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SAC • Small Forward • #12
24 days ago
Injured during a February 6 loss to the Cavaliers, Hunter missed Sacramento’s final two games before the All-Star break. He came off the bench in that contest, with Daeqwon Plowden starting. However, Plowden did not remain in the starting lineup, and there’s no need to consider streaming him, especially with Keegan Murray (ankle) on track to return.
Source: Brenden Nunes
SAC • Power Forward and Small Forward • #13
24 days ago
Murray, who has only appeared in 19 games this season, has been out since January 4 with a sprained left ankle. While he’s expected to play on Thursday, fantasy managers should anticipate the forward being under a minutes restriction. Precious Achiuwa could be bumped to the bench, especially with the Kings’ lack of healthy post players.
Source: Brenden Nunes
SAC • Center • #
24 days ago
Cardwell, an undrafted rookie who played well enough to earn a standard contract, sprained his left ankle during Tuesday’s practice. He’s the second center the Kings have lost recently, with starter Domantas Sabonis (knee) undergoing season-ending surgery. With Maxime Raynaud locked in as the starting center, the Kings will likely rely on Precious Achiuwa to take on the backup responsibilities.
Source: Brenden Nunes
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #11
24 days ago
Sabonis, who missed the Kings’ last four games before the All-Star break with a back injury, had been dealing with a partially torn meniscus suffered in mid-November. Per Wednesday’s report, the veteran center has already undergone the surgical procedure to repair the tear and is done for the season. Sabonis only played in 19 games this season, averaging 15.8 points, 11.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 0.9 steals in 29.7 minutes. With Dylan Cardwell (ankle) out for at least four weeks, the Kings will rely even more on Maxime Raynaud in the middle. The second-round pick is a must-add player.
Source: Shams Charania
SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Point Guard • #8
29 days ago
Due to a right fifth finger injury, LaVine missed Sacramento’s final three games before the All-Star break. Apparently, the injury is more serious than the Kings may have let on, as the guard will reportedly undergo season-ending surgery after the break. LaVine, who appeared in 39 games and averaged 19.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.7 steals and 2.5 three-pointers, has a player option for next season worth nearly $49 million. As for how his absence affects the Kings in the short term, rookie Nique Clifford has moved into the starting lineup and should remain there for the rest of the season.
Source: Chris B. Haynes
UTA • Small Forward • #28
29 days ago
Sensabaugh hadn’t scored at least 28 points in a game since he dropped 43 points in a loss to the Bulls on January 14. The 22-year-old shooting guard played 34 minutes that night and 36 minutes against the Trail Blazers on Thursday. Sensabaugh is worth rostering if the Jazz decide to consistently play him that much during silly season.
UTA • Center and Power Forward • #34
29 days ago
Tshiebwe had one rebound and three assists in five minutes off the bench before heading to the locker room. The 26-year-old center was ruled out with a concussion at halftime. Tshiebwe hasn’t been a factor in fantasy basketball this season.
UTA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #5
29 days ago
Williams appeared to say the wrong thing to an official and was ejected in the first half of Thursday’s game against the Trail Blazers. The 25-year-old shooting guard had six points in seven minutes prior to the ejection. John Konchar could be in line for more minutes with Williams unavailable. It’s unclear if he’ll face any further disciplinary action.
UTA • • #
30 days ago
In a statement released by the NBA less than an hour before the Jazz tipped off against the Trail Blazers on Thursday, commissioner Adam Silver said, “Overt behavior like this that prioritizes draft position over winning undermines the foundation of NBA competition and we will respond accordingly to any further actions that compromise the integrity of our games.” The Jazz were held accountable for holding out starters, notably Jaren Jackson Jr. and Lauri Markkanen, in the fourth quarter of the February 7 game against the Magic and February 9 game against the Heat. It’s been an active week for Silver, who also levied multiple suspensions against players stemming from a benches-clearing incident with the Hornets and Pistons. Only time will tell if the Jazz receive this message or decide to get more creative in their pursuit of better lottery odds.
