The Sacramento Kings’ position in the Western Conference remains unstable, as their current two-game skid threatens to push them out of a play-in tournament spot. However, there may be relief on the horizon with the possible return of their star player, who is progressing well from the ankle injury that sidelined him for the last three games.
According to NBA insider Marc Stein, he has made “significant progress” in his recovery and is now listed as “questionable” for Monday night’s matchup against the Boston Celtics after fully participating in today’s practice.
His potential return comes at a critical moment, as the Kings are navigating one of the toughest stretches of their schedule. After facing the defending champion Celtics, they will go up against the league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder. With the risk of a four-game losing streak looming, having Sabonis back could be key to stabilizing the team.
Known for his durability, Sabonis has recently struggled with injuries. Alongside his current ankle issue, he previously dealt with a hamstring injury earlier this month that sidelined him for six straight games. If Sabonis is unable to suit up against Boston, Jonas Valanciunas and Trey Lyles are expected to handle most of the minutes at center.