Kings’ Sabonis Sidelined for a Week Due to Hamstring Injury
The Sacramento Kings will be without All-Star center Domantas Sabonis for at least a week due to a hamstring injury. The team announced that Sabonis has been sidelined with a Grade 1 hamstring strain.
Sabonis Injury Details
Sabonis sustained the injury during a preseason match against the Los Angeles Clippers. He left the game early on Wednesday night, leading to further testing that ruled him out of the preseason finale on Friday night.
- Injury Type: Grade 1 hamstring strain
- Initial Injury Date: Last Wednesday night
- Missed Games: Season opener on Wednesday and home opener against the Jazz next Friday
- Earliest Return: Sunday, October 26 against the Lakers
Impact on the Team
The absence of Sabonis is a significant loss for the Kings as they prepare for their season. They also face another setback with fourth-year power forward Keegan Murray out for at least a month due to a torn UCL in his left thumb.
In light of these injuries, the Kings have been experimenting with their lineup. They tested second-year center Isaac Jones alongside veterans Dario Saric and Drew Eubanks in the preseason games to fill the gaps created by the injuries.
The Kings will have to adapt quickly as they confront the challenges of the upcoming games without their key players. Fans will be eagerly watching for updates on Sabonis’ recovery and potential return date.
