The Sacramento Kings will face the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in one of seven NBA games scheduled for Monday. Heading into its fifth game of the season, Denver has two key players listed on its injury report. Star guard Jamal Murray has been playing through left calf tightness this season.
He was listed as questionable ahead of Friday’s game against the Trail Blazers but ended up playing. Now, Murray is listed as probable for Monday’s matchup against the Kings. The 2023 NBA champion is off to a solid start, averaging a career-high 26 points per game.
The second name on the Nuggets’ injury report, Cameron Johnson, has been dealing with shoulder inflammation.
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He has also been available for all five games and will likely participate on Monday as he is currently listed as probable. Johnson is still adjusting to life in Denver after being traded there from Brooklyn this offseason.
The move has been a sudden shift for him, as he has gone from being a go-to option with the Nets to a support player in the Jokic and Murray-led offense.
Meanwhile, the Kings also have significant adjustments to make with five players listed on Monday’s injury report. Malik Monk will miss Monday’s game because of personal reasons. He has been key for Sacramento, averaging 15.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.8 assists, and will be missed against the Nuggets.
Zach LaVine is suffering from lower back soreness and could also miss Monday’s game, with his status being questionable. He is recording 29.5 points and 3.2 rebounds per game this season.
Dennis Schroder (hip) and Devin Carter (knee) are also listed as questionable, leaving Sacramento with a heavily depleted backcourt. Lastly, Keegan Murray tore his UCL during preseason and will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks.
Where to watch Sacramento Kings vs. Denver Nuggets game?
Monday’s NBA game featuring the Sacramento Kings and the Denver Nuggets will be broadcast live on local TV stations ALT and NBCS-CA. The game is scheduled to tip off at 9 p.m. ET from Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.
Alternatively, fans can stream the matchup with FuboTV and NBA League Pass. The Nuggets are heading into Monday’s game with three wins in their last five. Meanwhile, the Kings are 1-3 in their last four games.
Edited by Sameer Khan
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