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Domantas Sabonis could be moved before the trade deadline
The Washington Wizards made headlines earlier this season with a stunning trade for All-Star guard Trae Young. Before the trade deadline, the Wizards may pull the trigger on another blockbuster deal.
Writing for The Athletic, NBA reporter Sam Amick reported that Washington has expressed interest in Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis.
“Meanwhile, big man Domantas Sabonis is still worth monitoring in the weeks ahead. When Toronto rolled through town on Wednesday, it wasn’t all that hard to imagine him putting on a Raptors jersey sometime soon. While Washington, Phoenix and Chicago are known to have had some interest in Sabonis, league sources confirmed reports that Toronto is a legitimate possibility as we approach the deadline.”
Sabonis, a three-time All-Star and two-time All-NBA selection, has drawn widespread interest across the league.
While the Toronto Raptors are viewed as the most likely destination for the Kings forward, the Wizards would be an interest option.
Sabonis Trade Would Form Strong Wizards Core
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This season is beyond salvaging for Washington, but the Wizards could build toward a better tomorrow with a trade for Sabonis.
Pairing the All-Star forward with Young would provide Washington with two offensive maestros capable of fueling the offense.
Sabonis missed 27 games this season with a knee injury, but was averaging a near triple-double when healthy.
From 2022 to 2025, the Kings forward averaged 19.2 points, 13.3 rebounds and 7.2 assists while shooting 60 percent from the floor.
His 50 triple-doubles in the last four seasons is the second-most by any player over that span. Only Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic (104) has more.
In Washington, Sabonis could thrive as a point-forward and secondary floor general to the newly-minted Young.
With two unselfish stars running the offense, Washington could establish a free-flowing brand of basketball with multiple contributors.
Sabonis’ high IQ and field goal efficiency would be a welcome addition to a Wizards team that ranks eighth in pace but bottom five in points per game.
Plus, if the Wizards manage to acquire Sabonis without trading their 2026 first-round draft pick, they could unite the Kings forward with Young and a potential budding star.
Doing so would give Washington a strong triumvirate to build on.
Wizards Bidding Against Conference Rival in Sabonis Sweepstakes
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Competition is stiff for Washington in the Sabonis bidding war.
While the Phoenix Suns, Chicago Bulls and Wizards have all expressed interest, the Toronto Raptors are viewed as the favorite to land the Kings’ star.
“Domantas Sabonis is still worth monitoring in the weeks ahead,” NBA insider Sam Amick wrote for The Athletic. “When Toronto rolled through town on Wednesday, it wasn’t all that hard to imagine him putting on a Raptors jersey sometime soon. While Washington, Phoenix and Chicago are known to have had some interest in Sabonis, league sources confirmed reports that Toronto is a legitimate possibility as we approach the deadline.”
Amick didn’t explicitly state that the Raptors are shopping RJ Barrett, but his connection to Kings general manager Scott Perry makes a deal involving the southpaw scorer more plausible.
“It’s worth noting that the Raptors’ RJ Barrett, who is owed $27.7 million this season and $29.6 million next season, was drafted No. 3 overall out of Duke by current Kings general manager Scott Perry in 2019, when Perry held the same position with the Knicks,” Amick wrote. “The two old friends shared a warm hug and extended conversation before the game [on Wednesday] at Golden 1 Center.”
In a potential package for the three-time All-Star, the Raptors are reportedly willing to deal multiple starters, according to TSN reporter Josh Lewenberg.
While the Toronto native Barrett would likely prefer to stay with the Raptors, he could be reunited with Kings general manager Scott Perry in exchange for Sabonis.