| 4/16/2013 4:59:00 PM |
Description: Kings guard Tyreke Evans (strained quad) will miss the final game of the season Wednesday against the Clippers. SOURCE: Jason Jones, SacBee.com | Insight: Evans suffered the injury Monday against the Thunder when he landed on a wet spot following a layup. With the Kings eliminated from playoff contention, the team won't risk further injury with Evans. He averaged 15.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.4 steals this season. | | |
| 4/15/2013 8:58:00 PM |
Description: Kings guard Tyreke Evans strained his left quad Monday night against the Thunder. | Insight: The Sacramento Bee's Jason Jones says that Evans is done for the evening. Marcus Thornton has come on to take Evans' place. | | |
| 4/6/2013 5:04:00 PM |
Description: Sacramento guard Tyreke Evans is averaging 23 points, 7.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.3 threes over his last three games. | Insight: He scored 20 points in all three games. Of course, he also accomplished that feat from March 8-13 and he followed it up by averaging 14 ppg in his next seven. | | |
| 3/31/2013 9:43:00 AM |
Description: Sacramento guard Tyreke Evans contributed 21 points, nine rebounds and six assists Saturday versus the Lakers. | Insight: Evans had been in a bit of a slump prior to Saturday's outing (11.8 ppg in his previous four games). He'll look to keep the momentum going Wednesday against Houston. | | |
| 3/27/2013 10:40:00 PM |
Description: The tests on Kings guard Tyreke Evans (stomach) is starting Wednesday against the Warriors. | Insight: Evans started throwing up at halftime Sunday against the Sixers and went for tests on his stomach Tuesday but they came back normal. | | |
| 3/27/2013 5:55:00 PM |
Description: The tests on Kings guard Tyreke Evans' stomach came back normal but he is still questionable to play Wednesday. SOURCE: Jason Jones, Sacramento Bee | Insight: Evans started throwing up at halftime Sunday against the Sixers and went for tests on his stomach Tuesday. He'll be a game-time decision. Marcus Thornton would likely move into the starting lineup if Evans cannot play. | | |
| 3/26/2013 5:25:00 PM |
Description: Kings guard Tyreke Evans (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game at Golden State. | Insight: Evans is undergoing tests on his stomach, according to Jason Jones of the Sacramento Bee. The guard is averaging 16.1 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 4.6 apg since the All-Star break. | | |
| 3/25/2013 11:47:00 AM |
Description: Kings guard Tyreke Evans (illness) is probable for Wednesday's game against Golden State after getting ill during the game with the Sixers. | Insight: Evans will have a few days to get over the illness and should be ready to go. He's averaging 16.1 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 4.6 apg since the All-Star break. | | |
| 3/19/2013 9:06:00 PM |
Description: Kings guard Tyreke Evans (foot) will play Tuesday against the Clippers, according to Kings broadcaster Gary Gerould. | Insight: Evans is averaging 21 ppg in 55.7 percent shooting over his last four games. With Evans and DeMarcus Cousins both active Tuesday, fantasy owners shouldn't expect big nights out of Marcus Thornton or Patrick Patterson. | | |
| 3/19/2013 5:21:00 PM |
Description: Kings guard Tyreke Evans (foot) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Clippers. | Insight: Evans is averaging 21 ppg in 55.7 percent shooting over his last four games but he'll probably be a game-time decision due to a sore foot. | | |
| 3/14/2013 9:17:00 AM |
Description: Kings guard Tyreke Evans made 11-of-13 from the field and 3-of-4 from the foul line for 26 points Wednesday night against Chicago. He added seven assists, five rebounds, three steals and one block in 36 minutes. | Insight: Evans is playing extremely well over his last three games, scoring at least 20 points in all three and shooting 66.7 percent from the field. He's a solid fantasy option but hasn't been able to sustain a superstar level of production this season. | | |
| 2/1/2013 10:17:00 PM |
