Kings' Devin Carter: Struggles from floor in SL loss
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Carter posted 13 points (5-16 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven assists, two rebounds and two blocks in 30 minutes during Sunday's 83-78 Summer League championship game loss to the Hornets.
Carter struggled to find his shot Sunday, shooting just 20 percent from three and 31.3 percent overall. Much of his volume came based on the Hornets' defensive scheme, which consisted of Carter being guarded by big men who would give up the outside shot rather than allowing him to get into the lane. Aside from his struggles from the floor, Carter did well distributing, logging a game-high seven assists.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Chips in 17 points in SL win
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Carter ended Monday's 94-76 Summer League win over the Suns with 17 points (7-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three assists, three steals, two rebounds and one block across 21 minutes.
Carter finished as Sacramento's second-leading scorer in an efficient performance. The 2024 first-round pick also tied the game-high mark in steals. Carter will look to take on a larger role in the 2025-26 campaign after undergoing shoulder surgery and missing an extended period to start his rookie season, during which he averaged 3.8 points across 11.0 minutes per game in 36 regular-season outings.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Offensive explosion in SL win
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Carter finished with 30 points (10-13 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 5-7 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and three steals across 29 minutes in Saturday's 109-92 Summer League win over the Bulls.
Carter was locked in Saturday, pouring in 30 points to help lead his team to an impressive win. He saw limited action during his rookie campaign in 2024-25, averaging 3.8 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 11.0 minutes across 36 regular-season appearances. The guard will look to build on his strong Summer League performance and earn a larger role in his second season in 2025-26.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Won't play against Washington
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Carter (shoulder) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Wizards.
Carter will miss his second straight contest Wednesday due to a right shoulder contusion. The rookie guard's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Charlotte.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Won't return Saturday
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Carter (shoulder) has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday's game against the Magic, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Carter injured his right shoulder while attempting to steal the ball off Paolo Banchero and immediately went to the locker room after checking out. Markelle Fultz should see a slight increase in minutes off the bench in Carter's absence.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Cleared to play Tuesday
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Carter (illness) is available for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.
Carter will return to game action after missing Monday's loss to the Celtics due to the illness. The rookie first-round pick will likely see a bump in playing time due to Malik Monk (illness) being sidelined. Over his last five appearances, Carter has averaged 4.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.4 assists across 15.6 minutes per contest.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Questionable Tuesday with illness
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Carter (illness) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.
After missing Monday's loss to the Celtics due to the illness, Carter is in jeopardy of sitting out once again Tuesday. Starting point guard Malik Monk also sat out Monday with an illness, and if both he and Carter are sidelined again Tuesday, the Kings would likely turn to Keon Ellis and Markelle Fultz to serve as their primary facilitators.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Uncertain to play Monday
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Carter is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Celtics due to an illness.
The illness is a new concern for Carter, who had appeared in each of the Kings' last nine games. The rookie first-round pick has played double-digit minutes in seven of those contests, averaging 5.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.1 steals per game. If both Carter and starting point guard Malik Monk (illness) are sidelined Monday, Keon Ellis and Markelle Fultz would likely serve as the team's primary ball handlers.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Emerges with career-high 16 points
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Carter notched 16 points (6-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and three steals in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 123-119 victory over Cleveland.
The rookie first-rounder set a new career high in scoring, providing a lift off the bench Wednesday. The absences of Zach LaVine (personal) and Domantas Sabonis (ankle) perhaps prompted interim head coach Doug Christie to run a tighter rotation, enabling Carter to play a more significant role than usual. It's difficult to gauge if this performance will earn Carter more playing time going forward, although fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his minutes in the final weeks of the campaign.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Records four steals
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Carter finished Monday's 132-122 victory over the Grizzlies with two points (0-1 FG, 2-6 FT), one rebound, two assists and four steals across 11 minutes.
Carter recorded a season-high four steals in the win, making the most of his limited run. He remains miles off the fantasy radar in most formats, averaging 4.3 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.8 steals in 10.7 minutes across six March appearances.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Muted role continues Monday
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Carter supplied two points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist over 10 minutes during Monday's 110-96 victory over the Nets.
Carter continues to play limited minutes off the bench, having now played fewer than 10 minutes in five straight games. After making his debut earlier in the month, Carter had a couple of encouraging performances. However, with the roster now healthy, his role has reduced to the point where he is typically a non-factor.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Good to go Wednesday
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Carter (wrist) isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's game versus the Warriors.
Carter will return to action Wednesday after missing Sacramento's previous contest due to right wrist soreness. The rookie guard is averaging 4.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 11.8 minutes across his previous five appearances.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Out for Sunday
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Carter (wrist) will not play Sunday against the Wizards.
Carter was unable to practice Saturday due to soreness, so this is expected news. With the rookie sidelined, guys like Kevin Huerter, Jordan McLaughlin and Colby Jones could potentially see more run.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Likely out Sunday
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Carter didn't participate in Saturday's practice due to right wrist soreness and will likely be out for Sunday's game versus the Wizards, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Carter's expected absence could open up minutes for Kevin Huerter, Jordan McLaughlin (personal) and Colby Jones. However, fantasy managers should look out for an official injury report to clarify Carter's status against Washington.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Questionable for Thursday
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Carter (shoulder) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Rockets.
Carter is nursing left shoulder soreness that's jeopardizing his status for Thursday. The rookie first-rounder is logging just 14.3 minutes per game over six appearances this season, so his potential absence is unlikely to have significant implications on Sacramento's rotation. With Jordan McLaughlin (personal) out against Houston, however, the Kings may need to lean heavily on De'Aaron Fox, and Keon Ellis could have an expanded role.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Makes strong impression
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Carter had 13 points (4-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal over 23 minutes during Sunday's 129-99 victory over the Warriors.
Playing in just his second NBA game, Carter had a much better showing compared to his scoreless debut against the Grizzlies. He was able to get extended run due to the lopsided score, however, so he remains a player to monitor in deeper formats for the time being. Plus, the Kings were without De'Aaron Fox (glute) on Sunday.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Headed to G League
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The Kings assigned Carter (conditioning) to the G League's Stockton Kings on Thursday, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Carter has missed Sacramento's previous two NBA contests while returning to competitive conditioning. However, there is a good chance the rookie guard will be able to suit up against the Memphis Hustle on Thursday.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Won't play against Dallas
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Carter (conditioning) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Mavericks.
The rookie first-round pick has yet to make his NBA regular-season debut due to a torn labrum that he suffered during a pre-draft workout. He dominated in his pro debut in the G League with the Stockton Kings on Saturday, finishing with 29 points, eight rebounds, three assists, three steals and one block across 33 minutes in a 109-107 victory over the Austin Spurs. Carter won't play Monday as he works on his conditioning, and his next opportunity to play will be Wednesday against the 76ers.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Heads to G League
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Sacramento assigned Carter (shoulder) to the G League's Stockton Kings on Thursday, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Carter has been sidelined all season after undergoing surgery in mid-July to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, but the rookie's assignment to the G League suggests that he's ready to resume practicing. His NBA debut is likely still at least a week or more away, however, and Carter could end up seeing game action in the G League before he sees action for Sacramento.
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Kings' Devin Carter: Continues to progress in recovery
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The Kings announced Thursday that Carter (shoulder) has been cleared for unrestricted basketball activities, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Carter has yet to play this season after undergoing offseason shoulder surgery. While the rookie guard is making progress in his recovery, Carter is expected to be assigned to the G League to ease his way back into game shape.
