Domantas Sabonis switches agents amid reports of potential trade from Kings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 10:51 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis hired agent Aaron Mintz from CAA this offseason, fueling speculation about his future with the franchise. While Sabonis remains with the team for now, industry analysts suggest the move could be an effort to expedite a potential exit. The Kings are reportedly not interested in discussing a contract extension for the forward at this time. Sacramento has engaged in multiple trade discussions regarding Sabonis with Eastern Conference teams over the past year. Simultaneously, the Kings organization is evaluating potential additions, including Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren. Sacramento leadership also plans to monitor a workout for Ben Simmons in Florida. The team continues a roster shift that included waiving DeMar DeRozan earlier this offseason.
- •Domantas Sabonis hired agent Aaron Mintz from CAA during the offseason.
- •The Sacramento Kings are reportedly not currently interested in a contract extension for Sabonis.
- •Sacramento has held trade discussions regarding Sabonis with multiple Eastern Conference teams over the past year.
- •The Kings are monitoring Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren as a potential acquisition target.
- •Sacramento general manager Scott Perry intends to observe a workout for Ben Simmons.
- 10:51 AMYahoo Sports — Sacramento Kings’ Domantas Sabonis Could Want Out After Changing Representation, Per Insider
"Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine are in an awkward spot because the Sacramento Kings are rebuilding, starting with their decision to waive DeMar DeRozan this offseason. While LaVine is expected to stay for at least the start of the 2026-27 campaign after he exercised his $49 million player option, Sabonis could be on his way [...]
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