Memphis Grizzlies at Sacramento Kings
Matchup preview
Last season: too early in this one to read much from it
Matchup odds
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Who wins?
Season leaders, per game
SAC
MEM18.6PointsSAC19.2
- MEM5.9ReboundsSAC7.5
MEM5.6AssistsSAC3.0
MEM1.2StealsSAC1.0
MEM1.6BlocksSAC1.6
| MEM | Stat | SAC |
|---|---|---|
| 25–57 | Record | 22–60 |
| Offense | ||
| -5.8(better), 24th in the league | Net rating | 28th in the league, -9.8 |
| 110.4(better), 25th in the league | Offensive rating | 26th in the league, 109.3 |
| 103.6, 5th in the league | Pace | 17th in the league, 101.1 |
| 53.3(better), 24th in the league | eFG% | 29th in the league, 52.5 |
| 12.7, 22nd in the league | TOV% | 15th in the league, 12.2(better) |
| 24.7, 19th in the league | OREB% | 13th in the league, 25.9(better) |
| 0.251, 21st in the league | FT rate | 19th in the league, 0.256(better) |
| Defense | ||
| 116.2(better), 23rd in the league | Defensive rating | 28th in the league, 119.1 |
| 56.2(better), 26th in the league | Opp. eFG% | 29th in the league, 57.2 |
| 12.8(better), 8th in the league | Opp. TOV% | 19th in the league, 11.8 |
| 70.9, 29th in the league | DREB% | 21st in the league, 73.5(better) |
| 0.262(better), 15th in the league | Opp. FT rate | 20th in the league, 0.274 |
This season's meetings
They have not met this season.
Injury report
Memphis Grizzlies
- Zach EdeyQuestionable· back Oct 5Cost -2.5 per 100
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.
- Jaylen WellsQuestionable· back Oct 1Cost -0.3 per 100
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.
- Micah PeavyQuestionable· back Oct 5Cost -0.2 per 100
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.
- 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.
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | Last 5 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.8 | 18.6 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 16.6 / 3.6 / 1.4 | 0.3 | |
| 26.4 | 12.5 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 9.2 / 2.0 / 0.8 | -1.6 | |
| Cedric Coward | 25.8 | 13.6 | 5.9 | 2.8 | 15.2 / 3.2 / 1.8 | 1.7 |
| 23.8 | 11.1 | 2.5 | 5.6 | 9.4 / 2.0 / 7.8 | 0.8 | |
| 23.5 | 5.8 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 5.0 / 3.0 / 1.6 | -0.2 |
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | Last 5 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.6 | 14.0 | 5.7 | 1.7 | 11.2 / 3.8 / 1.8 | 0.1 | |
| 31.4 | 19.2 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 17.2 / 2.8 / 2.0 | -1.2 | |
| 26.6 | 12.5 | 7.5 | 1.4 | 20.0 / 9.8 / 2.6 | -2.2 | |
| Daeqwon Plowden | 26.4 | 10.8 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 14.2 / 3.2 / 2.0 | -2.4 |
| 26.2 | 13.7 | 4.1 | 2.0 | 12.0 / 1.8 / 0.6 | -2.4 |
Last five games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12 | Lost 101–132 | – | – | |
| Apr 10 | Lost 101–147 | – | – | |
| Apr 8 | Lost 119–136 | – | – | |
| Apr 6 | Lost 126–142 | – | – | |
| Apr 5 | Lost 115–131 | – | – |
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12 | Lost 110–122 | – | – | |
| Apr 10 | Won 124–118 | – | – | |
| Apr 7 | Lost 105–110 | – | – | |
| Apr 5 | Lost 109–138 | – | – | |
| Apr 3 | Won 117–113 | – | – |
Standings
Full standingsMatchups by position
What each defense allows per game to guards, forwards and centers, against the league average. Rank 1 allows the most.
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guards | 49.6 (lg 49.8) , 17th in the league | 13.3 (lg 13.6) , 16th in the league | 14.4 (lg 14.2) , 13th in the league |
| Forwards | 40.3 (lg 37.4) , 4th in the league | 14.9 (lg 15.3) , 21st in the league | 7.7 (lg 7.0) , 5th in the league |
| Centers | 12.4 (lg 10.7) , 3rd in the league | 7.8 (lg 7.5) , 9th in the league | 2.0 (lg 1.9) , 8th in the league |
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guards | 50.4 (lg 49.8) , 13th in the league | 13.7 (lg 13.6) , 13th in the league | 14.5 (lg 14.2) , 10th in the league |
| Forwards | 41.2 (lg 37.4) , 2nd in the league | 17.1 (lg 15.3) , 2nd in the league | 7.5 (lg 7.0) , 8th in the league |
| Centers | 11.4 (lg 10.7) , 8th in the league | 8.5 (lg 7.5) , 4th in the league | 2.3 (lg 1.9) , 6th in the league |
The box score appears at tip-off.