Is the Kings’ current injury situation worse than it seems?

Ian Goodwillie argues that the Sacramento Kings may be concealing further injury concerns during the 2026 preseason. The franchise has officially acknowledged only two injuries: a calf strain for Dylan Cardwell and a knee injury for Maxime Raynaud. However, Goodwillie notes growing suspicion among media and fans, as Sacramento's projected starting lineup has not played together at all during preseason action.

Key contributors including Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, Ben Simmons, and Malik Monk have seen minimal or no preseason court time, while rookie Darius Acuff recently limped off against the Warriors. Goodwillie suggests Sacramento might be overly cautious or evaluating roster depth, but he questions whether the lack of transparency signals deeper physical issues ahead of the regular season.