The Sacramento Kings are on the road on Monday night as they travel to take on the New Orleans Pelicans in a Western Conference matchup.
Sacramento enters Monday’s game with a 12-42 record after losing at home to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night to extend their losing streak to 13 games.
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Sacramento Kings guard Nique Clifford (5)Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images
(Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images)
In Saturday’s loss to the Cavaliers, Nique Clifford led the way for the Kings as he recorded 30 points, four rebounds and four assists while Russell Westbrook added 21 points, five rebounds and nine assists of his own.
Now Sacramento will try to bounce back on the road on Monday as they face off against a struggling Pelicans team.
On the other side, New Orleans enters Monday’s contest with a 14-40 record after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road on Friday night.
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Saddiq Bey (41)John Hefti-Imagn Images
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Saddiq Bey led the way for the Pelicans in Friday’s victory as he ended the game with 30 points, nine rebounds and five assists while Zion Williamson recorded 29 points and four rebounds.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Monday night’s matchup, one side may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Kings Injury Report, Will Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine Play?
For the Kings, they have six players listed on their injury report, including both Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine.
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Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11)© Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Sacramento has listed Sabonis as questionable due to a lower back injury and he is in danger of missing his third consecutive contest.
If Sabonis is sidelined once again, Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell could both continue to have larger roles.
The Kings have also listed Doug McDermott as questionable due to a shoulder injury while LaVine has been ruled out due to right finger soreness as he will miss his second straight game.
Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8)Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
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With LaVine sidelined, Clifford and Daeqwon Plowden could both be in line for increased roles once again.
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De’Andre Hunter has also been ruled out due to an eye injury while Malik Monk will be sidelined with an illness.
Keegan Murray has been ruled out as he remains sidelined while recovering from an ankle sprain.
Pelicans Injury Report
On the other side, the Pelicans have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out guard Dejounte Murray.
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte MurrayMatthew Hinton-Imagn Images
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New Orleans has ruled out Murray as he remains sidelined while recovering from a torn Achilles that he suffered last season.
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Fans can catch Monday night’s matchup between the Kings and Pelicans from New Orleans at 8:00 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Feb 9, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.