Fultz logged six points (3-5 FG), one rebound, four assists and one steal over 16 minutes during Monday's 122-98 win over the Mavericks.
Making his fifth appearance with the Kings, Fultz put up a solid performance in limited action. He's hitting 57.9 percent from the field with his new team, but until his workload trends up significantly, he'll be a tough sell in fantasy formats while Malik Monk and Zach LaVine are healthy.
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Kings' Markelle Fultz: Rejoins parent club
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Sacramento recalled Fultz from the G League's Stockton Kings on Sunday, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Fultz was assigned to Stockton on Saturday to get in some additional practice reps. Now back with the parent club, he'll be available for the Kings' next game against the Hornets on Monday. Fultz signed with Sacramento prior to the All-Star break and made his Kings debut in Friday's 132-108 loss to the Warriors, finishing with eight points and one assist over 10 minutes.
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Kings' Markelle Fultz: Assigned to Stockton
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Fultz has been assigned to the Stockton Kings of the G League on Saturday, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Fultz made his debut with Sacramento on Friday, tallying eight points and one assist across 10 minutes in a loss to the Warriors, but he'll spend the next few days with Stockton. It seems this move was to give Fultz some extra time for practice and scrimmage, as Stockton doesn't play until Wednesday, Feb. 26.
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Kings' Markelle Fultz: Scores eight points in team debut
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Fultz provided eight points (4-5 FG) and one assist across 10 minutes during Friday's 132-108 loss to Golden State.
Fultz's shot was dialed in during limited action. The former Orlando guard played in his first game of the season after sitting as a free agent before the Kings picked him up. While Fultz was looking for a suitable spot to re-ignite his career, his impact will likely be minimal among a crowded depth chart that will keep him with the second and third units.
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Kings' Markelle Fultz: Signs deal with Kings
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Fultz signed a contract with Sacramento on Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Fultz is set for his first NBA action since May of 2024, and he has a legitimate chance to earn the backup point guard role in Sacramento after the Kings shipped out De'Aaron Fox and Davion Mitchell near the trade deadline. He'll compete with Devin Carter and Daishen Nix for minutes behind Malik Monk. Fultz, the No. 1 pick in the 2017 NBA draft, had spent the previous five seasons with Orlando before going unsigned last offseason. He averaged 7.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.0 steals across 21.2 minutes per game in the 2023-24 regular season and was part of the Magic's playoff rotation.
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Magic's Markelle Fultz: Scores 12 points off bench
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Fultz finished with 12 points (6-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds and one steal in 19 minutes during Saturday's 112-89 victory over the Cavaliers in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
After totaling just one point (0-4 FG) in 19 minutes during the two losses in Cleveland, Fultz accumulated 23 points and six rebounds in 36 minutes during the two wins in Orlando. His ability to be a spark plug off the bench may play a vital role during the decisive Game 5 in Cleveland on Tuesday.
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Magic's Markelle Fultz: Coming off bench Friday
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Fultz isn't starting Friday's game against the 76ers.
Fultz drew starts in his last two appearances and averaged 12.0 points and 3.0 rebounds in 28.0 minutes per game. However, he'll come off the bench Friday since Gary Harris (foot) and Franz Wagner (ankle) have been cleared to return against Philadelphia.
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Magic's Markelle Fultz: Available for Wednesday
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Fultz (knee) will be available for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Fultz will power through the knee issue, but it's possible he could have his minutes monitored on the second leg of a back-to-back, making him a semi-risky target in daily fantasy leagues.
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Magic's Markelle Fultz: Iffy for Wednesday
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Fultz (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Wednesday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, and the Magic tend to be very cautious with Fultz because of his left knee issues. If Fultz is held out Wednesday, players like Anthony Black and Cole Anthony could see an uptick in minutes.
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Magic's Markelle Fultz: Starting vs. Houston
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Fultz will start Tuesday's game against the Rockets, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.
With Franz Wagner (ankle) sidelined, Fultz will move into the starting unit and operate as the point guard, moving Jalen Suggs and Gary Harris to the wings. Fultz is averaging 9.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game when deployed in a starting role this season.
