Domantas Sabonis out for a month with meniscus tear amid Kings’ slump
Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis will miss at least a month after suffering a knee injury. The team confirmed a partial tear in his left meniscus, discovered during an MRI. His absence comes as the Kings struggle with a seven-game losing streak.
The injury happened during Sunday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs. Sabonis, who has been a key player this season, was immediately assessed. Scans later revealed the extent of the damage.
This season, he has averaged 17.2 points and 12.3 rebounds across 11 games. The Kings, already with a 3-12 record, will now face further challenges without him. Medical staff plan to re-evaluate his condition in three to four weeks.
No details about the injury were available before the December 16 game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The team has not yet announced a specific return date for Sabonis.
The Kings will need to adjust without their leading rebounder and scorer. Sabonis’s recovery timeline remains uncertain beyond the initial month-long estimate. His absence adds pressure to a team already fighting to break its losing run.
