Sacramento Kings @ Phoenix Suns: Jan 2, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Sacramento KingsKings
0-3 · Away
9:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Saturday, January 2, 2027
Phoenix SunsSuns
1-2 · Home

Kings vs Suns tips off at 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT) on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at Footprint Centre , Phoenix. TV: NBC Sports California (Kings), Arizona's Family Sports (Suns).

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

Date & time
Saturday, January 2, 20279:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Kings NBC Sports California · Suns Arizona's Family Sports
Stream
NBA League PassKings: NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on · Suns: Suns Live
Arena
Footprint Centre Phoenix

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
Mark WilliamsSunsCOutShoulderSep 11, 2026
Oso IghodaroSunsFDay-To-DayObliqueOct 21, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Kings

Suns

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Kings vs Suns Preview

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

The Suns won last season's series 4-0. The Suns rank 13th in blocks, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Zach LaVine (29.0 points per game) and Devin Booker (23.0 points per game).

Kings vs Suns Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesSuns 4-0

Previous meetings

Kings vs Suns Season Stats 2026-27

Kings 3 GPSuns 3 GP
109.3#26
Points per game
109.3#26
124.0#28
Opponent points
123.7#26
45.2%#20
Field goal %
45.6%#17
28.6%#28
Three-point %
32.2%#19
72.5%#25
Free throw %
74.3%#19
42.7#21
Rebounds
39.7#29
21.0#30
Assists
25.3#16
7.7#21
Steals
8.7#18
2.3#30
Blocks
5.3#13
15.0#14
Turnovers
14.0#7

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
9Spurs1-22.5
10Nuggets1-22.5
11Suns1-22.5
12Warriors1-33.0
13Jazz1-33.0
14Pelicans0-33.5
15Kings0-33.5

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This Kings vs Suns page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Kings visit the Thunder Jan 3; Suns host the Celtics Jan 4.

Kings vs Suns FAQs

What time does Kings vs Suns start?

The Sacramento Kings play the Phoenix Suns on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at Footprint Centre in Phoenix. Tip-off is 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT).

What channel is Kings vs Suns on?

Local TV: NBC Sports California (Kings), Arizona's Family Sports (Suns). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Kings and Suns records?

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

Who is injured for Kings vs Suns?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27: Ben Simmons (Kings, out for season, achilles); Dylan Cardwell (Kings, out, calf); Keegan Murray (Kings, out, ankle); Maxime Raynaud (Kings, out, knee); Mark Williams (Suns, out, shoulder); Oso Ighodaro (Suns, day-to-day, oblique).

How did Kings vs Suns go last season?

The Suns won the regular-season series 4-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Kings vs Suns game?

The Suns beat the Kings 114-103 on Mar 3, 2026 on the road.

Where is Kings vs Suns being played?

At Footprint Centre in Phoenix, the home arena of the Phoenix Suns.

Is Kings vs Suns on NBA League Pass?

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