Lakers vs Kings Injury Report: Latest Updates
The Los Angeles Lakers hit the road tonight to take on the Sacramento Kings as they look to snap a two-game losing streak. Los Angeles is coming off back-to-back losses to the Milwaukee Bucks and San Antonio Spurs and will aim to regain momentum against a Sacramento team that has struggled for much of the season.
Sacramento has struggled throughout the season and currently sits near the bottom of the Western Conference standings. The Kings did pick up momentum with a 111–98 win over the Houston Rockets on Friday night.
Despite recent inconsistency, the Lakers remain in a strong position in the West. Los Angeles holds the fifth seed and trails the second-seeded Spurs by one loss. The team has posted a 5–3 record since Austin Reaves suffered his injury.
The Lakers now face a demanding stretch, playing five games in seven days, including two back-to-back sets. Rui Hachimura returns tonight after missing time since the last matchup against the Kings, giving the team a timely boost. Staying healthy and managing rotation depth will be critical for success during this tough week.
JJ Redick discussed the Lakers’ tough upcoming schedule (5 games in 7 days) and within that revealed they are no longer doing shootarounds before games: pic.twitter.com/44EFIusZpI
— Daniel Starkand (@DStarkand) January 11, 2026
Lakers Injury Report
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Adou Thiero (Out): Thiero remains sidelined as he continues to recover from a right MCL sprain.
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Austin Reaves (Out): Reaves remains out with a Grade 2 injury on his left side, and there is currently no timetable for his return.
Kings Injury Report
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Domantas Sabonis (Out): Sabonis continues to be sidelined while recovering from a knee injury.
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Keegan Murray (Out): Murray is expected to miss approximately three weeks due to an ankle injury.
Although the Lakers continue to play without a major piece, they must find ways to develop consistency and take care of business in games they are expected to win, starting with tonight’s matchup against Sacramento.
