ImpactCooks wasn't expected to be available, but he'll suit up in case there's garbage time. He's starting his NBA career after coming off a second straight NBL championship with the Sydney Kings.
MARCH 19, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Xavier Cooks - Active, unlikely to playCooks (recently signed) is active for Saturday's game against the Kings but is unlikely to see the floor, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Corey Kispert - Will start against KingsKispert will start Saturday's game against the Kings, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
ImpactHead coach Wes Unseld confirmed Kispert's return to the starting unit in place of the injured Kristaps Porzingis (illness). He's averaging 10.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game across 33 starts this season.
MARCH 18, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Kristaps Porzingis - Out SaturdayPorzingis (illness) is out Saturday against the Kings, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
ImpactAfter initially being deemed questionable as a late addition to the injury report, Porzingis will ultimately be sidelined -- his first absence since Feb. 28. In Porzingis' place, Deni Avdija and Anthony Gill should see expanded roles.
MARCH 18, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Kristaps Porzingis - Late addition to injury reportPorzingis has been added to the injury report questionable for Saturday's game against the Kings due to a non-COVID illness.
ImpactPorzingis was a mid-day addition to the injury report with an illness, a downgrade that does not bode well for his availability Saturday. If he were to miss, Deni Avdija, Anthony Gill and Corey Kispert would be likely candidates for expanded roles. Fantasy managers should monitor Porzingis' status ahead of the 8:00 p.m. ET tipoff.
MARCH 18, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter ruled out vs. Washington Wizards due to leg injuryThe Sacramento Kings will be without Kevin Huerter when they visit the Washington Wizards on Saturday.
MARCH 18, 2023•SACBEE.COM
Kings visit Wizards with eyes clearly on postseason prizeThe Sacramento Kings will aim to continue their ascent on Saturday night when they visit the Washington Wizards.
MARCH 18, 2023•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
3s not falling against Wizards? No problem for resourceful Cavs, who are built to 'win different'The Cavs made only four 3-pointers against the Wizards, but it didn't matter for a team that's built to "win different."
MARCH 18, 2023•CLEVELAND.COM
