The Sacramento Kings were taken down in their 2026-27 season opener by the L.A. Clippers, now suffering six consecutive losses, counting their winless five-game preseason slate. This Kings team is obviously not built for sustainable success, but we can hope to see them at least match their 22-win total from last season.

On Friday night, they will have a chance to pick up their first win of the season in front of their home crowd. The Kings are gearing up to host the Portland Trail Blazers, who handily beat the Phoenix Suns in their season opener. It will be far from an easy game for the Kings, but it is one that should be winnable.

In their season opener, the Kings were playing without four key players, so let's take a look at whether things will be different against Portland.

Kings injury report

Oct 10, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) looks on from the bench during the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center.…