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• Kings' Doug McDermott: Back to bench Monday

  3D ago • By RotoWire

  McDermott will come off the bench in Monday's game against the Hawks, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports. Alex Len will enter the starting lineup with McDermott retreating to the second unit. The 32-year-old forward has carved out a decent role with the club this year, and in his last five outings he has averaged 4.4 points and 1.4 rebounds across 14.8 minutes per game (one start).

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• Kings' Doug McDermott: Does little in starting role

  4D ago • By RotoWire

  McDermott closed with six points (2-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt), one rebound and one steal in 19 minutes during Saturday's 121-117 win over Utah. The Kings continue to experiment with schemes to absorb DeMar DeRozan's (back) production with mixed results, and McDermott didn't solve the equation. Given Trey Lyles' proficiency as a shot-taker, employing a larger lineup might solve the issue if DeRozan's absence is extended, allowing Keegan Murray to move over to make room for a Lyles/Domantas Sabonis (back) combo up front. Given Saturday's results, Murray should return to his customary role, with McDermott possibly headed back to the bench.

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• Kings' Doug McDermott: Back in bench role

  17D ago • By RotoWire

  McDermott isn't starting Monday's game against the Heat, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports. McDermott drew a spot start Saturday against Toronto but failed to do much with the opportunity, totaling four points and one rebound in 15 minutes. Keon Ellis gets the chance to start for Kevin Huerter (illness) Monday evening.

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• Kings' Doug McDermott: Starting Saturday

  19D ago • By RotoWire

  McDermott is in the Kings' starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports. McDermott will enter the starting five for Kevin Huerter, who is sidelined with an illness. McDermott has seen little playing time and has been 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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• Kings' Doug McDermott: Posts 14 points in loss

  10/18/2024 • By RotoWire

  McDermott posted 14 points (5-13 FG, 4-11 3Pt) and five rebounds across 25 minutes in Thursday's 113-91 loss to the Clippers. McDermott's order in the rotation is unclear as the season begins, but he could be the odd man out if Kevin Huerter's play improves from last season. Huerter will already struggle for playing time behind DeMar DeRozan and Keon Ellis, and Malik Monk should reclaim his role as Sacramento's sixth man. The rotation will crystallize further once the regular season gets underway.

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