The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the road on Saturday night as they travel to take on the Sacramento Kings in an interconference matchup.
Cleveland enters Saturday’s game with a 31-21 record after defeating the Los Angeles Clippers on the road on Wednesday night.
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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45)David Dermer-Imagn Images
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In Wednesday’s victory over the Clippers, Donovan Mitchell led the way for the Cavaliers as he recorded 29 points, five rebounds and nine assists while Jaylon Tyson added 17 points and four rebounds of his own.
Now Cleveland will try to grab another victory on the road on Saturday as they face off against a struggling Kings team that has dropped their last 11 games.
On the other side, Sacramento enters Saturday’s contest with a 12-41 record after losing at home to the Clippers on Friday night.
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Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0)Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
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Malik Monk led the way for the Kings in Friday’s loss as he ended the game with 18 points and two assists off the bench while Dylan Cardwell recorded 14 points and 14 rebounds off the bench.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Saturday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Cavaliers Injury Report, Will James Harden Play?
For the Cavaliers, they have four players listed on their injury report for Saturday, including guard James Harden.
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Former Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1).© Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
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Cleveland has listed Harden as questionable after the Cavaliers acquired him from the Clippers ahead of the trade deadline in a trade that is still pending.
If Harden is unable to make his team debut on Saturday, Tyson and Sam Merrill could both continue to have larger roles.
The Cavaliers have also listed Dean Wade as questionable due to a left ankle sprain and he is in danger of missing his first game since January 16.
Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley (4)Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Evan Mobley and Max Strus have both been ruled out as they remain sidelined while recovering from injuries.
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Kings Injury Report, Will Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine Play?
On the other side, the Kings have four players listed on their injury report, including both Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine.
Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11)© Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Sacramento has ruled out Sabonis due to a back injury as he will miss his second consecutive contest.
With Sabonis sidelined, Maxime Raynaud and Cardwell will likely continue to have larger roles.
The Kings have also ruled out LaVine due to a finger injury as he will miss his first game since January 27.
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Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8)Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
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With LaVine sidelined, Nique Clifford, Monk and Devin Carter could all be in line for increased roles.
De’Andre Hunter has been ruled out due to an eye injury he suffered in Friday’s loss while Keegan Murray remains sidelined while recovering from an ankle sprain.
Fans can catch Saturday night’s matchup between the Cavaliers and Kings from Sacramento at 10:00 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Feb 7, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.