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The Kings look better when the Beam Boys are together The Sacramento Kings went up against the Charlotte Hornets without the Beam Boys at full strength.
Russell Westbrook - No timetable for return Westbrook was diagnosed with irritation in the join of the first toe in his right foot and does not have an established timeline to return, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento report...
Impact Westbrook has been sidelined with what was previously reported as right foot soreness, but an MRI revealed that the injury is in the first toe of his right foot. Without an established timeline to return and the Kings eliminated from postseason contention, it's possible that the 2016-17 MVP could be sidelined for the rest of the regular season. In the meantime, Killian Hayes (foot), Devin Carter and Malik Monk should all continue to operate in elevated roles due to the absences of Westbrook and Nique Clifford (foot).
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Keegan Murray - Approved for contact Murray (ankle) is making good progress in his recovery and has been approved to participate in contact basketball activities, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Murray has battled a left ankle injury for most of the calendar year, and while he's making progress, each day that goes by lowers his chances of returning in 2025-26. The Kings sit at the bottom of the Western Conference standings, so there's little incentive to rush Murray back.
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Tidjane Salaün - Absence streak to continue Salaun is out for Thursday's game against the Knicks due to a strained left calf.
Impact Thursday is set to mark an 11th absence in a row for Salaun. Until the Hornets suggest otherwise, the second-year forward's return to the hardwood doesn't seem to be imminent.
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Pat Connaughton - Questionable with illness Connaughton is questionable for Thursday's game against the Knicks with an illness.
Impact Connaughton is in jeopardy of being unable to play in a second consecutive contest due to the ailment. However, he hasn't seen double-digit minutes since the March 4 win over the Celtics, so Connaughton appears to be a negligible part of the rotation for now.
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Killian Hayes - Iffy for Thursday Hayes is questionable for Thursday's game against the Magic due to left toe inflammation.
Impact Hayes is in danger of missing a second consecutive contest with the issue Thursday. With Russell Westbrook (foot) already ruled out, Devin Carter could be in for a featured role at point guard versus Orlando.
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Precious Achiuwa - Iffy for Thursday Achiuwa (back) is questionable for Thursday's game against Orlando.
Impact Achiuwa remains day-to-day after missing Tuesday's game against the Hornets. If he misses another contest, Daeqwon Plowden could be poised for another healthy workload in the frontcourt.
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