Sacramento Kings vs Memphis Grizzlies injury report: Who’s playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (February 23, 2026) | NBA News
The Sacramento Kings play the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on February 23, 2026. Both teams come into this game with several injuries and no real momentum.Sacramento is last in the Western Conference and has struggled for most of the season. Memphis is not far off the play-in race but has also been inconsistent. With so many players unavailable, this game will depend on whoever can manage with a short rotation.Injuries force changes in both lineupsThe Kings will be without several regulars. Dylan Cardwell is out with a left ankle sprain. De’Andre Hunter is still recovering from eye surgery. Zach LaVine is out with a finger injury, and Domantas Sabonis is unavailable after knee surgery. Isaiah Stevens is also out on a two-way assignment.Memphis has a longer injury list. Santi Aldama, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Brandon Clarke, Cedric Coward, Zach Edey, and Ja Morant are all out. Kyle Anderson is doubtful with knee soreness, and Ty Jerome is questionable due to illness.With these absences, Sacramento will rely on DeMar DeRozan, Keegan Murray, and Malik Monk for scoring. Memphis will look to Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jaylen Wells.Records and recent formSacramento is 12-46 and sits at the bottom of the West. The team is giving up 121.1 points per game.Memphis is 21-34 and 11th in the conference. They average 115.4 points per game but have not been able to stay consistent.Team statsStat Category Kings (58 GP) Rank Grizzlies (54 GP) RankPoints Per Game 110.1 26th 115.4 9thRebounds Per Game 41.3 22nd 45.0 6thAssists Per Game 25.0 16th 28.7 15thFG% 46.2% 21st 45.9% 15th3PT% 34.0% 29th 35.1% 15thOpp. Points Allowed 121.1 18th 117.4 23rdSacramento has had problems on defense, with opponents shooting 49.5 percent from the field. Memphis has been better on the boards, which could matter in this game.Head-to-head recordMemphis leads the all-time series 98-88. They have also won both meetings this season, including a one-sided game in Sacramento.Turnovers have been an issue for the Kings in those games, averaging 14.6 per game.Game outlookWith Sabonis, LaVine, Morant, and Edey all out, this is likely to be a slower game. Memphis has a small advantage at home and in rebounding, with a +3.7 margin over Sacramento.DeRozan against Jaren Jackson Jr. is one matchup to watch. Sacramento is also trying to end a 16-game road losing streak.
