Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Clippers injury report: Who's playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (March 14, 2026)

The Sacramento Kings will play the Los Angeles Clippers on March 14, 2026, at Intuit Dome. The two teams enter the game in very different positions in the Western Conference standings.

Los Angeles holds a 34-32 record, while Sacramento sits around 16-51 after a difficult season.The Clippers have won seven of their last eight games and are trying to strengthen their playoff position. The Kings have struggled to find consistency and have dealt with several injuries to key players. With the game being played in Los Angeles and the Clippers carrying recent momentum, they enter the matchup as the stronger side.

Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Clippers injury report for (March 14, 2026)

Sacramento Kings dealing with multiple injuries

Sacramento continues to play without several important players. Domantas Sabonis is out for the season after surgery to repair a left knee meniscus. Zach LaVine is also out for the season following surgery on a tendon in his right fifth finger. De’Andre Hunter will not return this year because of left eye retinal repair.Keegan Murray is out with a left ankle sprain and is expected to return around March 28. Devin Carter is unavailable with right calf soreness.

Drew Eubanks is out because of left thumb soreness. Patrick Baldwin Jr. remains on a G League two-way assignment. Isaiah Stevens is dealing with a thigh injury. Malik Monk is listed as questionable with right ankle soreness.

Los Angeles Clippers missing a few players but core remains available

The Los Angeles Clippers had not filed an official injury report by 8:30 AM ET, but several player updates are known. Bradley Beal is out for the season after suffering a left hip fracture. Yanic Konan Niederhäuser is also out for the year with a right Lisfranc ligament tear.John Collins is available again after missing one game with a neck strain. Nicolas Batum is not playing because of rest. Darius Garland is listed as day-to-day with a left toe issue.Kawhi Leonard and Derrick Jones are expected to lead the Clippers in this game.

Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Clippers Expected lineups and rotations

Sacramento’s active group will likely center on De’Aaron Fox and Malik Monk if Monk is cleared to play. With Sabonis and other frontcourt players unavailable, the Kings will rely on replacement options in the interior.The Clippers have more depth available. Their guard rotation includes James Harden, Chris Paul, and Kris Dunn. Bogdan Bogdanovic is expected to play at shooting guard. Derrick Jones and Nicolas Batum handle minutes on the wing. Kawhi Leonard and John Collins are the main power forward options. Ivica Zubac and Brook Lopez play at center. Bench players include Kobe Brown and Cameron Christie.

Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Clippers Recent meetings

The Clippers have had the better record in recent matchups.

Los Angeles has won eight of the last ten games against Sacramento over the past three seasons. The Clippers have also been solid at home, with a projected 21-19 record at Intuit Dome.

Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Clippers Team statistical comparison

Sacramento has struggled on both ends of the floor this season. The team allows 120.9 points per game, which places them near the bottom of the league defensively. Rebounding and turnovers have also been issues, and the team ranks low in assists and defensive efficiency.The Clippers have been more stable. Kawhi Leonard has led the scoring during the team’s recent run of wins. Defensively, Los Angeles has kept opponents below 113 points per game.

Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles Clippers Matchups that could decide the game

Sacramento’s frontcourt is short on depth without Sabonis and Murray. That could allow Brook Lopez to control the paint.If Malik Monk plays, he could provide additional scoring alongside De’Aaron Fox, especially in transition. On the Clippers’ side, Chris Paul will handle the playmaking responsibilities.Kawhi Leonard’s scoring form will be important. His recent stretch of games with more than 28 points per night gives the Clippers a clear advantage entering this matchup.