Jae Crowder News, Rumors, Updates - Sacramento Kings

Heading to Sacramento Crowder and the Kings agreed to a contract Tuesday, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.

Impact The veteran had been biding his time waiting for the right deal to emerge. It seems his patience paid off, as he is headed to a contender and has a clear path to consistent playing time after news dropped of Trey Lyles (calf) likely missing at least a month. Crowder made 50 regular-season appearances (25 starts) for the Bucks last season and averaged 6.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.8 steals in 23.1 minutes per game.

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Back with second unit Crowder will come off the bench for Sunday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Crowder made a pair of consecutive starts with each of Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo missing a game due to injury. However, with the usual starting five healthy, Crowder will return to a reserve role.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Crowder is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Grizzlies.

Impact Crowder will replace Khris Middleton (ankle) in the starting lineup Wednesday. Crowder is averaging 6.1 points and 2.5 rebounds in 21.1 minutes across his last 10 starts.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Pops for 18 in Sunday's win Crowder supplied 18 points (7-11 FG, 4-6 3Pt), two rebounds and three steals across 32 minutes during Sunday's 140-129 victory over the Suns.

Impact It's his best scoring effort since dropping 21 points on the Timberwolves back on Feb. 8. Crowder has started 17 straight games, but he's only scored in double digits three times during that stretch while averaging 5.8 points, 3.6 boards, 1.3 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 threes in 23.8 minutes a contest. Despite his consistent role, Crowder doesn't offer enough from a fantasy perspective to be worth rostering in the vast majority of formats.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Goes scoreless in start Crowder produced two assists and one steal over 16 minutes during Tuesday's 129-94 loss to the Kings.

Impact Crowder only played 16 minutes, but a goose egg from a starter is never a good sign. The Bucks have dropped three of their last four games and need more support for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Crowder is conspicuously inefficient. He's failed to reach double-digit scoring in seven consecutive games.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Wednesday Crowder (knee) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Warriors, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Impact Crowder has been upgraded from probable to available Wednesday despite dealing with a left knee contusion. The veteran forward is averaging 3.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 steals in 24.3 minutes across his last 10 appearances.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play against Warriors Crowder is listed as probable for Wednesday's game versus the Warriors due to a left knee contusion.

Impact It's unclear when Crowder suffered his left knee injury, but it isn't expected to keep him out of Wednesday's contest. If Crowder is upgraded to available, he should make his 12th straight start, with Khris Middleton (ankle) still out.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check Crowder logged three points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist across 18 minutes during Monday's 113-106 victory over the Clippers.

Impact Considering Giannis Antetokounmpo (Achilles) was sidelined, this was a very disappointing showing for Crowder. Damian Lillard and Bobby Portis combined for 69 points, while Crowder couldn't generate much at all. That's been the case quite often in recent games, as he's scored a total of 10 points in his last three appearances.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Meager output continues Crowder notched four points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds and one steal across 24 minutes during Thursday's 113-110 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact After a 21-point outburst against Minnesota on Feb. 8, Crowder has totaled just 13 points over Milwaukee's last four games. If Khris Middleton (ankle) remains out following the All-Star break, Crowder figures to remain in the starting lineup -- he's started five straight and six of the last seven -- but the veteran isn't producing enough to be on fantasy radars in standard leagues despite being a key part of the Bucks' rotation. Danilo Gallinari's presence could also eat into Crowder's rotation.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Will suit up Friday Crowder (ankle) will play in Friday's game against the Hornets.

Impact No surprise here, as Crowder was previously considered probable. The Bucks will also have Damian Lillard (ankle) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) available. Crowder will make his second straight start with Khris Middleton (ankle) sidelined.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Friday Crowder is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Hornets due to a left ankle sprain.

Impact Crowder is expected to play through a lingering ankle injury Friday. With Khris Middleton (ankle) out, Crowder will likely remain in the starting lineup if he's upgraded to available.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Season-best game in starting lineup Crowder finished Thursday's 129-105 loss to the Timberwolves with 21 points (7-11 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal over 37 minutes.

