Whiteside scored 16 points (7-7 FG, 2-4 FT) and grabbed seven rebounds across 17 minutes in a loss to Orlando on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Sacramento couldn't have asked for much more from the backup big man, as he converted all seven of his field-goal tries and tied for second on the team with nine boards despite logging under 20 minutes once again. Perhaps the only disappointment for Whiteside on the night was that he didn't notch any blocked shots. The big man is posting solid per-36 minute stats of 19.5 points, 12.9 boards and 2.8 blocks on the season, but he simply doesn't see enough time on the court -- Whiteside is averaging only 14.3 minutes -- to be a viable fantasy asset.

Whiteside recorded 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, four blocks and one assist across 18 minutes Saturday in the Kings' 119-114 win over the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside is still coming off the bench as the backup to Richaun Holmes, but he was still able to be productive Saturday, logging his first double-double of the season. The four blocks were also a season-high, and he should have some value in that area as a streaming option even while his playing time is suppressed by the presence of Holmes. Over the last six games, Whiteside is averaging 9.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 17.5 minutes.

Whiteside had nine points (4-7 FG, 1-2 FT) and nine rebounds in 17 minutes during Wednesday's win over the Celtics.

EDGE Analysis

The seven shot attempts tied a season high as he continues to serve as the team's backup center. Whiteside is averaging 9.6 points and 6.6 rebounds in 17.4 minutes while shooting 66.7 percent from the field over the past five games.

Whiteside scored 16 points (6-7 FG, 4-6 FT) to go along with nine rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block across 20 minutes in Friday's win over the Raptors.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside saw extended run thanks to foul trouble for Richaun Holmes. That resulted in him reaching 20 minutes for only the second time this season, and he took advantage by posting a season-best 16 points. Whiteside also contributed as expected in both boards and defensive stats. Moving forward, it remains to be seen if performances like this will help him carve out a more prominent role in the rotation even on nights where Holmes is not limited by fouls.

Whiteside (hip) played 16 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 121-107 win over the Magic, totaling nine points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT) and six rebounds.

EDGE Analysis

Making his return from a four-game absence, Whiteside stepped back into head coach Luke Walton's rotation, working as the backup center behind Richaun Holmes. While he was effective on a per-minute basis, Whiteside is unlikely to see his playing time climb much higher than this level, given how productive Holmes has been this season from both a real-life and fantasy standpoint.

Whiteside will be available for Wednesday's game against the Orlando, but he'll have a minutes restriction, Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside will make his return after a four-game absence due to a hip injury, and while his minutes will be monitored, it probably won't have much of an effect on the Kings' rotation. Even when healthy, Whiteside was typically capped in the 10-to-15-minute range, and he's only played more than 18 minutes once this season (Jan. 9 vs. POR).

Whiteside said Tuesday that he feels ready to return after missing the last four games with a hip injury, James Ham of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. He's officially listed as probable for Wednesday's game against Orlando.

EDGE Analysis

Players feeling optimistic about their own health isn't always a signal that they'll be cleared to play, but this still appears to be a good sign. Whiteside has played a small role for the Kings this season, averaging 6.4 points and 4.2 rebounds in 12.7 minutes per game over nine contests.

Whiteside (hip) is questionable for Friday's game against the Knicks, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside has missed three straight games due to a lingering hip injury, but he'll have a chance to return Friday. Marvin Bagley will stand to see increased playing time again if Whiteside can't go.

Whiteside (hip) is unavailable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, James Ham of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whiteside was originally considered questionable with a hip injury, but he won't be suiting up Wednesday. Richaun Holmes and Marvin Bagley (wrist) should continue to handle the bulk of the frontcourt work for Sacramento.

Whiteside (hip) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old missed the past two games with a sore left hip, and he was also considered questionable for each of those contests. Marvin Bagley (wrist) and Richaun Holmes should dominate the frontcourt work if Whiteside remains sidelined.