ImpactIt was initially reported that Duarte had been cleared for the second half after going down with a hand injury, but the team later announced that he'll be shut down for the rest of the evening.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Chris Duarte - Won't return after allDuarte (hand) has been ruled out for the rest of Monday's game against the Pelicans, Deuce Mason of NBC Sports California reports.
Keegan Murray - Shut down with back injuryMurray has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game against the Pelicans due to a lower back injury, Deuce Mason of NBC Sports California reports.
ImpactMurray didn't come out of the locker room to begin the second half, and the team announced shortly after that he'll miss the rest of the contest while tending to a back issue. With Sasha Vezenkov (thumb) also out, expect the Kings to count on Kessler Edwards, Harrison Barnes and Colby Jones down the stretch.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Chris Duarte - Cleared to returnDuarte (hand) is available to return to Monday's game against New Orleans, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
ImpactDuarte exited late in the first half after suffering a hand injury. However, he has been cleared to return to action Monday, indicating a minor affliction.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Chris Duarte - Picks up hand injuryDuarte left Monday's game against the Pelicans due to a left hand injury and is questionable to return, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
ImpactThe severity of Duarte's injury is unclear at this time. Kessler Edwards and Colby Jones could see extra minutes if Duarte is unable to return.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Shams Charania calls Kings 'player' in trade market; Lou Williams, Chandler Parsons laughTwo former NBA players scoffed at the notion that the Sacramento Kings could be major players in the trade market this season.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023•SACBEE.COM
Chris Duarte - Coming off bench vs. PelicansDuarte isn't starting Monday's game against New Orleans.
ImpactDuarte will rotate back to a bench role given the return of Kevin Huerter from a finger injury. Duarte has seen limited action over his last five matchups as a reserve, averaging 3.0 points and 1.2 rebounds in 8.8 minutes.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Sasha Vezenkov - Out MondayVezenkov will not play Monday against New Orleans.
ImpactVezenkov will be sidelined due to left thumb soreness. He has averaged a modest 14.0 minutes per game across 11 appearances the season, but Harrison Barnes should see an uptick in usage. Kessler Edwards could be utilized in a second unit.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023•ROTOWIRE
