Sacramento Kings vs Washington Wizards. Image via: Getty Images The Sacramento Kings are set to clash with the Washington Wizards in an exciting NBA matchup, which will tip off at 10:00 pm ET tonight. The Kings have got themselves one of the best veteran players, Russell Westbrook. Others include Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan. They have secured a prominent position in the league by winning 11 out of the 41 games played in the 2025-2026 season.As for the Washington Wizards, they have crucial players like Tre Johnson, Alex Sarr, and Kyshawn George. The Wizards have secured 10 wins out of the 39 games played this season. From the expected lineup to injury reports, here is everything you need to know about tonight’s clash between the Sacramento Kings and the Washington Wizards.
Sacramento Kings vs Washington Wizards – When and Where to Watch the Game
The Sacramento Kings will host the Washington Wizards at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. The match is scheduled to tip off at 10:00 p.m. ET on January 16, 2026, exclusively on NBCS-CA and MNMT. Additionally, Fubo and Prime Video will stream the match for all online users.
Sacramento Kings vs Washington Wizards – Expected Starting Lineups
Sacramento Kings
Russell Westbrook (PG)Zach LaVine (SG)DeMar DeRozan (SF)Precious Achiuwa (PF)Maxime Raynaud (C)
Washington Wizards
Tre Johnson (PG)Kyshawn George (SG)Justin Champagnie (SF)Wil Riley (PF)Marvin Bagley III (C)
Sacramento Kings vs Washington Wizards – Injury Report
Sacramento Kings
Domantas Sabonis – OUT (knee)Isaiah Stevens – OUT (two-way contract)Keegan Murray – OUT (ankle)
Washington Wizards
Tristan Vukcevic – OUT (knee)Bilal Coulibaly – OUT (back)Khris Middleton. – OUT (knee)Cam Whitmore – OUT (venous condition)Trae Young – OUT (knee/quadriceps)
Sacramento Kings vs Washington Wizards – Game Prediction
The Sacramento Kings have finished over 234.5 points in 16 matches out of the total 41 games played this season. They have key players like Russell Westbrook, who has averaged 14.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 7.0 assists per game. DeMar DeRozan has delivered 19.1 points, 3.9 assists, and 3.4 rebounds per game in the 2025-2026 season, so far. As for Zach LaVine, he has averaged 20.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game. The Washington Wizards, on the other hand, have scored over 234.5 points while playing 23 out of the 39 games played this season. Their elite players include Kyshawn George and Alex Sarr. George has averaged 14.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game. However, Sarr has averaged 16.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game. Also read: Philadelphia 76ers vs Cleveland Cavaliers (01-16-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more