The Sacramento Kings are facing a tough reminder of their struggles as they head to Frost Bank Center to take on the San Antonio Spurs. The Kings, who once celebrated a playoff appearance in the 2022-23 season, now find themselves in a challenging spot with a 12-45 record, the worst in the NBA.
The trade that sent De'Aaron Fox to the Spurs in February 2025, as part of a deal that brought Zach LaVine to Sacramento, has left the Kings in a difficult position. Since then, they've been stuck in a franchise-record 15-game losing streak. To add to their woes, the Kings recently announced that LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, and De’Andre Hunter are out for the season following surgeries.
On the flip side, the Spurs are thriving. With a 39-16 record, they hold the second-best spot in the Western Conference, trailing only the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The addition of Fox has bolstered a lineup that already includes standout talents like Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle. This Spurs squad is shaping up to be a legitimate contender for the NBA championship.
Wembanyama is making waves with averages of 24.2 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks, while Fox, fresh off his second NBA All-Star selection, contributes 19.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. The Spurs' depth is evident, with Castle, Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson, Julian Champagnie, Dylan Harper, and Harrison Barnes all scoring in double figures.
Fox previously shone against his former team, posting 28 points and 11 assists in a 123-110 win over the Kings back in November. The upcoming game marks another chance for Fox and the Spurs to showcase their dominance.
Game Details:
- When: 5 p.m.
- Where: Frost Bank Center
- TV: NBC Sports California
- Radio: Sactown Sports 1140
- Odds: Spurs favored by 18.5
- Over/Under: 230.5
Injury Report:
- Kings: OUT - Dylan Cardwell (ankle), De’Andre Hunter (eye), Zach LaVine (finger), Domantas Sabonis (knee), Isaiah Stevens (G League).
- Spurs: QUESTIONABLE - Harrison Ingram (G League), Stanley Umude (G League). OUT - David Jones Garcia (G League), Mason Plumlee (reconditioning).
As the Kings look to break their losing streak, they'll need to dig deep against a formidable Spurs team that's firing on all cylinders.