Charlotte Hornets @ Sacramento Kings: Jan 10, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Charlotte HornetsHornets
3-2 · Away
9:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Sunday, January 10, 2027
Sacramento KingsKings
0-4 · Home

Hornets vs Kings tips off at 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT) on Sunday, January 10, 2027 at Golden 1 Center, Sacramento. TV: Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets), NBC Sports California (Kings).

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

Date & time
Sunday, January 10, 20279:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) · Kings NBC Sports California
Stream
NBA League PassHornets: DAZN · 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
Ben SimmonsKingsG-FOut For SeasonAchillesOct 18, 2026
Dylan CardwellKingsCOutCalfOct 15, 2026
Keegan MurrayKingsFOutAnkleOct 24, 2026
Maxime RaynaudKingsFOutKneeOct 15, 2026
Coby WhiteHornetsGOutCalfOct 20, 2026
Grant WilliamsHornetsFOutHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kon KnueppelHornetsGOutHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kylan BoswellHornetsGOutKneeOct 20, 2026

Status as of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Hornets

Kings

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Hornets vs Kings Preview

The Hornets are 3-2 this season and went 3-2 in their last 5 games, while the Kings are 0-4 this season.

The Hornets won last season's series 2-0. The Hornets rank 7th in opponent points, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Brandon Miller (25.6 points per game) and Zach LaVine (27.3 points per game).

Hornets vs Kings Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesHornets 2-0

Hornets last 5

Kings last 5 · 2026-27

Previous meetings

Hornets vs Kings Season Stats 2026-27

Hornets 5 GPKings 4 GP
101.0#30
Points per game
107.8#27
108.2#7
Opponent points
125.5#29
41.8%#30
Field goal %
44.6%#23
30.6%#26
Three-point %
30.5%#27
85.2%#2
Free throw %
73.1%#24
47.2#6
Rebounds
41.5#25
20.6#30
Assists
22.8#28
6.8#25
Steals
6.8#25
5.2#15
Blocks
2.5#29
18.8#29
Turnovers
14.5#10

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
4Celtics3-10.5
5Cavaliers3-10.5
6Hornets3-21.0
7Hawks2-32.0
8Pacers2-32.0

Western Conference

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

More NBA Games on Jan 10, 2027

This Hornets vs Kings page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Hornets visit the Warriors Jan 13; Kings visit the Warriors Jan 12.

Hornets vs Kings FAQs

What time does Hornets vs Kings start?

The Charlotte Hornets play the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, January 10, 2027 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Tip-off is 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT).

What channel is Hornets vs Kings on?

Local TV: Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets), NBC Sports California (Kings). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Hornets and Kings records?

Going into this game the Hornets were 3-2 and the Kings were 0-4 this season.

Who is injured for Hornets vs Kings?

As of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 28: Ben Simmons (Kings, out for season, achilles); Dylan Cardwell (Kings, out, calf); Keegan Murray (Kings, out, ankle); Maxime Raynaud (Kings, out, knee); Coby White (Hornets, out, calf); Grant Williams (Hornets, out, hamstring).

How did Hornets vs Kings go last season?

The Hornets won the regular-season series 2-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Hornets vs Kings game?

The Hornets beat the Kings 134-90 on Mar 24, 2026 at home.

Where is Hornets vs Kings being played?

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

Is Hornets vs Kings on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Hornets 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.