The Minnesota Timberwolves are at home on Sunday night as they host the Sacramento Kings in a Western Conference matchup.
Minnesota enters Sunday’s game with a 16-9 record after defeating the Golden State Warriors on the road on Friday night.
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In Friday’s victory over the Warriors, Julius Randle led the way for the Timberwolves as he recorded 27 points, nine rebounds and six assists while Rudy Gobert added 24 points and 14 rebounds of his own.
Now Minnesota will try to grab another victory on Sunday at home as they face off against a struggling Kings team.
On the other side, Sacramento enters Sunday’s contest with a 6-19 record after losing at home to the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night.
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Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0)Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
Malik Monk led the way for the Kings in Thursday’s loss as he ended the game with 18 points, four rebounds and five assists off the bench while Russell Westbrook recorded 17 points and five assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Kings Injury Report, Will Zach LaVine, Dennis Schroder Play?
For the Kings, they have four players listed on their injury report, though Zach LaVine is not one of them.
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Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8)Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Of course, LaVine missed Thursday’s loss to the Nuggets due to a right thumb soreness but he is off the injury report and will return against the Timberwolves on Sunday.
Minnesota has listed Dennis Schroder as doubtful due to a right hip flexor strain and he is expected to miss his eighth consecutive contest.
Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder (17)Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images
With Schroder likely to be sidelined once again, Westbrook and Monk will likely continue to have larger roles, especially if Keon Ellis is sidelined as well as he has been listed as questionable with right wrist soreness.
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The Kings have ruled out Domantas Sabonis as he continues to be sidelined while recovering from a partially torn meniscus while Drew Eubanks has been ruled out due to a left thumb avulsion fracture.
Timberwolves Injury Report, Will Anthony Edwards, Mike Conley Play?
On the other side, the Timberwolves have three players listed on their injury report, including superstar guard Anthony Edwards.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) © Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
Minnesota has ruled out Edwards due to right foot soreness as he will miss his second consecutive contest after sitting out Friday’s victory over the Warriors.
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With Edwards sidelined once again, Terrence Shannon Jr. and Rob Dillingham may be in line for larger roles, especially with Bones Hyland being listed as questionable with a right knee contusion.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10)Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
The Timberwolves have ruled out Mike Conley due to right Achilles tendinopathy as he will miss his second consecutive game.
Fans can catch Sunday night’s matchup between the Kings and Timberwolves from the Target Center at 7:00 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Dec 14, 2025, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.