Team Profile
Sacramento Kings
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113.0 10thOffensive Rating
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108.0 23rdDefensive Rating
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5.0 7thNet Rating
2024 Team Stats
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Points per game116.5 5th
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Points per game Against112.5 13th
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Rebounds per game43.3 15th
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Assists per game25.0 20th
Chicago Bulls guard/forward DeMar DeRozan had a memorable night against Indiana on Wednesday. He produced one of the highest-scoring games of his career with a 46-point effort and helped the team to a 132-129 overtime victory. DeRozan's jump shot with 0.1 seconds remaining on the clock took the game past regulation, and the veteran star scored nine of Chicago's 15 points in the extra frame. He finished with 15-for-24 shooting from the field and made 15 of his 17 attempts at the free-throw line. DeRozan was only one rebound short of a double-double and collected three assists, two steals, and one block. The six-time All-Star has scored more points in a regular-season game just four times during his 15-year NBA career. Age hasn't yet fully caught up with DeRozan, as he's averaging 23.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.1 steals for the season.
Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis is joining the starting five for the second consecutive game. This time, he'll be replacing Kevin Huerter (leg) in the starting lineup after taking Keegan Murray's spot the game before. Ellis was able to post seven points, four rebounds, two assists, three steals, and one turnover while shooting 3-for-4 from the floor and 1-for-2 from downtown. Despite getting the starting nod, Ellis is a risky streaming option for those fantasy managers who are in shallower leagues. Better options are out there for guard stats. Plus, with Murray back, that will likely take the ball out of Ellis' hands a bit more.
Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles (knee) won't play on Wednesday against the Lakers. He sprained his left knee on Tuesday in the win over the Milwaukee Bucks, ending his night after logging only eight minutes. The 28-year-old has averaged 7.1 points and 4.4 rebounds this season. While he has a stable spot in the Kings' rotation, he is rarely productive for fantasy managers. But Lyles' absence could at least open up more minutes for Harrison Barnes, who had 16 points, six rebounds, and one steal on Tuesday.
Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (ankle) will play on Wednesday against the Lakers. Murray sprained his left ankle during Sunday's meeting with Houston and didn't suit up on Tuesday versus Milwaukee. He was listed as questionable heading into this contest. However, he'll return after missing just one game. Of course, Murray should always be featured in any fantasy lineup. But his return may mean fewer minutes (and production) for Harrison Barnes, who had 16 points, six boards, and a steal on Tuesday night.
Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter (leg) has been downgraded from questionable to out on Wednesday night and will not face the Los Angeles Lakers. The good news for the Kings is that Keegan Murray (ankle) was upgraded to active, so they won't be without all of their shooters. This will be Huerter's first missed game since early January, but he hasn't been a very reliable fantasy asset this year. His minutes have fluctuated, so his scoring output has too. While he's sidelined, Keon Ellis will likely remain in the starting lineup while Malik Monk and Davion Mitchell will see extra opportunities off of the bench. Ellis and Mitchell could serve as solid streaming options in deeper fantasy leagues.