Domantas Sabonis C SAC Sun 3/16/25 7:45 PM
Domantas Sabonis
C SAC
Sabonis (hamstring) is not on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against Memphis.
EDGE Analysis
Sabonis had missed games in March due to a left hamstring strain, but he was able to return against the Suns on Friday. He was seen grabbing at his hamstring in the fourth quarter and looked to have aggravated the injury. However, his absence from the injury report indicates that he should be able to play against the Grizzlies on Monday. If Sabonis were to be ruled out or face a minutes restriction, Jonas Valanciunas would be in line to see an uptick in playing time.
Domantas Sabonis C SAC Sat 3/15/25 8:40 AM
Domantas Sabonis
C SAC
Sabonis checked out of Friday's 122-106 loss to the Suns with 6:50 remaining in the fourth quarter after he appeared to aggravate a left hamstring strain, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports. The center finished the contest with 12 points (4-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 12 assists, 11 rebounds, three steals and one block in 30 minutes.
EDGE Analysis
Though he had missed the Kings' previous six games with the hamstring injury, Sabonis didn't seem to be operating under any restrictions in his return to action. Sabonis took back his spot in the starting five and came away with his ninth triple-double of the season, but his status will now warrant monitoring again heading into Monday's game against the Grizzlies after he was spotted grabbing at his hamstring around the eight-minute mark of Friday's contest. Sabonis initially stayed in the game before exiting for good during a timeout a minute later. Though the Kings were trailing by 21 at the time of Sabonis' departure, Sacramento's other four starters stayed in the game coming out of the timeout, which suggests that Sabonis' exit wasn't merely precautionary. If Sabonis ends up sitting out again Monday, Jonas Valanciunas would likely step back into the starting five and take on heavy minutes.
Domantas Sabonis C SAC Fri 3/14/25 9:37 PM
Domantas Sabonis
C SAC
Sabonis (hamstring) is available for Friday's game against the Suns.
EDGE Analysis
The Kings were waiting until the very last minute to determine whether Sabonis would be able to return Friday from a six-game absence, but the star big man has been deemed available, meaning he should handle his regular workload on both ends of the court. The scoring has been down of late, but even when his shot isn't falling, there's no question that Sabonis' presence is a huge boost for the team, as he averaged 11.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 0.7 steals per game in the three full games he played before getting injured and is averaging 19.5 points per game this season. Jonas Valanciunas is expected to return to the second unit with Sabonis back in the starting five.
Domantas Sabonis C SAC Fri 3/14/25 8:54 PM
Domantas Sabonis
C SAC
Sabonis (hamstring) will go through pregame warmups ahead of Friday's game against the Suns before the Kings decide if he will play, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports.
EDGE Analysis
Sabonis can be deemed a true game-time decision Friday as he tries to end a six-game absence due to a hamstring strain. Clarity on the star big man's status should arrive closer to tipoff. Jonas Valanciunas would continue to hold down the fort in the middle if Sabonis remains on the shelf.
Domantas Sabonis C SAC Fri 3/14/25 4:37 PM
Domantas Sabonis
C SAC
Sabonis (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Suns.
EDGE Analysis
Sabonis is in danger of missing his seventh straight contest Friday due to a strained left hamstring. If he's ultimately downgraded to out yet again, Jonas Valanciunas will likely continue to start at center.
Domantas Sabonis C SAC Thu 3/13/25 6:43 PM
Domantas Sabonis
C SAC
Sabonis (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Warriors, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Sabonis is slated to miss a sixth consecutive game due to a left hamstring strain. He was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, which indicates that he is closing in on returning to the court, and his next opportunity to do so is Friday against Phoenix. Jonas Valanciunas will continue to start for the Kings for as long as Sabonis is sidelined.
Domantas Sabonis C SAC Wed 3/12/25 7:44 PM
Domantas Sabonis
C SAC
Sabonis (hamstring) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Warriors.
EDGE Analysis
Sabonis has missed the last five games for the Kings due to a hamstring injury and may miss another game Thursday in San Francisco. If the star big man can't play against Golden State, Sacramento will likely continue to turn to Jonas Valanciunas to pick up the slack in the frontcourt.
Domantas Sabonis C SAC Wed 3/12/25 4:10 PM
Domantas Sabonis
C SAC
Sabonis (hamstring) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
EDGE Analysis
Sabonis was diagnosed with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain at the beginning of March, which has sidelined him for the past five games. However, his availability at practice is a good sign, and he's scheduled to be re-evaluated shortly. Sabonis' status for Thursday's game against the Kings should be known when the Kings release their official injury report Wednesday evening.
Domantas Sabonis C SAC Mon 3/10/25 2:32 PM
Domantas Sabonis
C SAC
The Kings announced Saturday that Sabonis (hamstring) is making progress in his return-to-play plan, has been cleared for individual on-court workouts and will be re-evaluated Tuesday, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
EDGE Analysis
Sabonis was diagnosed with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain at the beginning of March and was slated to miss at least a week. If the big man's evaluation goes well Tuesday, he could return to action as soon as Thursday in Golden State. However, that's the first half of a back-to-back set, and Friday's contest in Phoenix is Sacramento's final outing of the current week. Jonas Valanciunas has been starting at center in Sabonis' absence.
Domantas Sabonis C SAC Mon 3/3/25 12:33 AM
Domantas Sabonis
C SAC
Sabonis will miss at least one week with a Grade 1 hamstring strain, Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.
EDGE Analysis
Sabonis suffered the injury during Saturday's contest against the Rockets, and after further evaluation, he has been diagnosed with a significant left hamstring strain. Initial reports indicate Sabonis will be sidelined for at least one week, at which point another update will be provided. While he is out, Jonas Valanciunas will likely fill a significant role.