Dec 30, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) during the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Domantas Sabonis Receives Huge Injury Update Before Kings-Cavaliers

Originally posted on Sacramento Kings on SI
By Logan Struck | Last updated Mar 18, 2025 11:36 PM ET

The Sacramento Kings have had a rollercoaster 2024-25 campaign, as not many NBA teams have gone through what they have this season. The Kings fired their head coach, traded away their franchise point guard, re-tooled their rotation, and now injuries are haunting them.

After missing six consecutive games with a hamstring strain, star center Domantas Sabonis returned to action for Sacramento's last two outings. But, his return to the court was short-lived.

In Sunday's win over the Memphis Grizzlies, Sabonis suffered an ankle injury that sidelined him for the remainder of the night.

Domantas Sabonis rolled his right ankle after stepping on Jaylen Wells.

He was quickly helped to the locker room. pic.twitter.com/so9UZEjdPT
— Brenden Nunes (@BrendenNunesNBA) March 18, 2025

Sabonis cannot catch a break, as now the three-time All-Star is expected to miss at least the next ten days with a right ankle sprain, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

"Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis will miss at least 10 days with a right ankle sprain, sources tell ESPN," Charania reports. "The NBA's leading rebounder returned last week after sitting for six straight games, and will now miss additional time. Kings are 3-6 without Sabonis."

Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis will miss at least 10 days with a right ankle sprain, sources tell ESPN. The NBA's leading rebounder returned last week after sitting for six straight games, and will now miss additional time. Kings are 3-6 without Sabonis.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 19, 2025

Sabonis is averaging 19.2 points, 13.9 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game this season with impressive 59.3/42.5/74.8 shooting splits, putting together an All-NBA campaign.

The Kings host the league's top team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, on Wednesday night, so Sabonis' new injury update is heartbreaking as they head into a huge matchup.

Sabonis is now set to miss at least the next six games due to this ankle sprain, and it could not come at a worse time. Sabonis will be sidelined for huge matchups against the Cavaliers, Bucks, Celtics, and Thunder, while the Kings are in a tight playoff race, sitting in ninth place in the West with a 34-33 record.

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