Sacramento Kings DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (ankle) won't play on Friday against the Grizzlies. He'll now be sidelined for a second-straight contest, recently missing Wednesday's win over the 76ers because of ankle soreness. Keon Ellis got the start, finishing with nine points. But he shined most on the defensive end, amassing four steals and two blocks. Ellis will start again on Friday night, although the debut of Devin Carter could mean he'll be less productive.

Sacramento Kings forward Jae Crowder (back) is available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Crowder hasn't seen the court much lately, but he has also been dealing with a back injury. He has been cleared to play on Wednesday, but that doesn't guarantee that Crowder is actually going to see time on the court. He has fallen out of the rotation lately with the Kings fairly healthy at the forward spot right now. Fantasy managers don't need to have Crowder rostered in fantasy formats right now.

Sacramento Kings forward Jae Crowder (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Crowder hasn't played in any of the Kings' last six games, though he was only ruled out with this back soreness in Sacramento's 10 point win against Dallas on Monday. Given his lack of playing time, and overall lack of production when active, his potential absence will have minimal fantasy impacts. Expect De'Aaron Fox to have a solid night for the Kings against Philadelphia as Sacramento's top option.

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (ankle) will not play on Wednesday against the 76ers. The 24-year-old has struggled during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging only 11.6 points, a career-low, with 7.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists. Fortunately, he's at least stayed healthy, missing just his second game of the year on Wednesday night. Without him, Trey Lyles could benefit the most, even if he doesn't start.

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Zach LaVine (toe) will jump back into the lineup on Wednesday versus Washington. He has been upgraded from questionable to available. Julian Phillips, who started in LaVine's place on Monday against Charlotte, is set to land back in a bench role. LaVine is expected to do a lot of damage on Wednesday as the Bulls face the leakiest defense in the National Basketball Association. However, the Wizards limited the two-time All-Star to just 18 points in 31 minutes in the first head-to-head clash of the season.