Daeqwon Plowden News, Rumors, Updates - Sacramento Kings

Starting sans Clifford Plowden will start Thursday's game against Philadelphia, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Impact With Nique Clifford (hamstring) unavailable, Plowden will step into the starting lineup for just the third time on the campaign. As a starter this season, the two-way player has averaged 16.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists across 37.0 minutes per tilt.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Thursday Plowden (lower body) isn't listed on the injury report for Thursday's game against Philadelphia.

Impact Plowden left Tuesday's game against San Antonio in the fourth quarter after sustaining a lower body injury, but the 27-year-old win has been given the green light to play Thursday night. He's scored in double figures in six straight games, averaging 13.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.5 steals across 31.0 minutes during that span.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early Tuesday Plowden went to the locker room during the fourth quarter of Tuesday's game against the Spurs with an apparent lower body injury and didn't return, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacram...

Impact Plowden was spotted walking down the tunnel with a limp with only a few minutes remaining in the final period of a game that had already been decided, so it's no real surprise that he didn't return. The team should have more information on his injury after completing an evaluation.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

DeRozan leads Sacramento against San Antonio after 41-point game

Sacramento takes on the San Antonio Spurs after DeMar DeRozan scored 41 points in the Sacramento Kings' 116-111 victory against the Utah Jazz

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

Handling significant playing time Plowden totaled 10 points (3-14 FG, 2-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals across 31 minutes during Sunday's 116-111 victory over the Jazz.

Impact As the Kings' youth movement continues to take effect, Plowden is settling into a significant role in the frontcourt and turning in quality streaming value in deep fantasy leagues. He's logged at least 30 minutes and 10 points in five consecutive games, during which Plowden has averaged 12.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.4 steals, 1.2 assists and 2.2 three-pointers in 31.5 minutes per contest.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

DeMar DeRozan scores season-high 41 points as Kings beat Jazz 116-111

DeMar DeRozan scored a season-high 41 points and had 11 assists to help the Sacramento Kings hold off the Utah Jazz 116-111

MARCH 16 • Associated Press

Westbrook has triple-double in Kings' 118-109 win as Clippers lose Leonard to sprained ankle

Russell Westbrook had 12 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his 209th career triple-double and DeMar DeRozan scored 27 points to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 118-109 victory...

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

LaMelo Ball scores 30 as Hornets beat Kings 117-109

LaMelo Ball scored 20 of his 30 points in the first half and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Sacramento Kings 117-109

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Posts 16 points as fill-in Plowden notched 16 points (6-13 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds and two assists across 35 minutes during Sunday's 126-110 victory over the Bulls.

Impact Plowden drew his second start of the season, filling the slot left by DeMar DeRozan (illness). While DeRozan should return soon, Plowden represents a key piece of the youth movement that will become the Kings' focus as they recover from a lost season. His promotion to the parent club will likely be a permanent one, as he's well under the cutoff for his two-way contract. He's in a perfect spot to break his elongated stint in the G League and has a shot at earning a full-time roster spot this season.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Westbrook stacks another triple-double in Kings 126-110 win over Bulls

Russell Westbrook had 23 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds for his NBA-record 208th career triple-double, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Chicago Bulls 126-110

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Starting sans DeRozan Plowden will start Sunday's game against the Bulls, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

Impact With DeMar DeRozan (illness) unavailable for the first time this season, Plowden will get the starting nod. During his lone start in a loss to Cleveland on Feb. 7, he posted 16 points, six rebounds, four assists and one steal in 39 minutes.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect shooting display Plowden supplied 19 points (7-7 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and four rebounds across 26 minutes during Thursday's 130-121 victory over Dallas.

Impact Plowden provided a highly efficient 19 points off the bench Thursday. The two-way played has scored 19 points in two of his past three games, and he'd keep himself on the deep-league fantasy radar if Keegan Murray misses more time with his ankle sprain going forward.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Daeqwon Plowden, Maxime Raynaud and Coach Christie | Postgame Interviews 2.26.26

FEBRUARY 27 • YOUTUBE

Kings stop franchise-worst 16-game skid with first road win since December

Sacramento had never suffered through a streak of futility this long

FEBRUARY 24 • Associated Press

Drops season-high 19 points Plowden ended Monday's 123-114 victory over Memphis with 19 points (6-12 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and one assist over 26 minutes.

Impact Plowden scored a season-high 19 points, just the second time he has recorded double digits all season. With Sacramento likely heading for a late-season shake-up, Plowden is a name to watch, just in case his role shifts at some point. While this was an encouraging performance, managers should not overreact just yet.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Kings end 16-game skid as Westbrook and Achiuwa lead the way in 123-114 win over Grizzlies

The Sacramento Kings have ended their franchise-worst 16-game losing streak

FEBRUARY 24 • Associated Press

Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 23 in home debut as Jazz deal the Kings their 14th straight loss

Jaren Jackson Jr scored 23 points in his home debut to lead the Utah Jazz to a 121-93 victory over the Sacramento Kings

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

King have struck G League gold yet again with this player Daeqwon Plowden is making the most of the opportunities he's earned from the Sacramento Kings and might get himself a proper NBA contract.

FEBRUARY 10 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Won't start Monday Plowden is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Pelicans, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Impact Plowden turned in a solid effort in his first start of the season Saturday, scoring 16 points, though he'll revert to a reserve role for Monday's contest. The Bowling Green product has appeared in five NBA games this season, averaging 5.6 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 19.8 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 16 points in first start Plowden finished Saturday's 132-126 loss to the Cavaliers with 16 points (6-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal across 39 minutes.

Impact Plowden recently rejoined the parent club after another stint with the Stockton affiliate. The move appears to be Sacramento's first acknowledgment of the lost season, and it's taking a look at its inventory as it looks to the future. The Bowling Green product has bounced among several different teams since going undrafted in 2022, but he's developed his skills in G League competition and landed with a squad that's building a youthful core alongside a solid group of veterans.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Making first start of NBA career Plowden is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers, Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.

Impact Plowden will make the first start of his NBA career as the Kings will play a young starting lineup. Plowden will slot alongside two rookies, Maxime Raynaud and Nique Clifford, and veterans Russell Westbrook and DeMar DeRozan. Plowden is averaging 3.0 points and 2.0 rebounds per game in his four outings off the bench in 2025-26.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

A reliable G League shooter could help shore up the Kings' offense Daeqwon Plowden has been playing incredibly well for the Stockton Kings, making him a solid 3&D choice for the Sacramento Kings.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Kings new roster decision was direct result of Kevin Durant trade The Sacramento Kings just signed Daeqwon Plowden to a two-way contract less than a month after he was waived following getting moved in the...

JULY 31, 2025 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Inks two-way deal with Sacramento The Kings signed Plowden to a two-way contract Wednesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact The Suns waived Plowden on July 6 after being traded to Phoenix in the massive seven-team trade involving Kevin Durant landing with the Rockets. The Bowling Green product played in six regular-season games with the Hawks during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 7.2 points and 1.8 rebounds across 12 minutes per game while shooting 64 percent from the floor and 52.9 percent from beyond the arc.

JULY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

To be waived by Phoenix Plowden will be waived by the Suns, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports Sunday.

Impact Plowden was sent to the Suns as part of a historic seven-team trade that became official Sunday, though he'll now have to explore other opportunities. The 26-year-old appeared in six outings for Atlanta after signing a two-way deal with the team in December, averaging 7.2 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.5 three-pointers in 12.0 minutes per game during that span.

JULY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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