Kings' Bagley cleared for basketball activities

SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 11: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the game against the Houston Rockets on March 11, 2021 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE
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Sacramento Kings forward Marvin Bagley has been cleared for basketball activities, the team announced Thursday.

The former No. 2 overall pick will attempt to return sometime next week, a source told The Athletic's Sam Amick.

Bagley hasn't played since suffering a left-hand fracture on Mar. 15. The oft-injured big man has been limited to 112 appearances over three NBA seasons.

The 22-year-old is averaging 13.9 points and 7.4 boards across 37 games this season, but he's been a defensive liability for the Kings. Sacramento is allowing 3.4 points less per 100 possessions when Bagley isn't on the floor.

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