Sacramento Kings DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

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.

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.