Domantas Sabonis welcomed potential trade to Raptors at deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 1:30 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Domantas Sabonis expressed a willingness to join the Toronto Raptors ahead of the NBA's trade deadline on February 5. While trade discussions focused on a deal involving RJ Barrett, the Sacramento Kings were hesitant without taking on Jakob Poeltl’s contract. The Raptors opted to retain their roster, although Barrett's strong finish to the season could influence future trade negotiations. The Raptors seek to strengthen their position after ending a three-year playoff drought, and the addition of Sabonis could contribute to that goal.
- •Sabonis was open to a trade to the Raptors.
- •RJ Barrett was considered in trade discussions.
- •Kings hesitated due to financial considerations.
- •The Raptors ended a three-year playoff drought last season.
- •Sabonis' interest could shape future trade talks.
- 1:30 AMYahoo Sports — Domantas Sabonis Confirmed to Have Welcomed Trade to Raptors at Deadline
"Rumors swirled around a trade sending the three-time All-Star to Toronto at the midseason deadline, but it never went through.
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