Kings' Alex Karaban cleared to play in NBA Summer League opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 10:42 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Alex Karaban, the Sacramento Kings rookie, has been cleared to participate in the NBA Summer League after recovering from a right ankle sprain. The injury was sustained during practice on July 2, preventing him from playing in the California Classic. Karaban, selected as the 29th overall pick, averaged 13.2 points and 5.3 rebounds during his senior season at UConn. He is expected to compete against the LA Clippers on July 9 at 11 p.m. EDT.
- •Karaban cleared from injury after missing previous games.
- •He suffered an ankle sprain during a team practice on July 2.
- •The NBA Summer League games are currently taking place in Las Vegas.
- •Kings' Summer League opener is against the LA Clippers on July 9.
- •Karaban averaged 13.2 points and 5.3 rebounds at UConn.
- 10:42 PMYahoo Sports — Kings' Alex Karaban cleared from injury to play in NBA Summer League
"After dealing with a right ankle sprain, Kings rookie Alex Karaban has been cleared to participate in the NBA Summer League.
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