New York Knicks @ Sacramento Kings: Jan 8, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
New York KnicksKnicks
0-3 · Away
10:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Friday, January 8, 2027
Sacramento KingsKings
0-3 · Home

Knicks vs Kings tips off at 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT) on Friday, January 8, 2027 at Golden 1 Center, Sacramento. TV: MSG Network (Knicks), NBC Sports California (Kings).

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

Date & time
Friday, January 8, 202710:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Knicks MSG Network · Kings NBC Sports California
Stream
NBA League PassKnicks: 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 13, 2026
Maxime RaynaudKingsFOutKneeOct 15, 2026

Status as of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 25. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Knicks

Kings

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Knicks vs Kings Preview

The Knicks are 0-3 this season, while the Kings are 0-3 this season.

They split last season's series 1-1. The Knicks rank 8th in opponent points, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Jalen Brunson (22.7 points per game) and Zach LaVine (29.0 points per game).

Knicks vs Kings Head-to-Head

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

Previous meetings

Knicks vs Kings Season Stats 2026-27

Knicks 3 GPKings 3 GP
101.7#30
Points per game
109.3#25
108.0#8
Opponent points
124.0#25
40.7%#30
Field goal %
45.2%#17
32.4%#18
Three-point %
28.6%#27
70.8%#28
Free throw %
72.5%#24
47.3#9
Rebounds
42.7#19
24.7#18
Assists
21.0#30
6.7#26
Steals
7.7#22
4.7#15
Blocks
2.3#30
14.7#10
Turnovers
15.0#13

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
10Magic1-22.0
11Bulls1-22.0
12Knicks0-33.0
13Bucks0-33.0
14Nets0-33.0

Western Conference

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

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This Knicks vs Kings page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Knicks host the Nuggets Jan 11; Kings host the Hornets Jan 10.

Knicks vs Kings FAQs

What time does Knicks vs Kings start?

The New York Knicks play the Sacramento Kings on Friday, January 8, 2027 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Tip-off is 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT).

What channel is Knicks vs Kings on?

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

What are the Knicks and Kings records?

Going into this game the Knicks were 0-3 and the Kings were 0-3 this season.

Who is injured for Knicks vs Kings?

As of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 25: Ben Simmons (Kings, out for season, achilles); Dylan Cardwell (Kings, out, calf); Maxime Raynaud (Kings, out, knee).

How did Knicks vs Kings go last season?

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

Who won the last Knicks vs Kings game?

The Knicks beat the Kings 103-87 on Jan 27, 2026 at home.

Where is Knicks vs Kings being played?

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

Is Knicks vs Kings on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Knicks 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.