Vezenkov supplied 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt) and five rebounds in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 131-117 loss to the Clippers.
Vezenkov has endured quite a few ups and downs to start his NBA journey, though there have been more downs than ups thus far. After all, he has yet to start a game, and this was the first time he logged more than 20 minutes. Fortunately for him, he made his presence felt and also notched his best scoring mark of the campaign. However, until his role changes and he can see more minutes on a regular basis, he is going to remain a non-factor in most fantasy formats outside of extremely deep leagues with category-based scoring.
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Kings' Sasha Vezenkov: Good to go Wednesday
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Vezenkov (thumb) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Pelicans.
Vezenkov has been upgraded from questionable to available Wednesday despite dealing with left thumb soreness. With Keegan Murray (back) out, Vezenkov could be in store for extended playing time.
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Kings' Sasha Vezenkov: Full participant at shootaround
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Vezenkov (thumb), who's listed as questionable, was a full participant during the Kings' morning shootaround and is trending toward playing Wednesday against the Pelicans, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Vezenkov, Chris Duarte (thumb) and Trey Lyles (calf) are all expected to play despite being listed as questionable, while Keegan Murray (back) is trending in the wrong direction. If that holds true, Duarte would presumably take Murray's spot in the starting lineup, while Vezenkov would be a candidate for increased usage off the bench.
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Kings' Sasha Vezenkov: Now questionable for Wednesday
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Vezenkov is now listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Pelicans due to left thumb soreness.
Despite being left off the injury report earlier, Vezenkov is in danger of missing his second straight game due to a thumb injury. With Chris Duarte (hand) and Keegan Murray (back) also questionable, Kessler Edwards could be in store for extended minutes if all three players are ruled out.
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Kings' Sasha Vezenkov: Good to go Wednesday
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Vezenkov (thumb) isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's game versus the Pelicans.
Vezenkov will return to action Wednesday after missing Sacramento's previous contest with left thumb soreness. The 28-year-old forward is averaging 6.0 points and 1.9 rebounds in 14.0 minutes across his first 11 appearances this season.
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Kings' Sasha Vezenkov: Out Monday
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Vezenkov (thumb) will not play Monday against New Orleans.
Vezenkov will be sidelined due to left thumb soreness. He has averaged a modest 14.0 minutes per game across 11 appearances the season, but Harrison Barnes should see an uptick in usage. Kessler Edwards could be utilized in the second unit.
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Kings' Sasha Vezenkov: Questionable for Monday
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Vezenkov is questionable for Monday's game against the Pelicans with left thumb soreness.
Vezenkov usually sees minutes in the teens for the Kings and provides solid floor spacing. If he's unable to play Monday, we could see more of Kessler Edwards, especially if Kevin Huerter (finger) is ruled out as well.
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Kings' Sasha Vezenkov: Drops 11 points
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Vezenkov logged 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt) and two rebounds over 17 minutes during Monday's 132-120 victory over the Cavaliers.
This was the third game of the season in which Vezenkov scored in double digits. His role continues to be pretty minor for the Kings, as he's averaging just 14.0 minutes across eight appearances.
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Kings' Sasha Vezenkov: Coming off bench in opener
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Vezenkov won't start Wednesday's game against the Jazz, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Vezenkov started the Kings' preseason finale with Keegan Murray (illness) sidelined but will head back to the bench for the regular-season opener. He's expected to play a prominent role as a reserve in 2023-24.
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Kings' Sasha Vezenkov: Scores 13 points Thursday
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Vezenkov notched 13 points (5-10 FG, 3-8 3Pt) and six rebounds across 21 minutes in Thursday's 116-113 preseason win over the Jazz.
Vezenkov started with Keegan Murray (illness) sidelined, and the rookie made the most of the opportunity, putting up decent numbers and draining three of his eight attempts from beyond the arc. Vezenkov's main strength is his shooting ability, and while he'll open the season as a bench option, his scoring prowess will ultimately decide both his long-term role and potential fantasy upside.
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Kings' Sasha Vezenkov: Not guaranteed playing time
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Head coach Mike Brown said Tuesday that he doesn't know if Vezenkov will be part of the rotation to begin the regular season, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Vezenkov popped for 12 points in 11 minutes during Sunday's preseason opener, but most of his run came when the regulars were already done for the night. The reigning EuroLeague MVP opted to join the Kings this offseason, but it's not surprising to hear that he'll have to fight for playing time on a championship-contending squad. Keegan Murray, who was strong as a rookie last year, and Harrison Barnes, who has championship experience with the Warriors, will start at the two forward spots again, but Vezenkov definitely has a higher offensive upside than fellow backups like Trey Lyles, Chris Duarte and Kessler Edwards.
