NOVEMBER 23 • NBA.COM
SACRAMENTO KINGS
10-7 · 5TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Next Game vs Nuggets · Sun 3:00AM
SAC -2.5 TOTAL 228.5
Photos: Pelicans vs. Kings | Game Action 11/22/2023 Game action photos from the New Orleans Pelicans vs. Sacramento Kings game on Wednesday, Nov. 22 during the 2023-24 NBA season.
A pair of And-1s for Zion Williamson vs. Kings
NOVEMBER 23 • YOUTUBE
Sasha Vezenkov - Good to go Wednesday Vezenkov (thumb) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Pelicans.
Impact Vezenkov has been upgraded from questionable to available Wednesday despite dealing with left thumb soreness. With Keegan Murray (back) out, Vezenkov could be in store for extended playing time.
NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Duarte - Good to go Wednesday Duarte (thumb) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Pelicans, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Impact Duarte has been upgraded from questionable to available Wednesday despite dealing with left thumb soreness. With Keegan Murray (back) out, Duarte could be in store for extended playing time.
NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Trey Lyles - Available Wednesday Lyles (calf) is available for Wednesday's game against New Orleans.
Impact Lyles is cleared to make his season debut and could see a sizable bench role with Keegan Murray (back) unavailable. Across 74 appearances last year, Lyles averaged 7.6 points and 4.1 rebounds in 16.9 minutes per game.
NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Keegan Murray - Downgraded to out Murray (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Pelicans.
Impact As expected, Murray will miss his first game of the season due to a back injury he picked up during Monday's loss to New Orleans. Chris Duarte (thumb) has been cleared to suit up, so he'll presumably take Murray's spot in the starting lineup. Sasha Vezenkov (thumb) and Trey Lyles are also candidates to absorb some of Murray's missing minutes.
NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Pelicans vs. Kings Pregame Report 11/22/2023
NOVEMBER 22 • YOUTUBE
Sasha Vezenkov - Full participant at shootaround Vezenkov (thumb), who's listed as questionable, was a full participant during Wednesday's practice and is trending toward playing Wednesday against the Pelicans, Chris Biderman of...
Impact Vezenkov, Chris Duarte (thumb) and Trey Lyles (calf) are all expected to play despite being listed as questionable, while Keegan Murray (back) is trending in the wrong direction. If that holds true, Duarte would presumably take Murray's spot in the starting lineup, while Vezenkov would be a candidate for increased usage off the bench.
NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Duarte - Full go at shootaround Duarte (hand), who's listed as questionable, was a full participant during the Kings' morning shootaround and is trending toward playing Wednesday against the Pelicans, Chris Bider...
Impact Duarte, Sasha Vezenkov (thumb) and Trey Lyles (calf) are all expected to play despite being listed as questionable, but Keegan Murray (back) is trending in the wrong direction. If Murray is ruled out and Duarte is available, the latter would presumably take the former's spot in the starting lineup. In his only start this season, Duarte posted season highs in points (13), rebounds (eight), assists (four), steals (two) and minutes played (33).
NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Trey Lyles - Trending toward season debut Lyles (calf), who's listed as questionable, participated in the Kings' morning shootaround and is expected to play in Wednesday's matchup versus New Orleans, Chris Biderman of The...
Impact Lyles is trending toward making his season debut Wednesday, but he likely won't be officially cleared until closer to tipoff. His potential availability comes at an opportune time for the Kings, who're expected to be without starting forward Keegan Murray (back).
NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Keegan Murray - Not spotted at shootaround Murray (back), who's listed as questionable, wasn't spotted during the Kings' morning shootaround ahead of Wednesday's matchup in New Orleans, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee...
Impact Murray exited Monday's blowout loss to the Pelicans due to lower back soreness and is trending in the wrong direction ahead of Wednesday's matchup. Chris Duarte (thumb), Sasha Vezenkov (thumb) and Trey Lyles (calf) are also listed as questionable, but they participated in the team's shootaround and are expected to play in the rematch versus New Orleans.
NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Sasha Vezenkov - Now questionable for Wednesday Despite being left off the injury report earlier, Vezenkov is now listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Pelicans due to left thumb soreness.
Impact Vezenkov is in danger of missing his second straight game due to a thumb injury. With Chris Duarte (hand) also questionable, Kessler Edwards could be in store for extended minutes if both players are ruled out.
NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
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NOVEMBER 22 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Chris Duarte - Questionable for Wednesday Duarte (hand) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Pelicans.
Impact Duarte is dealing with left thumb soreness after leaving Monday's contest early. Sasha Vezenkov and Kessler Edwards are candidates to receive extended minutes if he's ruled out.
NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Keon Ellis - Won't play Wednesday Ellis (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against New Orleans.
