Overview
- The team’s official injury report lists Sabonis as questionable for Friday against Washington, with a pregame evaluation to determine his availability.
- Reporters said he practiced without limitations on Thursday, and team optimism points to a possible return as soon as tonight.
- Sabonis has missed 27 games since suffering a partial meniscus tear in his left knee on November 16.
- Sacramento enters the matchup at 11-30 on a three-game winning streak highlighted by victories over the Rockets, Lakers and Knicks.
- Before the injury, he averaged 17.2 points, 12.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.2 steals in 11 games this season, and his status is drawing renewed attention ahead of the February 5 deadline.