Kings' Harrison Barnes: Puts up 17 points in finale
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Barnes supplied 17 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals over 31 minutes during Sunday's 121-82 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Although Barnes is a shot-dependent fantasy option, he's stepped up to absorb most of the production left by Kevin Huerter (shoulder) and Malik Monk (knee). The veteran enjoyed a lot of playoff experience during his tenure with the Warriors, averaging 10.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 71 appearances. He'll get a chance to further his playoff resume against his former team this week.
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Kings' Harrison Barnes: Solid with 22 points
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Barnes accumulated 22 points (9-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Thursday's 135-123 loss to the Pelicans.
Barnes' veteran presence will be critical to the team's success in the Play-In Tournament, Although the Kings are limping into the final week, Barnes has done a great job of absorbing the output lost by Kevin Huerter (shoulder) and Malik Monk (knee).
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Kings' Harrison Barnes: Role shrinking
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Barnes closed Sunday's 107-77 win over Brooklyn with two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt) across 11 minutes.
With the Kings fighting for every win in a tightly contested Western Conference playoff race, Barnes has seen his usage dry up as coach Mike Brown gives more minutes to second-unit players like Trey Lyles and Davion Mitchell. Barnes has scored in single digits in six of the last nine games and played 15 minutes or less in two of the last three. The 31-year-old forward seems dangerously close to dropping out of the rotation entirely.
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Kings' Harrison Barnes: Set for big usage boost
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Barnes had 24 points (9-12 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 29 minutes during Sunday's 127-106 victory over the Jazz.
Malik Monk's (knee) has joined Kevin Huerter (shoulder) with a long-term injury, leaving the door wide open for Barnes to make a significant impact. He delivered on Sunday, making five three-pointers during an impressive sharpshooting display. The veteran will now assume a critical role during Sacramento's push to the playoffs.
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Kings' Harrison Barnes: Misses game-tying three-pointer
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Barnes closed with 20 points (8-19 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds and two assists over 40 minutes during Friday's 107-103 loss to the Mavericks.
Despite coming up short in the final minute, Barnes provided excellent support amid Kevin Huerter's (shoulder) absence, and his veteran presence will serve the Kings well as they continue their playoff push. Barnes' record has been spotty during the month of March, but he's in line for an upward trend due to Huerter being sidelined. The lineup adjustment should result in increased shot volume, and Barnes usually finishes well when he has 10 or more shot attempts.
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Kings' Harrison Barnes: Monotonous performance Saturday
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Barnes totaled nine points (3-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and four rebounds across 37 minutes during Saturday's 109-107 victory over Orlando.
Barnes was a non-factor in the win despite playing 37 minutes. In true Barnes fashion, he did nothing to excite fantasy managers, proving why he should be considered a viable asset in deeper formats only. With his best years now behind him, there is no reason to think anything changes for the remainder of the season and beyond.
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Kings' Harrison Barnes: Gets buckets Wednesday
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Barnes posted 23 points (8-15 FG, 7-11 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 120-107 win over the Lakers.
Barnes is on fire from beyond the arc, compiling 11-for-18 shooting from deep across his last two games, with Wednesday representing his fifth occasion of the season posting at least five made threes. Barnes' workload has fluctuated of late, and he isn't contributing much outside of the scoring column, but he is carrying serious shooting momentum into Saturday's game against the Knicks.
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Kings' Harrison Barnes: Efficient performance in win
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Barnes ended with 17 points (6-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), one rebound and two assists over 30 minutes during Thursday's 131-129 win over San Antonio.
Barnes is on pace to average his fewest points per game since his final year in Golden State (2015-16) and career lows in rebounds and assists. It hasn't been a good campaign for the veteran, but he has scored in double figures in seven of Sacramento's last eight games. However, he's still not doing enough overall to be a must-roster player in standard leagues despite averaging 29.3 minutes per game.
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Kings' Harrison Barnes: Excels with 22 points
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Barnes chipped in 22 points (8-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 36 minutes during Sunday's 123-107 victory over the Clippers.
Players like Kevin Huerter and Keegan Murray have endured their share of struggles recently, but Barnes' veteran presence has kept the ship upright at the wing. The pure shooter remains effective, although he also tends to underperform with the occasional single-digit total. Barnes can achieve his upside with a dialed-in three-point shot, and he drilled four from downtown in the win.
Kings' Harrison Barnes: Delivers 14 points in loss
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Barnes notched 14 points (4-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT) and one rebound across 21 minutes during Sunday's 127-113 loss to the Thunder.
Barnes has failed to reach the 15-point mark in his last three appearances. While the veteran forward should continue to see decent minutes in a starting role, his production hasn't been eye-popping, particularly for fantasy purposes. Barnes is averaging 14.3 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game across six outings in February.
Kings' Harrison Barnes: Another 20-plus-point game
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Barnes closed Monday's 136-110 loss to the Cavaliers with 22 points (8-15 FG, 6-10 3Pt), one rebound and one steal over 30 minutes.
Barnes has compiled seven games of 20-plus points across 49 appearances this season, with five coming in his past seven games. He is averaging 36.0 minutes per night over that span, which combines with his ongoing three-point prowess to form a solid fantasy floor. Barnes will look to carry his momentum into Wednesday's game against Detroit's 28th-ranked defense.
Barnes closed with 20 points (6-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 38 minutes during Saturday's 120-115 win over Dallas.
Barnes is on fire across his last three games, posting 15-for-27 shooting from deep. The 31-year-old has started all 44 contests for Sacramento thus far, but his 11.9 points per game are his lowest total since the 2015-16 season. That figure is on the rise, but estimating where Barnes will level out after the ongoing, yet unsustainable, hot streak is difficult. Barnes has compiled just 12 games with more than 15 points this season. Notably, he is connecting on a career-best 41.6 percent of 4.6 threes per game.
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Kings' Harrison Barnes: Posts 39 points with seven threes
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Barnes contributed 39 points (14-24 FG, 7-12 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, one block and two steals in 40 minutes during Thursday's 134-133 victory over the Warriors.
Barnes scored 30-plus points for the second consecutive game, signaling the team's willingness to let the veteran loose when he's dialed in. Barnes heaved up a season-high 24 shots, blowing past a record he set in the previous game, and crushed his season high beyond the arc as well. Barnes has logged several single-digit scoring performances, but his current two-game run is proof of his continued value.
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Kings' Harrison Barnes: Explodes for 32 points
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Barnes contributed 32 points (10-20 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 8-8 FT), four rebounds and one steal over 30 minutes during Monday's 122-107 victory over the Hawks.
Barnes notched his second 30-plus point performance of the season in the victory. The veteran hit shots all over the court and helped the Kings build a big lead in the second quarter that they never surrendered. Despite his standout play against the Hawks, Barnes' numbers are on pace to hit career lows in many categories in his 12th season. Over 42 games, Barnes is averaging 11.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists.
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Kings' Harrison Barnes: Minimal impact in win
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Barnes logged zero points (0-1 FG, 0-2 FT), one rebound and one assist over 14 minutes during Tuesday's 131-110 victory over the Pistons.
Barnes failed to score for the first time this season during Tuesday's win over the Pistons. Despite starting, the veteran forward played as many or fewer minutes than Trey Lyles, Malik Monk and Juan Toscano-Anderson.
