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Kings C Domantas Sabonis Ruled Out As Late Scratch For Game Against Wizards With Lower Back Soreness

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Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis has been added to the injury report late for the team’s game on Sunday in Washington D.C., against the Wizards due to lower back soreness. 

Domantas Sabonis is a late scratch in Washington. He's been ruled out due to lower back soreness. Malik Monk upgraded to available.

— James Ham (@James_HamNBA) February 1, 2026

Sabonis last played in Sacramento’s loss to Philadelphia on Thursday and wound up sitting out Friday’s loss to Boston. The Kings are currently in the midst of an eight-game losing streak. After playing 70 games last season, Sabonis has appeared in just 18 games for the Kings this season as we quickly approach the All-Star break.

As a three-time All-Star and two-time All-NBA selection, Sabonis has been one of the more durable players in the league over the past few years. During the 2023-24 campaign in Sacramento, Sabonis suited up for all 82 regulard season games. In 2022-23, Sabonis played in all but three games, then played seven games in the postseason.

This story will be updated.