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Kings Rule Out Domantas Sabonis for Opener as Keegan Murray Faces 4–6 Weeks

The three-time All-Star’s hamstring strain will be re-evaluated in a week with the earliest return targeted for Oct. 26.

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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 15: Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Sacramento Kings goes up for a dunk on Derrick Jones Jr. #5 of the LA Clippers during their preseason game at Golden 1 Center on October 15, 2025 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Oct 15, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis (11) controls the ball against Los Angeles Clippers guard Jordan Miller (22) during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Sabonis sustained a Grade 1 hamstring strain in a preseason game and will miss at least the season opener, the team announced.
  • He is set for a one-week re-evaluation and is expected to miss the first two games, with a possible return against the Lakers on Oct. 26.
  • Keegan Murray had surgery for a torn UCL in his left thumb and is projected to be sidelined four to six weeks.
  • Sacramento is preparing to shuffle its frontcourt, with reported options including Dario Šarić, Drew Eubanks and Isaac Jones; NBC Sports reported Šarić will start.
  • The Kings open at the Suns on Oct. 22 before hosting the Jazz and Lakers, a tricky stretch for a team already facing modest preseason expectations.