Multiple Teams Express Trade Interest in Kings’ Domantas Sabonis
SACRAMENTO, CA – Several NBA teams have signaled interest in acquiring Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis, according to reports. The progress comes as the February 8th trade deadline approaches, possibly reshaping the Kings’ roster and the competitive landscape of the Western Conference.
Sabonis, a three-time All-Star, has been a key component of Sacramento’s recent success, but his shooting efficiency has declined this season. Despite averaging 15.3 points and 12.3 rebounds per game, he is currently shooting just 17.6% from three-point range. His $42.3 million current salary, coupled with $94.1 million owed over the next two seasons, presents a significant financial commitment for any potential acquiring team.
“As it relates to Sabonis, my understanding is there are at least a few teams that have raised their hand to say, ‘Yeah, he’s somebody we’d want to talk about,'” said Sam Amick of The Athletic on SacTown Sports. “I’ve said it on your show before – I don’t have that sort of information about Zach [LaVine].”
The Kings also have other players potentially drawing trade attention, including Malik Monk, DeMar DeRozan, and Doug McDermott. However, finding a trade partner for Sabonis, given his contract, will likely require the Kings to receive a player of considerable value in return. The team previously faced difficulty trading Zach LaVine last February, suggesting a challenging market for high-priced players.
