Salmons' season likely over: Kings guard John Salmons (hip) did not travel with the team for its last remaining road trip and is likely done for the season, according to the Sacramento Bee. Salmons has not played since last March with a hip injury and has missed the past 15 games. The Kings conclude the regular season at home on Thursday, but Salmons is not expected to return against the Lakers. (Updated 04/23/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Salmons' scoring was done immensely in his return to Sacramento and he mustered just 7.5 points per game this season. His lowest scoring mark since 2005-06 resulted in the 32-year-old moving to the bench midway through the season. He is not a worthwhile Fantasy option for now. (Updated 04/23/2012).
03/26/2012 10:07 Week 14 Start 'Em and Sit 'Em
The Rockets are quietly making a playoff push, thanks in large part to the play of rookie Chandler Parsons. Our Chris Towers likes his chances of being successful in his latest Start 'Em and Sit 'Em.
03/18/2012 10:10 Week 13 Start 'Em and Sit 'Em
Kenneth Faried could become a double-double regular and Chris Towers says he's one of the best rookies in the league in Start 'Em and Sit 'Em.
John Salmons will return to the Kings, two seasons after he was traded away. But while he averaged 18.3 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists over 53 games in his last go-around with the Kings, there won't be as many touches to go around this time. Tyreke Evans, if and when he is healthy, is now the team's go-to option in the backcourt. DeMarcus Cousins is developing into a terrific scorer up front. The team also added J.J. Hickson and Jimmer Fredette in the offseason and Salmons might find himself in a similar situation to the one he was in while with the Bucks last season, though the Kings do play in a much more wide-open offensive system. Salmons offers a very diverse stat line for owners in category leagues, offering useful production in every category outside of blocks. So while an expected stall in productivity might make him worthy of no more than a pick in the eighth or ninth round in standard Head-to-Head formats, he may go a couple of rounds higher in category play. (Updated 8/28/11)
