Zach LaVine

LaVine has missed Sacramento's last two games due to a sore back. His return will push Nique Clifford to the bench, eliminating what little value the rookie had in redraft leagues. However, those who can afford to stash Clifford ahead of the "silly season" can hold onto him.

Monk did not play in Tuesday's loss to the Knicks, sitting because of a sore right ankle. Keon Ellis played 22 minutes off the bench against New York, and he'll likely remain in the rotation if Monk has to miss a second game. However, Zach LaVine (back) is available, which lowers Ellis' ceiling.

LaVine (back) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against the 76ers.

Sacramento Kings (12-36, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (25-21, sixth in the Eastern Conference)Philadelphia; Thursday, 7 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Sacramento aims to stop its six-game skid with a win over Philadelphia.The 76ers have gone 13-13 at home. Philadelphia ranks fourth in the Eastern Conference with 12.3 offensive rebounds per game led by Andre Drummond averaging 3.5.The Kings are 3-20 on the road. Sacramento has a 3-2 record in one-possession games.The 76ers average 116.6 points per game, 4.2 fewer points than the 120.8 the Kings give up. The Kings average 10.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.3 fewer made shots on average than the 12.8 per game the 76ers give up.TOP PERFORMERS: Tyrese Maxey is scoring 29.2 points per game with 4.2 rebounds and 6.8 assists for the 76ers. Joel Embiid is averaging 20.9 points and 6.1 rebounds while shooting 52.2% over the last 10 games.DeMar DeRozan is averaging 19.1 points and 3.9 assists for the Kings. Russell Westbrook is averaging 18.8 points over the last 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: 76ers: 4-6, averaging 114.4 points, 41.0 rebounds, 24.5 assists, 10.4 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 47.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 117.4 points per game.Kings: 4-6, averaging 113.2 points, 42.4 rebounds, 26.4 assists, 5.9 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 49.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 116.0 points.INJURIES: 76ers: Charles Bassey: out (personal), Quentin Grimes: out (ankle).Kings: Keegan Murray: out (ankle), Malik Monk: out (ankle), Zach LaVine: out (back).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

LaVine sat out Sunday against the Kings, which allowed Nique Clifford to enter the starting lineup. Clifford logged a productive 15/3/1 line with a block and two triples across 33 minutes, making him a worthwhile addition in deeper fantasy leagues.