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
30 days ago
George will get another night off, and he’ll look to recover during the All-Star break. Even if he comes back from the break healthy, George is a candidate to miss games down the stretch as the Jazz look to secure a more favorable pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Isaiah Collier has shined with George out, so fantasy managers should continue to deploy him until further notice.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
30 days ago
Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) is out for the season, and the Jazz were already sitting their stars in the fourth quarter. It was only a matter of time before Markkanen started missing games, and Thursday’s matchup with Portland surely won’t be the last of the 2025-26 campaign. Kyle Filipowski should be in line for big minutes tonight, and he’s worth streaming for the small, three-game slate.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Shooting Guard • #
30 days ago
The news come out of left field, and Haynes notes that JJJ underwent surgery after a localized PVNS growth was discovered post trade. Fantasy managers should have already planned for him to miss fourth quarters, but now he’ll be totally unavailable. With Jackson Jr. sidelined and Utah already in active tank mode, it won’t be long before other starters begin to get shut down. “Silly season” heroes will emerge from this rotation, and some of the best are Kyle Filipowski, Brice Sensabaugh, Isaiah Collier and Vince Williams Jr.
Source: Chris B. Haynes
UTA • Point Guard • #13
about 1 month ago
Starting for the injured Keyonte George, Collier put together another high-assist effort in Utah’s blowout of the Kings. He’s recorded at least nine assists in five straight games, hitting double digits in four. Regardless of George’s availability, Collier will be worth rostering for the silly season, especially after the Jazz traded Walter Clayton Jr. to the Grizzlies as part of the Jaren Jackson Jr. deal.
SAC • Point Guard • #22
about 1 month ago
With Russell Westbrook (ankle) unavailable, Carter made the first start of his NBA career on Wednesday. The second-year guard didn’t shoot the ball, making one of his six three-point attempts, but the final stat line was decent. With the Kings now 12-44 on the season, Carter is one player whose minutes should increase after the All-Star break. Expect to see plenty of him and Nique Clifford (6/8/6/2 in 38 minutes) the rest of the season.
SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Power Forward • #10
about 1 month ago
DeRozan entered Wednesday’s game having shot 8-of-30 from the field in his prior three games. He didn’t have a great night shooting the basketball, but the veteran wing was better than he’d been. Despite the game being a blowout, DeRozan played 29 minutes, but it’s fair to question what his playing time will look like after the All-Star break. The Kings play two games after the break to conclude Week 17, starting with the Magic on February 19.
UTA • Small Forward • #28
about 1 month ago
After totaling 18 points on 5-of-19 shooting in Utah’s prior two games, Sensabaugh dropped an efficient 19 points on Wednesday. He played 24 minutes against the Kings, and depending on how the Jazz handle Lauri Markkanen’s workload, that could increase after the All-Star break. Given what he can do in his current role, Sensabaugh is a player worth rostering during the silly season.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
Markkanen has not exceeded 27 minutes since a February 1 loss to the Raptors, when he played 39, and he was on the floor for 21 minutes on Wednesday. Of course, his playing time on Wednesday was influenced by the game being a blowout, but the recent decrease in playing time lowers Markkanen’s fantasy ceiling. Twenty-five minutes of Markkanen is better than 30-plus minutes of many other forwards in fantasy basketball, but Utah’s focus on the draft lottery has done managers no favors.
UTA • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
One way to ensure that your team isn’t the focus of any tanking complaints is to blow the doors off your opponent as soon as possible. That’s what Jackson and the Jazz did on Wednesday, outscoring Sacramento 39-20 in the first quarter. He recorded a complete stat line in 22 minutes of play, and this feels like a case in which fantasy managers will be lucky to get 28-30 minutes out of Trip again this season. The Jazz end the pre-break portion of their schedule with a game against the Trail Blazers on Thursday.
SAC • Point Guard • #22
about 1 month ago
Already without multiple starters, the Kings won’t have Russell Westbrook (ankle) for Wednesday’s game. As a result, Carter will get his first start of the season. Given the Kings’ lack of healthy guards, he is worth streaming in this spot.
