Chicago Bulls @ Sacramento Kings: Jan 7, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Chicago BullsBulls
1-4 · Away
10:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Thursday, January 7, 2027
Sacramento KingsKings
0-4 · Home

Bulls vs Kings tips off at 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT) on Thursday, January 7, 2027 at Golden 1 Center, Sacramento. TV: Chicago Sports Network (Bulls), NBC Sports California (Kings).

How to Watch Bulls vs Kings: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Thursday, January 7, 202710:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Bulls Chicago Sports Network · Kings NBC Sports California
Stream
NBA League PassBulls: Chicago Sports Network app · Kings: NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on
Arena
Golden 1 CenterSacramento

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Nic ClaxtonBullsF-COutHamstringOct 5, 2026
Patrick WilliamsBullsFDay-To-DayGroinOct 24, 2026
Tobe AwakaBullsFDay-To-DayAnkleOct 27, 2026
Ben SimmonsKingsG-FOut For SeasonAchillesOct 18, 2026
Dylan CardwellKingsCOutCalfOct 15, 2026
Keegan MurrayKingsFOutAnkleOct 24, 2026
Maxime RaynaudKingsFOutKneeOct 15, 2026

Status as of 7:00 PM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Bulls

Kings

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Bulls vs Kings Preview

The Bulls are 1-4 this season and went 1-4 in their last 5 games, while the Kings are 0-4 this season.

They split last season's series 1-1. The Kings rank 10th in turnovers, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Norman Powell (21.6 points per game) and Zach LaVine (27.3 points per game).

Bulls vs Kings Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesSeries tied 1-1

Bulls last 5

Kings last 5 · 2026-27

Previous meetings

Bulls vs Kings Season Stats 2026-27

Bulls 5 GPKings 4 GP
114.0#15
Points per game
107.8#27
130.2#30
Opponent points
125.5#29
42.1%#28
Field goal %
44.6%#23
27.6%#30
Three-point %
30.5%#27
78.6%#11
Free throw %
73.1%#24
44.8#14
Rebounds
41.5#25
24.4#24
Assists
22.8#28
9.0#12
Steals
6.8#25
4.8#16
Blocks
2.5#29
17.8#27
Turnovers
14.5#10

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
12Heat1-43.0
13Bucks1-43.0
14Bulls1-43.0
15Nets0-43.5

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
13Jazz1-44.0
14Pelicans0-44.5
15Kings0-44.5

More NBA Games on Jan 7, 2027

This Bulls vs Kings page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Bulls visit the Warriors Jan 9; Kings host the Knicks Jan 8.

Bulls vs Kings FAQs

What time does Bulls vs Kings start?

The Chicago Bulls play the Sacramento Kings on Thursday, January 7, 2027 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Tip-off is 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT).

What channel is Bulls vs Kings on?

Local TV: Chicago Sports Network (Bulls), NBC Sports California (Kings). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Bulls and Kings records?

Going into this game the Bulls were 1-4 and the Kings were 0-4 this season.

Who is injured for Bulls vs Kings?

As of 7:00 PM ET, Oct 28: Nic Claxton (Bulls, out, hamstring); Patrick Williams (Bulls, day-to-day, groin); Tobe Awaka (Bulls, day-to-day, ankle); Ben Simmons (Kings, out for season, achilles); Dylan Cardwell (Kings, out, calf); Keegan Murray (Kings, out, ankle).

How did Bulls vs Kings go last season?

The regular-season series was split 1-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Bulls vs Kings game?

The Kings beat the Bulls 126-110 on Mar 8, 2026 at home.

Where is Bulls vs Kings being played?

At Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, the home arena of the Sacramento Kings.

Is Bulls vs Kings on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Bulls and Kings markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on for Kings fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.