ImpactJones has bounced back and forth between the Kings' NBA and G League squads. However, the rookie guard is unlikely to receive much playing time in Sacramento.
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Colby Jones - Recalled to NBAThe Kings recalled Jones from the G League's Stockton Kings on Wednesday, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
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JT Thor - Minimal playing time continuesThor provided two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two rebounds in six minutes during Tuesday's 111-104 win over Sacramento.
ImpactWith Charlotte shorthanded, Thor has played in only four of the last seven games, logging six or fewer minutes in each of his appearances during that stretch. The 2021 second-round pick doesn't need to be on fantasy radars, even in deeper leagues.
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Nick Smith Jr. - Hits two triples in winSmith closed with six points (2-3 FG, 2-3 3Pt), one assist and two blocks across 14 minutes during Tuesday's 111-104 victory over Sacramento.
ImpactWith Charlotte shorthanded, Smith has played double-digit minutes in nine straight games, averaging 8.1 points on 45.2 percent shooting during that stretch. He should continue to garner a modest bench role as long as LaMelo Ball (ankle), Brandon Miller (hip) and Gordon Hayward (calf) remain out, but Smith isn't producing enough to be on fantasy radars in standard leagues.
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Nathan Mensah - Plays 16 minutes in winMensah had zero points (0-1 FG), one rebound, two blocks and two steals in 16 minutes during Tuesday's 111-104 win over Sacramento.
ImpactMensah played his second-most minutes of the season and was stellar defensively, but he failed to make contributions elsewhere. With the Hornets shorthanded, Mensah has played double-digit minutes in back-to-back games.
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Davion Mitchell - Back in rotationMitchell had four points (1-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and one rebound in 14 minutes during Tuesday's 111-104 loss to Charlotte.
ImpactMitchell lost his spot in the rotation to Keon Ellis earlier in the season, but the former has played double-digit minutes in three straight games, while the latter has played just four total minutes during that stretch. However, both players will likely be on the outskirts of fantasy radars moving forward, barring multiple injuries.
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Trey Lyles - Modest role continuesLyles ended Tuesday's 111-104 loss to the Hornets with nine points (3-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes.
ImpactAfter a calf injury delayed his start, Lyles made his season debut Nov. 22, and his role has been steady since. He's averaging 7.2 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 19.7 minutes per game. However, barring an injury to Harrison Barnes or Keegan Murray, Lyles' modest reserve role isn't likely to change.
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