Warriors, Lakers eye potential trade for Kings forward Sabonis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers are considering a trade for Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis, who may be available this offseason. Sabonis, a former All-Star, had an injury-troubled season, limiting him to 19 games. Both teams are seeking to strengthen their frontcourts, with concerns over current players Kristaps Porzingis and Deandre Ayton. Sacramento is reportedly looking to reduce salary and field interest in Sabonis, who has averaged a double-double for eight consecutive seasons and improved his perimeter shooting.
- •Warriors facing instability in frontcourt with Porzingis's injuries.
- •Lakers dissatisfied with Ayton's performance and lack a starting-caliber center.
- •Kings aiming to shed salary and may trade Sabonis for the right deal.
- •Sabonis averaged a double-double for eight straight seasons.
- •Improved perimeter shooting: 41.7% from three-point range in 2024-25.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Kings trade rumor should be of interest to Warriors, Lakers
"The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers have every reason to be interested in a talented Sacramento Kings forward.
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