Key Kings guard out indefinitely due to shoulder injury

The Kings announced guard Kevin Huerter suffered a left shoulder dislocation and a labral tear in Monday’s game against the Grizzlies, The Sacramento Bee’s Jason Anderson relays (X link). Treatment options are still being evaluated but there is no timetable for Huerter’s return.

As FOX40 News’ Sean Cunningham observes (X link), Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is out for the rest of the season with a labral tear. While that might not be the case for Huerter, time is running out for him to make a return with the regular season set to end on April 14. Regardless, it’s a tough blow for the Kings.

Huerter is averaging 10.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists this season while shooting 36.1% from three. He’s a key piece for the 40-28 Kings, starting 59 of his 64 appearances and averaging 24.4 minutes.

The Kings are in sixth in the Western Conference, 0.5 games ahead of the Mavericks and the Suns to avoid the play-in. They’re also 2.0 games behind the Pelicans for fifth in the West. Keon Ellis started in Huerter’s place on Wednesday, recording six points and four steals in a 34-point win over the Raptors.