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Kings' Sabonis and LaVine Out for Season After Surgeries

2/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Sacramento Kings announced that Domantas Sabonis of the Kings and Zach LaVine of the Kings will miss the rest of the season due to surgeries.
Sabonis underwent surgery for a torn meniscus in his left knee.
LaVine underwent surgery for a tendon tear in his finger.
The Kings hold the NBA's worst record at 12-44 and prioritize future positioning as trade talks resume this summer.

History

Historical Context

The 2019 NBA season was marked by significant injuries, notably Kevin Durant's Achilles tear, which led to the Golden State Warriors' finals defeat. This trend continued as the Sacramento Kings faced injuries to key players Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine. Historically, injuries have forced teams to reevaluate strategies and trades, impacting league competitiveness, as seen in previous seasons like 2017 when the Spurs lost Kawhi Leonard.

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Story summary

The Sacramento Kings announced that Domantas Sabonis of the Kings and Zach LaVine of the Kings will miss the rest of the season due to surgeries.
Sabonis underwent surgery for a torn meniscus in his left knee.
LaVine underwent surgery for a tendon tear in his finger.
The Kings hold the NBA's worst record at 12-44 and prioritize future positioning as trade talks resume this summer.

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