The NBA released its 2011-2012 schedule today, and it's time to dig into the Sacramento Kings' slate. Of course, the schedule is tentative, given the ongoing NBA lockout; the beginning of the season could be shaved right off if resolution doesn't come in September or October.

The Kings are scheduled to start at home (!) against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, November 2. The Kings will remain in Northern California for the first 10 days of the season, with home games against the Rockets, Hornets, Lakers and Cavaliers in addition to a visit to the Golden State Warriors. The Kings then go on the road for three against the Timberwolves (rivalry match!), Bulls and Grizzlies.

The Miami Heat are scheduled to visit January 6. That will almost assuredly draw the highest ticket prices in the Kings' new dynamic pricing system, as it did last year.

The full schedule is below the jump.