Bobby

Jackson

A fixture in the Kings organization for quite some time, Jackson most recently served as the head coach of the team’s G League affiliate. After two seasons on Michael Malone’s coaching staff in Sacramento, he served as a player development coach for the Timberwolves in 2013. Jackson served as head coach of the Stockton Kings each of the last two seasons.

The Kings don’t seem to be concerned about the injury.

Jackson has missed the past 19 games with an abdominal strain, during which time the Kings have gone 12-7.

Jackson seemed OK after making his return Thursday, but he was in too much pain to play last night.

Jackson hopes taking treatment will allow him to play, but the Kings may try to hold him out of action until they really need him.

Jackson will be on Sacramento’s playoff roster even if he can’t be counted on to play this weekend.

Jackson missed Tuesday’s victory over the Clippers with bronchitis.

The Kings hope Jackson will be available, particularly since his replacement, Anthony Peeler, was limping and icing his knee after last night’s game.

Jackson has yet to play in the playoffs due to his strained abdominal muscle. He’s resumed taking part in drills, but he’ll still need to go through a full practice or two before returning.

Jackson was injured Tuesday. A date for his operation hasn’t been determined yet. He’s expected to undergo 12 weeks of rehabilitation, but he may consider a second opinion about his recovery. Many of his minutes have already been eaten by a now-healthy Doug Christie. Matt Barnes, Maurice Evans, and rookie Kevin Martin should help cover for the loss of Jackson.