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Memphis Grizzlies at Sacramento Kings

9:00 PM

Matchup preview

Last season: too early in this one to read much from it

Matchup odds

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Who wins?

MEM

Season leaders, per game

SAC
The teams side by side: Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings compared, with league ranks
MEMStatSAC
25–57Record22–60
Offense
-5.8(better), 24th in the leagueNet rating28th in the league, -9.8
110.4(better), 25th in the leagueOffensive rating26th in the league, 109.3
103.6, 5th in the leaguePace17th in the league, 101.1
53.3(better), 24th in the leagueeFG%29th in the league, 52.5
12.7, 22nd in the leagueTOV%15th in the league, 12.2(better)
24.7, 19th in the leagueOREB%13th in the league, 25.9(better)
0.251, 21st in the leagueFT rate19th in the league, 0.256(better)
Defense
116.2(better), 23rd in the leagueDefensive rating28th in the league, 119.1
56.2(better), 26th in the leagueOpp. eFG%29th in the league, 57.2
12.8(better), 8th in the leagueOpp. TOV%19th in the league, 11.8
70.9, 29th in the leagueDREB%21st in the league, 73.5(better)
0.262(better), 15th in the leagueOpp. FT rate20th in the league, 0.274

This season's meetings

They have not met this season.

Injury report

Memphis Grizzlies

  • Zach EdeyQuestionable· back Oct 5
    Report note

    Edey still hasn't been ruled out for the preseason, so there's a chance he will see some run ahead of the regular-season opener. The big man underwent surgeries on his left elbow and ankle in March, though he's trending in the right direction ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. The Purdue product appeared in only 11 regular-season games in 2025-26, averaging 13.6 points, 11.1 rebounds, 1.9 blocks, 1.1 assists and 0.6 steals in 25.8 minutes per contest.

    Cost -2.5 per 100
  • Jaylen WellsQuestionable· back Oct 1
    Report note

    Wells' defensive ability and complementary skill set could help him carve out a role alongside the Grizzlies' established core. However, increased competition for minutes may make consistent opportunities more difficult to secure. In addition to Boozer, the Grizzlies also added forward Karim Lopez in the first round.

    Cost -0.3 per 100
  • Micah PeavyQuestionable· back Oct 5
    Report note

    Peavy was traded from New Orleans to Memphis on Sept. 8 after averaging 4.3 points and 1.9 rebounds in 15.0 minutes per game during his rookie season with the Pelicans. The 25-year-old forward faces plenty of competition for playing time on the rebuilding Grizzlies, and it's unclear if he'll be able to suit up during the preseason, which does not bode well for his chances of carving out a meaningful role early in the season.

    Cost -0.2 per 100
  • Scotty Pippen Jr.Questionable· back Oct 1
    Report note

    Pippen will have to gain clearance ahead of training camp after undergoing a toe procedure in March, but he certainly appears to be a winner of the team's offseason moves. Ty Jerome (ankle) poses a significant risk to Pippen's role, however, and the two guards figure to engage in a battle for the top role at the point this fall. Pippen is looking to bounce back following an injury-ruined 2025-25 campaign, during which he averaged 11.4 points, 4.7 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 1.9 steals in 21.2 minutes per game across 10 regular-season appearances (six starts).

  • Karim LopezQuestionable
    Report note

    Undisclosed

  • Walter Clayton Jr.Questionable· back Oct 1
    Report note

    Clayton is still dealing with a sprained right knee and will end up missing the entirety of Summer League play. The 23-year-old guard will now turn his attention toward thre 2026-27 campaign, and he's expected to provide backcourt depth during his second season in the Association.

Sacramento Kings

Nobody listed.

Key players · MEM: Memphis Grizzlies key players: season averages and the last 5 games
PlayerMINPTSREBASTLast 5Impact
Jerami Grant29.818.63.52.116.6 / 3.6 / 1.40.3
Jaylen Wells26.412.53.21.69.2 / 2.0 / 0.8-1.6
Cedric Coward25.813.65.92.815.2 / 3.2 / 1.81.7
Cam Spencer23.811.12.55.69.4 / 2.0 / 7.80.8
Kris Murray23.55.83.61.45.0 / 3.0 / 1.6-0.2
Key players · SAC: Sacramento Kings key players: season averages and the last 5 games
PlayerMINPTSREBASTLast 5Impact
Keegan Murray34.614.05.71.711.2 / 3.8 / 1.80.1
Zach LaVine31.419.22.82.317.2 / 2.8 / 2.0-1.2
Maxime Raynaud26.612.57.51.420.0 / 9.8 / 2.6-2.2
Daeqwon Plowden26.410.83.01.314.2 / 3.2 / 2.0-2.4
De'Andre Hunter26.213.74.12.012.0 / 1.8 / 0.6-2.4

Last five games

Memphis Grizzlies: Memphis Grizzlies: last five games
DateOpponentResultSpreadTotal
Apr 12 @ HOULost 101–132––
Apr 10 @ UTALost 101–147––
Apr 8 @ DENLost 119–136––
Apr 6 vs CLELost 126–142––
Apr 5 @ MILLost 115–131––
Sacramento Kings: Sacramento Kings: last five games
DateOpponentResultSpreadTotal
Apr 12 @ PORLost 110–122––
Apr 10 vs GSWWon 124–118––
Apr 7 @ GSWLost 105–110––
Apr 5 vs LACLost 109–138––
Apr 3 vs NOPWon 117–113––
Western Conference
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11NOP2656.317381-9
12DAL2656.317383-7
13MEM2557.305391-9
14SAC2260.268423-7
15UTA2260.268421-9

Matchups by position

What each defense allows per game to guards, forwards and centers, against the league average. Rank 1 allows the most.

MEM attack against SAC defense
PlayerPTSREBAST
Guards49.6 (lg 49.8) , 17th in the league13.3 (lg 13.6) , 16th in the league14.4 (lg 14.2) , 13th in the league
Forwards40.3 (lg 37.4) , 4th in the league14.9 (lg 15.3) , 21st in the league7.7 (lg 7.0) , 5th in the league
Centers12.4 (lg 10.7) , 3rd in the league7.8 (lg 7.5) , 9th in the league2.0 (lg 1.9) , 8th in the league
SAC attack against MEM defense
PlayerPTSREBAST
Guards50.4 (lg 49.8) , 13th in the league13.7 (lg 13.6) , 13th in the league14.5 (lg 14.2) , 10th in the league
Forwards41.2 (lg 37.4) , 2nd in the league17.1 (lg 15.3) , 2nd in the league7.5 (lg 7.0) , 8th in the league
Centers11.4 (lg 10.7) , 8th in the league8.5 (lg 7.5) , 4th in the league2.3 (lg 1.9) , 6th in the league

The box score appears at tip-off.