Kings almost traded Domantas Sabonis to Raptors for RJ Barrett package
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 3:36 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Sacramento Kings nearly traded center Domantas Sabonis to the Toronto Raptors during the February trade deadline. The proposed deal involved a package that included RJ Barrett. However, the transaction fell through when the Raptors could not offload Jakob Poeltl's contract, worth $84 million. Following a disappointing 22-60 record last season, Sabonis is expected to play an integral role in Sacramento’s rebuild, with focus on enhancing team performance and building a competitive culture in the upcoming season.
- •Sabonis welcomed the proposed trade to the Raptors.
- •Raptors' inability to move Jakob Poeltl's contract thwarted the deal.
- •Sabonis is seen as essential to Kings' efforts to improve.
- •Sacramento had a disappointing 22-60 record last season.
- •Expectations for Sabonis include providing veteran leadership.
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