{"id":265969,"date":"2026-04-13T19:02:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T19:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/265969\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T19:02:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T19:02:10","slug":"domantas-sabonis-on-his-recovery-future-in-sacramento","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/265969\/","title":{"rendered":"Domantas Sabonis on his recovery & future in Sacramento"},"content":{"rendered":"

Domantas Sabonis didn\u2019t shy away from the reality of a lost season, offering honest and detailed reflections during his end-of-season press conference as he looks to return to All-NBA form.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been tough. It\u2019s definitely been a really tough season for me,\u201d Domantas Sabonis said. \u201cPersonally, not being out there with the guys or being a part of the season is definitely new for me.\u201d<\/p>\n

After earning All-NBA honors in 2022-23 and 2023-24, Sabonis appeared in just 19 games this season before undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee.<\/p>\n

Sabonis, who last played on February 4th, averaged 15.8 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 4.1 assists while shooting 54 percent from the field over just 19 games (the least amount he\u2019s played in a single season during his NBA career).<\/p>\n

\"HOUSTON,<\/p>\n

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The injury, which occurred early in the year, forced Sabonis into an unfamiliar situation\u2014watching from the sidelines.<\/p>\n

\u201cI tried to play through it until it got to a point where it was either a rehab or surgery,\u201d he explained. \u201cYou guys know me, I decided to do rehab and, you know, try and get back out there with the guys. And ultimately, it led to six more games and then going for surgery.\u201d<\/p>\n

Despite the setback, Sabonis expressed optimism about his recovery and long-term outlook.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn the bright side, surgery went great. The doctor was very pleased. Basically, we\u2019ll have a better knee than I did before,\u201d Domantas Sabonis said with a smile. \u201cMy Wolverine healing powers are starting to kick in, and I feel like I\u2019m ahead of schedule.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sabonis, who captured three straight rebounding titles from 2022 through 2025, made it clear his goal is to return to the level Sacramento has come to expect.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll be ready for the start of next season and play at the All-NBA level that everyone here in Sacramento has been used to seeing me play at,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\"CLEVELAND,<\/p>\n

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However, beyond his recovery, questions remain about the future of both Domantas Sabonis and the Sacramento Kings. With general manager Scott Perry expected to explore roster changes this offseason, uncertainty looms\u2013not just for Sabonis, but nearly every member of the Kings\u2019 roster.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, you know, there\u2019s a lot of uncertainty. I don\u2019t know what that feels like,\u201d Sabonis admitted. \u201cBut I can control what I control, getting back to that All-NBA player that I know I can be.\u201d<\/p>\n

That uncertainty was amplified by trade rumors during the season, particularly in February when Sabonis was linked to the Toronto Raptors. Still, he maintained a grounded perspective.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m very happy here. You all know that,\u201d he said. \u201cThings like this, you just got to focus on my knee, my rehab, you know, getting back.\u201d<\/p>\n

As he enters his age-30 season with $93 million remaining on his contract, Domantas Sabonis stands at a crossroads\u2014determined to return to form, but aware that change could be coming in Sacramento.<\/p>\n

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