Malik Monk

While the Kings remain below .500 record-wise, Monk has been huge for fantasy managers. Over the past three weeks, he has provided 3rd-round value in 8- and 9-cat formats. The move into the starting lineup gives him a better chance of sustaining that value, even with ball-dominant options De'Aaron Fox, DeMar DeRozan, and Domantas Sabonis on the floor.

The Kings are without Keegan Murray for Monday's game, which has opened up a spot in the starting lineup. McDermott will fill the void. While he doesn't offer much value defensively, there may be some catch-and-shoot situations from which "Dougie McBuckets" can benefit. That's the lone change to the Kings starting lineup.

Huerter has been available as of late but is set to miss his second game this month. Malik Monk will likely take on a heavier workload. Isaac Jones will be among the top reserve players to keep an eye on.

Kings stars DeMar DeRozan and Malik Monk assessed Sacramento wanting revenge against the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday at Smoothie King Center.

While DeRozan and Monk did not practice, there's no need for concern. According to Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee, the two Kings players would have played if a game was scheduled for Tuesday. Sacramento does not play again until Thursday in New Orleans. Expect DeRozan and Monk to occupy their usual places in the starting lineup.