Through 15 games, the Sacramento Kings are in last place in the Pacific Division with an 8-7 record, but optimism that they will rise up the ranks.

The Kings have had to play the last three games without All-Star forward DeMar DeRozan and the last two without All-NBA center Domantas Sabonis, so star point guard De’Aaron Fox has had to carry the load.

Luckily for the Kings, they are expected to get both DeRozan and Sabonis back on the court for their next game. The Kings travel to division rival Los Angeles Clippers on Friday for an NBA Cup Group Play game.

Each team released their injury reports ahead of Friday’s game in LA.

Devin Carter – OUT (shoulder)

Isaiah Crawford – OUT (single)

Mason Jones – OUT (hamstring)

Malik Monk – OUT (single)

Kawhi Leonard – OUT (knee)

Norman Powell – OUT (hamstring)

PJ Tucker – OUT (personal)

The Clippers will be without superstar Kawhi Leonard, who is still adjusting this season. However, a new addition to their injury report is star guard Norman Powell. Powell was their leading scorer this season, with 23.3 points per game.

Without Powell, the Clippers will take a huge hit on the offensive side of the ball and will have to rely on their elite defensive play to keep up with the Kings on Friday.

The Kings will still be without star sixth prospect Malik Monk, who will now miss his sixth straight game due to an ankle sprain. When the Kings get Monk back on the court to lead their bench unit, the team will be in much better shape for the future.

After three days of rest and getting two of their stars back on the court, the Kings have a serious advantage in Friday’s game that they should take advantage of.

The Kings and Clippers tip off Friday at 7:30 PM PST.

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