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The Sacramento Kings are set to start the 2025-26 season without star player after sudden injury

The NBA world did not have high expectations for the Sacramento Kings ahead of the 2025-26 season. They might struggle even worse than expected because star player Domantas Sabonis has suffered an injury ahead of opening night against the Phoenix Suns.

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Domantas Sabonis News / Field Level Media / October 18

Domantas Sabonis (hamstring) to be reevaluated in one week

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 hamstring strain and will be reevaluated in one week, per multiple media reports.

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Domantas Sabonis injury: Kings star to be re-evaluated for hamstring injury in one week; out for season opener · CBSSports.com

Kings C Sabonis (hamstring) out at least a week · ESPN

Kings had no choice but to cut talented guard after Russell Westbrook took his spot · Sporting News

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Russell Westbrook News / NBA Analysis Network / October 18

Shannon Sharpe responds to claims LA Lakers are to blame for Russell Westbrook’s demise

Russell Westbrook has found an NBA team after an offseason without one. He has signed with the Sacramento Kings, a team that has been interested in him since the summer.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 18

NBA Moves: Kings, Terence Davis, Wizards, Alondes Williams, Grizzlies

The Kings have waived veteran guard Terence Davis, per Sean Cunningham of KCRA News. The move finalizes Sacramento’s 15-man roster ahead of opening night.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA Analysis Network / October 18

Nique Clifford reveals how Russell Westbrook has already changed the Sacramento Kings

After a summer of uncertainty, Russell Westbrook has an NBA team for the 2024-25 season. Russell Westbrook left the Denver Nuggets this summer to pursue

Sacramento Kings News / NBA Draft on SI / October 18

Kings’ Rookie Quietly Put Together Top Preseason

There have been several notable preseason performances from the 2025 NBA Draft class. Cooper Flagg has played strong halves for the Mavericks, debuting his two-way prowess.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 18

Sacramento Kings Make Final Roster Cut After Lakers Game

Through NBA training camp and preseason, teams are allowed to have up to 21 players on their roster, which typically gives young, inexperienced players a chance to be in an NBA environment for a few weeks.

Terence Davis News / Hoops Rumors / October 18

Kings waive veteran guard

The Kings have waived guard Terence Davis, the team’s radio reporter Sean Cunningham tweets.

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 18

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