Duarte (knee) will not play in Monday's game against the Pelicans, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Duarte was available for Sacramento's previous game, though he never saw the floor. His absence will likely open up a few more bench minutes for Sasha Vezenkov and Keon Ellis.
Duarte (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
Duarte did not play in the team's last game after starting the previous four games, but he wasn't given an injury tag. Duarte is now listed as questionable for Monday's In-Season Tournament quarterfinal with left knee soreness, which could be an explanation for him not being featured against the Bulls. Then again, Duarte posted averages of 4.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.5 assists in 17.3 minutes per game over those four starts, so the team may have just been trying out a new rotation.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Light role in return
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Murray (back) played 23 minutes and finished with eight points (3-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist in Saturday's 123-117 win over the Nuggets.
Making his return from a four-game absence due to joint irritation in his lower back, Murray took back his spot in the starting five, but he wasn't particularly effective during his time on the court and saw his playing time suppressed as a result. Murray may need a few games to shake off the rust, but he should eventually reclaim a steady 30-plus-minute role. However, expect some inconsistency with his production, which has been a familiar refrain through Murray's first two seasons in the league.
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Kings' Davion Mitchell: Good to go Monday
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Mitchell (illness) is not listed on the injury report for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
Mitchell didn't play in Saturday's contest due to an illness, but he will return to action after missing just one game. The third-year pro is averaging 4.4 points, 2.8 assists and 0.8 rebounds in 12.0 minutes per game over his last five appearances.
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Kings' Trey Lyles: Off injury report
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Lyles (ankle) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Pelicans.
Lyles was originally ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nuggets due to an ankle issue, but he ended up playing, posting seven points, four rebounds and an assist across 17 minutes. Lyles is not listed on the injury report for Monday's game, so he should be good to go barring any setbacks.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Pours in 26 points from bench
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Monk closed Saturday's 123-117 victory over Denver with 26 points (9-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, four assists and two steals in 28 minutes.
Monk continued to distinguish himself as Sacramento's sixth man during the win, logging his fifth consecutive double-digit total from the bench. Monk has been a pure scorer throughout his career, and while his secondary stats are rarely going to jump off the page, he can inflict swift damage when his shot is dialed in.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Records double-double in win
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Sabonis closed Saturday's 123-117 victory over the Nuggets with 17 points (7-18 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 15 rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 36 minutes.
Sabonis got back on the double-double train after missing the mark over the past two games. Squaring off against Nikola Jokic is no easy task, but Sabonis got the job done inside despite the stiff competition in the paint. Saboinis is having a career year so far, and has failed to log a double-double effort only four times over 18 games.
Fox chipped in 26 points (10-22 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, 16 assists, one block and three steals across 38 minutes during Saturday's 123-117 victory over the Nuggets.
Fox was brilliant in the win, logging the best assist total of his career. He made universal contributions in the win with output in every major category, and he also continued to enjoy a solid shooting streak. Over the past five games, Fox has sank 49.1 percent of his field-goal attempts. He's also enjoying a career year beyond the arc, dropping three-pointers at a 37.0 percent clip.
Duarte will move back to the bench for Saturday's game against the Nuggets, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Keegan Murray (back) is back with the starters after missing the past four games for the Kings. In five total starts this season, Duarte was pretty quiet with averages of 6.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 three-pointers.
Murray (back) is available for Saturday's game versus the Nuggets and will be part of the starting lineup, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Murray has been upgraded from questionable after missing the previous four games with back soreness. The second-year forward will likely replace Chris Duarte in the starting five against Denver.
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Kings' Davion Mitchell: Won't play Saturday
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Mitchell is out for Saturday's game versus the Nuggets due to an illness, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Mitchell was a late addition to the injury report and won't play in Saturday's game due to an illness. Keon Ellis, Malik Monk and Colby Jones are candidates to receive increased minutes in his absence. Mitchell's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with the Pelicans.
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Kings' Colby Jones: Recalled to NBA
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Sacramento recalled Jones from the G League Stockton Kings on Saturday, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Jones has appeared in eight NBA contests this season, averaging 3.6 points and 1.8 rebounds in 8.6 minutes per game. However, Sacamento's backcourt is back to full strength, so Jones shouldn't see any playing time during Saturday's matchup versus Denver.
Lyles is listed as out for Saturday's game against the Nuggets due to a right ankle sprain, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
It is unclear when exactly Lyles suffered the injury, but his status Saturday is in question as a result. JaVale McGee would be in line for extra depth minutes at center should Lyles ultimately be unable to go.
