Sacramento Kings

Sacramento Kings forward/center Domantas Sabonis (back) is expected to miss Monday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. The 28-year-old played all 82 regular-season games in 2023-24. However, he's in line to miss his second-consecutive contest because of back tightness. With DeMar DeRozan (back) already ruled out, the Kings may need to rely on De'Aaron Fox, who had 49 points in Saturday's win over Utah, for most of the team's production. But as far as Sabonis' spot in the rotation is concerned, Trey Lyles would presumably remain in the starting lineup, with the 2015 No. 12 overall pick dropping 17 points on the Jazz.

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (back) remains out heading into Saturday's matchup with the Utah Jazz. The veteran also missed Friday's overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. But considering DeRozan is one of the most durable players in the National Basketball Association, fantasy managers may see him back on the floor as early as Monday's game against the visiting Atlanta Hawks. Domantas Sabonis (back) and Malik Monk (ankle) are also sidelined versus Utah, so De'Aaron Fox should handle things on the offensive end. There's also room for Kevin Huerter, Keegan Murray, and Trey Lyles to smash fantasy expectations.

Sacramento Kings forward/center Domantas Sabonis (back) won't play in Saturday's matchup versus the Utah Jazz. The veteran had 23 points, 12 boards, and three blocks in Friday's overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, he's dealing with back tightness, although it's unknown how severe the issue is. With DeMar DeRozan (back) and Malik Monk (ankle) also out, De'Aaron Fox is the favorite to lead the way offensively. Trey Lyles could work his way into the starting lineup and surpass fantasy expectations, so he's worth rostering, even if it's only for one game.

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (back) is suffering from lower back tightness and is considered doubtful to suit up against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. The 35-year-old could only play 17 minutes in their last game against the Phoenix Suns, and it looks like the issue has been lingering since then. Since Malik Monk (ankle) is also ruled out of this game, Keegan Murray will likely see an uptick in usage while Keon Ellis and Trey Lyles see some more minutes off of the bench.

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (back) was limited to 17 minutes in Wednesday's 127-104 win over Phoenix. The veteran star didn't come out for the second half due to back tightness, finishing with two points, five rebounds, three assists, one steal, and two blocks. DeRozan has been in fine form for his new club to start the year, even surpassing the 30-point plateau a couple of times this month. Keon Ellis was promoted to the starting unit for the second half Wednesday and will likely get the nod again if DeRozan can't play on Friday versus Minnesota. Ellis is a defensive specialist and not a very reliable source for fantasy value.