The Charlotte Hornets travel to Sacramento on March 11, 2026, to face the Kings. Charlotte enters the game with a 33-33 record and remains in the mix for a postseason spot. Sacramento Kings have struggled throughout the season and sit at 16-50.Both teams are dealing with injuries, though the situation is more severe for the Kings. Charlotte is missing several role players, but its main contributors remain available. Sacramento, meanwhile, has a long list of players unavailable, forcing the team to rely heavily on the remaining rotation.
Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings detailed injury report (March 11, 2026)
Charlotte Hornets Missing Several Forwards vs Kings
Charlotte will be without three players for the game. Grant Williams is out with a knee injury, while Tidjane Salaun is sidelined because of a calf issue. Liam McNeeley is also unavailable with an ankle injury. All three are expected to return around March 14.Even with those absences, the Hornets still have most of their main players. LaMelo Ball runs the offense, while Brandon Miller and Miles Bridges provide scoring on the wings.
Hornets Injuries for March 11 game
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
| Grant Williams | PF | Knee | Out (until Mar 14) |
| Tidjane Salaun | PF | Calf | Out (until Mar 14) |
| Liam McNeeley | SF | Ankle | Out (until Mar 14) |
Sacramento Kings Dealing With Multiple Injuries
Sacramento enters the game with several players unavailable. Russell Westbrook is out with a quadriceps injury. Malik Monk is listed as questionable because of an ankle injury. Devin Carter is out with a calf issue, and Keegan Murray will miss the game with an ankle injury.De’Andre Hunter has already been ruled out for the season because of an eye injury. The Kings are also without Domantas Sabonis, who is out for the season with a knee injury, and Zach LaVine, who is sidelined for the rest of the year with a finger injury. In total, eight players are unavailable for Sacramento.
Kings Injuries for March 11 game
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
| Russell Westbrook | PG | Quadriceps | Out (until Mar 14) |
| Malik Monk | SG | Ankle | Questionable |
| Devin Carter | SG | Calf | Out (until Mar 14) |
| Keegan Murray | SF | Ankle | Out |
| De’Andre Hunter | PF | Eye | Out for season |
Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings Series History
Charlotte has the edge in the all-time series. The Hornets lead 38-32 across 70 regular-season games against Sacramento.Recent matchups have often featured faster play from Charlotte. Sacramento, however, will be playing at home and may look to end its losing run in front of its crowd.
Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings Season Numbers
Charlotte has produced strong scoring numbers this season. The Hornets average 116.0 points per game and collect 46.3 rebounds per contest. At the same time, turnovers have been an issue, as the team ranks near the bottom of the league in that category.Sacramento has struggled on defense. Opponents are shooting 49.4 percent against the Kings. The team has also lost 14 straight games entering the matchup.
| Team | Record | PPG | Opp PPG | RPG | FG% |
| Hornets | 33-33 | 116.0 | 113.0 | 46.3 | 46.1% |
| Kings | 16-50 | ~110 (est.) | ~115 (est.) | ~45 | ~47% opp |
Charlotte Hornets vs Sacramento Kings Matchups to Watch (March 11, 2026)
Sacramento will need scoring from the players still available. DeMar DeRozan is expected to take on a large role on offense.Charlotte relies on its wing players. Miles Bridges and Brandon Miller provide scoring, while LaMelo Ball handles most of the playmaking. The Hornets have also performed better on the road than Sacramento has at home this season. Charlotte is 19-16 away from home, while the Kings are 11-22 in Sacramento.The projected total for the game is 226.5 points. Charlotte enters with the healthier roster, while Sacramento hopes to remain competitive if Malik Monk is able to play.
