Omri Casspi Injury: Updates on Kings SF's Hamstring and Recovery

Sacramento Kings forward Omri Casspi had his season cut short after he suffered a hamstring injury on April 1 against the Miami Heat.

Continue for updates.

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Casspi Out vs. Rockets

Tuesday, April 12

James Ham of CSNBayArea.com noted that Casspi "will remain home when the Kings face the Rockets in in Houston for Wednesday’s finale."

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Casspi Played Key Role When Healthy

Casspi battled upper-back soreness in January, but he worked his way through it and returned to the floor on Jan. 13 following a four-game absence. When healthy, he had been a surprisingly effective force from beyond the arc, shooting nearly 41 percent. 

"He’s just a better all-around NBA player,” Kings play-by-play announcer Grant Napear said, per Ham. "He’s improved his three-point shot more than significantly. He has a better understanding of the game. Whether you start him or whether he’s coming off the bench, he’s a guy that you pretty much know what you’re going to get every night."