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SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
about 10 hours ago
While Westbrook led the Kings in scoring on Wednesday, he put up those 22 points in 25 minutes. With the game being a blowout, the veteran point guard was not on the floor as long as he usually would. However, Kings fans and fantasy managers would likely argue that Westbrook should play around 25 minutes in more competitive games to free up time for the Kings’ younger guards. Made available after missing a few games with a back injury, Devin Carter picked up a DNP-CD in a game the Kings lost by 31 points. We’ll see if that changes in the near future.
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
2 days ago
Westbrook led the Kings in scoring with 25 points in 33 minutes of action in the win over the Grizzlies on Monday. The 37-year-old point guard certainly still has something left in the tank, but he obviously isn’t part of the organization’s long-term plans and could see his minutes scaled back as the season goes on.
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
6 days ago
Westbrook is back from a one-game absence, while Murray returns for the first time since January 4 against the Bucks (ankle) in an attempt to end the Kings’ franchise-worst 14-game losing streak. They’ll face a Magic team that has won three of its last four games, hoping to start its West Coast trip with a win.
Source: NBA Starting Lineups
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
7 days ago
Westbrook sat out the Kings’ final game before the All-Star break, resulting in Devin Carter making his first career start. The veteran’s return should push Carter to the bench, but playing time won’t be an issue for the second-year guard, given where the Kings are in the standings.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
16 days 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 • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
16 days 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 • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
18 days 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 • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
23 days ago
Westbrook is good to go after missing the last three games with a sore right foot. With Dennis Schröder now a member of the Cavaliers, rookie Nique Clifford will likely serve as Westbrook’s primary backup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
25 days ago
Westbrook will miss a third consecutive game due to soreness in his right foot. With the Kings reportedly trading Dennis Schröder to the Cavaliers, Westbrook’s absence opens the door for Nique Clifford to move into the starting lineup. While he hasn’t been a consistently productive player, the rookie guard could prove valuable during the silly season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
26 days ago
Westbrook has missed Sacramento’s last two games with a sore right foot. After performing well in Thursday’s loss to the 76ers, Dennis Schröder had a brutal night in Friday’s blowout loss to the Celtics. Given the matchup, Schröder would be worth streaming if Westbrook remains out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
27 days ago
Westbrook will miss a second consecutive game due to a sore right foot, which he tweaked during Tuesday’s loss to the Knicks. Dennis Schröder will remain in the starting lineup, and he’s worth streaming while the Kings are without their starting point guard.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
28 days ago
Westbrook tweaked his foot in the final minutes of Tuesday’s loss to the Knicks. He was able to finish the game but was limping around on the court. With Westbrook out of the lineup, Dennis Schröder will likely start in his place with Keon Ellis playing more minutes as well, but DeMar DeRozan should see the biggest uptick in usage.
Source: NBA.com
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
29 days ago
Westbrook is dealing with a sore right foot. If he’s unable to play on Thursday, the Kings would turn to Dennis Schröder to run the show. While his fantasy ceiling is limited, Schröder would be worth streaming as the starting point guard.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
about 1 month ago
Westbrook led the Kings in scoring on Wednesday, but this was also his first game with three assists or fewer in over two weeks. This was also his first game with more turnovers (four) than assists (three) since November 26. The good news for fantasy managers is that Westbrook has been a third-round player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks, continuing to exceed expectations.
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
about 1 month ago
It was a mixed bag for Westbrook on Tuesday. The 37-year-old point guard had 22 points and seven assists against the Heat, but also turned the ball over six times and was 1-of-6 from behind the three-point line. Westbrook has provided ninth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Kings take on the Raptors Wednesday night for the second game of a back-to-back.
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
about 1 month ago
A 20-point scorer in three of his last four games, Westbrook’s efficiency has improved recently. Over the past two weeks, the Kings’ point guard has been close to a top-50 player in eight-cat formats. If not for his shooting 65 percent from the foul line during this stretch, Westbrook would be a top-50 player by a safe margin. The Kings play four games in Week 14, starting with a Tuesday/Wednesday home back-to-back before heading east.
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
about 1 month ago
Westbrook fell one point shy of matching his season high for points, but it was the efficiency of his shooting that made this performance so good. He also set a new season high for three-pointers, which was enough to help the Kings win a fourth straight game. The counting stats have been consistent for Russ this year, though they could drop as Domantas Sabonis ramps up. For now, managers shouldn’t expect this level of efficiency often, but Westbrook should see enough usage to continue providing value.
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
about 1 month ago
Westbrook recorded his 13th double-double of the season, with the 11 assists being the most he’s had in a game since a December 8 loss to the Pacers. Over the past two weeks, he has been close to a top-100 player in eight-cat formats. If there’s been an issue for Westbrook recently, it’s been his shooting. During these two weeks, he’s shooting 41.5 percent from the field. While the inefficiency is expected given the track record, it also keeps Westbrook’s fantasy ceiling low.