Source: NBA Lineups
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
George aggravated his sprained right ankle during Saturday’s loss to the Magic, and Wednesday’s game will be the second that he’s missed. Isaiah Collier has moved into the starting lineup, and he should be rostered while George sits.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
about 1 month ago
Westbrook rolled his left ankle during Monday’s loss to the Pelicans and was limited to 21 minutes. He won’t play against the Jazz, which could lead to Devin Carter moving into the starting lineup. Given the Kings’ injuries, Carter is worth streaming in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #11
about 1 month ago
Sabonis will miss a fourth straight game with a back issue that has lingered for some time. Maxime Raynaud will remain the starting center, with Dylan Cardwell picking up additional minutes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Wednesday’s game will be the third that Monk has missed due to illness. Devin Carter has picked up additional rotation minutes in Monk’s absence while also benefiting from the Kings’ decision to trade Dennis Schröder and Keon Ellis to the Cavaliers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Point Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Wednesday’s game will be the third that LaVine has missed with a right fifth finger injury. His absence has led to Nique Clifford moving into the starting lineup, while Devin Carter has picked up additional minutes off the bench. Expect the same against the Jazz.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Center • #22
about 1 month ago
Filipowski didn’t get the starting nod, but he was able to record a double-double for the fourth time in his last six games. He was also part of the closing unit since head coach Will Hardy once again benched the veterans at the end of the game. Filipowski should be able to have more outings like this one over the final two months of the season, making him worth stashing.
UTA • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Jackson wasn’t as efficient as he was in his debut for Utah, but he was still able to contribute similar numbers. However, it had a chance to be a much better night. He scored 17 points in the first half, but he wasn’t part of the closing lineup. Managers should expect that trend to continue, which will limit Jackson’s impact in the box score. Still, he’s at least playing, and he’s been productive to this point.
UTA • Point Guard • #13
about 1 month ago
Collier returned to the starting lineup for this game, and while he wasn’t able to maintain his double-double streak, he was still able to provide plenty of assists and steals. Over the past two weeks, he has averaged 16.0 points, 10.1 assists and 2.1 steals while shooting 50.5 percent from the floor. Keyonte George (ankle) was sidelined and could remain out for Utah’s final game before the All-Star break on Wednesday. Collier is a must-roster player as long as he’s starting.
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
about 1 month ago
Westbrook appeared to roll his left ankle on a drive to the basket during the third quarter, and he would check out for good with just under six minutes remaining in the period. The veteran point guard logged 21 minutes, while DeMar DeRozan (eight points, one rebound and one assist) was limited to 20. Both played starter’s minutes in Saturday’s loss to the Cavaliers, so this may have been more about Monday’s game being a blowout than anything else. However, fantasy managers need to prepare for the likelihood that Nique Clifford and Devin Carter will play more after the break than Westbrook and DeRozan.
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Raynaud was the victim of the official scorer on Monday, as his rebound tally was adjusted down from 20 to 19. The rookie center missed out on his first 20/20 game, but that doesn’t take anything away from his night. With the Kings destined for the draft lottery, there isn’t much incentive to push Domantas Sabonis too far the rest of the season. Raynaud threatening 20 points and 20 rebounds may not become the norm, but he’s a player to rely on for the silly season.
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #5
about 1 month ago
The only change to the Kings’ starting lineup will be the return of Achiuwa, who was basically out of the rotation for the last three games after starting for half of December and all of January. That will push Daeqwon Plowden, who was productive on Saturday, back to the bench.
Source: James Ham
UTA • Point Guard • #13
about 1 month ago
With George sidelined with an ankle injury, which he suffered on Saturday, Collier will enter the starting lineup. Over his last three games, Collier has averaged 20.7 points, 14.3 assists and 2.7 steals per game. He should be considered a high-priority streaming option as a starter.
