Milwaukee Bucks vs Sacramento Kings regular season game: Full injury report, who's out, where to watch, and more (January 4, 2026)

The Milwaukee Bucks visit the Sacramento Kings on January 4, 2026, at Golden 1 Center. Both teams are well below .500, but injuries and availability make this game worth watching.Milwaukee comes in at 15-20 and has struggled to string wins together. Sacramento sits at 8-27 and is dealing with major absences. The game largely depends on who is available, especially with one team missing its starting center and the other managing its star forward.For Milwaukee Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed as probable due to right calf injury management. His status matters, as the Bucks win far less often when he does not play. Gary Harris is questionable with a neck strain, and Taurean Prince remains out while recovering from neck surgery.Sacramento Kings’ frontcourt is thin. Domantas Sabonis is out with a knee injury and is not expected back until late January. Zach LaVine is questionable with a left ankle sprain after missing time, and Maxime Raynaud is also questionable with a knee issue. The Kings have struggled badly without Sabonis, which shows in their record.The game airs on FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin for Bucks viewers and NBC Sports California for Kings viewers. It is also available through NBA League Pass and local radio broadcasts on WTMJ and KHTK.With Sabonis out, Antetokounmpo should see fewer bodies in the paint. Sacramento relies on DeMar DeRozan and Russell Westbrook to carry the offense. Milwaukee may lean on Ryan Rollins to attack a Kings defense allowing 122.5 points per game. Bobby Portis and Keegan Murray could decide the rebounding battle, an area where Milwaukee has struggled.The game tips off at 9:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. PT) in Sacramento. Milwaukee is a 6.5-point favorite on the road, with the over/under set at 228.5 points. Sacramento has covered in the most recent meeting, but Milwaukee’s road play keeps them favored despite their record.Milwaukee is projected to win 116-115. Sacramento is expected to stay within the number, and the total leans slightly toward the over based on recent scoring trends.