Impact Crowder earned the starting nod with Khris Middleton (ankle) unavailable, leading all Bucks starters in scoring and rebounds while adding a handful of assists and connecting on a quartet of threes in one of his best outings of the season. Crowder set a season high mark in scoring, rebounds and assists, tallying at least 10 points and five rebounds in two of his five starts this year.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday Crowder will move into the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves with Khris Middleton (ankle) unavailable.

Impact Crowder will be joined in the first unit by Pat Connaughton, Malik Beasley, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Brook Lopez. If you need a low-end source of triples and defensive stats, Crowder could be someone to consider streaming.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as probable Crowder is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves due to a left ankle sprain.

Impact With Khris Middleton (ankle) sidelined, Crowder will need to play a key role, so it's concerning to see him land on the injury report, even if it's a minor issue. Thursday's matchup is the front half of a back-to-back set, so it wouldn't be surprising to see a few veterans like Crowder get a rest day Friday against the Hornets.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to bench Crowder isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Suns, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Impact Crowder will head back to the bench with the return of Khris Middleton to the starting five. Crowder is averaging 5.2 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 19.8 minutes across his last five appearances coming off the bench.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting lineup Crowder will start Sunday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Crowder will make his fourth start of the season Sunday with Khris Middleton (knee) out of the lineup. In his previous three starts this season, Crowder holds averages of 5.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 28.3 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Crowder isn't starting Monday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Crowder received an opportunity to play with the first unit Saturday against the Pelicans, but he'll slot back in to a bench role now that Khris Middleton has been cleared to return. Crowder is averaging 5.8 points and 2.2 rebounds in 17.0 minutes (five games) as a reserve since returning from surgery to repair a left adductor and abdominal tear.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Crowder will entering the starting lineup Saturday against the Pelicans, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.

Impact Crowder will draw his third start of the season and first since Nov. 8 with Khris Middleton (knee) out of the lineup. In his two starts this season, Crowder has averaged 6.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 31.5 minutes per game.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Scores well off bench in return Crowder (adductor) tallied 15 points (5-13 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and one steal across 19 minutes in Wednesday's 135-95 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Playing for the first time since Nov. 11 after a prolonged recovery from surgery to address a left adductor and abdominal tear, Crowder wasn't shy about putting up shots and finished just two points behind Damian Lillard for the team lead in scoring. The Bucks were without Giannis Antetokounmpo (shoulder) on Wednesday, and assuming the two-time league MVP is good to go for the team's next game Saturday in Detroit, Crowder will likely notice a steep decline in the 32.1 percent usage rate he upheld versus Cleveland. Crowder's 19-minute workload looks more sustainable, however, given the Bucks' lack of established depth at forward beyond Bobby Portis.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Crowder (thigh) will be available to play in Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Crowder has been sidelined since suffering a left adductor and abdominal tear Nov. 11th which required surgery. He's likely to have restrictions in his first game back, but no specifics have been reported yet. In nine appearances this season, Crowder holds averages of 8.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.8 three-pointers.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Tuesday afternoon Milwaukee recalled Crowder (groin) from the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Tuesday.

Impact Crowder is the candidate to fluctuate between the Bucks and Herd as he builds up practice reps in preparation for an imminent return. He's unlikely to see any G League playing time.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Will begin ramping up Crowder (groin) has been assigned to Milwaukee's G League affiliate and will participate in 5-on-5 sessions with the Herd this week, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Impact Crowder underwent surgery and was given a two-month recovery timeline after suffering a left adductor and abdominal tear Nov. 11th against Orlando. The 33-year-old is healing on-time, although his official return will be dictated by how his body responds to the upcoming practice reps. Crowder's eventually returning to action will be a boost to a Milwaukee team scarce on wing defense.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Jae Crowder Q&A: Bucks' veteran wing has 'extra juice' ahead of his anticipated return Out since Nov. 2023 after abdominal surgery, Crowder is close to returning. "I'm going to be in a better situation than I was before"

JANUARY 8 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jae Crowder on working his way back from surgery: 'It's a test of your mental capacity' Crowder, who was shooting 51.3 percent from 3 and solid on defense, says his goal is still the eight-week timeframe set after his surgery.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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