Carter (wrist) isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's game versus the Warriors.
Carter will return to action Wednesday after missing Sacramento's previous contest due to right wrist soreness. The rookie guard is averaging 4.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 11.8 minutes across his previous five appearances.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Scores 24 points Sunday
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DeRozan contributed 24 points (9-21 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 38 minutes during Sunday's 123-100 victory over Washington.
DeRozan didn't have his best shooting performance and missed all four of his three-point attempts, but he still found a way to clear the 20-point plateau. This was his sixth straight game with 20 or more points, averaging 26.7 points, 4.2 assists and 4.0 rebounds per game in that span.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Massive double-double
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Sabonis totaled 29 points (12-16 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 18 rebounds, four assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Sunday's 123-100 victory over Washington.
Sabonis was dominant on both ends of the court and had an impressive final stat line, reaching his 19th consecutive double-double and entrenching himself even more as one of the best fantasy options at the center position. Over that 19-game stretch, Sabonis is averaging a robust 20.5 points, 15.9 rebounds, 6.3 assists and a combined 1.1 steals-plus-blocks per game.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Goes for 23 points in win
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Monk produced 23 points (8-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, four assists, one block and one steal in 30 minutes during Sunday's 123-100 win over the Wizards.
Monk filled the stat sheet admirably and posted a solid stat line across the board, ending as one of three players who reached the 20-point plateau in an easy win for the Kings. Monk has been excellent as a starter and is putting up solid numbers as a reliable scoring weapon, hitting the 20-point mark in all but one of his previous eight outings, averaging 23.6 points per game in that span.
Ellis (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Wizards, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Ellis was listed as questionable due to a nagging ankle problem, but he'll give it a go Sunday and should see steady minutes off the bench. The former Alabama standout has started in six of his eight appearances this month, averaging 11.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 28.8 minutes per game.
Kings' Keon Ellis: Officially questionable for Sunday
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Ellis (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
The questionable tag was always the expectation for Ellis, who practiced Saturday and has a shot at being available for this matchup against Washington. Ellis exited Thursday's game versus the Rockets early due to an ankle injury, and a decision on his status will be made closer to Sunday's 9 p.m. ET tipoff.
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Kings' Jordan McLaughlin: Available for Sunday
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McLaughlin (personal) is available for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
McLaughlin has averaged 7.0 minutes across 25 appearances for the Kings this season. He's an emergency depth option for the team.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Out for Sunday
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Carter (wrist) will not play Sunday against the Wizards.
Carter was unable to practice Saturday due to soreness, so this is expected news. With the rookie sidelined, guys like Kevin Huerter, Jordan McLaughlin and Colby Jones could potentially see more run.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Likely out Sunday
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Carter didn't participate in Saturday's practice due to right wrist soreness and will likely be out for Sunday's game versus the Wizards, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Carter's expected absence could open up minutes for Kevin Huerter, Jordan McLaughlin (personal) and Colby Jones. However, fantasy managers should look out for an official injury report to clarify Carter's status against Washington.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Practices Saturday, iffy for Sunday
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Ellis (ankle) fully participated in Saturday's practice and will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Wizards, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Ellis exited Thursday's game versus the Rockets early due to an ankle injury. However, the 24-year-old guard appears to have avoided a serious injury and could return to action as soon as Sunday's matchup with Washington.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Stuffs stat sheet Thursday
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Sabonis racked up 20 points (8-13 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 14 rebounds, seven assists and one block across 38 minutes before fouling out of Thursday's 132-127 victory over the Rockets.
By now, seeing Sabonis record a double-double isn't much of a surprise, and the star big man also ended quite close to recording a triple-double. This was his 17th appearance with a double-double and at least seven dimes, emphasizing just how influential he can be on both ends of the court for the Kings.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Hits game-high 33 points
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DeRozan accumulated 33 points (12-23 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds and four assists over 38 minutes during Thursday's 132-127 victory over the Rockets.
DeRozan led the way for the Kings and came through in the clutch with a couple of key buckets down the stretch. This was the second time he recorded at least 30 points in his last five games, a span in which he's averaging a robust 27.2 points per game while shooting 40 percent from three-point range.