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
about 1 month ago
Westbrook’s 22 points were the most he’s scored in a game since dropping 27 in a December 23 loss to the Pistons. And after falling into a slump from beyond the arc to begin 2026, the veteran point guard was 7-of-14 in wins over the Rockets and Lakers on back-to-back nights. Westbrook and the Kings have three more games on the schedule for Week 13, starting with the Knicks on Wednesday.
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
about 2 months ago
While Westbrook has consistently scored in double figures, double-doubles have been challenging to come by for the veteran point guard. The ten assists recorded against the Rockets were the most in a game for him since hitting that number in a December 18 overtime loss to the Trail Blazers. With Dennis Schröder serving the first game of a three-game suspension, Westbrook’s 34 minutes were six more than he played in Friday’s loss to the Kings.
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
about 2 months ago
Westbrook’s seven assists were the most in a game for him since December 27 and equal to his total in Sacramento’s prior two games. While he did shoot the ball well against the Warriors, the veteran point guard has made just 38.9 percent of his attempts over the past two weeks. That, combined with the decline in assists, has negatively affected Westbrook’s fantasy value. He’ll look to end Week 12 on a high note when the Kings host the Rockets on Sunday.
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
about 2 months ago
One game removed from becoming the highest-scoring point guard in league history, Westbrook recorded a robust stat line on Sunday. The field-goal percentage was poor, but the veteran point guard did a little bit of everything and kept the turnovers in check. Over the past two weeks, Westbrook has offered top-75 per-game value in eight-cat formats. And if Keegan Murray has to miss time after spraining his left ankle, Westbrook may boast a higher fantasy ceiling in the short term.
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
about 2 months ago
Westbrook passed Oscar Robertson to become the highest scoring point guard in the history of the NBA with 26,711 points. The 37-year-old point guard also has the most rebounds of any point guard in league history as well as field goals made. Westbrook has had an incredible career and can still play at a high level. He averaged 16.2 points per game, 7.5 assists per game and 5.8 rebounds per game in December. The Kings conclude the week with a game against the Bucks on Sunday.
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
about 2 months ago
Westbrook had another down performance by his standards, one game after a low-production outing against the Clippers. He narrowly made it to double figures as a scorer, with inefficient, high-volume three-point shooting among the reasons for his low output. He was again unspectacular on the glass, but made contributions as a facilitator. Fantasy managers will hope that he can bounce back against the Suns on Friday to log a stronger final line.
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
2 months ago
Westbrook made some history on Saturday, as he passed Magic Johnson to move into seventh on the NBA’s all-time assists list. Overall, the veteran point guard played very well against the Mavericks, shooting 50 percent from the field and from beyond the arc while also recording a game-high nine assists. While Westbrook did commit four turnovers, his production since moving into the starting lineup has put him back on the radar in standard leagues, and some shallow formats as well. That is something that few, if any, fantasy managers expected before the season began. The Kings play their final game of Week 10 on Sunday against the Lakers.
Source: Marc J. Spears
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
2 months ago
One game removed from hitting five three-pointers, Westbrook hit four more on Tuesday. Over the last two games, he’s shot 9-of-24 from deep. Three-point percentage is not a scoring category in most fantasy leagues, so the hope is that the increased willingness to put up those shots won’t crater Westbrook’s overall field-goal percentage. He’s closing in on top-75 value in eight-cat formats, which is not something that anyone expected before the season began.
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
2 months ago
Westbrook recorded his 11th double-double of the season on Sunday, but the percentages left much to be desired. That isn’t a major surprise to fantasy managers, as those are the categories where most expect to take a hit when using the 37-year-old veteran. Despite shooting 43.5 percent from the field and 68.2 percent from the foul line, Westbrook has still been close to a top-50 player in eight-cat formats over the last two weeks.
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
2 months ago
Westbrook had a rough night shooting the basketball, but he was able to provide solid fantasy value in other areas. The veteran point guard was one of two Kings to record five steals, with DeMar DeRozan being the other. Add in the rebounds and assists, and Westbrook’s final line was not as bad as it could have been. Over the last two weeks, he has been a top-50 player in eight-cat formats.
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
2 months ago
Westbrook finished Thursday’s defeat with his tenth double-double of the season. And to the surprise of many, he’s turned into a player who can once again be relied on in 12-team leagues. Westbrook is providing top-75 value in eight-cat formats, well ahead of his Yahoo! ADP (139). Of course, the ADP was heavily influenced by Westbrook not agreeing to a deal until after the preseason, as many fantasy drafts were already in the books. He’s rostered in 63 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and that number should continue to increase.
SAC • Point Guard and Small Forward • #4
3 months ago
Westbrook had a relatively efficient night on Thursday, but it did not keep the Kings from getting blown out of their own building. Over the past month, he has been close to a top-75 player in eight-cat formats. To the surprise of no one who’s experienced in fantasy basketball, Westbrook’s value is much lower in nine-cat formats because of the turnovers. He committed only two on Thursday, but the nature of the game resulted in Westbrook playing less than usual.