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SAC • Guard • #71
14 days 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 • Guard • #4
14 days 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 • Forward • #13
14 days 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 • Forward • #13
14 days 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
SAS • Guard • #11
15 days ago
Sunday’s game will be the third McLaughlin has missed with a strained left hamstring. His absence does not affect fantasy basketball, even with Stephon Castle (hip) also sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Forward-Center • #11
16 days 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
SAS • Forward-Guard • #0
16 days ago
Given his career track record in fantasy basketball, it would be understandable if some fantasy managers overlooked Johnson in seeking alternatives with Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle unavailable. However, he’s hit double figures in three straight, with Thursday’s performance being one of Johnson’s best this season. Rostered in 14 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he has provided eighth-round value in eight-cat formats over the past week.
SAS • Guard • #4
16 days ago
Fox has scored at least 24 points in four straight games, the last three being played without Victor Wembanyama. The absences of Wemby and Stephon Castle put Fox in a position to provide added fantasy value, and he’s been up to the task. During this four-game stretch, he has been a top-25 player in eight- and nine-cat formats. The Spurs end Week 5 with a game in Phoenix on Sunday.
SAS • Forward • #30
16 days ago
Limited to nine points in Tuesday’s win over the Grizzlies, Champagnie was much better in his second start for the injured Stephon Castle. He notched his second 20-point game of the season, finishing two shy of his season-high. While Champagnie has only been a 10th-round player over the past two weeks, he boasts a higher ceiling now that he’s in the starting lineup. He’s worth considering in deep leagues, especially for managers needing three-pointers.
SAC • Guard • #8
16 days 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 • Forward • #13
16 days 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.
SAC • Forward-Center • #11
17 days 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 • Forward • #13
17 days 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
SAC • Guard • #71
17 days 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 • Guard-Forward • #10
17 days 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.
SAC • Forward-Center • #15
18 days 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
SAS • Guard • #11
18 days ago
McLaughlin will miss a second straight game with a strained left hamstring, and he does not have a timeline for return. Even with Stephon Castle (hip) out, McLaughlin’s absence does not impact fantasy basketball or the Spurs’ rotation.
Source: Paul Garcia
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
18 days ago
While Vassell did not shoot well on Tuesday, the assists and defensive stats are what should be the focus. With Stephon Castle (hip) out for at least one to two weeks, there should be more opportunities for Vassell to serve as a primary playmaker. That was the case on Tuesday, and he only committed one turnover. Vassell’s fantasy value has been low thus far, but Castle’s absence may be what he needs to get things headed in the right direction.
SAS • Forward-Guard • #0
18 days ago
Two days removed from recording his first double-double of the season, Johnson stepped up with another solid outing in the second game the Spurs have played since losing Victor Wembanyama to a calf strain. He hasn’t been the best category league option for most of his NBA career, but Johnson may be worth a look with Wemby and Stephon Castle unavailable. However, one can’t blame those who may want to see more before committing, as Keldon is ranked just outside the top-150 in nine-cat formats. He’s rostered in just 10 percent of Yahoo! leagues, so he won’t be hard to find on waiver wires.
SAS • Forward • #40
18 days ago
If the Spurs were searching for a closer with Victor Wembanyama out, Barnes stepped up to fill the void on Tuesday. With the Spurs trailing by a point with just over three minutes remaining, the veteran forward went on a personal 7-0 run to reclaim control of the game. Keldon Johnson and De’Aaron Fox would score baskets to cap the victory, but Barnes’ performance is what won the game. Rostered in 15 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he’s scored 20 points or more in two straight games. Barnes is providing top-100 value in nine-cat formats and is worth a roll of the dice with Wembanyama unavailable.
SAS • Guard • #4
18 days ago
After a subpar first half in which he scored four points, Fox flipped the switch after halftime. He scored 22 in the second half, the final two coming on a windmill dunk that capped a game-ending 11-0 run. With Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle out due to injury, Fox will be even more important to the Spurs offensively. If he can build on Tuesday’s second-half performance, those who have Fox rostered will be in a great spot.
SAS • Forward • #30
19 days ago
With Stephon Castle (hip) set to miss a couple weeks, Champagnie will slide into the starting lineup. Kornet will also remain in the starting unit in place of Victor Wembanyama (calf), with the rest of the starters remaining the same.
Source: Raul Dominguez Jr.
SAC • Forward • #13
19 days 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
SAC • Forward-Center • #11
19 days 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
SAS • Guard • #5
19 days ago
Castle, who was injured during the first half of Sunday’s win over the Kings, has been diagnosed with a left hip flexor strain. He’ll be re-evaluated in one to two weeks, leaving the Spurs down two starters as Victor Wembanyama (calf) is also out. Julian Champagnie started the second half on Sunday and is the player most likely to move into the starting lineup. Also, if Dylan Harper can return from his injury ahead of Castle, there may be opportunities for the rookie to provide value following a ramp-up period.