Source: NBA Lineups
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #11
about 1 month ago
Sabonis will sit out for a third straight game, and it’s unclear if he’ll return prior to the All-Star break. Until Sabonis returns. more minutes will be available for rookies Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell. Both are worth a look as potential “silly season” standouts.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
about 1 month ago
Love’s absence isn’t meaningful now that Jaren Jackson Jr. is on the roster. Kyle Filipowski may see a few extra minutes behind Jusuf Nurkić, but Filipowski isn’t worth a look while competing for minutes in a crowded Utah frontcourt.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #11
about 1 month ago
Sabonis has missed Sacramento’s last two games and four of its last five with a lower back issue. Rookie Maxime Raynaud has been his replacement in the starting lineup, with Dylan Cardwell taking on an enhanced role off the bench. That may become the norm down the stretch, as the Kings appear destined for the draft lottery.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Monk will miss a second consecutive game due to illness. His absence on Saturday resulted in more minutes for Devin Carter, who logged 27 and scored 18 points. While he isn’t worth streaming in this spot, Carter is a player who could have added fantasy value after the All-Star break.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Small Forward and Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
McDermott’s potential absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as he is not guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy. Leave him on the waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Point Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
LaVine will miss a second straight game with a sore right fifth finger. With De’Andre Hunter (eye) also out, the Kings started Nique Clifford and Daeqwon Plowden in Saturday’s loss to the Cavaliers. While Clifford, who scored a career-high 30 points, is the superior fantasy option, Plowden is worth considering in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
George aggravated his sprained right ankle during Saturday’s loss to the Magic, exiting during the first half. His absence will push Isaiah Collier into the starting lineup, and he qualifies as a must-roster player when he starts.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Small Forward • #12
about 1 month ago
Hunter has been diagnosed with iritis in his left eye after being inadvertently poked in the eye by Clippers wing Kobe Sanders during Friday’s loss to the Clippers. His absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup, with rookie Nique Clifford being the player most likely to fill the void. Given where the Kings are in the standings, Clifford and Devin Carter should have added fantasy value after the All-Star break.
Source: Sean Cunningham
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
about 1 month ago
Westbrook had nine assists in Saturday’s loss to the Cavaliers, but gave back a lot of his value in certain leagues with his seven turnovers. The 37-year-old point guard was otherwise excellent for the Kings. Westbrook was efficient with 21 points on 14 attempts and five three-pointers. The Kings have two games upcoming in Week 17, starting with a matchup against the Pelicans on Monday.
SAC • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Clifford moved into the starting lineup with Zach LaVine (finger) and Malik Monk (illness) both out. The 23-year-old guard made the most of his opportunity with 30 points on 19 attempts in 40 minutes. Clifford can be used in deeper formats until the Kings are back to full strength.
UTA • Point Guard • #13
about 1 month ago
While other players on the Jazz are being removed after three quarters, Collier continues to play lots of minutes for Utah. The 21-year-old point guard has now played at least 30 minutes in four consecutive games, a timeline that overlaps with Keyonte George’s right ankle sprain. Until there’s concrete news that George is coming back, Collier should be rostered in all formats. In the last four games, he’s averaging 20.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 13.3 assists and 2.7 steals.
UTA • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Jackson and most of the starters curiously played 25 minutes or less. The Jazz led by seven entering the fourth quarter before sidelining the 26-year-old power forward and other veterans, which ultimately led to the three-point loss. Jackson’s fantasy upside will be limited if this kind of game management continues. While he played well when he was on the court, fantasy managers have to consider it a discouraging debut.
SAC • Shooting Guard • #29
about 1 month ago
The Kings won’t have Zach LaVine or Domantas Sabonis for Saturday’s game, leaving head coach Doug Christie with two spots to fill. Raynaud will continue to start with Sabonis out for another game, while LaVine’s place will be filled by Plowden. Of the two spot starters, Raynaud offers a higher fantasy upside.
Source: NBA Lineups
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
George missed the last three games with a right ankle sprain, only to return Saturday and re-aggravate the injury in the first half of the game against the Magic. Isiah Collier started the second half for the Jazz and is a must-add player in all formats while George’s health status is up in the air.
Source: Andy Blarsen
SAC • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
After scoring 18 points in Friday’s loss to the Clippers, Monk will not play against the Cavaliers. His absence frees up opportunities for some of the Kings’ reserves, especially with Zach LaVine and De’Andre Hunter also out. Nique Clifford, Devin Carter and Daeqwon Plowden should play plenty, with the former likely moving into the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
Jackson is set to start in his Jazz debut against the Magic on Saturday. At the same time, George is returning from a three-game absence due to an ankle injury. The 22-year-old point guard will be limited to around 24 minutes, according to Jazz coach Will Hardy. That could mean some extra minutes for Isaiah Collier.
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
about 1 month ago
Love was upgraded to probable early Saturday, so his availability isn’t a surprise for the game against the Magic. With the Jazz’ acquisition of Jaren Jackson Jr. and other players available, Love isn’t likely to see enough minutes to be fantasy-relevant unless something changes.
