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Sabonis’ Future With the Kings Is Uncertain as Trade Speculation Grows
Kings center Domantas Sabonis’ future in Sacramento is uncertain as trade speculation grows.
He changed agents over the offseason, and NBA commentators say he wants help finding both a lucrative contract and the right team.
The Kings have reportedly been unwilling to negotiate an extension, though Sabonis has not demanded a trade and has a good relationship with the front office.
Claims of tension with rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. have been disputed by a team source and by NBA insider Jake Fischer.
Sabonis said the Kings need to move the ball and get him more involved, remarks some observers interpreted as criticism of Acuff.
The Kings are reportedly seeking positive value for Sabonis if they decide to trade him, but no move has been announced.
Trade speculation is growing around Domantas Sabonis as reports suggest he may want a new team and contract.
NBA insider Jake Fischer said Sabonis sought an agent who could help find both a lucrative contract and the right team.
Sabonis has not demanded a trade, and reporting says he has a good relationship with the Kings’ front office.
Kings general manager Scott Perry and the front office are reportedly determined to get positive value for the three-time All-Star.
Reports that Sabonis dislikes playing with rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. were disputed by a team source and described by Fischer as overblown.
- Who
- Domantas Sabonis, the Sacramento Kings center.
- What
- His future with the Kings is uncertain amid speculation he may seek a new team and contract.
- When
- Reports discussed his future over the summer and again this week. Sabonis addressed the Kings’ offense on October 22.
- Where
- Sacramento, where Sabonis plays for the Kings.
- Why
- The Kings are reportedly unwilling to negotiate an extension, while Sabonis is said to want a lucrative contract with the right team.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
ESPN reporters discussed Sabonis’ future and said he had changed agents.
Asked about improving the offense, Sabonis said the team needed to move the ball and get him the ball more.
Jake Fischer said Sabonis had sought an agent who could help secure a contract and find the right team.
- Team
- Sacramento Kings
- Player
- Domantas Sabonis, three-time All-Star
- New agents
- Aaron Mintz and Steven Heumann of CAA Sports
- Media comments
- October 22
- Front-office position
- Determined to get positive value for Sabonis
What people are saying
Move the ball. Get me the ball more so I can swing it and get guys open.
Quite frankly, Sabonis wants out of there, and if they can move him, they would.
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Domantas Sabonis is unhappy and wants out of Sacramento, per @BannedMacMahon “Quite frankly, Sabonis wants out of there, and if they can move him, they would. So he's not happy.”