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Doug McDermott - Starting SaturdayMcDermott is in the Kings' starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

ImpactMcDermott will enter the starting five for Kevin Huerter, who is sidelined with an illness. McDermott has seen little playing time was a healthy DNP in two of five regular-season games, but Saturday provides an opportunity for the 2014 first-round pick to earn more minutes in the Kings' rotation.

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Cody Zeller - Won't return SundayZeller (personal) won't play Sunday against the Pelicans, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

ImpactZeller will continue to be away from the team due to personal reasons. It's unclear when he'll return, but his next chance at doing so will be against the Celtics on Monday.

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Dyson Daniels - Listed questionable for SundayDaniels (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

ImpactDaniels has missed two straight games due to a right hip strain but has a chance to return Sunday. With so many injuries to Atlanta's backcourt, Daniels has a clear path to heavy minutes when cleared to suit up again, and he was off to a strong start before the injury, especially defensively. Through four appearances, he's averaged 12.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 2.8 steals and 1.0 blocks in 32.3 minutes per game.

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De'Andre Hunter - Won't play vs. New OrleansHunter (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

ImpactHunter will miss his fifth straight game due to a right knee injury. His next opportunity to play will be Monday against the Celtics. Zaccharie Risacher should continue to start while Hunter is sidelined.

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Keaton Wallace - Provides spark off benchWallace finished Friday's 123-115 loss to Sacramento with 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-8 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and one block across 29 minutes.

ImpactWallace recorded season highs in minutes, points, rebounds, assists and blocks during Friday's loss. With Dyson Daniels (hip), Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) and Kobe Bufkin (shoulder) all dealing with injuries, Wallace could continue to receive increased playing time.

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Keon Ellis - Efficient scoring in winEllis had 12 points (4-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, two assists and one block across 19 minutes during Friday's 123-115 victory over the Hawks.

ImpactEllis had his best scoring output of the season during Friday's win. The 24-year-old guard is averaging 5.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocks in 15.5 minutes across his first four appearances in 2024-25. With Kevin Huerter (illness) out against Toronto on Saturday, Keon Ellis could slide into the starting five.

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