Kings' Domantas Sabonis Out for First Week of Season with Hamstring Strain

Sacramento Kings' three-time All-Star Domantas Sabonis will miss at least the first week of the season, approximately 10 days, due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain. The injury occurred during a preseason game against the Clippers, despite coach Doug Christie's efforts to get core starters valuable playing time. Sabonis's absence is a significant blow, as he averaged 19.1 points and 13.9 rebounds last season, shooting 41.7% from three-point range and 62.7% inside the arc, and is crucial to Sacramento's offense. Dario Saric is slated to start in his place. The Kings face a challenging start, opening the season at the Suns on October 22, followed by home games against the Jazz and Lakers, further complicated by other starter absences.