Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Available Sunday vs. Washington
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Sabonis (knee) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Sabonis was held out of Friday's loss to the Celtics while continuing to manage a left knee injury, but the veteran center will be available for Sunday's road tilt. Since returning Jan. 16 from a 27-game absence due to a partial meniscus tear, Sabonis has averaged 12.6 points, 9.4 rebounds and 4.9 assists over 25.0 minutes per game.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Sitting out Friday
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Sabonis won't play Friday against Boston due to left knee injury management.
Friday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, so Sabonis will sit out for maintenance reasons. In Sabonis' absence, the Kings will likely lean more on Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell at center.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Teases triple-double in loss
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Sabonis closed with 11 points (5-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, seven assists and one block in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 103-87 loss to the Knicks.
The veteran center came a few dimes shy of his first triple-double of the season. Sabonis finally appears to be close to regaining his usual form after missing nearly two months due to a knee injury he sustained in mid-November, and over the last three games (two starts), he's averaging 15.7 points, 11.7 boards, 7.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 29.7 minutes a contest while shooting 64.5 percent from the floor.
Sabonis finished with 12 points (6-7 FG, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and two steals across 25 minutes during Sunday's 139-116 loss to the Pistons.
Making his first start in five games since returning from a knee injury Jan. 16, Sabonis wound up taking an early seat in the rout but still came close to producing his first triple-double of the season. The 29-year-old center is still trying to get back to his usual form, and since rejoining the lineup he's averaging 12.6 points, 9.4 boards, 4.8 assists and 0.8 steals in 22.8 minutes.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Dominant double-double off bench
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Sabonis logged 24 points (9-14 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 16 rebounds, six assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Friday's 123-118 loss to the Cavaliers.
Sabonis was brought off the bench for Friday's contest while continuing to manage a left knee injury that caused him to miss 27 straight games. The veteran big man ended up leading the Kings in both points and rebounds while finishing second in assists behind Malik Monk (seven), and it was the former's first double-double since Nov. 16 against the Spurs. The fact that Sabonis played 31 minutes is an encouraging sign, and he could re-enter the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Pistons.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Available for Friday
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Sabonis (knee, rest) will be available for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.
Sabonis was rested Wednesday against the Raptors due to left knee injury maintenance -- he had just recently returned from a 27-game absence. Sabonis' minutes have been very limited since his return, and he may face restrictions once again Friday as the Kings continue to err on the side of caution.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Getting Wednesday off
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Sabonis won't play Wednesday against the Raptors due to left knee injury maintenance.
Following a recent 27-game absence due to a partial meniscus tear in his left knee, Sabonis had suited up for each of the Kings' last three tilts. According to Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee, head coach Doug Christie said prior to Tuesday's 130-117 loss to the Heat that Sabonis hasn't been operating with a minutes restriction since returning, but the big man has nonetheless been used off the bench in each of those three appearances and has played no more than 21 minutes on any occasion. The Kings will now hold Sabonis out for the second leg of a back-to-back set, which seemingly refutes the notion that he's free of restrictions coming back from the injury. With Sabonis sidelined Wednesday, Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell should cover all the available minutes at center, and starting power forward Precious Achiuwa (ankle) may see his playing time trend back up if he's able to shed his questionable tag.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Grabs 10 rebounds in limited action
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Sabonis chipped in six points (3-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds and three assists across 17 minutes during Tuesday's 130-117 loss to the Heat.
The Kings are taking no chances with Sabonis, and his minutes will likely be capped for at least another week. Given the conservative route taken by the team, he might be a scratch during the second half of Sacramento's back-to-back set against Toronto on Wednesday. Maxime Raynaud continues to start for the Kings, but Dylan Cardwell has been more productive off the bench.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Productive in return
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Sabonis (knee) supplied 13 points (5-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-5 FT), six rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 21 minutes off the bench during Friday's 128-115 victory over the Wizards.
Making his return from a knee injury that had sidelined him since Nov. 16, Sabonis was eased into action as part of the second unit but still delivered a solid overall line. The 29-year-old big may not rejoin the starting five right away, but he should still be a fantasy asset in limited minutes. The next big test for Sabonis will come early next week, when the Kings plays back-to-back games at home Tuesday and Wednesday against the Heat and Raptors, respectively.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Not starting Friday
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Sabonis is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus the Wizards, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Sabonis will play Friday, but presumably to limit his minutes, he'll be working in a reserve role. Considering he's been out since mid-November, it wouldn't be shocking to see Sabonis operating with a minutes cap for at least the next few games.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Available to play
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Sabonis (knee) is available for Friday's game versus the Wizards.
Sabonis will likely have some sort of minutes restriction in his first game back, but his return is bad news for the fantasy outlook of Maxime Raynaud. Precious Achiuwa also figures to take a hit with Sabonis back in the mix. Even with a minutes limit, Sabonis is a must-start player whenever he's active.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Expected to play Friday
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Sabonis (knee) is expected to play in Friday's game against the Wizards, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports. The Kings are still listing Sabonis (knee) as questionable on the official injury report.
The stage is set for the star big man to finish a 27-game absence with a partial meniscus tear. The expectation is that Sabonis will start right away, which would force rookie first-rounder Maxime Raynaud back to the bench. Sabonis has averaged 17.2 points, 12.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.2 steals in 33.2 minutes per tilt through 11 games this season.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Draws questionable tag for Friday
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The Kings list Sabonis (knee) as questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards.
After turning in a full practice Thursday, Sabonis looks as though he'll have a chance at making his return to the lineup a day later following a 27-game absence due to a partial meniscus tear in his left knee. The veteran big man has already battled multiple injuries during the first half of the season, as he previously missed the Kings' 2025-26 opening game while recovering from a preseason hamstring injury, then missed two games in November due to a left ribcage contusion. The Kings will presumably see how Sabonis checks out during their morning shootaround before deciding on his status ahead of Friday's 10 p.m. ET tipoff. Even if Sabonis gets the green light to play, he could have his minutes monitored closely in what would be his first game in two months.
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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.
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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.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Won't play vs. Thunder
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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.
