Domantas Sabonis

Sabonis took the fewest shots of any Kings starter on Monday but still managed to impact the action. He recorded his second double-double in as many games while also dishing out seven assists. Sabonis did not record any defensive stats, but he's averaging 1.0 steals and 0.7 blocks through three games. Last season, he produced 0.9 steals and 0.6 blocks, so this isn't a significant part of his fantasy appeal.

DeRozan efficiently got his numbers on Saturday, but it's a bit jarring to look at the box score and see that he only attempted 12 shots. In 79 appearances for the Bulls last season, he had nine games of 12 field-goal attempts or less. Even with De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis on the court, nights like Saturday are unlikely to be the norm for DeRozan. The Kings play four games in Week 2, beginning with the Blazers on Monday.

Domantas Sabonis' brilliant night was spoiled by a pair of late-game mistakes in the Sacramento Kings' season-opening 117-115 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday at Golden 1 Center.

The lone change from the preseason is Huerter, who was recently cleared after having his 2023-24 season end prematurely due to a shoulder injury. Red Velvet's return means Keon Ellis will come off the bench, limiting his fantasy value. Also, this is DeRozan's official Kings debut after being acquired from the Bulls this summer.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green explained how new King DeMar DeRozan immediately can impact the flow of the game for Domantas Sabonis and Sacramento.