The Kings cleared guard Zach LaVine on Monday evening, 36 minutes before tip at Dallas. He had been listed day-to-day. He returns to a team that is 0-6 and has lost six straight.
What happened
The injury report moved Zach LaVine from day-to-day to cleared on Monday, Nov. 2, at 7:24 p.m. ET. The update came 36 minutes before the Kings' 8 p.m. ET game at Dallas. On Sunday, Nov. 1, the report listed him day-to-day with an elbow and arm issue. The Monday entry gives no detail and carries no comment. It also gives no expected return, because none was announced. This is the second time this fall he has gone from day-to-day to cleared. The first came on Oct. 16, three days after a day-to-day listing for rest.
What it means for the Kings
LaVine is available for the game at the Mavericks at 8 p.m. ET Monday. Sacramento is 0-6, sits 15th in the standings and has lost six in a row. LaVine has played all six games. He is averaging 34.0 minutes, 23.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists. The Kings have no games without him this year, so there is no split to compare. The report still lists four other Kings as out: Keegan Murray (ankle, leg), Ben Simmons (Achilles, leg), Maxime Raynaud (knee, leg) and Dylan Cardwell (calf, leg). LaVine's clearance keeps his minutes with the starters.
What to watch
Watch how many minutes LaVine plays in his first game back from the elbow and arm listing. The next injury report time has not been announced, and there is no return date to track since he is cleared. Murray remains out with an ankle and leg issue, so the Kings' lineup depth is the other thing to follow. Dallas is the only game on the schedule that has been set so far. Sacramento is still looking for its first win.
Is Zach LaVine playing at the Mavericks?
Yes, he is available. The injury report cleared him at 7:24 p.m. ET Monday, Nov. 2, ahead of the 8 p.m. ET game. He had been listed day-to-day.
When will Zach LaVine be back?
He is already back. He was cleared on Nov. 2 and has no expected return date because none was announced.