JaVale McGee News, Rumors, Updates - Sacramento Kings

Ruled out vs. Houston McGree won't play in Monday's game against the Rockets due to a non-COVID illness.

Impact McGee wasn't listed on the team's injury report leading up to Monday's clash, but the squad announced shortly before tipoff that he won't be available. Dwight Powell could pick up a few extra minutes with McGee out of commission.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clear of injury report McGee (illness) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Rockets.

Impact McGee should provide additional frontcourt depth for the Mavericks on Monday but doesn't figure to log more than a handful of minutes. He's played no more than six minutes in any of his last three appearances.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday McGee has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus Spurs due to a non-COVID illness.

Impact McGee is averaging just 8.3 minutes in 23 minutes this season, so his absence shouldn't have a major impact on Dallas' rotation. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with the Rockets.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high 18 points McGee had 18 points (8-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and four rebounds over 17 minutes during Saturday's 144-115 loss to Chicago.

Impact McGee was on the floor for just five minutes in the first half and knocked down his only field-goal attempt before the break. With the game already well out of reach for Dallas in the fourth quarter, the big man added 15 points on 7-of-9 shooting from the field to finish with a season-high 18 points on the night. McGee also knocked down a three in the contest for the first time all season.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mavericks Interested in Trading for Defensive Center? With the signing of JaVale McGee being underwhelming so far, the Mavs could be in the market to trade for a center.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mavs GM Nico Harrison Speaks on JaVale McGee's Slow Start to Season So far this season, Dallas Mavericks center JaVale McGee has played his way out of the starting lineup. GM Nico Harrison recently discussed...

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

JaVale McGee Blames Mavs' Scheme Adjustment for Defense; Film Says Otherwise JaVale McGee told reporters that he’s still adjusting to the Dallas Mavericks’ defensive scheme after Friday’s win over the Denver Nuggets.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

'I'm A Professional': Mavs' JaVale McGee Speaks on Losing Starting Job Despite a promise to be a starter in the offseason, poor play has landed JaVale McGee on the bench for the Dallas Mavericks. He spoke on tha...

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Upgraded to available McGee (neck) is available for Friday's game versus the Nuggets.

Impact McGee will make his return Friday after missing the last three games due to a neck strain. McGee could see extended minutes with Maxi Kleber (back) out.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Friday McGee (neck) is probable to play in Friday's game versus the Nuggets.

Impact McGee will likely make his return Friday after missing three games due to a neck strain. McGee's return shouldn't affect the Mavericks' rotation much, as he is only averaging 9.4 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doncic sits against last-place Rockets after 40-minute night

Luka Doncic is out for rest against Houston a night after the Dallas superstar played 40 minutes in a win over the Los Angeles Clippers

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Out again Wednesday McGee (neck) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against Houston.

Impact McGee is slated to miss a third straight game due to a neck strain. Maxi Kleber (back) is also out, so Christian Wood is the only healthy center behind Dwight Powell.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doncic, Mavs blow big lead, hang on to beat Clippers 103-101

Luka Doncic scored 35 points, Dorian Finney-Smith added 21 and the Dallas Mavericks held on for a 103-101 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers after blowing a 25-point lead

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Won't play Tuesday McGee has been downgraded to out for Tuesday's game versus Clippers due to a neck strain.

Impact McGee has averaged 4.2 points, 3.0 rebounds and 0.5 blocks in 9.4 minutes across 10 games this season. McGee's absence should open more playing time for Christian Wood on Tuesday. The veteran center's next opportunity to play will be Wednesday's game versus the Rockets.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Wednesday McGee will come off the bench Wednesday against the Magic, Mavericks radio play-by-play broadcaster Chuck Cooperstein reports.

Impact McGee's role has diminished lately, and Dwight Powell appears to be on his way to permanently take over as the starting center. McGee hasn't seen double-digit minutes since Oct. 27.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Role diminishing McGee accumulated zero points (0-1 FG) across three minutes during Monday's 96-94 win over Brooklyn.

Impact Despite starting the contest, McGee logged just three minutes in Monday's affair. It marks his fourth straight contest plying single-digit minutes after the big man played at least 12 in each of the first four games. This decrease in playing time doesn't bode well for McGee's fantasy outlook for the rest of the campaign, though things can change should injuries arise. As of now, both Dwight Powell and Christian Wood are ahead of the veteran in the rotation.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to starting center McGee is starting Monday's game against the Nets, Tim Cato of The Athletic reports.

Impact McGee started the first six games he appeared in to begin the 2022-23 campaign, but he averaged just 11.3 minutes, 4.8 points and 3.3 rebounds over that stretch. After moving to a bench role for one game Friday against Toronto, coach Jason Kidd announced that McGee will move back to the starting center slot for Monday's matchup.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doncic's 30-point streak hits 8 games as Mavs beat Raptors

Luka Doncic scored 35 points, his eighth consecutive game of at least 30 to begin the season, as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Toronto Raptors 111-110 on Friday night

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Moves to bench McGee will come off the bench in Friday's game against the Raptors, Callie Caplan of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact McGee was leapfrogged by Dwight Powell on the depth chart Friday, marking his first time not appearing in the starting five this season. Since McGee has logged less than 10 minutes in each of his last two games and has not played more than 14 minutes this season, his fantasy production may not be affected by his reserve status.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mavs Remain Committed to JaVale McGee as Starter, But Why? The Dallas Mavericks promised JaVale McGee the starting center role when he was signed in free agency. The commitment remains ‘strong’ to th...

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Starting Sunday McGee is starting Sunday's game against the Magic, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact McGee sat out Saturday's game against Oklahoma City for rest purposes, and it isn't very surprising to see him return to the starting lineup for the second half of the back-to-back set. He's averaged 6.3 points and 3.8 rebounds in 12.8 minutes per game over his first four appearances of the season.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder overtake Mavs for 117-111 OT win

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points, and Oklahoma City erased an eight-point deficit in the final two minutes of regulation in a 117-111 overtime victory against the Dallas Ma...

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Not playing Saturday McGee (rest) won't play Saturday against the Thunder, Eddie Sefko of the Mavericks' official site reports.

Impact As expected, the veteran big man will rest with a packed schedule on the horizon, and as head coach Jason Kidd states, McGee's absence from the lineup is solely based on rest and maintenance. Dwight Powell will get the start in his place, but McGee could return to action when the Mavericks take on the Magic on Sunday.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could rest Saturday McGee is questionable for Saturday's game against the Thunder due to rest, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.

Impact This season, McGee has produced at a level consistent with the past three years, averaging 6.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 12.8 minutes. MacMahon notes that if McGee rests, Dwight Powell could start at center.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Manages six boards, two blocks McGee registered six points (3-4 FG), six rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 13 minutes during Saturday's 137-96 victory over Memphis.

Impact McGee continues to start for the Mavericks despite his low minute count. Across two games, he has played 14 and 13 minutes, respectively, fewer than any other starting center in the league. While he can be a steady source of boards and blocks, even in limited minutes, there is very little reason to roster him outside of deep leagues.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Doncic sits against last-place Rockets after 40-minute night

Doncic, Mavs blow big lead, hang on to beat Clippers 103-101

Doncic's 30-point streak hits 8 games as Mavs beat Raptors

Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder overtake Mavs for 117-111 OT win