Preview: Kings at Nets, March 29, 2026

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Interstat) — Two of the NBA’s bottom-dwelling teams meet Sunday when the Sacramento Kings visit the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center, a matchup offering little in the standings but a chance for individual standouts to shine.

The Kings (19-55) and Nets (17-57) are playing out the string on disappointing seasons, separated by just two games in the loss column. Sacramento arrives after a 117-121 road loss to Orlando on Thursday, while Brooklyn is coming off a 99-116 defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday.

Sacramento holds a recent edge, having beaten the Nets 126-122 just one week ago on March 22. In that contest, Kings guard DeMar DeRozan posted 10 points and eight assists. DeRozan remains the focal point for Sacramento, coming off a 33-point, 11-assist performance against the Magic. Over his last 10 games, the veteran has averaged 20.8 points and 5.8 assists, including a 41-point, 11-assist outing in a win over Utah on March 15.

For the Nets, center Nicolas Claxton has been a consistent presence. He scored 16 points with seven rebounds against the Lakers and recorded a double-double of 12 points and 11 rebounds in a March 16 loss to Portland. Brooklyn’s recent struggles are pronounced, having lost 10 of its last 11 games, with the lone victory a 107-105 win over Detroit on March 7.

The game will feature two teams ranking near the bottom in both offensive and defensive efficiency. Sacramento allows a league-worst 122.1 points per game, while Brooklyn scores a league-low 101.3 points per game on average.

Following this contest, the Kings begin a three-game road trip starting in Toronto on April 1. The Nets will continue a five-game homestand, hosting Charlotte on Tuesday.

Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. EDT at Barclays Center.