Sabonis Available for Kings, Not Starting Friday After Injury Return

Domantas Sabonis (knee, partial meniscus tear) is available for the Sacramento Kings' Friday game against the Wizards, ending a 27-game absence. Despite earlier expectations, he will not start, instead playing in a reserve role to limit minutes. A minutes cap is anticipated for the next few games. Trade speculation continues for the three-time All-Star, who averaged 17.2 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 11 games before his injury.