By losing to the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, the Sacramento Kings dropped to 8-8 early in the 2024-2025 season. The offseason addition of six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan gave fans high expectations heading into the new year, but most have been let down after 16 games.

The Kings are on a two-game losing streak, just their second losing streak of the season, but the fanbase could explode if they lose their third straight game and fall below .500. The Kings will host the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday in an optimistic attempt to get back into the win column.

The Nets have started their 2024-2025 season with a 6-10 record, losing four of their last five. Led by young guard Cam Thomas, who is averaging 24.2 points per game, the Nets remain capable of beating anyone.

Each team released their injury reports ahead of Sunday’s game in Sacramento.

Devin Carter – OUT (shoulder)

Mason Jones – OUT (hamstring)

Malik Monk – OUT (single)

Bojan Bogdanovic – OUT (foot)

Dorian Finney-Smith – Doubtful (single)

Day’Ron Sharpe – OUT (hamstring)

Ziaire Williams – PROBABLY (foot)

The Kings have been without star sixth man Malik Monk for the past six games, and that will soon be seven. Without his high-level scoring and playmaking, Sacramento’s second unit was mediocre.

Getting Domantas Sabonis and DeMar DeRozan back from injury alongside star point guard De’Aaron Fox in the last game was huge, but their supporting cast still needs to step up. The Kings must join forces to avoid being upset by the Nets at home on Sunday.

The Kings and Nets tip off Sunday at 6:00 PM PST in Sacramento.

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