Sabonis checked out of Friday's 122-106 loss to the Suns with 6:50 remaining in the fourth quarter after he appeared to aggravate a left hamstring strain, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports. The center finished the contest with 12 points (4-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 12 assists, 11 rebounds, three steals and one block in 30 minutes.

Apr 16, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) pumps his fist after the Kings made a basket against the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter during a play-in game of the 2024 NBA playoffs at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images / Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Sabonis can be deemed a true game-time decision Friday as he hopes to end a six-game absence with a hamstring strain. Clarity on the star big man's status should arrive closer to tipoff. Jonas Valanciunas would continue to hold down the fort in the middle if Sabonis remains on the shelf.

Against the backdrop of a successful recovery, Domantas Sabonis is set to return to the NBA court, facing the challenging competition from the Suns. His comeback is not merely about the return of an outstanding player;

Domantas Sabonis exited the Kings’ loss Friday to the Phoenix Suns after it appeared he aggravated the hamstring injury that caused him to miss the previous six games. It was his first game back. “I think he wanted to continue to play,