Kings' Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine Undergo Season-Ending Surgeries

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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.

What they’re saying

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.