Sacramento Kings Domantas Sabonis (right) will not play on opening night on Wed Oct 22, 2025 against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center due to a hamstring injury in Phoenix (AP News photo)

Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Harvey:

#1 With the Kings missing key forward Keegan Murray due to a thumb injury also Domantas Sabonis is out with a hamstring injury, how will Sacramento re‑adjust its front‑court rotation and maintain its defensive and rebounding presence?

#2 The Suns will be without newly‑acquired guard Jalen Green (hamstring) for this matchup — how will Phoenix compensate for his absence in terms of perimeter scoring and attacking the paint?

#3 Which team’s strength will dictate the outcome — Sacramento’s inside game led by Russell Westbrook or Phoenix’s external shooting and pace? Historically, the Kings have excelled inside while the Suns have gained from 3‑point volume.

#4 Given both teams’ struggles with turnovers and defense in recent games, which side will better limit mistakes and convert transition opportunities, and how critical will that be for game flow?

#5 Home‑court advantage on opening night: will Phoenix use the energy of its home crowd and fresh start to set the tone, or will Sacramento’s road experience and veteran‑laden roster help it manage the season‑opener nerves?

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