Source: Shams Charania
SAS • Guard • #11
20 days ago
McLaughlin joins the Spurs’ lengthy injury list, as tightness in his left hamstring will keep him out of Tuesday’s game. His absence does not significantly impact fantasy basketball. Still, it leaves the Spurs with one less option to absorb some of the minutes now available due to Stephon Castle’s hip injury.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Guard • #5
20 days ago
Castle exited Sunday’s win over the Kings due to left hip flexor soreness, and that issue will keep him out of Tuesday’s game as well. Julian Champagnie replaced the reigning Rookie of the Year in the lineup on Sunday, and he’s worth a look in deep leagues due to the Spurs also being without Victor Wembanyama. The absences should also raise Devin Vassell’s ceiling as he looks to rebound from a slow start to the season.
Source: Carolina Teague
SAS • Forward-Center • #1
20 days ago
Wembanyama is dealing with a left calf strain, according to Charania, and will miss the next few weeks. This is a major blow to the Spurs and fantasy teams with the 21-year-old big man. Luke Kornet figures to benefit the most from Wembanyama’s absence as he’ll move into the starting lineup. Durability figured to be a challenge given the Spurs’ center’s size. A shoulder injury limited Wembanyama to 46 games last year and now he’ll miss multiple weeks with a calf injury.
Source: Shams Charania
SAC • Forward • #13
20 days 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
SAS • Guard • #4
21 days ago
Fox orchestrated a balanced offensive attack for San Antonio, handing out a season-high 11 assists against his former team to help seven different Spurs reach double figures while Victor Wembanyama (calf) was sidelined. The 27-year-old upper-echelon facilitator has averaged 22 points, 3.6 rebounds, 6.8 assists, and one steal over five games since making his season debut on November 8. The Spurs have a three-game week coming up with matchups against the Grizzlies, Hawks and Suns.
SAC • Guard-Forward • #10
21 days 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.
SAS • Center-Forward • #40
21 days ago
Kornet drew the starting assignment at center with Victor Wembanyama sidelined due to left calf tightness and wound up delivering his second double-double of the season while logging his most minutes since October 24. The 30-year-old big man carries legitimate streaming appeal in fantasy formats whenever Wembanyama sits, as he’s capable of chipping in on the glass and offers surprising offensive touch as a rim-runner and interior finisher.
SAC • Forward-Center • #11
21 days 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.
SAS • Forward-Guard • #0
21 days ago
Johnson could’ve had an even bigger night if he hadn’t gone 0-for-4 from beyond the arc, as he connected on all seven of his attempts inside it. He grabbed a season-high 12 rebounds to record his first double-double of the year. The 25-year-old doesn’t carry much fantasy appeal given San Antonio’s crowded scoring hierarchy, but he’s capable of providing useful production whenever someone like Victor Wembanyama is out.
SAC • Guard • #71
21 days 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.
SAS • Guard • #5
21 days ago
Castle suffered a hip injury during the first half of Sunday’s game and was not on the court to begin the third quarter. The Spurs have since announced that he will not return. Julian Champagnie started the second half and could hold onto that spot if Castle misses time. This would also mean that De’Aaron Fox will spend more time on the ball as the primary playmaker.
Source: Matthew Tynan
SAC • Forward • #5
21 days 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.
SAS • Forward-Center • #1
21 days ago
Wemby was ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Kings with a calf injury. With the 21-year-old power forward sidelined, Luke Kornet is set to start and is worth streaming. Kelly Olynyk and Bismack Biyombo will also see some minutes off the bench.
SAC • Forward • #5
22 days 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 • Forward-Center • #11
22 days 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
SAS • Forward-Center • #1
22 days ago
Wemby pops up on the injury report for the first time this season. If he is unavailable against Sacramento, Luke Kornet, Kelly Olynyk and Bismack Biyombo would be the Spurs’ center options. Kornet would likely start and see most of the minutes down low.
Source: Paul Garcia
SAS • Forward-Center • #1
22 days ago
Wembanyama wasn’t able to replicate his triple-double from Wednesday’s game, but this was another strong performance for him against Golden State. On top of all the highlight plays, this was his fourth straight double-double, and after a slight lull to start November, Wemby is back to stuffing the stat sheet and dominating games. He’ll look to close out the week against the Kings on Sunday with another big game.
SAS • Guard • #4
22 days ago
This was only Fox’s fourth game of the year, while the first two were solid, he struggled in Wednesday’s loss to Golden State. He was better in the rematch, matching his season-high for points and setting a new season-high for assists. It wasn’t enough to get a win, but it was encouraging to see Fox be used more as a playmaker. This was his best performance so far, and he’ll look to carry that into Sunday’s matchup with the Kings to close out the week.
