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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Absent from injury report
DeMar DeRozan (back) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Clippers.DeRozan participated in Thursday's practice and has officially been given the green light to play Friday evening after missing three games with a back injury. The team has yet to comment on whether the veteran forward will be on a minutes restriction, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see DeRozan ease back into action.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Intends to play Friday
DeMar DeRozan (back) returned to practice Thursday and intends to play in Friday's game versus the Clippers, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.DeRozan has missed Sacramento's last three contests due to a back injury but appears close to returning to action. However, fantasy managers should look out for an official injury report to clarify DeRozan's status ahead of Friday's game.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Taking steps in right direction
DeMar DeRozan (back), who has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Hawks, has been cleared for individual on-court workouts, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.While DeRozan will be sidelined for a third straight game Monday, the Sacramento Kings are labeling him as day-to-day, and a return to action in Sacramento's next contest Friday versus the Clippers could be a possibility if all goes well over the next few days. Given that he's been sidelined for about a week with lower-back tightness, DeRozan shouldn't require a lengthy ramp-up period and likely won't have many restrictions with his minutes once he's cleared to play again.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Ruled out for Monday
DeMar DeRozan (back) is out for Monday's game against the Hawks.DeRozan has been dealing with a lower-back injury that will hold him out of a third straight game. Doug McDermott and Jordan McLaughlin picked up substantial minutes during Saturday's game and figure to continue to see ample roles with DeRozan sidelined.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Won't play vs. Utah
DeMar DeRozan (back) is out for Saturday's game against the Jazz.As expected, DeRozan will also sit out the second half of this back-to-back set, marking two straight absences for the veteran. The Sacramento Kings opted to start Alex Len at center and Keegan Murray at small forward in Friday's loss to the Timberwolves, but there could be more changes to their lineup since Domantas Sabonis (back) is also out for Saturday's contest. DeRozan's next chance to play will come against the Hawks on Monday.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Ruled out against Minnesota
DeMar DeRozan (back) won't play in Friday's game versus the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.DeRozan has been downgraded from doubtful to out Friday due to lower back tightness. Keon Ellis and Doug McDermott are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. DeRozan's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Utah.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Absent from shootaround
DeMar DeRozan (back) didn't participate in shootaround ahead of Friday's game versus the Timberwolves, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.DeRozan is officially listed as doubtful for Friday's contest due to lower back tightness. The veteran forward's absence from practice is another indication that he will not be suiting up against Minnesota.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Unlikely to play Friday
DeMar DeRozan (back) didn't participate in Thursday's practice and is considered doubtful for Friday's game versus the Timberwolves, Brenden Nunes of Sactown Sports 1140 reports.DeRozan injured his back during Wednesday's game against Phoenix and is expected to remain sidelined Friday. If the veteran forward is ultimately ruled out, Keon Ellis and Doug McDermott will likely continue to receive increased playing time.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Battling back tightness
DeMar DeRozan has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Suns due to lower back tightness, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.Keon Ellis started the third quarter in place of DeRozan, who remained in the locker room after halftime with what we know now is a back injury. Ellis and Doug McDermott could see more action while DeRozan is inactive. His next chance to play will come Friday against Minnesota -- the first leg of a back-to-back.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Logs another full stat line
DeMar DeRozan produced 21 points (8-15 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, six assists, two blocks and one steal across 38 minutes during Monday's 116-96 loss to the Spurs.DeRozan is one of the team's most consistent scorers and has logged only one game under 20 points. Keegan Murray and Kevin Huerter have provided occasional support on the wings but have been more inconsistent than DeRozan, who keeps churning out big numbers in multiple categories.