Domantas Sabonis Sidelined for Kings' Season Opener with Grade 1 Hamstring Strain

Sacramento Kings' star center Domantas Sabonis will miss the 2025-26 NBA season opener against the Phoenix Suns and at least the first two games due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain. The injury, confirmed by an MRI, occurred during Wednesday’s preseason game against the Los Angeles Clippers, and Sabonis is slated for re-evaluation in one week. His absence adds to the Kings' early season challenges, as forward Keegan Murray is also out for three to six weeks after undergoing UCL tear surgery. Sabonis has been a pivotal force for Sacramento, with their offense heavily relying on his contributions, averaging 19.2 points, 13.2 rebounds, and 7.1 assists in 34.9 minutes over 246 games. Drew Eubanks started in Sabonis's place during the preseason finale, with Isaac Jones, Dario Saric, Dylan Cardwell, and Maxime Raynaud also potential options to fill the void.