The Hornets have the third-worst record in the NBA at 19-57 and have lost six of their last seven games, but the Kings can not pencil in a win just yet. The Kings are coming off a loss to the Washington Wizards, who have the second-worst record in the league at 17-60, and can not afford to lose to another bottom-feeder.

TV, radio, odds, injury reports and more as the Sacramento Kings prepare to face the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center.

The Sacramento Kings are looking to put a stop to a three-game skid against the Charlotte Hornets (19-57) on Friday evening. The Kings have lost seven of their last eight games as they continue to fall lower in Western Conference standings to close out the year.

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AJ Johnson and Bub Carrington scored 19 points apiece for the Wizards (17-59), who have the second-worst record in the NBA. Tristan Vukcevic came off the bench to post 17 points and eight rebounds, helping the Wizards win despite missing five of their top seven scorers due to injuries.

Mar 31, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) and forward Pascal Siakam (43) defend in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Two years ago, the Sacramento Kings made the playoffs. The Stockton Kings also made the playoffs that year, the first of three straight seasons in the playoffs for Stockton. The Stockton Kings have put together a little dynasty.

The Pitt alum became the youngest player in NBA history to have back-to-back games with five-plus made three-pointers, via StatMamba. He was 7-of-10 from deep against the Magic and 5-of-11 in the 116-111 win vs. the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday.

The Stockton Kings, the NBA G League affiliate of the Sacramento Kings, bested the Valley Suns, 122-114, in the Western Conference Semifinals of the NBA G League Playoffs presented by Google Pixel on Thursday night at Adventist Health Arena (formerly Stockton Arena).

Both the Sacramento Kings and the Charlotte Hornets may be without multiple key players in Friday night's matchup.