Mar 17, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images
Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis is expected to be out for at least the next 10 days, according to a [report from ESPN’s Shams Charania](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/44310270/source-kings-sabonis-least-10-days-ankle-sprain). Shams reports the injury as a right ankle sprain.
This is an encouraging update in some regards, as the injury in the third quarter of Monday’s game looked serious enough that it could have threatened the remainder of the season for Sabonis. On the other hand, 10 days put Sabonis out until the end of March, with only a handful of games remaining in April. “At least 10 days” also means it could take longer to return. Ankle injuries can linger, although Sabonis is tough as nails and we know he’s capable of playing through injuries.
This injury comes at a brutal time for the Kings, as they cling to the 9th seed in the West and are entering a difficult part of their schedule. The Kings will face the Cavaliers, Bucks, Celtics, and Thunder, among others, during the next 10 days. Those would have been hard wins even with Sabonis.
Jonas Valanciunas will be needed in Sabonis’ absence. He’s stepped up and played well this season, both off the bench and when starting for an injured Sabonis. Unfortunately the Kings are still just 3-6 this season in games without Domas.
Get well soon, Domas.