SAS • Forward • #30
22 days ago
Champagnie was a solid source of offense off the bench in the loss. He was third in scoring for the Spurs behind Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox, with most of his points coming from behind the three-point line. Champagnie was a starter to open the year, but in his four games as a reserve, his production has been top inconsistent for him to be worth rostering at this point of the season.
SAC • Guard • #8
22 days 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 • Guard • #4
22 days 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 • Guard • #71
22 days 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 • Forward-Center • #11
22 days 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.
SAS • Forward • #30
23 days ago
Champagnie was initially questionable with a hip injury, but will suit up for this one. The 24-year-old power forward is averaging 9.2 points and 5.1 rebounds this season. Champagnie doesn’t have much fantasy value when the Spurs are at full strength.
SAC • Guard • #4
23 days 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
SAC • Guard • #0
23 days ago
Monk will be back after a one-game absence against Atlanta on Wednesday. He should return to playing his typical large role off the bench, though the rotation could look a little different. Dennis Schroder will reportedly come off the bench, which will limit Monk’s usage.
Source: Matt George
SAC • Forward-Center • #11
23 days ago
Sabonis was initially listed as questionable, but he’ll be good to go against Minnesota. Barring a dramatic change by head coach Doug Christie, Sabonis should occupy his typical spot in the starting unit, where he’ll look to bounce back after a disastrous performance by the entire team on Wednesday.
Source: Matt George
SAC • Guard • #0
24 days ago
Monk missed Sacramento’s last game and could miss a second straight outing. Kings coach Doug Christie discussed switching up the starters, so if Monk plays, that could mean he bumps into the opening group. His absence should lead to more minutes for Keon Ellis, Russell Westbrook and Nique Clifford.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Forward-Center • #11
24 days ago
Sabonis is still dealing with a rib injury, but he has played through it the last three games. Despite Kings coach Doug Christie promising to change the starting lineup, Sabonis’ role is likely safe. If he’s unavailable, Maxime Raynaud and Drew Eubanks will take on larger roles.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Guard • #4
24 days ago
Fox totaled his lowest scoring total of the season on Wednesday while committing six turnovers for the second straight contest. He struggled with his shooting both inside and outside the arc along the way, but ended up tying a season-high in assists. Fox has seen his scoring production dip in each game since his return from injury. He’ll likely need to shake off some early-season rust before he rounds into form.
SAS • Guard • #5
24 days ago
Castle joined Victor Wembanyama as one of two Spurs players to tally triple-doubles on Wednesday. Castle was unimpactful from beyond the arc, and used all two-point shots and free throws to finish with more than 20 points on the evening. Wednesday marked his fourth game in a row with double-digit assists, and it appears as though De’Aaron Fox’s return to the lineup won’t impact Castle in a negative way.
SAS • Forward-Center • #1
24 days ago
Wemby recorded another phenomenal stat line on Wednesday, as he led all Spurs in points and rebounds, while tying a team-high in assists. The former first-overall pick was efficient from beyond the arc, but his eight turnovers indicated he wasn’t fully in control on the offensive end. Turnovers aside, Wemby had a productive outing against Golden State. He’ll have an opportunity to land an even better performance in Friday’s rematch.
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
26 days ago
Vassell exited Monday’s win over the Spurs with 6:37 remaining in the third quarter and did not return. The good news is that he is not on the injury report for Wednesday’s game, so Vassell will occupy his usual place in the starting lineup. If there are any issues, Julian Champagnie and Keldon Johnson will figure more prominently in the Spurs’ rotation.
Source: Paul Garcia
SAS • Center-Forward • #40
26 days ago
“French Vanilla,” the nickname given to the tandem of Kornet and Victor Wembanyama, is back. The former returned to the Spurs’ rotation after missing seven games with ankle and shoulder injuries, and he looked sharp. Kornet played 20 minutes off the bench and was the only Spurs reserve to finish with a positive plus/minus. What that stat never tells the whole story of a player’s impact, the Spurs are much better when Kornet is available. His return meant less playing time for Kelly Olynyk, who accounted for two assists in four minutes of action.
SAS • Guard • #5
26 days ago
After committing at least five turnovers in each of San Antonio’s first four games, Castle has done a better job of valuing the basketball recently. And over his last two games, the second-year guard has recorded 25 assists and three turnovers. Castle has looked good running the show alongside De’Aaron Fox, who has taken on more scoring responsibilities since returning to the court. Closing in on top-100 value in nine-cat formats for the season, Castle has been a top-20 player over the past two weeks according to Basketball Monster.