Marvin Bagley III, the number two overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, went down with a broken right thumb after participating in just one game this year. The Sacramento Kings struggled heavily in the dawn of his absence, starting the season 0-5, but have managed to win six of their last eight, despite losing their other young star De’Aaron Fox. The current Kings’ starting frontcourt has supplied some of the most crucial production on the roster, and working Bagley back in seamlessly is easier said than done.
The initial timetable given on Bagley’s injury was reported as 4-6 weeks by James Ham of NBC California on October 24th.