Domantas Sabonis was moved from out to day-to-day with a left knee issue on Monday. The Kings face the Magic on Tuesday night, and the report lists his expected return as Nov. 10.
What happened
The Kings forward-center was upgraded from out to day-to-day in Monday's injury report, posted at 11:12 a.m. ET. The listed issue is a left knee problem. The report's comment says Sabonis is out for Sunday's game against the Heat. That comment refers to the game he has already missed. The report gives an expected return date of Nov. 10. On Sunday, Nov. 8, he was first listed day-to-day with the same knee issue, then moved to out. He was also listed day-to-day for an undisclosed issue on Oct. 8 and cleared on Oct. 16.
What it means for the Kings
Sacramento plays the Magic on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 10 p.m. ET. The Kings are 1-9, sit 14th and have lost three straight. Sabonis is averaging 15.3 points, 14.6 rebounds and 6.0 assists in 35.5 minutes over nine games. The Kings are 1-8 with him and 0-1 without him. In the one game he missed, Darius Acuff Jr. played 37.1 minutes and scored 25.9 points a night on the season line from that sample. Zach LaVine played 32.6 minutes and De'Andre Hunter played 31.2. Precious Achiuwa took 27.5 minutes at the big spot. Ben Simmons and Maxime Raynaud are also out.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Sabonis is cleared for the Magic game. The report lists Nov. 10 as his expected return, but his status is day-to-day, so nothing is confirmed for Tuesday. If he sits, the same rotation that played without him would likely be the starting point. The Kings are still looking for their second win of the season, and they face Orlando on Tuesday night with Simmons and Raynaud also out.
Is Domantas Sabonis playing vs the Magic on Tuesday?
Not announced. Sabonis is listed day-to-day with a left knee issue, upgraded from out on Monday. The report lists Nov. 10, the date of the Magic game, as his expected return.
When will Domantas Sabonis be back?
The injury report lists an expected return of Nov. 10. His status is day-to-day, and no further timeline has been announced.