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Domantas Sabonis sidelined for Kings against Heat with knee soreness

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 3:13 AM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Domantas Sabonis sidelined for Kings against Heat with knee soreness

Summary

Domantas Sabonis will not play for the Sacramento Kings on November 9 against the Miami Heat due to left knee soreness. This marks a continuation of injury issues for Sabonis, who previously underwent surgery for a torn meniscus in the same knee in February 2026. The Kings are struggling this season with a record of 1-8 and have lost their last two games. His absence intensifies trade speculation, particularly involving teams like the Toronto Raptors and Charlotte Hornets. The Kings face the Orlando Magic next after this game.

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Status Watch

•Sabonis averages 16.0 points and 15.8 rebounds this season.
•Kings lost to the Spurs 124-109 in their last game.
•Kings need to rely more on Zach LaVine and Malik Monk in Sabonis' absence.
•Miami Heat enter the game with a record of 3-6.

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3:13 AMYahoo Sports — Why Kings star Domantas Sabonis isn’t playing against Heat

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The Sacramento Kings will be without Domantas Sabonis on Sunday night when they host the Miami Heat at Golden 1 Center, adding another twist to what has already been a turbulent start for the big man amid swirling trade rumors. The Kings’ latest injury report lists him as out due to left knee soreness, according to Ira Winderman of the South […] The post Why Kings star Domantas Sabonis isn’t playing against Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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