Domantas Sabonis

To say that Sabonis had a Tuesday night to forget would be an understatement. For the first time in his career, he failed to score a point in a game in which he played at least 20 minutes. Interestingly, Sabonis didn’t take his first shot until about two minutes into the fourth quarter. Given his production so far this season, fantasy managers shouldn’t overreact to Sabonis’ showing against the Magic. That said, it will raise some eyebrows.

Sabonis is back after missing Sunday’s loss to the Heat and will start. His return pushes Dylan Cardwell to the bench.

Sabonis missed Sunday’s loss to the Heat with left knee soreness, but is set to return Tuesday against the Magic. Dylan Cardwell will likely head back to the bench with Sabonis back in the starting lineup.

Sabonis was a late addition to the King’s injury report, and will now not suit up vs. the Heat. Dylan Caldwell and Jonathan Mogbo, who is active for Sunday’s contest, will fill in for the big man.

Sabonis is a late addition to the Kings’ injury report due to a sore left knee. If he can’t play against the Heat, the Kings will have to rely more on Dylan Cardwell in the post.

Sabonis had another efficient night, getting his way with another double-double. The two-man game with Darius Acuff has helped his efficiency, even though he isn’t getting the ball much. His efficiency could drop to 56 percent over his career instead of 68.8 percent now, but his value feels relatively stable since his role on this team isn’t going to change.

At the end of the game, he was holding his ribs and grimacing in pain as he went to the locker room, so it’s something to keep an eye on. The two-man game with Acuff has been effective on the offensive end. The usage of Sabonis has gone done dramatically and he’s shooting very efficiently from the field this year at 69.1% when the best season he had apart from this year was 61.5% in the 22-23 season. If the efficiency drops, then Sabonis will likely have more of a drop off in the points category with how much Acuff has had the ball.

Fantasy managers rostering Sabonis received solid returns in rebounds and assists. However, the Kings center took just five shots on Saturday, matching his season low. Sabonis is averaging 9.2 attempts per game, his fewest since 2018-19. Zach LaVine (11 points, one assist) attempted nine shots on Saturday. With rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. having the ultimate “green light,” it will be interesting to see how vets like Sabonis and LaVine adjust.

This was a quiet night for Sabonis as a scorer, but he was still able to impact the game in other ways. They were outscored by 12 points during his 40 minutes, and the turnovers were frustrating, but the well-rounded stat line will help make up for that. It’s a weird situation for the 0-5 Kings, and it wouldn’t be surprising if Sabonis was moved later this season. However, as long as he’s on the floor, he’ll continue to stuff the stat sheet.

Despite having his hands full with Victor Wembanyama, Sabonis still managed to put up a quality stat line. The Kings center finished two assists shy of a triple-double, and he has recorded at least eight assists in three of his first four games. While Darius Acuff Jr. is expected to be the franchise’s point guard of the future, the Kings may be better served letting Sabonis facilitate more offense at this stage of the rookie’s career. And if that continues, Sabonis should be an elite fantasy center.

An absolute crazy from Sabonis who looks to be a great fantasy player for the rest of the season. An underrated part of the offseason was the departure of DeMar DeRozan, who really impacted Sabonis and his production when he got to Sacramento. With him gone, Domantas will be in line for some great fantasy production and will likely have several more triple doubles this season.

Sabonis didn’t miss a shot on Wednesday and finished two assists shy of a triple-double. However, it’s fair to ask why he didn’t get more shots, especially when Darius Acuff Jr. and Keegan Murray combined to shoot 6-of-32 from the field. Playing alongside a rookie point guard can be challenging for a veteran post player like Sabonis, who can also facilitate offense. However, Wednesday’s outing showed he can offer excellent fantasy value on nights with low shot attempts.

The scuttlebutt surrounding the Kings heading into the February trade deadline was that the team would look to move some of its veterans to kickstart a reset of the roster. No one was moved, and Sabonis underwent season-ending surgery to repair a torn left meniscus during the All-Star break. The veteran center once again being the subject of trade rumors is unsurprising, especially considering the Kings’ struggles and current salary cap situation. The Kings hold the seventh overall pick in this month’s draft, and Sabonis’ future could affect that, as well as Maxime Raynaud. Raynaud earned second-team All-Rookie honors and started 56 of the 74 games he played.

Sabonis, who missed the Kings’ last four games before the All-Star break with a back injury, had been dealing with a partially torn meniscus suffered in mid-November. Per Wednesday’s report, the veteran center has already undergone the surgical procedure to repair the tear and is done for the season. Sabonis only played in 19 games this season, averaging 15.8 points, 11.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 0.9 steals in 29.7 minutes. With Dylan Cardwell (ankle) out for at least four weeks, the Kings will rely even more on Maxime Raynaud in the middle. The second-round pick is a must-add player.

Sabonis will miss a fourth straight game with a back issue that has lingered for some time. Maxime Raynaud will remain the starting center, with Dylan Cardwell picking up additional minutes off the bench.

Sabonis will sit out for a third straight game, and it’s unclear if he’ll return prior to the All-Star break. Until Sabonis returns. more minutes will be available for rookies Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell. Both are worth a look as potential “silly season” standouts.

Sabonis has missed Sacramento’s last two games and four of its last five with a lower back issue. Rookie Maxime Raynaud has been his replacement in the starting lineup, with Dylan Cardwell taking on an enhanced role off the bench. That may become the norm down the stretch, as the Kings appear destined for the draft lottery.

Sabonis’ continued absence means that Maxime Raynaud will remain in the starting lineup. Given where the Kings are in the standings, it remains to be seen how much Sabonis plays the rest of the season. Raynaud and fellow rookie Dylan Cardwell will have added fantasy value moving forward.

Sabonis has appeared in just one of the Kings’ last three games, and he’s logged only 19 games this season due to lingering injuries. In Sabonis’ absence, Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell should continue to soak up minutes. The pair of backup centers has “silly season” appeal, as Sacramento has no incentive to play Sabonis down the stretch of a lost season.

Sabonis is back on the injury report, having last missed Sunday’s loss to the Wizards. While the veteran center was excellent in Wednesday’s loss to the Grizzlies, fantasy managers should begin planning for Sabonis to get nights off with the Kings headed for the draft lottery. If Sabonis doesn’t play, Maxime Raynaud would move into the starting lineup, with Dylan Cardwell also picking up additional minutes.