Kings' Devin Carter steps up in rare start

Carter posts season-high 19 points with Westbrook, LaVine and Monk out

Feb. 12, 2026 at 8:23am

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Kings guard Devin Carter had a standout performance in his first start of the season, scoring a season-high 19 points in a 121-93 loss to the Utah Jazz. Carter, who is averaging 14.6 points over his last five games, stepped up with key starters Russell Westbrook, Zach LaVine and Malik Monk all sidelined due to injuries and illness.

Why it matters

Carter's strong outing in the starting lineup shows he can be a valuable contributor for the Kings when given increased playing time, which could be important if the team continues to deal with injuries to their top players.

The details

Carter shot 4-of-13 from the field and 1-of-6 from three-point range, but made 10-of-12 free throws to finish with 19 points, five rebounds, four assists and one block in 30 minutes of action. He was second on the team in scoring behind DeMar DeRozan.

  • The game took place on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.

The players

Devin Carter

A guard for the Sacramento Kings who had a season-high scoring performance in his first start of the year.

Russell Westbrook

Kings player who was sidelined due to an ankle injury.

Zach LaVine

Kings player who was sidelined due to a finger injury.

Malik Monk

Kings player who was sidelined due to illness.

DeMar DeRozan

Kings player who led the team in scoring in the loss to the Jazz.

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What they’re saying

“Carter responded by posting his best scoring performance of the campaign while finishing second on his team in scoring behind DeMar DeRozan.”

— RotoWire Staff

The takeaway

Devin Carter's strong showing in his first start of the season demonstrates his potential to be a valuable contributor for the Kings when given increased playing time, which could be important if the team continues to deal with injuries to key players like Westbrook, LaVine and Monk.