Description: Kings guard Tyreke Evans had 29 points (11-18 FG, 1-2 3PT, 6-8 FT) with four rebounds, four assists and two steals Friday against the 76ers. | Insight: Evans played 42 minutes, his second straight game with more than 41 minutes. Evans is averaging 17 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.7 steals in 11 games since rejoining the starting lineup following a knee injury. | | |
| 1/18/2013 4:59:00 PM |
Description: Kings coach Keith Smart said he plans to give some players extended minutes going forward after trying to get as many as 11 players decent playing time this season. He started Wednesday against the Wizards, giving Tyreke Evans, John Salmons and DeMarcus Cousins at least 40 minutes apiece and playing just two bench players -- Chuck Hayes and Jimmer Fredette -- more than nine minutes. Aaron Brooks, Marcus Thornton, Thomas Robinson, Francisco Garcia and James Johnson were the five players who had their minutes cut. SOURCE: Sacramento Bee | Insight: Smart has been playing Isaiah Thomas, Brooks, Evans, Thornton, Garcia and Fredette at the two guard spots, Salmons and Johnson at small forward and Thompson, Robinson, Cousins and Hayes at the four and five. That's just too many minutes to go around for fantasy purposes. | | |
| 1/17/2013 11:03:00 AM |
Description: Kings guard Tyreke Evans played 40 minutes and scored 21 points with eight assists, eight rebounds and three steals Wednesday against the Wizards. | Insight: It was Evans' highest minute total since returning from a knee injury five games ago. When Evans gets going, he can contribute points, assists, rebounds and steals at above average rates with solid shooting percentages. | | |
| 1/13/2013 10:06:00 PM |
Description: Tyreke Evans will return to the starting lineup Monday when the Kings host the Cavaliers. | Insight: Head coach Keith Smart has been using Evans as a reserve since his return from a knee injury. That means either John Salmons or Francisco Garcia will head back to the bench. | | |
| 1/7/2013 9:13:00 PM |
Description: Kings guard Tyreke Evans will come off the bench Monday against Memphis. Evans hasn't played since December 16th because of a left knee injury. | Insight: This seems to be what teams are doing nowadays as Dirk Nowitzki, Eric Gordon and Amare Stoudemire have all been coming off the bench for their respective teams after suffering injuries. Evans (15.1 ppg) should still see plenty of minutes on Monday night so it's safe to use him in fantasy leagues. | | |
| 1/7/2013 11:59:00 AM |
Description: Sacramento guard Tyreke Evans (knee) is targeting Monday's game against Memphis for a return from an extended absence due to a bum left knee. | Insight: Evans has only played 18 games this season. Fantasy owners will welcome the guard and his 15.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.3 steals per game back with open arms. | | |
| 1/4/2013 10:56:00 PM |
Description: Sacramento guard Tyreke Evans (knee) is targeting Monday for a return from an extended absence due to a bum left knee. SOURCE: Jason Jones, Sacramento Bee | Insight: Evans will miss his 11th straight game and 16th of his last 20 on Saturday. Fantasy owners will welcome the guard and his 15.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.3 steals per game back with open arms. | | |
| 1/2/2013 6:18:00 PM |
Description: Sacramento guard Tyreke Evans (knee) will rejoin the Kings in Toronto this week to continue his rehab with a goal to play at some point during the Kings' five-game home stand that starts on Jan .7. SOURCE: Jason Jones, Sacramento Bee | Insight: Of course, Evans is no lock to play next week, as he has already fallen short of several return dates. He has missed eight straight games and 13 of the past 17 with a sore left knee. He'll miss his ninth, 10th and 11th straight games as Sacramento closes out its road trip this week with games at Cleveland (Wednesday), Toronto (Friday), and Brooklyn (Saturday). | | |
| 12/30/2012 6:38:00 PM |
Description: Sacramento guard Tyreke Evans won't be available for Sunday's game against Boston. Evans has been out the last six games because of a knee injury. | Insight: There was word that Evans could be close to returning but now it looks like he's headed to Los Angeles for a second opinion. It doesn't look like he'll be back anytime soon. | | |
