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Sacramento Kings vs Denver Nuggets Injury Report and Predicted Starting Lineups- Zach LaVine Pops Up on Injury Report as Kings Gear Up to Host Nuggets

Latest injury updates for Sacramento Kings vs Denver Nuggets on Thursday!

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The Denver Nuggets will visit the Sacramento Kings for an NBA 2025-26 regular-season clash on Thursday, December 11. This is going to be the fourth time both teams will be up against each other in the current NBA season. Their previous clashes saw the Nuggets dominating the Kings twice, while the latter emerged victorious once to take the tally 2-1. In the upcoming game, the Kings would want to push themselves for another victory and level the tally against the 2023 champions.

The hosts enter Thursday’s encounter on the back of an embarrassing loss to the Indiana Pacers. Russell Westbrook led the team with 24 points while DeMar DeRozan dropped 20 points as the Kings dropped to their 18th loss of the season. On the other hand, the Nuggets are coming off three back-to-back victories. In their most-recent game, they recorded a convincing victory over the Charlotte Hornets, owing to Jamal Murray’s 34 points and Nikola Jokic’s 28 points.

Given how both teams have been performing in the NBA 2025-26 season, one can expect the visitors to record a lopsided win. However, just over a quarter in the season, we have already seen quite a few upsets. Hence, nothing can be predicted. For now, let’s get into the injury reports and have a look at the listed concerns for both teams as well as their expected lineups.

Sacramento Kings vs Denver Nuggets Injury Report

Given below is a breakdown of the injury reports and predicted starting lineups for Sacramento Kings vs Denver Nuggets, scheduled on Thursday.

Sacramento Kings’ Injuries

Player	Position	Injury	Status
Zach LaVine	SG	Thumb	Out
Dennis Schroder	PG	Hip	Doubtful
Domantas Sabonis	C	Knee	Out

Zach LaVine has been ruled out of the upcoming clash against the Nuggets due to right thumb soreness.

Dennis Schroder is nursing a right hip strain. He is expected to be out on Thursday.

Domantas Sabonis is nursing a partial meniscus tear in left knee, and is expected to be out for three-four weeks.

Denver Nuggets’ Injuries

Player	Position	Injury	Status
Julian Strawther	SF	Back	Out
Aaron Gordon	PF	Hamstring	Out
Christian Braun	SF	Ankle	Out

Julian Strawther has been sidelined with a back injury since mid-November. Though he is increasing his participation in practices, Strawther has yet to be cleared to play.

Aaron Gordon is dealing with a hamstring strain and he will be re-evaluated in four-six weeks.

Christian Braun is suffering from an ankle injury and he will undergo re-evaluation in a couple of weeks.

Sacramento Kings vs Denver Nuggets Predicted Starting Lineups

Sacramento Kings: DeMar DeRozan, Keegan Murray, Maxime Raynaud, Russell Westbrook, Malik Monk

Denver Nuggets: Spencer Jones, Peyton Watson, Nikola Jokic, Cameron Johnson, Jamal Murray

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Garima Ranawat

Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.