The Kings’ top rookie is returning to the floor.
Marvin Bagley III will play against the Boston Celtics on Thursday night, the team announced this morning.
The 6-foot-11 forward missed the last five games because of a sprained knee suffered in an overtime home loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Feb. 27.
Before the announcement, Bagley showed spring on a few dunks during the team’s morning shoot-around. He said he felt confident but hadn’t been told he would be cleared to play.
Bagley is averaging 13.9 points and 7.2 rebounds in 47 games this season.