# Kings Injury Report: Who's Out for Must-Win Game vs. Pelicans?

> Sacramento Kings face must-win game against Pelicans with key injuries.
- Title: Kings Injury Report: Who's Out for Must-Win Game vs. Pelicans?
- Summary: Sacramento Kings face must-win game against Pelicans with key injuries. Sacramento Kings need first win against winless Pelicans despite four key players…
- Keywords: sacramento kings, new orleans pelicans, keegan murray, dylan cardwell, maxime raynaud, ben simmons, yves missi, domantas sabonis, nba, injury report, must-win game, sports
- Source: Sacramento Kings On SI — https://si.com/nba/kings/onsi/kings-injury-report-who-out-for-must-win-game-vs-pelicans
- Published: 2026-10-29T19:15:42+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sacramento kings, new orleans pelicans, keegan murray, dylan cardwell, maxime raynaud, ben simmons, yves missi, domantas sabonis, nba, injury report, must-win game, sports
## Kings injury report
Sacramento Kings are 0-4 after 27-point blowout loss to Spurs.
## Must-win game
Kings face pivotal matchup against winless Pelicans for first win.
## Kings shorthanded
Kings have four key players ruled out for Thursday's game.
## Keegan Murray out
Murray (left ankle capsulitis) expected out for next week or two.
## Dylan Cardwell out
Cardwell (left calf strain) ruled out for Thursday's game.
## Maxime Raynaud out
Raynaud (right patella subluxation) ruled out for Thursday's game.
## Ben Simmons out
Simmons (right Achilles tendon repair/surgery) ruled out for Thursday's game.
## Pelicans injury report
Pelicans without starting center Yves Missi for Thursday's game.
## Yves Missi out
Missi (left knee contusion/bone bruise) ruled out for Thursday's game.
## Kings need win
Kings must win while shorthanded to get first win of season.
## Key takeaway

Sacramento Kings need first win against winless Pelicans despite four key players injured.