The Sacramento Kings will take on the Denver Nuggets on Monday at Ball Arena in Denver. Both teams are navigating through early-season injuries, with several key players listed as questionable or out.
The Kings (2-4) will be without Malik Monk, who is sidelined for personal reasons, and Keegan Murray, who remains out due to recovery from a left thumb UCL injury. Additionally, Isaiah Stevens has been assigned to the G League. Other notable absences include Dennis Schrider (questionable with right hip soreness) and Zach LaVine (questionable with lower back soreness). Devin Carter is also questionable with right knee soreness.
Sacramento has had a rocky start to the season, struggling to find consistency. Their backcourt depth is being tested with LaVine’s ongoing injury and Schroder’s uncertainty for the game. With LaVine averaging 29.5 points per game, his absence would be a major blow. The Kings will likely rely heavily on Domantas Sabonis, who has been a consistent force, contributing 14.8 points, 13.6 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game.
The Nuggets (3-2) are facing some injury concerns of their own. Jamal Murray is listed as probable with tightness in his left calf, but his participation will depend on his recovery. Cameron Johnson is also probable, dealing with inflammation in his right shoulder. Denver will also be without Tamar Bates, DaRon Holmes II, and Curtis Jones, all assigned to the G League.
Despite these absences, Denver’s roster still features one of the NBA’s most dominant duos in Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. Jokic has been playing at an MVP-caliber level, averaging 20.4 points, 14.4 rebounds, and 10.8 assists per game. His all-around play has been a driving force behind the Nuggets’ success this season.
This game will be an important test for both teams, as Sacramento looks to overcome its injury woes and build momentum, while Denver aims to bounce back from a loss to Portland.
