Sacramento Kings Retain Domantas Sabonis Amid Trade Rumors

The Sacramento Kings are undergoing significant offseason changes, including new management, and rumors have circulated about potential trades involving All-Star center Domantas Sabonis. Despite speculation, multiple sources confirm the Kings have not actively sought trade offers for Sabonis, who remains a valuable core player under contract with a challenging salary structure. Sabonis has consistently performed at a high level, averaging near 19 points, 14 rebounds, and 6 assists per game, making him a top-five center in the NBA, though his fit on other teams is considered complex. The Toronto Raptors were rumored to be interested in Sabonis, but insiders from the Raptors organization have denied these reports, expressing satisfaction with their current center Jakob Poeltl. The Kings still possess a talented roster including Sabonis, DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, and others, and the new general manager Scott Perry appears focused on improving the team around this core rather than dismantling it. While trade discussions remain speculative, the Kings are expected to be aggressive in pursuing upgrades but have not prioritized moving Sabonis at this time.