Precious Achiuwa (ankle) questionable vs. OKC

Murray returned to the starting lineup on Friday, but his status for Sunday’s game is now up in the air. Precious Achiuwa had been starting in his place, but he missed Friday’s game. If both end up missing Sunday’s game, Leaky Black would likely step into the starting unit.

Achiuwa is dealing with left ankle soreness that will keep him sidelined for at least one game. With Achiuwa on the sideline, Keegan Murray could rejoin the starting five for the first time since returning from injury.

The backup big man has yet to make his season debut, but until he returns, Dylan Cardwell and Precious Achiuwa should continue to pickup the slack in the frontcourt.

Achiuwa had to leave Tuesday’s game with just under eight minutes left in the third quarter with a leg contusion and did not return. His early exit gave Dylan Cardwell (1/12/1/2/2) more playing time, and he logged 29 minutes off the bench. Keegan Murray (11/2/1 with four blocks and two three-pointers) played 24 minutes as he continues to work his way back from an ankle injury.

Working his way back from a right patellar subluxation suffered during the preseason, Raynaud was to be re-evaluated early this week. That did not happen on Monday, but the Kings are listing the second-year center out for Tuesday night. Precious Achiuwa and Dylan Cardwell have been providing depth at center when Domantas Sabonis is not on the floor.

Making his first appearance since October 23, Murray played a reserve role on Sunday. After playing stints of six, four and five minutes in the first three quarters, the Kings forward played the last 7:46 of the fourth quarter. Murray took a hard fall during the second quarter when he landed on his upper back after a Bobby Portis shot fake got him in the air, but he did not require any attention on the Kings’ bench. As Murray’s minutes increase, Precious Achiuwa (7/14/2/1 with one block) will likely see his minutes decrease after logging 36 minutes on Sunday.

Sunday’s game will be Murray’s first since October 23. It’s unclear whether his playing time will be limited, but fantasy managers shouldn’t expect to see Murray’s minutes go well into the thirties. Precious Achiuwa has been the starting power forward in Murray’s absence.

Hunter did not play in Friday’s loss to the Spurs, with Leaky Black replacing him in the starting lineup. Black has played significant minutes recently due to his defensive ability, and that should remain the case on Sunday.

Murray has not played since October 23 and has missed the Kings’ last seven games with a left ankle injury. Precious Achiuwa has replaced him in the starting lineup, and that should remain the case if Murray can’t play on Sunday.

Leaky Black led the team in minutes in this game which goes to show how much Christie likes him. The Kings don’t have many wing defenders at the moment, and the wings they have that have size are currently injured. Black had moments with the Hornets and Wizards prior to this season with the Kings. If you’re in a deep dynasty league and he’s available, I’d take a look because he’s playing minutes right now, and what he provides does have some value.