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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.

Murray played 22 minutes off the bench in Sunday’s loss to the Heat, but took a hard fall in the second quarter, which potentially caused him to sprain his wrist. He’s been cleared to play against the Magic Tuesday and will likely take on his usual bench role.

Murray took a hard fall during the second quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Heat. That may be why his right wrist is sore. Murray came off the bench in his first game back from an ankle injury. If he can’t play Tuesday, Daeqwon Plowden or Jonathan Mogbo may get more minutes.

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.

The Kings are without Domantas Sabonis (knee) for Sunday’s game, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. Cardwell will replace him, and the Kings will need his rebounding and defense. Also, Hunter reclaims his place in the lineup with Leaky Black heading to the bench. And Achiuwa remains in the starting lineup despite Keegan Murray returning from an ankle injury.

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.

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.

Achiuwa, who has been starting for the injured Keegan Murray (ankle), played 27 minutes in Monday’s win over the Mavericks. The probable tag suggests he’ll be available, and Achiuwa should remain in the starting lineup if so.

Murray was held out of Sunday’s loss to the Grizzlies due to left ankle capsulitis. Precious Achiuwa moved into the starting lineup, finishing with 12 points, 10 rebounds, two steals and three blocks in 39 minutes. He’s a worthwhile pickup while Murray sits, but fantasy managers will likely take a hit in free-throw percentage.

The Kings were without Keegan Murray (ankle) for Sunday’s game, so Achiuwa made a spot start. While his foul shooting was a disaster, the positives outweighed that negative in terms of the Kings forward’s production. Achiuwa played 39 minutes against the Grizzlies and recorded a double-double with five “stocks.” Sacramento plays three games in Week 2, starting with the Spurs on Tuesday, and Achiuwa would be a worthwhile pickup if Murray remains out.