Good news, Kings fans.
Domantas Sabonis has made significant progress in the return-to-play process after missing Sacramento's last three games with a moderate right ankle sprain, the Kings announced in a statement on Sunday. Sabonis will be questionable for Sacramento's matchup with the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics on Monday night at Golden 1 Center.
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MIRA AQUÍ GRATIS The star center injured his ankle during the second quarter of the Kings' 132-122 win over the Memphis Grizzlies last Monday.
Domantas Sabonis exited tonight's game and will NOT return after appearing to injure his ankle on this play
— Kings on NBC Sports California (@nbcskings.bsky.social) March 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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SUSCRÍBETE Sacramento managed to grit out two tough wins over playoff-caliber opponents without Sabonis, earning impressive victories against the Grizzlies and Cleveland Cavaliers before falling to the Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks in back-to-back games.
While center Jonas Valančiūnas has filled in admirably during Sabonis' absence, the All-NBA big man's return to the court will be a massive boost to the Kings' pursuit of a postseason spot in an airtight Western Conference playoff picture.
Sabonis is averaging 19.2 points, 13.9 rebounds and 6.2 assists during the 2024-25 NBA season, and will seek to make an immediate impact upon his return to action.
