Kings face challenges trading Domantas Sabonis as season approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 3:19 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The Sacramento Kings are reportedly struggling to find trade value for three-time All-Star Domantas Sabonis. NBA insider Jake Fischer noted that many rival executives see Sabonis as having negative trade value due to his high contract and potential future extension. The Kings intend to play Sabonis at the start of the season to boost his value before the trade deadline. Teams such as the Charlotte Hornets and Detroit Pistons have been mentioned as possible destinations, but their interest is uncertain. Sacramento hopes that strong early performances from Sabonis could entice potential trade partners before February.
- •Kings have few young assets and veterans with unfavorable contracts.
- •Sabonis is contract-eligible for $45.5 million this year and $48.6 million next year.
- •Charlotte Hornets and Detroit Pistons linked to Sabonis in trade rumors.
- •Kings plan to increase Sabonis' value by playing him regularly early in the season.
- •Internal assessment indicates other teams view Sabonis with negative trade value.
- 3:19 AMYahoo Sports — Kings Get Worst-Case Update About Domantas Sabonis Trade
"The Sacramento Kings arguably have the worst overall situation in the NBA today with few young assets and veterans on bad contracts. One major rumor circulating all year is that the Kings would like to trade three-time All-Star Domantas Sabonis for the betterment of their rebuild. Unfortunately, NBA insider Jake Fischer revealed that Sacramento would likely […] The post Kings Get Worst-Case Update About Domantas Sabonis Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
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