{"id":695964,"date":"2026-06-10T16:49:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T16:49:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/695964\/"},"modified":"2026-06-10T16:49:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T16:49:10","slug":"sacramento-kings-star-domantas-sabonis-linked-to-surprise-team-in-new-trade-rumor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/695964\/","title":{"rendered":"Sacramento Kings Star Domantas Sabonis Linked to Surprise Team in New Trade Rumor"},"content":{"rendered":"

A new report reveals a surprising team that has emerged as a serious contender in a trade for Sacramento Kings<\/a> star Domantas Sabonis<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This could be an active offseason for the Kings after posting an ugly 22-60 result in the 2025-26 season with a very expensive veteran roster. In a perfect scenario, general manager Scott Perry would love to unshackle himself from some of the big contracts left on his payroll. Unfortunately, they won\u2019t be easy to move.<\/p>\n

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However, of the veterans the Kings would like to move, big man Domantas Sabonis probably offers the best chance at a trade. He is a three-time All-Star, is an elite rebounder, and still has a few more prime years in front of him if he can fully recover from the torn meniscus he suffered in February.<\/p>\n

Well, it looks like an on-the-rise team in the East is kicking the tires on a trade for the 30-year-old. According to The Athletic\u2019s Sam Amick<\/a>, \u201cSacramento and Charlotte have had recent talks about Kings big man Domantas Sabonis.\u201d The NBA insider notes the biggest hurdle to a trade is that the Kings want one of the Hornets two picks in Round 1 of the NBA Draft<\/a>, and they have \u201csignaled a desire\u201d to hold on to those selections.<\/p>\n

What could a Charlotte Hornets<\/a> trade for Domantas Sabonis look like?\"domantas<\/p>\n

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In the NBA, no trade can be made without the money matching up. And Sabonis has two years and $94 million<\/a> left on his current deal. That is why the Hornets will likely include Miles Bridges<\/a> and Josh Green<\/a> or Grant Williams<\/a> in a trade with the Kings.<\/p>\n

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Bridges is a good player who can be a difference maker for Sacramento next season. Although he adds another wing to a team that already has a couple of expensive ones in Zach LaVine<\/a> and DeMar DeRozan<\/a>. However, the real pro for the Kings in getting any of those players is that they are in the final years of their contract.<\/p>\n

Along with Bridges and one of those other role players, the Hornets would also include two future first-round picks, with one of them just being a pick swap. That should be enough to land Kings since it helps Sacramento long-term cap and rebuild.<\/p>\n

For the Hornets, they get a great addition to the front court of a team that has a trio of talented swingmen and guards.<\/p>\n

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