How to watch Sacramento Kings vs. Memphis Grizzlies NBA game: Tip-off time, cable channels, RSNs
The Sacramento Kings prepare to face the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday, February 23, at the FedExForum.
Currently sitting at 12-46 and occupying the 15th position in the Western Conference, the Kings have struggled to maintain competitive consistency following a series of catastrophic personnel losses. The defining narrative of their season has been a franchise-record 16-game losing streak, a stretch of futility that reached its nadir in mid-February. This losing streak has not only tested the leadership of first-year head coach Doug Christie but has also placed a spotlight on the team's defensive failures, as they currently rank 29th in the league in defensive rating, surrendering an average of 121.1 points per game.
The Memphis Grizzlies approach the February 23 matchup with a record of 21-34, positioning them 11th in the Western Conference standings. The 2025-26 season has been a year of transition for the Grizzlies, marked by a departure from the core that defined the previous half-decade. The most significant shift occurred with the trade of Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz, a move that fundamentally altered the team's defensive identity and placed an increased burden on their younger perimeter players. Under the guidance of head coach Tuomas Iisalo, the Grizzlies have attempted to implement a more dynamic, high-pace offensive system, yet their efforts have been consistently undermined by a relentlessly crowded injury report.
The primary obstacle for Memphis has been the extended absence of franchise guard Ja Morant. Morant has missed 13 consecutive games as of late February due to a left elbow UCL sprain and a subsequent left ankle stress reaction.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Sacramento Kings
Monday, February 23, 2026, 7:00 PM CST / 8:00 PM ET
FedExForum, Memphis, TN
How to watch Sacramento Kings vs. Memphis Grizzlies online - national and local U.S. TV channels & live streams
For viewers within the respective local markets, the game will be carried by regional sports networks. In Northern California, the broadcast is exclusive to NBC Sports California (NBCS-CA). In the Memphis region, the game will air on FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (FDSN SE-MEM), which serves as the television home for the Grizzlies.
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Probable Starting Lineups
For the Memphis Grizzlies, the backcourt is expected to feature Ty Jerome at point guard and Walter Clayton Jr. at shooting guard, both of whom have seen increased responsibility in the absence of Ja Morant. They will likely be joined on the wings by Jaylen Wells at small forward and GG Jackson at power forward, providing Memphis with a young, high-energy frontcourt. Olivier-Maxence Prosper is projected to start at center, serving as a versatile interior defender while the team's primary big men remain sidelined.
The Sacramento Kings are expected to counter with a lineup anchored by veteran experience in the backcourt and promising youth in the interior. Russell Westbrook is projected to start at point guard, flanked by DeMar DeRozan at shooting guard, as the two veterans shoulder the majority of the team's offensive creation. De'Andre Hunter is expected to occupy the small forward position if available, while Precious Achiuwa is projected to start at power forward to provide necessary rebounding and interior toughness. The center position will be manned by the rookie Maxime Raynaud, who continues to establish himself as a double-double threat in the absence of Domantas Sabonis.
Head-to-Head Series History
In their most recent meeting on February 4, 2026, the Grizzlies secured a hard-fought 129-125 victory at the Golden 1 Center, led by a 28-point performance from Ty Jerome and 18 points from Jaylen Wells.
This followed two dominant performances by Memphis in November 2025, where they defeated the Kings 137-96 on November 20 and 115-107 on November 30. Over their last ten matchups, the Grizzlies have maintained a 6-4 record against the Kings, frequently exploiting Sacramento's defensive inconsistencies.
