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Devin Carter - Back to bench Carter will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Lakers, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.

Impact Carter started Thursday's game against the Mavericks due to Russell Westbrook (thigh) being out of the lineup, but he will return to a bench role as Westbrook is back in action. Carter has seen at least 20 minutes in five of his last six appearances off the bench.

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Kings are definitely missing one rookie's clutch defense With Dylan Cardwell on the shelf, the Sacramento Kings are short their best shot blocker and rim protector.

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Russell Westbrook - Off injury report for Sunday Westbrook (thigh) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Westbrook missed Thursday's win over Dallas due to a right thigh contusion, though he's set to play Sunday. The veteran point guard's return will likely push Devin Carter to the bench. In eight February appearances, Westbrook averaged 14.5 points, 4.3 assists and 2.5 rebounds across 24.4 minutes per game.

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DeMar DeRozan really seems to want that buyout from the Kings DeMar DeRozan has been off his game for quite some time, which will likely lead to the Sacramento Kings buying his remaining contract out.

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Keegan Murray - Out for at least two weeks Murray will have his sprained left ankle reevaluated by medical staff in two weeks, Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.

Impact The injury is to the same ankle that caused Murray to miss 20 consecutive games from early January to post-All-Star break. The Kings will take the cautious approach with the fourth-year forward, who could be back in action in mid-March depending on how well he progresses in his recovery. Nique Clifford, Malik Monk and Daeqwon Plowden are all candidates for increased roles for as long as Murray is sidelined.

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Maxime Raynaud - Continues to impress Raynaud closed Thursday's 130-121 win over the Mavericks with 22 points (8-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, one block and one steal in 31 minutes.

Impact Raynaud is being heavily relied on by the Kings with so many injuries in the frontcourt. Over his last five games, he's been a top-60 player in nine-category formats with averages of 15.2 points, 10.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists.

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Daeqwon Plowden - 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.

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Another unexpected win showed off the potential of several young Kings The Sacramento Kings' young guns took charge and defeated the Mavericks, setting the stage for the oncoming rebuild.

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Devin Carter - Scores 15 in spot start Carter logged 15 points (6-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-6 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and four steals over 32 minutes during Thursday's 130-121 win over the Mavericks.

Impact Carter joined the starting five Thursday with Russell Westbrook (thigh) out of commission. The 23-year-old responded with a solid all-around line, as he set a new season high in rebounds while tying his season best in assists. Carter could be worth a streaming look until Westbrook makes his way back from injury, which could arrive as early as Sunday in Los Angeles.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nique Clifford - Solid final line in victory Clifford posted 13 points (6-19 FG, 1-6 3Pt), eight rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals across 39 minutes during Thursday's 130-121 win over the Mavericks.

Impact Clifford had a tough time getting his shot to fall, but his sheer volume helped him score in double digits for a third straight game. He also dished out a career-high seven assists. Clifford jumped into the starting lineup Thursday with Keegan Murray (ankle) and Russell Westbrook (thigh) sidelined, but the rookie figures to return to a bench role once Sacramento shakes the injury bug.

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Precious Achiuwa - Pours in career-high 29 points Achiuwa chipped in 29 points (13-19 FG, 3-3 3Pt), 12 rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals over 33 minutes during Thursday's 130-121 victory over Dallas.

Impact Achiuwa led the Kings in scoring and rebounding, and he contributed on the defensive end after failing to record either a block or steal in his last showing Wednesday against Houston. The Memphis product has made seven straight starts for Sacramento and is averaging 14.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.9 steals in 26.7 minutes per game during this stretch.

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Achiuwa has career-high 29 points to lead the Kings past the Mavericks, 130-121

Precious Achiuwa had a career-high 29 points and added 12 rebounds, Maxime Raynaud scored 22 points and the Sacramento Kings beat the Dallas Mavericks 130-121 on Thursday night

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Devin Carter - Starting Thursday Carter is in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Mavericks, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Impact Carter is getting a spot-start with Russell Westbrook (thigh) unavailable, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Nique Clifford, DeMar DeRozan, Precious Achiuwa and Maxime Raynaud. In Carter's previous start this season, he finished with 19 points, five boards, four dimes, one triple and one block, so he makes sense as a streaming option.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nique Clifford - Enters starting five Clifford is in the Kings' starting lineup against the Mavericks on Thursday, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Impact Clifford and Devin Carter will both move into the Kings' starting lineup due to the absences of Keegan Murray (ankle) and Russell Westbrook (thigh). It will be Clifford's 11th start of the season, and as a starter, the rookie first-rounder has averaged 9.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.2 threes and 1.3 steals over 31.9 minutes per game.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Malik Monk - Available Thursday Monk (ankle) has been cleared to play Thursday against the Mavericks.

Impact Monk was in danger of missing Thursday's matchup due to ankle soreness, but he's since been cleared to take the court. The Kentucky product is averaging 12.5 points, 1.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists in his last four outings.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kings need to take their time working this player back into the rotation The Sacramento Kings need to take their time bringing Dylan Cardwell back from injury so they don't accidentally make things worse.

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