Vinay Kumar
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.
Sacramento Kings vs Memphis Grizzlies Injuries (February 23, 2026)
The Sacramento 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 Grizzlies have 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.
Sacramento Kings vs Memphis Grizzlies Records and recent form (February 23, 2026)
Sacramento 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.
Sacramento Kings vs Memphis Grizzlies Team stats
| Stat Category | Kings (58 GP) | Rank | Grizzlies (54 GP) | Rank |
| Points Per Game | 110.1 | 26th | 115.4 | 9th |
| Rebounds Per Game | 41.3 | 22nd | 45.0 | 6th |
| Assists Per Game | 25.0 | 16th | 28.7 | 15th |
| FG% | 46.2% | 21st | 45.9% | 15th |
| 3PT% | 34.0% | 29th | 35.1% | 15th |
| Opp. Points Allowed | 121.1 | 18th | 117.4 | 23rd |
Sacramento 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.
Sacramento Kings vs Memphis Grizzlies Head-to-head record
Memphis 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.
Sacramento Kings vs Memphis Grizzlies Game outlook (February 23, 2026)
With 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.
