LaVine (finger) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers.

EDGE Analysis

LaVine is dealing with right finger soreness and won't suit up in the second half of this back-to-back set. The veteran swingman's absence should open up more minutes for Nique Clifford, Malik Monk and Devin Carter. LaVine's next chance to play will come on the road against the Pelicans on Monday.

LaVine finished Sunday's 116-112 loss to Washington with 35 points (13-26 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 35 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

LaVine led the way in scoring for the Kings and combined with DeMar DeRozan for 67 points, but it wasn't enough to secure a victory. Sunday marked LaVine's best scoring performance since Dec. 6, when he dropped 42 points against the Heat. He's now averaging 19.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.0 steals over his last five appearances.

LaVine is in the Kings' starting lineup against the Celtics on Friday, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

EDGE Analysis

LaVine came off the bench during Thursday's loss to the 76ers, but the veteran wing will return to the starting lineup Friday while Nique Clifford reverts to a reserve role. LaVine has averaged 17.9 points, 2.5 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 2.6 threes over 31.0 minutes per game over his last 12 outings (10 starts).

LaVine logged 17 points (5-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three assists, one rebound and two steals over 29 minutes during the Kings' 113-111 loss to the 76ers on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

LaVine was cleared to return Thursday from a two-game absence due to lower-back soreness. He ended up finishing as the Kings' third-leading scorer behind Dennis Schroder (27 points) and DeMar DeRozan (25 points), though LaVine connected on just 31.3 percent of his field-goal attempts during the loss. The Kings play the Celtics on Friday, so it's possible that DeRozan is rested for the second leg of the back-to-back set.

LaVine will come off the bench Thursday against the 76ers, Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.

EDGE Analysis

LaVine was removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday's matchup, but it appears the club will ease him back into action following a two-game absence due to lower-back soreness. Nique Clifford will remain in the starting lineup for the time being, though he hasn't been all that effective in two starting opportunities.

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

EDGE Analysis

After sitting out two consecutive contests with lower-back soreness, LaVine is slated to return to the lineup Thursday and likely send Nique Clifford back to the bench. LaVine has averaged 17.8 points, 2.3 assists and 2.2 rebounds in 30.7 minutes per contest in his last 10 games.

LaVine is out for Tuesday's game against the Knicks due to lower-back soreness.

EDGE Analysis

Despite going through Tuesday's morning shootaround, LaVine isn't feeling well enough to play against New York. The star guard's next chance to play comes Thursday in Philadelphia. With Malik Monk (ankle) also sidelined, Keon Ellis could be thrust into a significant role.

LaVine (back) participated in Tuesday's morning shootaround, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports.

EDGE Analysis

LaVine, who was unable to play Sunday against the Pistons, remains questionable on the injury report for Tuesday's game in New York. Malik Monk (ankle) is also questionable for the Kings, meaning players like Nique Clifford, Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis may be asked to step up if the team ends up being shorthanded.

LaVine (back) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.

EDGE Analysis

LaVine is in jeopardy of missing his second straight contest. Malik Monk (ankle) is also questionable, meaning the Kings may need to rely more on Nique Clifford, Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis.

LaVine (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pistons.

EDGE Analysis

LaVine popped up on Saturday night's injury report as questionable due to low-back soreness. The Kings will hold the veteran wing out of Sunday's contest, and his next opportunity to play is Tuesday against the Knicks. Malik Monk, Dennis Schroder, Keon Ellis and Nique Clifford are candidates to enter Sacramento's starting lineup in LaVine's absence.