The NBA star who will miss the first week of the season
Domantas Sabonis will not be able to play the first games with the Sacramento Kings due to a hamstring injury
This Tuesday, October 21, finally marks the start of the 2025/26 NBA season. Teams are already geared up to face a very exciting season. In Sacramento Kings, for example, many signings have been made to support their stars. However, one of them, Domantas Sabonis, will not be able to play in the first games of the Regular Season.
The center, a key piece of the Kings' project, will be out at least during the first week of competition due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain suffered during the preseason.
The Californian team confirmed that Sabonis will be reevaluated in approximately 7 days, although there is currently no specific date for his return. His absence is a significant blow for the Kings, who will open the season against Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz without their interior leader and offensive engine.
Two key absences for Sacramento's debut
Sabonis' injury adds to that of Keegan Murray, who is still recovering from a ligament rupture in his left thumb and will also miss the start of the season. Murray, a cornerstone on the perimeter and one of the team's most promising talents, could be out for several weeks, further complicating Sacramento's initial rotation.
With both players sidelined, the coaching staff will need to reorganize their strategy. Sabonis, a three-time All-Star, is the tactical heart of the Kings. His ability to create from the high post, his game reading, and his rebounding presence make him one of the most productive centers in the league. Last season, he averaged 19.8 points, 13.4 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game.
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