The Sacramento Kings have suffered an unfortunate setback as they announced an injury update on forward. The 23-year-old sustained a bone contusion on his left thumb during matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This development comes at a tough time for the Kings, who are battling to maintain their playoff positioning in the Western Conference.
A bone contusion is an internal injury that affects the inner structures of the bone but does not result in a fracture. While the injury is not as severe as a break, it still requires time for proper healing. The Kings medical staff has stated that he will be re-evaluated in seven to ten days, keeping him out of action until further notice. His absence will leave Sacramento with one less option in their rotation as they look to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.
LaRavia, who was acquired from the Memphis Grizzlies at this year’s NBA trade deadline, has been a solid contributor off the bench for the Kings. In 19 games with Sacramento, he has averaged 6.9 points per game while shooting an efficient 50 percent from the field and 38.5 percent from beyond the arc. Additionally, he has provided 2.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists in just under 20 minutes per contest, proving to be a valuable piece in Sacramento’s depth chart.
With LaRavia sidelined, the Kings will need other role players to step up in his absence. His ability to stretch the floor and contribute on both ends will surely be missed, but Sacramento remains hopeful that he will make a full recovery in the coming weeks. Fans will eagerly await further updates on his status as the team continues its push for postseason success.