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Funderburke

It’s the second straight game he has missed.

Funderburke missed 10 games with two foot injuries.

Funderburke, who is in the final year of a five-year contract, will be in a cast until mid-January and probably won’t play for the Kings until March. His absence could lead to the signing of another reserve forward.

The league apparently wanted the Kings to go back to having 12 men on their active roster. They had been playing with 11. Funderburke is out until at least March with a torn Achilles’ tendon. He might not play at all this season.

It’s still pending based on him passing his physical, but he’s working out with the team. He’s saying all the right things and is regarded around the league as a good presence in the locker room. ''I know how important it is to be a professional and just to do your job. Whether you play or don’t play, you have to bring professionalism to the table.’'

Funderburke wasn’t expected back this season because of a torn Achilles’ tendon.