Zach LaVine is listed day-to-day with an elbow and arm issue on Sunday's injury report. The winless Kings play at Dallas on Monday night, and his return is listed for Nov. 2.
What happened
Zach LaVine appeared on the Sunday, Nov. 1 injury report, posted at 6:30 PM ET, as day-to-day with an elbow and arm issue. No previous status is listed for this entry. His last earlier entry was a clearance from day-to-day on Fri, Oct. 16. The report's comment recaps his last game: LaVine had 11 points on 4-of-9 shooting, 0 for 3 from three and 3 for 3 at the line, plus one assist in 21 minutes of Saturday's 136-105 loss to Memphis. The report does not say how or when the elbow was hurt. The report lists his expected return as Nov. 2.
What it means for the Kings
Sacramento plays at Dallas on Monday, Nov. 2, at 8:00 PM ET, and that is the date listed for his return. The Kings are 0-6, sit 15th and have lost six straight. LaVine has played in all six games. He averages 34.0 minutes, 23.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists. If he sits, the Kings have not yet played a game without him. Domantas Sabonis (37.0 minutes) and Darius Acuff Jr. (36.5 minutes, 26.3 points) carry the heaviest rotation minutes, followed by De'Andre Hunter and Precious Achiuwa. Keegan Murray, Ben Simmons, Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell are all out.
What to watch
Watch the next injury report ahead of Monday's game in Dallas. The report lists Nov. 2 as his expected return, so the Mavericks game is the first test. Whether he plays is not announced. The Kings are looking for their first win after six losses. They are also short four players who are listed out: Murray, Simmons, Raynaud and Cardwell. A change to LaVine's status would be the next update.
Is Zach LaVine playing at the Mavericks?
Not announced. LaVine is day-to-day with an elbow and arm issue, and the Kings play at Dallas on Monday, Nov. 2, at 8:00 PM ET. The injury report lists Nov. 2 as his expected return.
When will Zach LaVine be back?
The injury report lists an expected return of Nov. 2, the date of the Kings' game at Dallas. No other timeline is announced.