Carter accumulated 19 points (4-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 10-12 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one block across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 121-93 loss to Utah.
With Russell Westbrook (ankle), Zach LaVine (finger) and Malik Monk (illness) all sidelined, Carter entered the starting lineup for the first time this season. Carter responded by posting his best scoring performance of the campaign while finishing second on his team in scoring behind DeMar DeRozan. The Providence product is now averaging 14.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists over his last five games.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Starting Wednesday
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Carter will start Wednesday against the Jazz, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Russell Westbrook (ankle), Zach LaVine (finger) and Malik Monk (illness) are all unavailable for Wednesday's game, so Carter will draw the first start of his career. The rookie has been heating up over the past three games, churning out averages of 14.7 points, 4.0 assists and 1.0 steals per contest, so he's worth a look as a potential streamer in deep leagues with the increased opportunity Wednesday evening.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Hits for 18 points
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Carter recorded 18 points (6-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 27 minutes during Saturday's 132-126 loss to the Cavaliers.
Carter saw more time on the court due to Zach LaVine's (finger) absence, and the Kings seem content to kick the tires for depth ahead of the break. The 2024 first-round pick hasn't done much in his second season with the Kings, but the team's reluctance to include him in trade talks indicates a strong desire to keep him in the fold. Unless the Kings make drastic changes and choose to bench their veterans, Carter's best chances to contribute are still a season away.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Rare appearance in loss
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Carter contributed five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists over 11 minutes during Friday's 112-93 loss to the Celtics.
Carter shifted into the rotation, taking advantage of what ended up being another blowout loss for the Kings. While there is a chance Carter will slide into a more meaningful role at some point, that's not yet the case. He has seen the court only twice in the past 12 games, scoring seven points in 18 minutes. For now, he is simply a name to monitor moving forward.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Scores four points in garbage time
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Carter (ankle) amassed four points (2-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt) and one block in seven minutes during Tuesday's 131-90 loss to the Clippers.
After having been unavailable in Sacramento's previous three games due to a left ankle sprain, Carter saw the court for just the second time since Nov. 14. The second-year guard logged all seven of his minutes in the fourth quarter of the blowout loss, and he isn't guaranteed to be a regular part of the rotation even though he's healthy again.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Ruled out Saturday
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Carter (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
Carter will miss his second straight game due to a left ankle sprain. His next opportunity to suit up will come Sunday against the Lakers, though he isn't guaranteed to see the court even if he's made available.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Questionable for Tuesday
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Carter is questionable to play Tuesday versus the Pistons due to a sprained left ankle.
We'll have a better idea on Carter's status for Tuesday night based on his activity level at shootaround, but his playing status won't impact fantasy leagues, as he's not a consistent part of the rotation in Sacramento. Across nine games this season, Carter has registered averages of 3.6 points and 1.4 assists per contest. Carter was recalled from the G League's Stockton Kings on Monday after posting 22 points (7-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks in 31 minutes against the Salt Lake City Stars on Sunday.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Back to G League
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Sacramento assigned Carter to the G League's Stockton Kings on Monday.
With Dennis Schroder healthy again, Carter is going to struggle to find consistent minutes in Sacramento.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Removed from injury report
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Carter (illness) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game versus the Thunder.
Carter appears to have overcome an illness and is set to be available off the Kings' bench Wednesday. The second-year guard has averaged 2.1 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.8 steals in 8.1 minutes per contest over eight games this season.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Dealing with knee soreness
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Carter is questionable for Monday's game against the Nuggets due to right knee soreness.
Carter did not crack the rotation in Saturday's game against the Bucks, but he now finds himself on the injury report with a right knee issue. If he is unable to go, the Kings could lean on Russell Westbrook and Keon Ellis in the backcourt, as Dennis Schroder (hip, questionable) is also dealing with an injury and Malik Monk (personal) has already been ruled out.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Out of rotation in season opener
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Carter didn't play during Wednesday's 120-116 loss to the Suns.
The 2024 first-rounder appears to be buried on Sacramento's depth chart at point guard. Carter was already set to begin the season behind Dennis Schroder, Keon Ellis and Malik Monk, and last week's signing of Russell Westbrook seems to have made Carter the odd man out.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Team option picked up
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The Kings exercised Carter's third-year team option Tuesday, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Carter hasn't played a minute during the preseason, which could change during the team's next two exhibition games against the Clippers and Lakers. During the 2024-25 campaign, Carter averaged 3.8 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game, shooting 37 percent from the field and 29.5 percent from beyond the arc.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Offensive explosion in SL win
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Carter finished with 30 points (10-13 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 5-7 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and three steals across 29 minutes in Saturday's 109-92 Summer League win over the Bulls.
Carter was locked in Saturday, pouring in 30 points to help lead his team to an impressive win. He saw limited action during his rookie campaign in 2024-25, averaging 3.8 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 11.0 minutes across 36 regular-season appearances. The guard will look to build on his strong Summer League performance and earn a larger role in his second season in 2025-26.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Won't play against Washington
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Carter (shoulder) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Wizards.
Carter will miss his second straight contest Wednesday due to a right shoulder contusion. The rookie guard's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Charlotte.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Won't return Saturday
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Carter (shoulder) has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday's game against the Magic, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Carter injured his right shoulder while attempting to steal the ball off Paolo Banchero and immediately went to the locker room after checking out. Markelle Fultz should see a slight increase in minutes off the bench in Carter's absence.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Cleared to play Tuesday
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Carter (illness) is available for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.
Carter will return to game action after missing Monday's loss to the Celtics due to the illness. The rookie first-round pick will likely see a bump in playing time due to Malik Monk (illness) being sidelined. Over his last five appearances, Carter has averaged 4.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.4 assists across 15.6 minutes per contest.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Questionable Tuesday with illness
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Carter (illness) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.
After missing Monday's loss to the Celtics due to the illness, Carter is in jeopardy of sitting out once again Tuesday. Starting point guard Malik Monk also sat out Monday with an illness, and if both he and Carter are sidelined again Tuesday, the Kings would likely turn to Keon Ellis and Markelle Fultz to serve as their primary facilitators.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Uncertain to play Monday
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Carter is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Celtics due to an illness.
The illness is a new concern for Carter, who had appeared in each of the Kings' last nine games. The rookie first-round pick has played double-digit minutes in seven of those contests, averaging 5.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.1 steals per game. If both Carter and starting point guard Malik Monk (illness) are sidelined Monday, Keon Ellis and Markelle Fultz would likely serve as the team's primary ball handlers.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Emerges with career-high 16 points
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Carter notched 16 points (6-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and three steals in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 123-119 victory over Cleveland.
The rookie first-rounder set a new career high in scoring, providing a lift off the bench Wednesday. The absences of Zach LaVine (personal) and Domantas Sabonis (ankle) perhaps prompted interim head coach Doug Christie to run a tighter rotation, enabling Carter to play a more significant role than usual. It's difficult to gauge if this performance will earn Carter more playing time going forward, although fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his minutes in the final weeks of the campaign.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Muted role continues Monday
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Carter supplied two points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist over 10 minutes during Monday's 110-96 victory over the Nets.
Carter continues to play limited minutes off the bench, having now played fewer than 10 minutes in five straight games. After making his debut earlier in the month, Carter had a couple of encouraging performances. However, with the roster now healthy, his role has reduced to the point where he is typically a non-factor.
