Huerter hasn’t played since sustaining an injury during Monday night’s victory over Memphis in the first quarter. The team did not provide a timeline for Huerter’s potential return when they announced on Thursday that treatment alternatives are being considered.

The Kings entered the day in sixth place in the Western Conference, one half-game ahead of Dallas and Phoenix, and are currently in a tight struggle to escape the play-in round. The top six Western clubs will make it to the playoffs, with the remaining four teams attempting to get in via the play-in competition.

California’s Sacramento (AP) — Guard Kevin Huerter of the Sacramento Kings will be out due to a labral rupture and dislocated left shoulder.

Huerter is averaging 10.2 points per game this season with the Kings, down from 15.2 points per game in his rookie season with Sacramento last year. Huerter has started 59 games for the team. Additionally, from 40.2% last season to 36.1% this season, he shot less 3-pointers.