Kings List Three Starters as Injured Ahead of Nuggets Matchup

The Sacramento Kings secured their second victory of the season by defeating the Milwaukee Bucks, improving their record to 2-4. However, they face a challenging matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Monday night, with significant concerns about their roster. The Kings have three starters listed on their injury report for the upcoming game.

Kings Injury Report Prior to Nuggets Matchup

For the game on October 30, 2025, the Kings will not have the services of Malik Monk, who is unavailable for personal reasons, and Keegan Murray, who is sidelined due to a left thumb injury. Isaiah Stevens has also been ruled out as he is assigned to the G League.

In addition to these absences, Zach LaVine and Dennis Schroder have been marked as questionable due to lower back and right hip issues, respectively. Devin Carter is also dealing with a right knee injury and is listed as questionable. LaVine’s potential absence is particularly concerning, as he has been pivotal to the Kings’ offense.

LaVine’s Impact on Kings’ Performance

• LaVine is averaging 29.5 points per game this season.
• He has scored over 30 points in five of six games played.
• His shooting splits stand at 53.0% from the field, 40.0% from three-point range, and 94.3% from the free-throw line.

Without LaVine, the Kings may struggle to maintain their offensive momentum, especially against a formidable opponent like the Nuggets.

Nuggets Injury Outlook

On the other side, the Denver Nuggets are also dealing with player injuries but have a more optimistic outlook. Key players Jamal Murray and Cam Johnson are listed as probable, while Tamar Bates, DaRon Holmes II, and Curtis Jones are ruled out with assignments to the G League.

Murray’s availability will be crucial for Denver, especially considering his impressive performance at the start of the 2025-26 season. Like LaVine, his presence significantly impacts the Nuggets’ offense.

Game Details

The Kings and Nuggets are scheduled to play on Monday, October 30, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. PT in Denver. The game promises to be a close contest, particularly if both teams are missing key players.