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
George, who’s missed the last three games, was initially listed as probable with an ankle injury, so his availability for Saturday’s game against the Magic isn’t much of a surprise. His availability will push Isaiah Collier back to the bench despite doing an excellent job while George was out.
SAC • Small Forward • #12
about 1 month ago
Hunter injured his left eye after taking an inadvertent hit from Clippers’ wing Kobe Sanders. The Kings’ forward/guard has been diagnosed with left eye iritis, which is swelling and irritation in the colored ring around the pupil. Hopefully, this will not be an injury that keeps Hunter sidelined for an extended period. Nique Clifford, who logged 33 minutes on Friday, may move into the starting lineup after coming off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Shooting Guard, Small Forward, and Point Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
LaVine was ruled out with right fifth finger soreness. Nique Clifford figures to enter the starting lineup and has been productive with LaVine out before. Clifford is worth adding in deeper formats.
SAC • Center and Power Forward • #11
about 1 month ago
Sabonis’ continued absence means that Maxime Raynaud will remain in the starting lineup. Given where the Kings are in the standings, it remains to be seen how much Sabonis plays the rest of the season. Raynaud and fellow rookie Dylan Cardwell will have added fantasy value moving forward.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
about 1 month ago
After missing Utah’s last two games, Love is on track to be available for Saturday’s game. However, with Jaren Jackson Jr., Kyle Filipowski and Jusuf Nurkić available, there may not be enough minutes for Love to affect fantasy basketball. Nurkić has been a DNP-CD in the last two games; if he isn’t starting, don’t expect him to play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
Initially questionable for Saturday’s game, George is on track to be available after a three-game absence. While the Jazz have held Jusuf Nurkić out of games recently, even though he was listed as available, that should not be an issue for George. That said, fantasy managers need to ensure that he’s in the starting lineup before locking the point guard into their lineups. George’s return would push Isaiah Collier to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Center • #
about 1 month ago
The rookie center took advantage of increased minutes on Friday and logged arguably his best game as a professional. He’s notched back-to-back double-digit rebound games and could realistically carve out a consistent role with this team, given where they are in the standings at this point in the season. Cardwell recently signed a standard contract with the Kings after going undrafted and agreeing to a two-way deal.
SAC • Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Monk was consistent as a scorer throughout Friday’s contest, but his biggest moments came in the third and fourth quarters, when his three-point shooting put the Kings on a run and at one point gave them a fourth-quarter lead. All of the veteran combo-guard’s scoring came from deep in this game, as he finished with at least six triples for the third time this season. Monk appears to be firmly back in the nightly rotation following a stretch earlier in the season in which he saw DNP’s. He’s capable of big nights, but isn’t someone fantasy managers should get excited about.
UTA • Power Forward and Center • #42
about 1 month ago
Love has missed Utah’s last two games due to illness. His availability does not affect fantasy basketball, especially with the Jazz adding Jaren Jackson Jr. at the trade deadline. While it remains to be seen how much JJJ and Jusuf Nurkić will play on Saturday, Love is not likely to get the minutes needed to offer value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #3
about 1 month ago
George has missed Utah’s last three games, while Isaiah Collier has flourished as the starting point guard in his absence. Collier is worth holding onto for the rest of the season, as his opportunities to run the show may increase as Utah looks to hold onto its first-round pick.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Playing in his home state of Georgia for the first time as an NBA player, Bailey put up 20 points and a complete stat line. While the shooting efficiency was lacking, his getting up 26 shots and logging 40 minutes may be a sign of what’s to come if the Jazz shut down their vets later this season. For those who can afford to take a hit in the field-goal percentage category, Bailey is worth picking up. The Jazz end Week 16 on Saturday against the Jazz.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
While teammate Isaiah Collier played all 48 minutes, Markkanen didn’t even play half that. The Jazz forward logged 23 minutes in Atlanta, and that’s one of the concerns for fantasy managers who have him rostered. The good news is that Markkanen actually played, unlike Jusuf Nurkić, who was active. Hopefully, for the sake of those who have Lauri rostered, the Jazz will rule him out when he isn’t playing, rather than resorting to the Nurkić-related shenanigans of the last two games.