Zach LaVine Reacts to Domantas Sabonis' Injury in Grizzlies-Kings

Zach LaVine spoke about the multiple injuries suffered in the Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings game

Feb 21, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8) and forward Domantas Sabonis (11) look on during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images / Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

On Monday night, the Sacramento Kings snapped their four-game losing streak in a much-needed win against the Memphis Grizzlies.

While the Kings got the win that they were desperately looking for, they didn't come out of the game without injury. Zach LaVine rolled his ankle in a dramatic moment, but he ultimately returned.

Unfortunately, Sabonis suffered an ankle injury that kept him from returning to the game. It was a rough moment for the Kings, especially because Sabonis had just returned from a hamstring injury.

Domantas Sabonis injures his ankle early in the 2nd half against the Grizzlies this evening

Had to be helped to the locker room and did not return

Dough Christie's reaction says it all@CBSSacramento pic.twitter.com/LXOlqQIf6e

— Jake Gadon (@JakeGadon_TV) March 18, 2025

After the game LaVine gave his first thoughts on Sabonis' ill-timed injury.

"It sucks," LaVine said. "Obviously, getting hit in the head early on with the stitches, I'm used to seeing him bumped and bruised because he plays so damn hard. "I was the one who made the entry pass to him on the layup where he rolled his ankle."

Zach LaVine on the Kings 132-122 victory over the Grizzlies, the loss of Domantas Sabonis with an ankle injury, turning his own ankle in the 1st quarter, snapping the 4-game losing streak to start the homestand off the right way and the Jake LaRavia "revenge game." pic.twitter.com/3c76OcbxfL

— Sean Cunningham (@SeanCunningham) March 18, 2025

LaVine admitted he hadn't spoken to Sabonis since suffering the injury, but he knows that the big man can't rush a return.

"I haven't been able to talk to him since we were playing, but Domas wants to be out there as much as anybody," LaVine said. "I know he just came off the hamstring as well. We need to make sure he doesn't rush back and take care of himself, because we're going to need him in the long run."

Mar 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) reacts against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

With only 15 games left in the regular season, the Sacramento Kings unfortunately don't have the luxury of giving Sabonis a plethora of time.

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