Sacramento Kings vs. New Orleans Pelicans - News - February 05, 2023

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Davion Mitchell - Back to benchMitchell will return to the second unit for Monday's game against the Rockets, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

ImpactDe'Aaron Fox (personal) is back after a two-game absence, which will prompt Mitchell's return to the second unit, and his value will take a significant hit. The Sacramento starting five will be comprised of Fox, Kevin Huerter, Harrison Barnes, Keegan Murray and Domantas Sabonis on Monday.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Jonas Valanciunas - Probable for TuesdayValanciunas (quad) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Hawks.

ImpactValanciunas sat out the second game of a back-to-back Sunday with some minor soreness in his quad, but it looks like he'll be back in action Tuesday night, which will likely return Larry Nance to the second unit. Willy Hernangomez could drop from the rotation entirely.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Brandon Ingram - Likely to play TuesdayIngram (toe) is probable for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.

ImpactIngram sat out Sunday's win over the Kings due to his toe injury but will likely return to action following a one-game absence. He's topped 30 minutes of playing time in each of his last three appearances, averaging 25.7 points, 6.7 assists and 6.0 rebounds in 33.7 minutes per game during that time.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Dyson Daniels - Remains outDaniels (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup against the Hawks.

ImpactDaniels will miss an eighth straight game due to a right ankle sprain. Head coach Willie Green said Jan. 25 that the rookie would be "out for a little bit of time," but the team hasn't provided an update since.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Chimezie Metu - Shines as backup centerMetu finished Sunday's 136-104 loss to the Pelicans with seven points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two blocks and one assist in 10 minutes.

ImpactEven though none of the Kings' starters played more than 30 minutes in the blowout loss, Metu didn't see an expanded role as the backup to starting center Domantas Sabonis. Instead, head coach Mike Brown turned the game over to most of his deep reserves in the fourth quarter, with Richaun Holmes playing the final 10:19 of the contest while Metu rode the bench. Metu at least managed to produce well during his time on the floor, and he looks to have clearly supplanted Holmes for the No. 2 role at center. Even so, Metu likely won't be the fantasy radar outside of the deepest of leagues unless Sabonis misses time at some point.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Jaxson Hayes - Steps back into rotationHayes finished Sunday's 136-104 win over the Kings with six points (2-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four rebounds and four steals in 19 minutes.

ImpactThe absences of Jonas Valanciunas (quadriceps) and Brandon Ingram (toe) paved the way for Willy Hernangomez and Hayes to crack the rotation, after both failed to get off the bench in the previous two and three games, respectively. Hernangomez (22 points, 16 rebounds, four assists in 28 minutes) and to a lesser degree Hayes both came away with intriguing fantasy lines Sunday, but the blowout played a factor, as only two Pelicans starters logged more than 30 minutes. Valanciunas may miss additional games beyond Sunday, but assuming Ingram is back in the fold Tuesday against the Hawks, the Pelicans likely won't have room in the rotation for both Hayes and Hernangomez.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023•ROTOWIRE

De'Aaron Fox - Removed from injury reportFox (personal) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Rockets.

ImpactHe should be back in the starting lineup after two missed games for Sacramento. Fox's return will likely push Davion Mitchell back to the second unit, where his fantasy value should take a massive hit. Fox was on fire in January and most recently scored 31 points with 10 assists against the Spurs on Feb. 1.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023•ROTOWIRE

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