Sacramento Kings DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (ankle) is doubtful to play on Wednesday versus Philadelphia. He's nursing soreness in his left ankle. Murray has missed only one game this season so far. Doug McDermott replaced him in the starting five versus Denver on Dec. 16. The veteran has had three starts overall in 2024-25, averaging 8.7 points in 20.3 minutes in the first unit. McDermott is a three-point specialist and usually doesn't provide much else for fantasy managers. He might even struggle to get his shots to drop on Wednesday, as the 76ers guard the three-point line well.

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (illness, toe) is questionable for the Bulls' New Year's Day matchup in Washington against the Wizards. LaVine was listed as probable for Monday's game before being surprisingly downgraded to out. LaVine could miss a second straight game on Wednesday, and if he does, there will be more time and usage available for Coby White, who gets a boost of 3.3 percentage points of usage with LaVine off the floor this season. On Monday, White came close to a triple-double in LaVine's absence, churning out 23 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists in 41 minutes against the Hornets. In 10 games in December, LaVine averaged 22 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 3.4 turnovers in 32.5 minutes per game. If he plays against the Wizards, he's a solid start while White, Josh Giddey, and Talen Horton-Tucker will all be lined up for larger workloads.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jake LaRavia (ankle) will not play against Phoenix on Tuesday. He injured his right ankle against Oklahoma City on Sunday and will have to sit out at least one game. LaRavia's first opportunity to return will come on Friday against Sacramento. His absence opens up additional playing time for Luke Kennard and Cam Spencer. They might end up being very heavily involved in Tuesday's action, as the Grizzlies enter the contest with a lengthy list of injuries. LaRavia is among seven absent rotational players.

Sacramento Kings forward Jae Crowder (back) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against Dallas. The 34-year-old will be kept off the court due to lower back soreness. Crowder earned a deal with the Kings on Nov. 27 and logged a pair of starts to get things going. However, he hasn't had a regular role with the team since then, averaging only 10.3 minutes over four December appearances.

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (toe) won't play on Monday versus the Charlotte Hornets. He was listed as probable. However, the veteran has a toe injury, which regressed during shootaround on Monday. With Ayo Dosunmu (calf) also ruled out, Nikola Vucevic, Josh Giddey, and Coby White should be the favorites to lead the way on the scoring end. There is also room for Patrick Williams, Dalen Terry, Lonzo Ball, and Talen Horton-Tucker to exceed their usual fantasy expectations.