Harkless posted one point (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and two rebounds across 18 minutes during Monday's 109-85 loss to Brooklyn.

EDGE Analysis

Harkless entered Monday averaging 13.8 points on 56.8 percent shooting over five contests in January, but lost all semblance of a productive contributor against Brooklyn. That arguably marks Harkless' best basketball since his days as a part-time starter with the Clippers in 2019. Nonetheless, Monday can serve as a reminder to temper expectation on the 28-year-old. Harkless is averaging 5.2 points and 2.6 rebounds across 39 appearances this season.

Harkless racked up 17 points (5-5 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds and one block over 30 minutes during Saturday's 123-110 win over Washington.

EDGE Analysis

Harkless has started in each of Sacramento's last six games and has been productive, scoring in double digits in four of the last five and also pulling down at least eight rebounds in two of the last three. The veteran is averaging just 7.0 points and 3.5 rebounds per game when playing as a starter (20 games), but there's no question his numbers are experiencing an uptick that should translate into a bigger fantasy role if he's able to keep his place as a starter going forward.

Harkless (ankle) will start Saturday's matchup against the Wizards, Sean Cunningham of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Harkless makes his return following a one-game absence. His return pushes Chimezie Metu to the bench.

Harkless (ankle) is active for Saturday's game against the Wizards and is expected to play and start, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Kings are going as far as possible to say Harkless is starting Saturday without definitively confirming it. But, assuming that's the case, Chimezie Metu will head back to the bench while Domantas Sabonis starts at center.

Harkless (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Wizards.

EDGE Analysis

Harkless' absence opened up a spot for Chimezie Metu to start alongside the newly-acquired Domantas Sabonis. It's unclear how the rotation will shake when Harkless is available, though he'll presumably get the nod at power forward.

Harkless (ankle) has been officially ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Timberwolves, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

EDGE Analysis

Harkless left Tuesday's game early with the ankle injury that will now keep him from playing Wednesday. With Marvin Bagley also sidelined, Chimezie Metu and Harrison Barnes should see an uptick in playing time. Harkless' next chance to return will be Saturday against the Wizards.

Harkless (ankle) is doubtful Wednesday against the Timberwolves.

EDGE Analysis

Harkless exited Tuesday's game with a sprained right ankle, so it's not surprising that he'll likely sit out one day later. It remains to be seen how the frontcourt shakes out with Marvin Bagley (ankle) questionable and Domantas Sabonis' (recently traded) status murky.

Harkless will not return to Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves due to a right ankle injury, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports. He finished the game with six points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) in 10 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

With the Kings playing again Wednesday, Harkless should be considered questionable for that contest. If he's sidelined, how the minutes will shake out will also depend on the availability of Richaun Holmes (personal), Domantas Sabonis (recently traded) and Marvin Bagley (ankle).

Harkless closed with 18 points (7-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt), 11 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 38 minutes during Saturday's 113-103 victory over Oklahoma City.

EDGE Analysis

Harkless led Sacramento in rebounding and registered his first double-double of the campaign in the victory. He was strictly a bench player as of a week ago, but the veteran has started four straight contests and is averaging 15.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 2.7 three-pointers, 2.7 steals and 1.3 blocks over his past three games. Those numbers -- especially the triples and steals -- are certainly worth short-term fantasy consideration, though Harkless could return to a bench role when Marvin Bagley (ankle) is able to return.

Harkless will start Monday's game against the Knicks, James Ham of ESPN 1320 in Sacramento reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Marvin Bagley (ankle) out, the Kings will shuffle the lineup and go with Harkless at power forward alongside Richaun Holmes and Harrison Barnes. Harkless has been in and out of the rotation for much of the season, but he's played at least 12 minutes in each of his last four appearances. Nonetheless, he's not much of a fantasy option in most formats.