The Phoenix Suns are at home on Friday night as they host the Sacramento Kings in a Western Conference matchup.
Phoenix enters Friday’s game with a 19-14 record after losing on the road to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday.
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Phoenix Suns guard Devin BookerReggie Hildred-Imagn Images
In Wednesday’s loss to the Cavaliers, Devin Booker led the way for the Suns as he recorded 32 points and four assists while Dillon Brooks added 20 points, three rebounds and three assists of his own.
Now Phoenix will try to bounce back at home on Friday as they face off against a struggling Kings team.
On the other side, Sacramento enters Friday’s contest with an 8-26 record after losing at home to the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.
Sacramento Kings guard DeMar DeRozan (10)© D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
DeMar DeRozan led the way for the Kings in Thursday’s loss as he ended the game with 25 points, five rebounds and six assists while Dennis Schroder recorded 18 points and seven assists off the bench.
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While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Kings Injury Report, Will Zach LaVine Play?
For the Kings, they have two players listed on their injury report as they have ruled out both Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis.
Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8)Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Sacramento has ruled out LaVine due to a left ankle sprain that has kept him out since December 14.
With LaVine sidelined, Schroder, Keon Ellis and Nique Clifford could all continue to have larger roles.
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The Kings have also ruled out Sabonis as he continues to recover from a partially torn meniscus.
Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11)Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
With Sabonis still out, Maxime Raynaud will likely continue to start in his place while Dre Eubanks could also be in line for an increased role.
Suns Injury Report, Will Grayson Allen Play?
On the other side, the Suns have two players listed on their injury report, including veteran guard Grayson Allen.
Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (8)© Rob Gray-Imagn Images
Phoenix has upgraded Allen to questionable for Friday due to right knee injury management and there is a chance that he could return from a seven-game absence against the Kings.
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If Allen is unable to return on Friday, Royce O’Neale will likely continue to fill in for him in the starting lineup.
Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4)Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The Suns have ruled out Jalen Green as he continues to be sidelined while recovering from a right hamstring strain.
Fans can catch Friday night’s matchup between the Kings and Suns from Phoenix at 9:00 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jan 2, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.