Holmes isn't in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Rockets.
Dereck Lively will replace Holmes in the starting lineup Tuesday. Holmes is averaging 3.5 points and 3.8 rebounds in 8.8 minutes across his previous six appearances off the bench this season.
... See More... See Less
Mavericks' Richaun Holmes: Moves into starting lineup
Rotowire
Holmes will start Saturday's game against the Clippers.
Dereck Lively is sitting out with a back issue, but it sounds like he's day-to-day. Holmes played well Wednesday against the Lakers with four points, 10 rebounds, one assist and a block in 23 minutes, and he'll have a big opportunity to build some momentum Saturday.
... See More... See Less
Mavericks' Richaun Holmes: Plays 12 minutes in loss
Rotowire
Holmes racked up six points (3-6 FG) and seven rebounds in 12 minutes during Tuesday's 131-110 loss to New Orleans.
Holmes posted season highs in points, rebounds and minutes played during the Mavericks' blowout loss. It was just his third appearance of the season, so he's still off fantasy radars for now.
Mavericks' Richaun Holmes: Makes impression in limited action
Rotowire
Holmes recorded two points (1-1 FG), two rebounds, one steal and one block in nine minutes during Thursday's preseason opener against the Timberwolves in Abu Dhabi.
Holmes was used sparingly for the Kings last season before completely falling out of the rotation. He is looking for a fresh start in Dallas but finds himself in a crowded frontcourt. The Mavericks drafted Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Dereck Lively, signed Holmes and Grant Williams and also have returning players like Maxi Kleber, Dwight Powell and Josh Green who all figure to have consistent minutes. Holmes will need to impress during preseason action to carve out a reserve role to begin the 2023-24 campaign.
Holmes was traded from the Kings to the Mavericks on Thursday along with the No. 24 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
The Mavs created a trade exception earlier on Draft Night when they sent Davis Bertans to the Thunder, and they'll immediately use that exception to add some much-needed veteran depth up front. Holmes played sparingly in 42 games for the Kings last season, but in 2021-22 he averaged 10.4 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.9 blocks while shooting 66.0 percent from the field. Holmes should have a decent chance to start at center for the Mavs, who also added Duke big man Dereck Lively with the No. 12 overall pick. Dallas selected Olivier-Maxence Prosper with the No. 24 overall selection.
Holmes produced 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds and three assists over 15 minutes during Friday's 119-97 loss to Golden State.
With the Kings resting most of their regulars, Holmes moved back into the rotation and submitted his best overall performance since a Jan. 18 start when he posted a 16-point, 11-rebound double-double in a 116-111 win over the Lakers. Holmes has played at least 15 minutes six times this season, averaging 9.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 20.2 minutes during those contests.
... See More... See Less
Kings' Richaun Holmes: Will play Saturday
Rotowire
Holmes (illness) is available for Saturday's game against the Wizards, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Holmes had been battling a non-COVID illness, but he's deemed available to play. However, he has played four total minutes since the All-Star break and is currently out of the Kings' rotation, so his return won't affect many fantasy decisions.
... See More... See Less
Kings' Richaun Holmes: Iffy for Saturday
Rotowire
Holmes (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Wizards.
Holmes is in danger of missing back-to-back contests due to an illness. However, his potential absence wouldn't impact Sacramento's rotation.
... See More... See Less
Kings' Richaun Holmes: Won't play Thursday
Rotowire
Holmes (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Nets, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Holmes is dealing with a non-COVID illness that will force him to miss at least one matchup. However, his absence shouldn't significantly impact the Kings' rotation.
... See More... See Less
Kings' Richaun Holmes: Out Wednesday
Rotowire
Holmes (illness) will not play Wednesday versus the Bulls.
Holmes is a negligible part of the rotation in Sacramento, so his absence from the active roster will not impact fantasy hoops.
... See More... See Less
Kings' Richaun Holmes: Available to play
Rotowire
Holmes (illness) will be available to play Monday against the Pelicans.
While Holmes will be available, that doesn't mean he'll actually touch the floor. He's rarely a part of the Sacramento rotation, and as long as Domantas Sabonis is healthy, he can remain on the waiver wire in most leagues.
