Domantas Sabonis, a key player for the Sacramento Kings, suffered a grade 1 left hamstring strain during Saturday's victory over the Houston Rockets. The injury, confirmed by the team on Sunday, will keep Sabonis out of action indefinitely. This development comes at a critical juncture for the Kings, who are striving to secure a spot outside of the Western Conference's play-in tournament.
Sabonis sustained the injury just a minute into the game, pulling up and clutching his left hamstring as he sprinted down the court. Prior to the injury, Sabonis was delivering impressive performances, averaging 19.9 points, 14.4 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game. His absence poses a significant challenge for the Kings, who entered Monday night's games just half a game behind the LA Clippers for the coveted No. 6 seed in the Western Conference standings.
In response to Sabonis' injury, the Kings have signed center Skal Labissiere from their Stockton NBA G League affiliate to a 10-day contract. Labissiere, who was Sacramento’s No. 28 pick in the 2016 NBA draft, has been performing well in the G League, averaging 15.8 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. His addition aims to bolster the team's frontcourt options during this pivotal phase of the season.
The Kings, currently navigating a tight race for playoff positioning, will need to adapt quickly in Sabonis' absence. The team announced that an update on Sabonis' condition will be provided in one week, leaving fans and teammates awaiting news on his recovery timeline.
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