Nov 16, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8) walks up the court in the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Kings Star Zach LaVine Suffers Injury During Timberwolves Game

Originally posted on Sacramento Kings on SI
By Logan Struck | Last updated Dec 14, 2025 8:40 PM ET

The Sacramento Kings will be shorthanded for the rest of their matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Kings star guard Zach LaVine rolled his ankle with about two minutes left in the second quarter during Sunday's matchup with the Timberwolves, and he would not return coming out of the break. The Kings officially ruled him out for the remainder of the contest with an ankle injury.

From Kings:
INJURY UPDATE vs. Minnesota Timberwolves 12/14 Zach LaVine (Left Ankle) - WILL NOT RETURN
— James Ham (@James_HamNBA) December 15, 2025

Zach LaVine exits Kings game early

LaVine will finish his night with ten points on 4-8 shooting from the field, as he was a plus-six through 16 minutes. The two-time All-Star has had his ups and downs throughout the season, but his injury could certainly take a toll on the Kings for this big matchup in Minnesota.

Heading into Sunday's matchup, LaVine has averaged 20.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game with 48.6/38.9/86.6 shooting splits. LaVine missed the Kings' last outing with thumb soreness, which resulted in a 31-point blowout loss to the Denver Nuggets, and now they have to play the second half of Sunday's game without him as well.

This article first appeared on Sacramento Kings on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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