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Willie Cauley-Stein Injury: Updates on Kings Center's Finger and Return

Matt FitzgeraldDec 3, 2015

Sacramento Kings center Willie Cauley-Stein suffered an open finger dislocation against the Boston Celtics Dec. 3, and has not played since. However, he appears close to a return

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Latest on Cauley-Stein's Playing Status

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James Ham of CSN Bay Area reported Cauley-Stein is probable for Saturday's game against the Phoenix Suns.

Kings Can Survive Cauley-Stein Injury

Other than an ankle injury that sidelined him during the 2014 NCAA tournament, there's been little reason to be concerned about Cauley-Stein's future. In terms of health, the 22-year-old hasn't suffered any other devastating setbacks to date.

DeMarcus Cousins has the versatility to slide over to center while Cauley-Stein recovers. Sacramento head coach George Karl can also continue rolling with Cousins at the 4 and plug Kosta Koufos back into the starting five at center.