Headline: Kings Star Center Sabonis Faces Ten-Day Sideline After Ankle Injury in Win Against Grizzlies

On Tuesday, the Sacramento Kings announced that center Domantas Sabonis will be sidelined for a minimum of 10 days due to a moderate ankle sprain.

Sabonis incurred this injury during the third quarter of Monday’s 132-122 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. Additionally, he sustained a cut above his left eye, with blood running down his face after an accidental collision with Luke Kennard’s head during the game.

As the current leader in rebounds in the NBA (averaging 13.9 rpg), Sabonis previously missed time in early March due to a left hamstring strain sustained against the Houston Rockets on March 1, which caused him to be out for five games. This latest injury occurs while the Kings are striving to maintain their position in the SoFi Play-In Tournament race.

The Kings (34-33) currently hold a two-game advantage over the Dallas Mavericks (33-36) for the No. 9 seed and are three games ahead of the No. 11 ranked Phoenix Suns (32-37). Sacramento is set to embark on a six-game homestand starting Wednesday, followed by a grueling schedule of six of their last nine games on the road.

This report incorporates details from The Associated Press.