{"id":707816,"date":"2026-06-16T17:09:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T17:09:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/707816\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T17:09:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T17:09:12","slug":"are-teams-undervaluing-domantas-sabonis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/707816\/","title":{"rendered":"Are teams undervaluing Domantas Sabonis?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The market for Domantas Sabonis may not be as robust as many around the NBA expected.<\/p>\n

Following reports from The Athletic\u2018s Sam Amick<\/a> that the Sacramento Kings and Charlotte Hornets engaged in trade discussions involving the three-time All-Star, Sactown Sports\u2019 The Drive Guys discussed why negotiations quickly stalled and what it says about Sabonis\u2019 value around the league.<\/p>\n

According to reports, Sacramento was seeking first-round draft compensation in exchange for Sabonis, but Charlotte had little interest in meeting that price.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere were talks,\u201d Kevin Gleason said. \u201cThe Kings said, \u2018We want draft picks.\u2019 Charlotte said, \u2018Nope, thanks for everything,\u2019 and that was that.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"SACRAMENTO,<\/p>\n

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA \u2013 FEBRUARY 24: Miles Bridges #0 of the Charlotte Hornets goes up for a shot against Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Sacramento Kings during the first half at Golden 1 Center on February 24, 2025 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and\/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

More on Domantas Sabonis<\/p>\n

With Charlotte and other teams seemingly unwilling to part with premium assets, Gleason believes Sacramento may not be able to get the return it desires.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt appears Toronto\u2019s a team that\u2019s not interested,\u201d Gleason said. \u201cThat says the Kings are probably not gonna be able to trade Domas right now for anything that they really want.\u201d<\/p>\n

Despite that reality, Allen Stiles believes some of the discourse surrounding Sabonis has gone too far.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe way they\u2019re talking about Domantas Sabonis is getting a little ridiculous,\u201d Stiles said. \u201cIt\u2019s a little disrespectful if you ask me, and the only way he\u2019s going to be able to fix the disrespect is if he comes back and plays really well next season.\u201d<\/p>\n

Domantas Sabonis, 30, is entering the third season of his four-year extension and has two years and $94 million remaining on his deal.<\/p>\n

Over the last four seasons, he has averaged 19.0 points, 13.1 rebounds, and 7.0 assists while shooting nearly 60 percent from the field and 38 percent from three-point range.<\/p>\n

The veteran big man has made three NBA All-Star teams and been voted onto two All-NBA Third Teams during his career.<\/p>\n

\"SACRAMENTO,<\/p>\n

\u00a0(Photo by Ezra Shaw\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Still, Stiles acknowledged that many around the league view the contract differently.<\/p>\n

\u201cEverybody just thinks it\u2019s a bad contract,\u201d Stiles said. \u201cThe reason you can\u2019t go to him and say, \u2018Hey, we want to play you less,\u2019 or whatever the case is, is because you need him to fix his value, so you can move him.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gleason also questioned whether reports connecting Sacramento to teams such as Charlotte are helping the Kings\u2019 cause.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt looks to me like the Kings are approaching other teams about, \u2018What about Domas?’\u201d Gleason said. \u201cBut then they\u2019re sharing it as if, \u2018Well, you know, we\u2019re talking to Charlotte.\u2019 Teams are too smart for that.\u201d<\/p>\n

For now, the Kings may have little choice but to bring Domantas Sabonis back and hope a strong 2026-27 season rebuilds his value and reopens the trade market.<\/p>\n

Listen to\u00a0The Drive Guys\u00a0from 2 \u2013 6 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday, on\u00a0Sactown Sports 1140.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Sacramento owns the 7th pick in the Draft, giving them a chance at selecting a talented player with upside, such as Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr., Louisville guard Mikel Brown Jr., Houston\u2019s Kingston Flemings, and Illinois guard Keaton Wagler, among others.<\/p>\n

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