SACRAMENTO — All-Star forward Domantas Sabonis scored 13 points in his return after sitting out 27 games because of a partially torn meniscus in his left knee, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Washington Wizards 128-115 on Friday night.
Sabonis came off the bench, entering with 5:11 left in the first quarter. He played 21 minutes and also contributed six rebounds and five assists for the Kings. He averaged 17.2 points and 12.3 rebounds in his first 11 games this season.
Sabonis was officially listed as questionable. His return capped a two-month recovery process, as Sabonis opted against surgery and carefully rehabbed his knee.
Sabonis is in his fifth season with the Kings and remains a name to watch as the Feb. 5 trade deadline nears. He has three years and $136.3 million left on his contract, and the rebuilding Kings, under new general manager Scott Perry, have been open to discussing trades for all of their veterans with high-priced deals, league sources said.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