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Magic's Markelle Fultz: Improved performance in loss
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Fultz provided 15 points (6-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two steals in 32 minutes during Friday's 124-115 loss to Charlotte.
Fultz logged at least 30 minutes for the first time in more than two months, an encouraging sign given his season thus far. While this could very well be a step in the right direction, fantasy managers would need to see him doing this for a prolonged period before adding him in standard formats. At this point, it is simply a wait-and-see situation.
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Magic's Markelle Fultz: Muted role continues in win
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Fultz racked up five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 FT), one rebound and one steal across 15 minutes during Wednesday's 117-108 win over the Pelicans.
Fultz managed just 15 minutes in the win, continuing to play as a depth piece in the backcourt. After dealing with a knee injury for much of the season, Fultz has been unable to maintain a steady role. The Magic have outperformed expectations, and given they have been able to do it without Fultz on the floor, there is no reason to think his minutes will increase anytime soon.
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Magic's Markelle Fultz: Won't play Friday
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Fultz (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Clippers.
Fultz will miss the first half of Orlando's back-to-back set due to left knee injury management, and his status for Saturday's matchup against the Grizzlies is unclear. Gary Harris (foot) should reclaim his spot in the starting lineup in Fultz's absence.
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Magic's Markelle Fultz: Added to injury report
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Fultz is questionable for Friday's game against the Clippers due to left knee injury management.
Fultz wasn't on Orlando's initial injury report for Friday's matchup, but he continues to deal with a knee issue. The Magic play a back-to-back set Friday against the Clippers and Saturday against Memphis, and the team could choose to rest him in one of those matchups. If Fultz suits up Friday, it wouldn't be surprising to see him take on a bench role since Gary Harris (foot) has been cleared to return.
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Magic's Markelle Fultz: Does little in start vs. Warriors
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Fultz posted four points (2-5 FG), one rebound, one block and one steal in 16 minutes during Wednesday's 101-93 loss to the Warriors.
Fultz made his first start since Feb. 13 while Caleb Houstan (ankle) came off the bench Wednesday. Fultz wasn't able to take advantage of the opportunity, however, and he has failed to reach double-digit scoring in each of his last six games. He's averaging 7.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.9 assists over 21.4 minutes per game this season.
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Magic's Markelle Fultz: Will start Wednesday
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Fultz will start Wednesday's game against the Warriors, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Caleb Houstan (ankle) has been upgraded to available but will operate off the bench, while Fultz will make his first start since Feb. 13. In 15 starts this season, Fultz has averaged 9.7 points, 3.8 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 25.7 minutes per game.
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Magic's Markelle Fultz: Cleared for Wednesday
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Fultz (knee) has been removed from the injury report in advance of Wednesday's game against Brooklyn.
Fultz and Jalen Suggs (thigh) have both been cleared for action Wednesday. Fultz will return from a one-game absence due to his latest knee flare-up. However, he has not exceeded 19 minutes of action in any of his last four appearances, and Orlando will likely cautiously monitor his workload.
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Magic's Markelle Fultz: Goes through practice
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Fultz (knee) participated at Tuesday's practice, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.
Jalen Suggs (thigh) also practiced, and there should be more clarity regarding their availability for Wednesday's game versus Brooklyn when the Magic release their injury report Tuesday evening. Fultz has had some tough luck with his left knee, so he could have restrictions if he gets the green light.
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Magic's Markelle Fultz: Listed as questionable
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Fultz is questionable for Sunday's game against Indiana with a left knee strain.
Fultz tweaked his left knee during Friday's game after colliding with a player. The left knee is the one that has been giving him problems for a while now, so the Magic may err on the side of caution. The timing isn't ideal for Orlando, as Jalen Suggs (thigh) is also questionable.
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Magic's Markelle Fultz: Bothered by injury Friday
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Fultz was limited to nine minutes in Friday's 98-74 loss to the Knicks due to an unspecified injury, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports. He finished with two points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound.
Fultz appeared to hurt his knee when he collided with another player earlier in the contest. Orlando didn't make an official announcement on Fultz's injury, but head coach Jamahl Mosley said the guard will be evaluated when the team leaves New York and heads back to Orlando in advance of Sunday's home game versus the Pacers.