Impact Ellis will miss his second consecutive game due to a left ankle sprain. Chris Duarte (hand) is also banged up, leaving Kevin Huerter, Malik Monk and Davion Mitchell as secondary playmakers to help fill the void alongside De'Aaron Fox. Ellis' next opportunity to return is Friday against Minnesota.
NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Sasha Vezenkov - Good to go Wednesday Vezenkov (thumb) isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's game versus the Pelicans.
Impact Vezenkov will return to action Wednesday after missing Sacramento's previous contest with left thumb soreness. The 28-year-old forward is averaging 6.0 points and 1.9 rebounds in 14.0 minutes across his first 11 appearances this season.
NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Trey Lyles - Iffy against New Orleans Lyles (calf) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Pelicans.
Impact Lyles has yet to suit up this season, but his upgraded status is a positive sign of his availability in the near future. When available, Lyles is expected to compete with JaVale McGee for backup center minutes behind Domantas Sabonis.
NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Keegan Murray - Questionable for Wednesday Murray (back) is questionable to play Wednesday against New Orleans.
Impact Murray is dealing with lower back soreness. He exited Monday's contest against the Pelicans and was unable to return for the second half. Kessler Edwards finished the game in his place, so he and Harrison Barnes would likely be tasked with enlarged roles if Murray is unable to suit up Wednesday.
NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
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Filip Petrusev - Makes team debut Petrusev contributed three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 FT) over six minutes during Monday's 129-93 loss to New Orleans.
Impact Petrusev cracked the Kings' rotation for the first time during Monday's blowout due to numerous injuries. Keon Ellis (ankle) and Sasha Vezenkov (thumb) were ruled out prior to tipoff, while Keegan Murray (back) and Chris Duarte (hand) left the contest early. Even if the Kings are shorthanded moving forward, Petrusev likely won't command enough minutes to make a fantasy impact.
NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Slawson - Cracks rotation Slawson finished Monday's 129-93 loss to the Pelicans with four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one block over 12 minutes.
Impact Slawson played a season-high 12 minutes thanks to numerous injuries. Keon Ellis (ankle) and Sasha Vezenkov (thumb) were ruled out prior to tipoff, while Chris Duarte (hand) and Keegan Murray (back) left the contest early. Kevin Huerter also played through a finger injury that sidelined him for the team's previous contest. If the Kings remain shorthanded moving forward, Slawson could carve out a solid bench role, but his fantasy value is completely dependent on injuries.
NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Davion Mitchell - Eight dimes in extended work Mitchell provided two points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and eight assists in 19 minutes during Monday's 129-93 loss to the Pelicans.
Impact Mitchell recently lost the top backup point guard spot to Keon Ellis (ankle), but the former reclaimed a role Monday due to numerous injuries. Ellis and Sasha Vezenkov (thumb) were ruled out prior to tipoff, while Chris Duarte (hand) and Keegan Murray (back) left the contest early. Kevin Huerter also played through a finger injury that sidelined him for Sacramento's previous contest. If the Kings are shorthanded moving forward, Mitchell should be a consistent part of the rotation. Across 10 appearances (three starts), Mitchell has averaged 5.1 points, 3.1 assists and 1.3 rebounds in 19.6 minutes per game.
NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Kessler Edwards - Plays 15 minutes Monday Edwards totaled three points (1-4 FG, 1-4 3Pt), four rebounds and one block over 15 minutes during Monday's 129-93 loss to the Pelicans.
Impact Edwards saw increased playing time after Keegan Murray (back) and Chris Duarte (hand) left the contest early. Sasha Vezenkov (thumb) and Keon Ellis (ankle) were ruled out prior to tipoff, and Kevin Huerter played through a finger injury, so it's safe to say Sacramento is banged up at the moment. If any combination of those players misses additional time moving forward, Edwards is a candidate for a solid bench role. However, the Pepperdine product has played double-digit minutes just three times this season, averaging 0.9 points and 1.3 rebounds across eight appearances.
NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
JaVale McGee - Decent output off bench in loss McGee finished with 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 13 minutes during Monday's 129-93 loss to the Pelicans.
Impact The Kings were woeful on offense Monday, and very few players stood out, though McGee was one of them after putting solid numbers off the bench in limited minutes. Domantas Sabonis is firmly entrenched as the Kings' starting center, and the only reason McGee saw extended minutes in this game was due to the nature of the blowout contest. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to deliver these numbers regularly going forward.
NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Domantas Sabonis - Sniffs triple-double in loss Sabonis registered 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds and eight assists across 31 minutes during Monday's 129-93 loss to the Pelicans.
Impact Given how poor the Kings' offense looked in this game, Sabonis delivered a decent performance -- he connected in 50 percent of his shots and ended just two assists away from reaching a triple-double. Fantasy managers would expect higher scoring numbers from one of the most productive big men in the league over the last few seasons, but he should be able to bounce back when the Kings take on the Pelicans in a rematch Wednesday.
NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
