If there are basketball gods, they really don't like the Sacramento Kings. Keegan Murray is out injured for at least a week, leaving the roster even more depleted than it already was. But things aren't that bleak, as the Kings might have an opportunity to show what their next phase looks like.
— Matt George (@MattGeorgeSAC) December 27, 2025
The 2025-2026 season got off to a terrible start with game one. Domantas Sabonis missed the season opener with a minor injury sustained in the preseason. Murray was also out due to a preseason injury, though he ultimately missed multiple games throughout those early weeks.