Kings' Matthew Dellavedova: Undergoes finger surgery
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Dellavedova underwent surgery to repair the fractured index finger on his right hand Wednesday, and he's currently without a timetable to return, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Dellavedova is expected to make a full recovery, but he's assuredly done for the rest of the regular season and will likely miss a chunk of the postseason. However, he wasn't a part of the Kings' regular rotation, so his absence from the active roster won't impact fantasy hoops.
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Kings' Matthew Dellavedova: Out indefinitely with broken finger
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Dellavedova has been diagnosed with a fractured right index finger, and there's no timetable for his return, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Dellavedova has already been ruled out for Friday's matchup against the Trail Blazers, but now, the veteran point guard will likely miss the final six regular-season games and probably some playoff action. While he's sidelined, Davion Mitchell could see a few extra minutes as the top backup behind De'Aaron Fox.
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Kings' Matthew Dellavedova: Ruled out Friday
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Dellavedova will not play in Friday's game against the Trail Blazers with finger soreness, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Dellavedova wiggled his way into the rotation in late March, appearing in five of the team's last seven games but has only seen more than six minutes once in that stretch. While he's out, Davion Mitchell could see a couple more minutes. Dellavedova's next chance to play will come Sunday against the Spurs.
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Kings' Matthew Dellavedova: Makes rare appearance Tuesday
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Dellavedova totaled no counting stats in one minute during Tuesday's 120-109 loss to Phoenix.
Dellavedova featured in the rotation for the first time in more than a week, although you could be forgiven for missing it given he managed just one minute. On most nights, there is simply no role for Dellavedova other than providing veteran leadership off the bench. Managers can ignore him in all formats.
Dellavedova (illness) will play in Friday's game against the Thunder, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Dellavedova missed Wednesday's game with a non-COVID illness but will be available for Friday's tilt. Even so, Dellavedova has been in and out of the rotation lately and should not be in fantasy consideration.
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Kings' Matthew Dellavedova: Questionable Friday
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Dellavedova (illness) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against Oklahoma City.
Dellavedova was held out of Wednesday's contest due to a non-COVID illness and is at risk of missing a second consecutive tilt. Although his status will largely depend on how the 32-year-old feels going through warmups, his availability should not impact the Kings' rotation.
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Kings' Matthew Dellavedova: Downgraded to out
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Dellavedova (illness) will not play in Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Dellavedova will sit out Wednesday's tilt after being a late addition to the injury report. Considering he has not logged more than five minutes since Dec. 16, his absence should not impact Sacramento's rotation. Dellavedova's next chance to play will come Friday against Oklahoma City.
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Kings' Matthew Dellavedova: Late addition to injury report
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Dellavedova is questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Lakers due to a non-COVID illness.
Dellavedova's late addition to the injury report is a bad sign for his availability Wednesday. However, his potential absence shouldn't affect the Kings' rotation much.
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Kings' Matthew Dellavedova: Additional playing time Friday
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Dellavedova chipped in three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt), one rebound, four assists and three steals in 16 minutes during Friday's 106-95 win over Cleveland.
Dellavedova logged 16 minutes in the win, a sizeable role compared to his usual allotment of playing time. The Kings were down several backcourt pieces here, meaning Dellavedova was called upon to do a little more. While the three steals were undoubtedly nice, he is clearly nothing more than a placeholder, meaning there is no reason to go and add him.
Kings' Matthew Dellavedova: Makes an appearance in loss
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Dellavedova finished Thursday's 125-110 loss to the Grizzlies with no counting stats in one minute.
Dellavedova made a rare appearance in the loss, logging a whopping 35 seconds. The fact he made the final roster came as a bit of a surprise to many and based on what we have seen across the first few games, there is minimal chance he has any fantasy value this season, no matter the league depth.
Dellavedova played for Melbourne United in Australia last season, where he averaged 10.3 points, 4.8 assists and 3.1 rebounds in 25.6 minutes, but he shot just 38.9 percent from the field. The 31-year-old last played in the NBA with the Cavaliers in 2020-21, appearing in just 13 games due to injuries. In Sacramento, he'll look to solidify a bench role behind De'Aaron Fox and Davion Mitchell.
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Matthew Dellavedova: Hoping to make NBA return
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Dellavedova is working out with the Kings in Las Vegas in hopes of making a return to the NBA, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Dellavedova played for Melbourne United in Australia last season, where he averaged 10.3 points, 4.8 assists and 3.1 rebounds in 25.6 minutes, though it doesn't bode well that he shot only 38.9 percent from the field. The 31-year-old last played in the NBA with the Cavaliers in 2020-21, appearing in just 13 games due to persistent injury woes.
