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Hayes is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Hornets due to left foot soreness.

Hayes left Sunday's win over the Nets early with what was initially described as a left toe injury, though it has since been labeled as foot soreness. With Russell Westbrook (foot) already ruled out for Tuesday, the Kings may need to lean on Devin Carter at point guard.

Westbrook (foot) is out for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.

Westbrook is set for a second straight absence due to a right foot issue. Killian Hayes (foot) is questionable for the Kings, so there could be a significant opening for Devin Carter and Malik Monk in the backcourt if Hayes is ultimately downgraded to out. Westbrook's next opportunity to take the court will arrive Thursday in Orlando.

Clifford has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Hornets due to left foot soreness.

Clifford exited Sunday's win over the Nets in the fourth quarter due to what the team initially labeled as a left ankle issue, but he's now being listed with a foot injury and will miss at least one contest. The rookie had started in each of his past 11 appearances and has been logging heavy minutes, so his absence will create a significant void on the wing. The Kings could turn to Malik Monk, Devin Carter and Daeqwon Plowden (foot) for increased action Tuesday.

Plowden is probable for Tuesday's game against the Hornets with right foot soreness.

After sitting out Sunday's win over the Nets, Plowden looks to be ready to take the floor Tuesday. Over his last seven appearances, the two-way player has averaged a respectable 14.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.1 assists in 31.0 minutes per contest.

Knueppel is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against Sacramento due to lower-back soreness.

Knueppel has been a steady presence for the Hornets in March, but he's evidently dealing with a minor back issue. He's expected to be able to play through the injury, barring any type of setback leading up to game time.

Achiuwa is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Hornets due to lower-back soreness.

Achiuwa hasn't missed a game since Feb. 4, but he's in danger of sitting Tuesday due to the back issue. The team should have more to share on his availability closer to tipoff.

The Hornets recalled McNeeley from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Monday.

McNeeley will rejoin the Hornets ahead of their game against the Kings on Tuesday. However, the rookie first-rounder hasn't seen the floor for the parent club since Jan. 28 and isn't guaranteed to play Tuesday.

Krejci (calf) is out for Monday's game against the Nets.

A bruised left calf will cost Krejci a fifth straight contest Monday. With the swingman sidelined, the likes of Scoot Henderson, Kris Murray and Matisse Thybulle are each in position for added minutes.

Grant (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nets.

Grant will miss both halves of this back-to-back set due to left foot soreness, and his next opportunity to play will come Wednesday against Milwaukee. With the veteran forward sidelined, Sidy Cissoko, Matisse Thybulle and Kris Murray are candidates to see increased playing time.

Williams (knee) is out for Monday's game against the Nets.

The 28-year-old big man is sitting out the second half of Portland's back-to-back set. Yang Hansen was summoned from the G League's Rip City Remix earlier Monday and could enter the rotation behind Donovan Clingan versus Brooklyn. Sidy Cissoko is also a candidate to see increased playing time.