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Kings' Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine Undergo Season-Ending Surgeries
Injuries sideline two key players as Kings look to make playoff push
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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The Sacramento Kings announced that star players Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine have both undergone season-ending surgeries during the NBA All-Star break. The team did not provide details on the specific nature of the injuries or procedures, but confirmed both players will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season.
Why it matters
The Kings were hoping to make a playoff push in the Western Conference this season, but the loss of Sabonis and LaVine, two of their top scorers and playmakers, is a major blow to their postseason aspirations. The team will now have to rely on other players to step up and fill the void left by these key injuries.
The details
Sabonis, an All-Star forward, and LaVine, an All-Star guard, both suffered their respective injuries prior to the NBA's annual mid-season showcase event. The team did not provide a timeline for their recoveries, but confirmed that both players will require extensive rehabilitation and are expected to miss the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign.
- The injuries occurred prior to the 2026 NBA All-Star break.
The players
Domantas Sabonis
An All-Star forward for the Sacramento Kings.
Zach LaVine
An All-Star guard for the Sacramento Kings.
What they’re saying
“We're disappointed to lose Domantas and Zach for the rest of the season, but the health and long-term well-being of our players is the top priority.”
— Monte McNair, General Manager, Sacramento Kings (Sacramento Bee)
What’s next
The Kings will need to rely on other players to step up and fill the void left by the injuries to Sabonis and LaVine as they look to make a playoff push in the Western Conference.
The takeaway
The loss of two All-Star caliber players to season-ending injuries is a major setback for the Kings' playoff aspirations, underscoring the importance of depth and injury prevention in the NBA.
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