup, with Bryce McGowens continuing to come off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward • #25
9 days ago
The late upgrade is good news for Murphy III, who returned earlier this week after missing five games with a shoulder injury. There was some thought that the Pelicans would hold the 25-year-old out against a tanking Kings team, but that doesn’t appear to be the case. As a result, Murphy III is in a great spot for fantasy production.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
10 days ago
Williamson’s right ankle sprain has him back on the injury report after logging 33 minutes in Tuesday’s loss to the Lakers. With the Pelicans facing the Suns the following night, it’s possible that Williamson sits out one of the next two games. With Dejounte Murray (Achilles) also out, DeAndre Jordan and Bryce McGowens may move up in the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
10 days ago
Murray will sit out Thursday’s game for injury management reasons, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. The Pelicans could go back to DeAndre Jordan, who moved into the starting lineup a few games before Murray made his season debut.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • Small Forward • #25
10 days ago
Murphy, who recently returned to action after missing five games with a right shoulder contusion, is dealing with neck spasms. If he’s unable to play against the Kings, the Pelicans could look to Bryce McGowens to fill the void in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
NOP • • #
10 days ago
The center went undrafted in 2024 after spending four seasons at George Mason and one at Providence. He has been playing for the Birmingham Squadron, the Pelicans’ G League affiliate, in the two years since. Oduro has averaged 15.3 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.3 blocks per game this season and will join a crowded center room that includes Derik Queen, DeAndre Jordan, Karlo Matkovic and Kevon Looney, though none of them started in the Pelicans’ most recent game. This is a great opportunity for Oduro, but don’t expect him to be worth scooping up off the waiver wire.
Source: Shams Charania
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.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
10 days ago
Following a one-game absence with an ankle injury, which came after playing in 35 straight games, Williamson returned to take on Los Angeles. Excluding the game he exited early with the ankle injury, Zion has scored at least 20 points in six straight games. They have a back-to-back on Thursday and Friday, and while Williamson had been playing in back-to-backs, there is a chance he sits out as he manages this ankle injury. If he does, he’ll likely sit against the Kings on Thursday and play against the Suns on Friday.
NOP • Small Forward • #25
10 days ago
This was Murphy’s second game back after missing five games with a shoulder injury. He scored 16 points in the first one, but he was more effective in this outing. Murphy has been excellent this season, but this two-game stretch hasn’t been his best. They have a back-to-back coming up on Thursday and Friday, but since it wasn’t a lower body injury, Murphy should be fine to suit up for both games.
NOP • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
10 days ago
Though Murray wasn’t able to get much going as a scorer in this game, he was able to stuff the stat sheet in a way that not many can. He also set a new season high for minutes, which is great to see after such a lengthy absence. Murray should be considered a must-roster player at this point, though that doesn’t mean he’ll play in back-to-backs. They play the Kings and Suns on Thursday and Friday, so expect him to be available for the more difficult matchup in Phoenix.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
11 days ago
With Williamson returning to action after a one-game absence, the Pelicans will begin Tuesday’s contest without a legitimate center. DeAndre Jordan heads to the bench, while Saddiq Bey continues to start. Given how well Bey has played this season, it would have been extremely difficult to remove him from the starting five.
Source: NBA Lineups
NOP • Power Forward • #1
11 days ago
Williamson will be back after missing just one game with an ankle injury. Trey Murphy returned to the lineup in that game and filled Zion’s starting spot. That likely means one of Saddiq Bey or Herb Jones will be pushed to a bench role, though both will still play significant minutes.
Source: New Orleans Pelicans
NOP • Power Forward • #1
12 days ago
Williamson was held out of Sunday’s loss to the Clippers, the first game that he’s missed since December 11. If he’s able to play on Tuesday, Williamson may push Saddiq Bey out of the starting lineup. Bey will still play plenty, so those who have him rostered should not be too concerned.
Source: Will Guillory
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.
NOP • Point Guard • #
12 days ago
Fears continues to perk up with his play since the All-Star break. After recording 18 points and 11 rebounds in Saturday’s win over the Jazz, the 19-year-old point guard followed up with this monster performance in Sunday’s loss to the Clippers. Fears also had two blocks for the second game in a row. While his production so far hasn’t been consistent enough to make an impact in redraft leagues, he’s still very much on the radar going forward and in dynasty leagues.
NOP • Power Forward • #1
13 days ago
Williamson had to leave Saturday’s win over the Jazz during the second quarter, and Sunday’s game will be the first that he’s missed since December 11. With Trey Murphy (shoulder) back, he can slide into Williamson’s spot in the starting lineup, while Dejounte Murray replaces Bryce McGowens.
Source: Justin Russo
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
14 days ago
Westbrook will be back on the court after a thigh contusion sidelined him for Thursday’s win over the Mavericks. While his return means that Devin Carter will head back to the bench, the second-year guard should still play plenty with the Kings headed for the draft lottery.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Power Forward and Small Forward • #13
15 days ago
Murray aggravated his sprained left ankle during Wednesday’s loss to the Rockets and was forced to exit. Nique Clifford entered the lineup to start the third quarter of that game and should retain that role, making him a player worth rostering. Also worth a look in deeper leagues is Daeqwon Plowden, but he is not a must-add.
Source: Marc Stein