Sacramento Kings @ Charlotte Hornets: Feb 28, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Sacramento KingsKings
0-3 · Away
7:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Sunday, February 28, 2027
Charlotte HornetsHornets
2-1 · Home

Kings vs Hornets tips off at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Sunday, February 28, 2027 at Spectrum Center, Charlotte. TV: NBC Sports California (Kings), Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets).

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

Date & time
Sunday, February 28, 20277:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Kings NBC Sports California · Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64)
Stream
NBA League PassKings: NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on · Hornets: DAZN
Arena
Spectrum CenterCharlotte

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 MurrayKingsFDay-To-DayAnkleOct 24, 2026
Maxime RaynaudKingsFOutKneeOct 15, 2026
Coby WhiteHornetsGOutCalfOct 20, 2026
Grant WilliamsHornetsFOutHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kon KnueppelHornetsGOutHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kylan BoswellHornetsGOutKneeOct 20, 2026
Naz ReidHornetsC-FDay-To-DayIllnessOct 26, 2026

Status as of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 26. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Kings

Hornets

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Kings vs Hornets Preview

The Kings are 0-3 this season, while the Hornets are 2-1 this season.

The Hornets won last season's series 2-0. The Hornets rank 1st in free throw %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Zach LaVine (29.0 points per game) and Naz Reid (20.0 points per game).

Kings vs Hornets Head-to-Head

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

Previous meetings

Kings vs Hornets Season Stats 2026-27

Kings 3 GPHornets 3 GP
109.3#25
Points per game
102.0#29
124.0#25
Opponent points
113.7#14
45.2%#17
Field goal %
40.8%#29
28.6%#27
Three-point %
29.6%#25
72.5%#24
Free throw %
88.5%#1
42.7#19
Rebounds
45.7#11
21.0#30
Assists
23.0#27
7.7#22
Steals
6.3#27
2.3#30
Blocks
5.3#13
15.0#13
Turnovers
20.0#28

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
13Pelicans0-33.0
14Warriors0-33.0
15Kings0-33.0

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
5Pacers2-11.0
6Wizards2-11.0
7Hornets2-11.0
8Celtics1-11.5
9Cavaliers1-11.5

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Kings vs Hornets FAQs

What time does Kings vs Hornets start?

The Sacramento Kings play the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday, February 28, 2027 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Tip-off is 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).

What channel is Kings vs Hornets on?

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

What are the Kings and Hornets records?

Going into this game the Kings were 0-3 and the Hornets were 2-1 this season.

Who is injured for Kings vs Hornets?

As of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 26: Ben Simmons (Kings, out for season, achilles); Dylan Cardwell (Kings, out, calf); Keegan Murray (Kings, day-to-day, ankle); Maxime Raynaud (Kings, out, knee); Coby White (Hornets, out, calf); Grant Williams (Hornets, out, hamstring).

How did Kings vs Hornets go last season?

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

Who won the last Kings vs Hornets game?

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

Where is Kings vs Hornets being played?

At Spectrum Center in Charlotte, the home arena of the Charlotte Hornets.

Is Kings vs Hornets on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Kings and Hornets markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (DAZN for Hornets fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.