Domantas Sabonis has been ruled out for Thursday night's preseason game at the Lakers, listed day-to-day with an undisclosed injury on the NBA's report. Sacramento goes into the matchup, which tips at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2, without its starting center.
What happened
Sabonis was listed day-to-day on the injury report issued Thursday at 10:01 p.m. ET, with the cause marked undisclosed. Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports that Sabonis has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason matchup with the Lakers. The listing carries no previous status, making it a new entry rather than an update to an existing one. It follows a separate stretch in September when Sabonis was day-to-day with a left knee and leg issue starting Sept. 6, before he was cleared on Sept. 23.
What it means for the Kings
Sacramento is 0-0, with the 2026-27 season not yet underway, and Thursday's preseason game at the Lakers tips at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2. Last season Sabonis averaged 15.8 points, 11.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 29.7 minutes over 19 games. Without him, rotation minutes go to Maxime Raynaud at center, along with Keegan Murray, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Russell Westbrook, Dennis Schroder, Daeqwon Plowden and De'Andre Hunter. There is no regular-season record with or without him yet to cite.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Sabonis's status changes ahead of Sacramento's following preseason game. The report lists an expected return date of Oct. 10. He is not alone on the Kings' list: Keegan Murray and Ben Simmons are also day-to-day with undisclosed issues, and Malik Monk is day-to-day for rest.
Is Domantas Sabonis playing vs the Lakers?
No. Sabonis has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game at the Lakers with an undisclosed injury, per Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140.
When will Domantas Sabonis be back?
The injury report lists an expected return date of Oct. 10. Nothing beyond that date is announced.