Domantas Sabonis has a fracture right thumb, though he’s missed only one game because of the ailment and plans to play through the recovery.
Undergoing surgery likely represents the quickest path to recovery, something that could require a four-to-six-week recovery (per The Athletic).
Surgery is the cleanest route to fixing Domantas Sabonis’ fractured right thumb.
But that procedure is attached to a four- to six-week absence, a source tells @sam_amick and @anthonyVslater.
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Still, Sabonis is determined to play through and that should be a key element in helping the Kings reach their goal of making the postseason. Sacramento enters the day with a record of 18-15, good for sixth in the Western Conference.
More NBA Injury Notes
- RJ Barrett is expected to miss a week of action with a lacerated right index finger. Barrett sustained the injury on Tuesday night against the Mavs and will miss the first of several contests on Thursday night when the Knicks take on the Spurs (San Antonio is without Devin Vassell in the contest).
- The Cavs will be without Robin Lopez on Thursday night against the Pacers and Cedi Osman is questionable for the matchup. On the Pacers’ side, Tyrese Haliburton is questionable with a right knee bruise.
- Tyrese Maxey (foot) is inching toward a return to the court. He’s listed as questionable for the Sixers’ matchup against the Pelicans on Friday.
- Devin Booker will remain out with his groin strain and won’t be re-evaluated for four weeks, per the Suns.
