Darius Acuff Jr. erupts for 38 points, nine threes in Kings loss

Acuff's explosion came without a role change, making it one big night rather than a shift worth acting on for fantasy managers in either format.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 1, 2026 · Updated November 1, 2026

Darius Acuff Jr. posted 38 points, five rebounds, five assists and nine threes on 12-of-25 shooting with five made free throws in 37 minutes as a starter in the Kings' 136-105 loss to the Grizzlies on Saturday, October 31.

The output was well above his 24.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 2.0 threes over his previous 5 games, but it came in the same 36.3 minutes and without more shots than usual. He remains a starter at a 33.1 per cent usage rate with 46.3 per cent true shooting, though the efficiency hurts in nine-category leagues. The 48.5 fantasy points were well above his 39.4 projected average in points leagues.

Fantasy impact

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Darius Acuff Jr.

The production on Saturday was one big night, not a change in role that warrants moving Acuff up or down your rankings. He has started all six games this season, averaging 26.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 6.3 assists in 36.5 minutes, and the minutes and shots on Saturday matched his baseline. Until his playing time or shot volume increases, treat this as an outlier.

Sacramento has one game left this week, on Saturday, then no games the following week. Acuff's volume makes him a hold in both formats despite the poor shooting splits, which drag his nine-category value down to -0.86. His heliocentric role keeps him ranked 68th overall for the season, and the 39.4 projected fantasy points make him a points-league asset when the Kings play.

What to do

• Hold Acuff in all leagues, as the role has not changed and the Kings have one game left this week.

• Do not chase Saturday's line by trading for him at an inflated price.

• Plan around Sacramento having no games the week after this one.

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