Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Missing another 4-to-5 weeks
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Sabonis (knee) will be sidelined for at least 4-to-5 more weeks, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.
Sabonis has been rehabbing from a partially torn meniscus in his left knee that he sustained in mid-November. His absence will extend into the new year, and it's unclear whether the veteran center will be able to return in January. Rookie second-rounder Maxime Raynaud has started each of the Kings' last five games and should remain in the starting lineup for as long as Sabonis is sidelined.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: To be re-evaluated soon
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Sabonis (knee) is scheduled to be re-evaluated in the coming days, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports Wednesday.
Sabonis is a month into a three-to-four week re-evaluation window, so he's definitely due for an update from the Kings. With the team sitting at 6-20 in the Western Conference, it's unlikely that the center will be rushed back into action. As long as he's sidelined, the Kings will continue to lean on Maxime Raynaud.
Sabonis has been diagnosed with a partially torn meniscus in his left knee and is expected to be evaluated in 3-to-4 weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Sabonis had already been ruled out for Thursday's matchup, and he's set to miss additional game action beyond Thursday while rehabbing from a partial tear in his meniscus. This opens the door for Drew Eubanks, Precious Achiuwa and Maxime Raynaud to receive more looks at center.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Another absence coming
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Sabonis (knee) will not play Thursday against the Grizzlies.
Sabonis will miss his second game in a row Thursday. This update comes from the official injury report, so there's no word on how long Sacramento's franchise player could miss. His next chance to play comes Saturday against Denver. In his absence, the Kings will likely rely on Drew Eubanks and Precious Achiuwa.
Sabonis (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
The superstar big man is grabbing a seat for the first leg of Sacramento's back-to-back set. Sabonis will be trying to suit up for Thursday's clash against the Grizzlies. Drew Eubanks and Precious Achiuwa are in position to share the center minutes Wednesday.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Double-double in loss to Spurs
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Sabonis racked up 17 points (7-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 13 rebounds, five assists and three steals in 36 minutes during Sunday's 123-110 loss to San Antonio.
The double-double was Sabonis' second straight and ninth in 11 games, putting the 29-year-old center third in the NBA in that category behind Nikola Jokic and Karl-Anthony Towns (11 each). Sabonis has dealt with some nagging injuries to begin the campaign, but in five games since returning to the lineup from a rib issue, he's averaged 20.4 points, 10.0 boards, 3.4 assists and 1.2 steals.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Available to play
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Sabonis (ribs) is available for Sunday's game against the Spurs, Mark Haynes of The Sacramento Observer reports.
Sabonis isn't 100 percent but will shed yet another questionable tag Sunday. He was dominant in his most recent performance Friday against the Timberwolves, posting a 34-point, 11-rebound double-double with three assists and one block in 39 minutes.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Questionable vs. Spurs
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Sabonis is questionable for Sunday's game against the Spurs due to a left ribcage contusion.
Sabonis is coming off a 34-point, 11-rebound performance against the Timberwolves in a 124-110 loss on Friday, marking his eighth double-double through 10 regular-season outings. The star big man has been key for the Kings despite their overall struggles, and not having him available would be critical against a rising Spurs team. If Sabonis isn't available, expect Drew Eubanks and Maxime Raynaud to see more minutes at center.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Posts another double-double
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Sabonis provided 34 points (14-24 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-8 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and one block across 39 minutes during Friday's 124-110 loss to Minnesota.
Sabonis remains extremely consistent on both ends of the floor and recorded a double-double, his eighth of the season, after not reaching that feat in his previous two contests. The 34-point output was also a season-high mark for the big man, who managed to bounce back admirably after two below-average showings against the Nuggets and Hawks on a back-to-back set Nov. 11 and Nov. 12. Sabonis' scoring numbers might not be where they were last season, but his outstanding ability to rack up stats and tendency to gather double-doubles with ease should make him an appealing fantasy option across all slates until further notice.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Good to go
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Sabonis (ribs) will play in Friday's game against the Timberwolves, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Sabonis is dealing with a lingering rib injury, but managed to participate in shootaround Friday morning. The star center has now been upgraded to available. After opening the season with seven consecutive double-doubles, Sabonis has failed to hit the milestone in back-to-back games. However, he played only 26 minutes in each contest, once because of foul trouble and once because of a blowout.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Goes through shootaround
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Sabonis (ribs) participated in Friday's morning shootaround, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Sabonis remains listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Timberwolves, but his availability at the morning shootaround bodes well for his status. Sabonis holds regular-season averages of 15.3 points, 12.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists across nine appearances.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Iffy for Friday
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Sabonis (ribs) is questionable for Friday's game against Minnesota.
Sabonis missed a pair of games with a ribcage contusion earlier in the month, and the Kings continue to monitor his health. The superstar big man could go through pregame warmups before Sacramento clarifies his status. If Sabonis is unable to give it a go, Precious Achiuwa and Drew Eubanks would likely fill out the majority of the center minutes Friday.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Available to play Wednesday
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Sabonis (ribs) will be available for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Sabonis is good to go for the second leg of a back-to-back, and he should see his usual minutes. With Sabonis available, Drew Eubanks is not an attractive target in daily fantasy leagues.
Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Questionable for Wednesday
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Sabonis (ribs) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Sabonis played through a questionable tag for Tuesday's game against Denver, but now he's iffy for the second leg of the back-to-back set. Sabonis finished that contest with 19 points, eight rebounds and four assists in 26 minutes. If he's unable to play Wednesday, guys like Drew Eubanks, Precious Achiuwa and Maxime Raynaud could be more involved for the Kings.
