After a first half of the season that was filled with highs and lows, the Sacramento Kings started their post-All-Star break schedule (one that promises to be quite grueling) with a stinker – getting "punked at home" by their division rival.
Now, the Kings have a golden opportunity to get back on track at Golden 1 Center, as they host the downtrodden Charlotte Hornets after getting two full days of rest (on top of all the rest they got from the break).
But who will the Kings have available to them for this game? Who will they have to deal with on the Hornets' side of things? Here is the full injury report ahead of this cross-conference matchup.
Sacramento Kings Injury Report
After a rocky start to the season in this category, the Sacramento Kings have been a pretty healthy team this season. Their second game back from the break will be no different, as the Kings currently have no one listed on the injury report. Not even two-way players who have been oscillating between the G-League and the NBA.
Now, this is always subject to change, but as of right now, the Kings appear to be at full strength. This also means that all the newcomers (Zach LaVine, Jonas Valanciunas, and Jake LaRavia) will be ready for action.
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
Unfortunately, lady luck has not been nearly as kind to the Hornets. According to Spotrac, the team has the third-most player games missed due to injury (behind only the Memphis Grizzlies and Brooklyn Nets).
The headliner of their injury report is their exciting young forward, Brandon Miller. Prior to this contest, Miller had missed the team's last 18 games, and tonight will not be the night that streak ends, as the Hornets continue to have him listed as out with a wrist injury.
Outside of him, the Hornets aren't leaving much room for speculation. The other five players who are listed on their injury report are also going to miss this game. Other than Miller, DaQuan Jeffries (knee), Josh Okogie (hamstring), Tre Mann (back), Grant Williams (knee), and Mark Williams (foot/injury management) are all listed as out.
After tonight's game, the Kings will go on the road to face the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, February 26.