Domantas Sabonis trade talks heat up as Kings struggle early
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 7:52 PM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
The Sacramento Kings have started the season with six consecutive losses, the latest being a 136-105 defeat to the Memphis Grizzlies. This poor performance has reignited discussions regarding a potential trade for star player Domantas Sabonis, who reportedly wants to leave Sacramento. Sabonis has expressed dissatisfaction with his role, averaging 16 points, 15.8 rebounds, and 7.3 assists so far this season. Sacramento is reportedly open to trading him, but only if the deal makes sense for the franchise, considering his substantial contract through 2028. The Kings face pressure to capitalize on his value as trade rumors swirl.
- •Kings are winless after six games this season.
- •Sabonis scored 11 points against the Grizzlies.
- •Kings need a strong trade offer to consider moving Sabonis.
- •Sabonis has expressed a desire to leave Sacramento.
- •His current contract runs until the end of the 2027-28 season.
- 7:52 PMYahoo Sports — Kings rumors: Domantas Sabonis trade talk should surprise absolutely nobody as frustrations mount
"The Sacramento Kings have endured a difficult start to the season and are yet to win after six games in the regular season. Their latest loss, a 136-105 blowout against the Memphis Grizzlies, has once again ignited potential trade talks for star man Domantas Sabonis. Speaking to Tim Bontemps on The Hoop Collective, Brian Windhorst talked about the […] The post Kings rumors: Domantas Sabonis trade talk should surprise absolutely nobody as frustrations mount appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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