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Markelle Fultz made his Kings debut on Friday and contributed eight points (4-of-5 FGs) and one assist in 10 minutes against the Warriors.
After going unsigned last summer, Fultz finally found a home in Sacramento last week. He made his debut for his new team on Friday, and while he only played 10 minutes, he was able to provide some buckets in limited action, including a smooth dunk in transition. Fultz did turn the ball over three times, which was the main blemish on his debut. It’s unlikely that he is able to carve out a large enough role to be worth rostering in standard leagues, but it was good to see him play well in his first game back in the league.
Markelle Fultz is set to make his Kings debut against the Pelicans on Thursday.
Fultz hasn’t appeared in an NBA game since last season and will get a chance to break into the rotation for a Kings team that’s without a true point guard. Fantasy managers shouldn’t be rushing to roster a player who’s been on the shelf for so long.
Markelle Fultz and the Kings have agreed to a contract, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.
After hitting free agency last summer, Fultz could not find a deal with another NBA franchise. That reportedly changed Wednesday evening, as the first overall pick in the 2017 draft is headed to Sacramento. While Fultz is not a player who should be rostered in fantasy leagues, the Kings offer an opportunity to earn rotation minutes. Sacramento traded De’Aaron Fox and Jordan McLaughlin to the Spurs just before the trade deadline, leaving the rotation without a “true” point guard.
Markelle Fultz (left knee injury management) is active for Wednesday’s Magic-Bucks matchup.
Fultz tallied 18 points, four rebounds, and a pair of assists in his first start of the month on Tuesday and is poised to suit up again. The Magic guard could run with the first unit again and has scored at least 15 points in three consecutive contests.
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