The Kings’ next move keeps pointing back to Domantas Sabonis, and the latest idea has him landing in a four-team blockbuster that would send RJ Barrett out of Toronto.
Sacramento is still sorting through a messy situation. The team is not expected to be a contender this season, but it is clearly looking to add pieces while also opening the door to a bigger reset. Sabonis’ summer decision to hire a new agent only added fuel to the speculation.
“I do think it’s somewhat interesting that he changed agents this offseason," ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said. "He hired Aaron Mintz from CAA.
This last year, Mintz and his group executed the trade for Trae Young away from Atlanta. They executed the trade for Walker Kessler away from [the Jazz ].
Domantas Sabonis just hired him. At the risk of parodying myself, why would he do that?”
That line of thinking gained more traction when reports surfaced that Sacramento had explored a deal with Detroit for Jalen Duren.
“There was a trade on the table from the Kings for Jalen Duren. They were willing to offer Domantas Sabonis to the Pistons but that's not what the Pistons want. They want to bring Jalen Duren back and secure him on a long term deal," ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel stated.
From there, Bleacher Report’s Dan Favale mapped out a huge four-team trade that would move Sabonis to the Raptors and send Barrett to Charlotte.
Under Favale’s proposal, the deal would look like this:
“Charlotte Hornets Receive: RJ Barrett. Los Angeles Clippers Receive: Pat Connaughton, Toronto's 2029 second-round pick, $3.8 million cash (via Charlotte).
Sacramento Kings Receive: Royce O'Neale, Jakob Poeltl, Tidjane Salaün, 2027 first-round pick (least favorable of Denver, L.A. Clippers, Oklahoma City and Toronto, via Toronto), Orlando's 2028 second-round pick (via Charlotte), Toronto's 2029 second-round pick, Phoenix's 2031 second-round pick (via Charlotte).
Toronto Raptors Receive: Domantas Sabonis,” Favale wrote.
It is a massive swing, and Toronto would come away with a major frontcourt addition in Sabonis. The Raptors would have to part with Barrett, but the framework suggests a return that could make the price worth paying.
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