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Sabonis

Sabonis was initially expected to miss at least three more games with this ankle injury, but he was able to suit up after missing just three games. Of course, he got right back to work and recorded his 52nd double-double of the season. He achieved that mark before halftime, though it wasn’t enough for Sacramento to get the win. Sabonis has had one of the best seasons of his career, though his numbers have taken a hit in the second half of the season due to injury. Hopefully he can close out the season by continuing to dominate the glass like he did on Monday.

Initial reports indicated that Sabonis would miss at least 10 days, which would’ve had him returning around March 29. However, he’ll beat that timeline and will be back after missing only three games. His return will push Jonas Valanciunas to the bench. It’s the first night of a back-to-back for Sacramento, so Sabonis could sit against the Thunder on Tuesday, which would allow Valanciunas to get another start.

On March 19, the Kings announced that Sabonis would be re-evaluated in 10 days. With the Kings center considered questionable for Monday’s game, he could return one week after spraining his right ankle. Sabonis’ availability impacts Jonas Valanciunas the most, as he’s been the replacement in the starting lineup. Those who have Jonas rostered, especially in 12-team leagues, should hold onto him, as he can provide solid value coming off the bench.

Sabonis sprained his right ankle during Monday’s win over the Grizzlies. Already ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Cavaliers, the Kings center will reportedly sit for at least 10 days. With the Kings fighting for playoff positioning in the West, this is a significant blow to the team’s hopes of making a run at a top-six seed. As for fantasy basketball, Sabonis’ absence means Jonas Valanciunas will take over the starting center job and should be rostered wherever he’s still available.

Sabonis injured his ankle during Monday’s win over the Grizzlies and will miss at least one game. Jonas Valanciunas will be his replacement in the starting lineup and should be added wherever he’s available.

This was Valanciunas’ second-straight game as a reserve, but he may be headed back to the starting lineup on Wednesday. Domantas Sabonis briefly exited in the first quarter due to an eye laceration, but he was cleared to return. Unfortunately, he didn’t have better luck after that as an ankle injury ended his night after playing just 12 minutes. Sacramento has three games left this week, including a back-to-back on Wednesday and Thursday. Valanciunas should see a boost in production if Sabonis is out.

Sabonis suffered a sprained right ankle on a drive to the basket early in the third quarter. He immediately limped back to the locker room with assistance from a team trainer. Since Sabonis did not shoot his free throws, he is ineligible to return to Monday’s game. If Domas misses time, Jonas Valanciunas will have increased fantasy value, and Keon Ellis will see more time off the bench.

Initially announced as a reserve, Sabonis was in the starting lineup in his first game back from a strained hamstring. The veteran center playing 30 minutes and recording a triple-double was a positive sign, and he has a couple of days to recover before the Kings return to action on Monday. Sabonis’ return pushed Jonas Valanciunas to the bench, and he finished with six points, five rebounds and two assists in 12 minutes. There’s no need to hold onto Valanciunas in shallow leagues, while standard league managers may be willing to exercise some patience.

Sabonis is set to return from a hamstring injury that’s sidelined him for the past six games. The 28-year-old power forward’s return to the starting lineup will likely put an end to Jonas Valanciunas’ run as a starter with the Kings.

Sabonis was able to practice Wednesday, but he’s missed the last six games with a hamstring injury. If he’s unable to go again Friday, Jonas Valanciunas will continue to start at center and be a must-play fantasy option.