Domantas Sabonis of the Kings is expected to return as trade rumors intensify
The Sacramento Kings could see the return of their All-Star power forward Jan. 16 in their Friday night game against the Washington Wizards.
Kings forward Domantas Sabonis was listed as questionable on the NBA’s Injury Report, but the team expects him to suit up and play against the Wizards, according to ESPN.
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Sabonis, a three-time All-Star, has missed the past 27 games for the Kings with a torn meniscus.
He has only appeared in 11 games so far this season, averaging 17.2 points and 12.3 rebounds.
In recent days, Sabonis has been seen taking part in shooting during practice. Signs point to him being back on the court with the Kings soon. And in good time, too.
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Sacramento has been on a three-game winning streak at home, knocking out the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks.
They’ll also get Dennis Schroder, who missed that three-game hitting streak after being suspended by the league for brawling with Lakers star Luka Doncic after a Dec. 28 game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
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Sabonis trade market, contract status
Sabonis, in his 10th NBA season and fifth year in Sacramento, could be on the trade market.
According to ESPN, Kings general manager Scott Perry is “open to negotiating trades for all of their veterans on high-end deals” as the team transitions to a rebuild.
Sabonis’ remaining contract is for three years and $136.3 million.
He signed a four-year, $186 million contract with Sacramento as part of a renegotiation and extension on July 6, 2023.
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This article first appeared in USA TODAY: Is Domantas Sabonis playing tonight? Kings F can come back vs Wizards
