Game details
Date
Friday, December 18, 2026
Time
8:00 PM ET
Venue
Smoothie King Center
Injury report
Bryce McGowens GDay-To-DayMcGowens will miss the final game of the 2025-26 season, though to be fair, he hasn't played for the Pelicans since March 8 due to a fractured toe. He appeared NO
Keegan Murray FDay-To-DayIt's unclear why Murray is sitting out Sacramento's preseason opener, though his next chance to play in the preseason will come in Thursday's rematch against thSAC
Malik Monk GDay-To-DayThe Kings didn't list an injury for Monk, so this is likely just a rest day for the 28-year-old veteran. His next chance to play will come in a rematch with theSAC
Ben Simmons GDay-To-DaySimmons will be held out Monday as the Kings remain committed to ramping up the 30-year-old slowly. He could make his preseason debut either Thursday against thSAC
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