
Sabonis finished Sunday's 120-113 victory over the Cavaliers with 27 points (11-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists and two steals over 39 minutes.
Sabonis recorded his 57th double-double of the season and fifth in as many games on Friday. During this five-game run, the Kings center has provided third-round value in eight-cat formats. While Sabonis remains a top-25 player in eight- and nine-cat formats for the season, he's ranked outside the top-75 in both since the trade deadline. The addition of Zach LaVine and the Kings not replacing De'Aaron Fox with a "true" point guard have negatively impacted Sabonis's fantasy value.
Initially questionable for Friday's game, Sabonis will be available. As a result, Jonas Valanciunas will miss out on an increase in his playing time, limiting his fantasy ceiling.
Sabonis (ankle) is listed as available for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Sabonis is a late addition to Friday's injury report which puts his status in doubt against Charlotte. If he's ultimately sidelined, expect Jonas Valanciunas to replace him in the starting five. Valanciunas averaged 12 points and 10.9 rebounds across his last nine starts, and JV will be in the streaming conversation if he starts.