Why Kings star Domantas Sabonis isn’t playing against Heat
The Sacramento Kings will be without Domantas Sabonis on Sunday night when they host the Miami Heat at Golden 1 Center, adding another twist to what has already been a turbulent start for the big man amid swirling trade rumors.
Key points
- Kings injury report: Keegan Murray upgraded Related: 2 best Domantas Sabonis trade destinations amid rumored unhappiness with dreadful Kings.
- The Kings have lost their last two games to the Los Angeles Lakers and the Spurs, and Zach LaVine has not hidden his frustration with the team’s struggles.
- The Kings’ latest injury report lists him as out due to left knee soreness, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
With Sabonis sidelined, the Kings will lean more heavily on LaVine and Malik Monk on offense, while Dylan Cardwell and Precious Achiuwa will be tasked with holding down the paint.
Additional details
- In Toronto, Sabonis would provide an upgrade at center over Jakob Poeltl while giving Scottie Barnes a playmaking hub in the high post.
- Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial) Sabonis had looked like his usual self to start the new season.
- Through the Kings’ first six games, he averaged 16.0 points, 15.8 rebounds and 7.3 assists per contest.
- Those struggles have only intensified the trade speculation surrounding the 30-year-old, as rumors recently pointed the Toronto Raptors and Charlotte Hornets as two of the best potential landing spots for the big man.
- That will not be easy against a Heat frontcourt featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.
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