{"id":387989,"date":"2026-01-04T20:52:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T20:52:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/387989\/"},"modified":"2026-01-04T20:52:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T20:52:08","slug":"kings-zach-lavine-returning-from-ankle-injury-vs-bucks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/387989\/","title":{"rendered":"Kings’ Zach LaVine returning from ankle injury vs. Bucks"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ESPN<\/p>\n

Sunday, January 4, 2026 7:51PM<\/p>\n

The Sacramento Kings<\/a> are getting their leading scorer back, as Zach LaVine<\/a> is listed as available for Sunday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks<\/a>.<\/p>\n

LaVine missed nine games after injuring his left ankle Dec. 14 against the Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a> when he landed awkwardly on a drive into the lane.<\/p>\n

LaVine, 30, is averaging 20.2 points per game for the Kings, who have struggled to an 8-27 record this season.<\/p>\n

Sacramento went 2-7 with LaVine out.<\/p>\n

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.<\/p>\n

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