Brooklyn Nets vs Sacramento Kings: preview and player stats (Dec 31, 2026)

Traore (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports. Traore will miss his first game of the season after being downgraded from questionable to out. The second-year wing was flourishing in a starting role, averaging 15.1 points, 3.0 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.9 steals in 24.9 minutes over his past seven games. With Mikel Brown (illness) and Traore unavailable, Egor Demin (leg), Keon Ellis, Chaney Johnson, Noah Clowney and Danny Wolf are candidates for increased roles.

Brown has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans due to an illness, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports. Brown had been sidelined for Sunday's 130-93 loss to the Mavericks due to back injury management and was slated to return to action Wednesday. However, he appears to have fallen ill overnight, as the Nets added him to the injury report as questionable earlier Wednesday before downgrading him to out.

Injury/Illness - Left Ankle Soreness (2026-11-13, POR@SAC). Prior reporting (2026-11-13): Achiuwa (ankle) is questionable to play Friday's game against the Trail Blazers. Achiuwa is dealing with left ankle soreness after exiting Tuesday's 107-100 loss to Orlando during the third quarter. He was unable to return to the contest, and his questionable designation suggests there's a decent chance he'll be forced to sit out against Portland. If Achiuwa is sidelined, Dylan Cardwell and Keegan Murray should earn the vacated minutes, with Murray the likeliest to join the starting unit.

Injury/Illness - Right Achilles Tendon Repair / Surgery (2026-11-13, POR@SAC). Prior reporting (2026-10-21): Simmons underwent successful surgery Tuesday to repair a torn right Achilles tendon, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports. Simmons had a quality preseason, averaging 10.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists over 17.4 minutes per contest (two games). The 30-year-old was on track to suit up for the Kings on opening night, though those plans were halted after he suffered a torn Achilles tendon during practice. Now, Simmons will focus on rehab. However, it's unknown what the future holds regarding his career in the NBA. Previously reported out for season.

G League - Two-Way (2026-11-13, POR@SAC).

Injury/Illness - Right Patella Subluxation (2026-11-13, POR@SAC). Prior reporting (2026-11-10): Raynaud (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Orlando. Raynaud is expected to be re-evaluated soon, though he can be considered week-to-week until the Kings offer an update on his status. Dylan Cardwell and Precious Achiuwa will likely continue seeing increased burn in Raynaud's absence.

G League - On Assignment (2026-11-13, POR@SAC).

G League - Two-Way (2026-11-13, POR@SAC).