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Kings' Sabonis and Murray Out for Season Opener

10/19/2025

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Domantas Sabonis, Sacramento Kings center, will miss the season opener due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain sustained in a preseason game against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Sabonis will be re-evaluated on October 25.
Keegan Murray is out after thumb surgery.
Analysts are skeptical about the Kings' roster and depth in the Western Conference.
Coach Doug Christie will rely on Drew Eubanks and Isaac Jones to fill the frontcourt.

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Story summary

Domantas Sabonis, Sacramento Kings center, will miss the season opener due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain sustained in a preseason game against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Sabonis will be re-evaluated on October 25.
Keegan Murray is out after thumb surgery.
Analysts are skeptical about the Kings' roster and depth in the Western Conference.
Coach Doug Christie will rely on Drew Eubanks and Isaac Jones to fill the frontcourt.