Kings eye major changes, with Sabonis reportedly having high trade value

The Sacramento Kings are reportedly looking to make significant changes, driven by a desire to shed expensive contracts. According to journalist James Ham, who covers the team for "Locked on Kings," the organization's leadership wants to offload one or more large deals. Ham believes that Lithuanian center Domantas Sabonis possesses the highest trade value among the Kings' highest-paid players.

"He has more value than Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, or Malik Monk," Ham stated on the podcast. Sabonis is currently under contract with the Kings for two more seasons, with a salary of $45.4 million in 2026-2027. The 30-year-old's season ended prematurely after surgery for a torn left knee meniscus.

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The club's management goal is to get rid of one or several big contracts. If we are talking about market value, I think Domantas Sabonis has the highest value among all the highest-paid players on the team.

Despite recent injury issues, Sabonis posted solid numbers in the 19 games he played this season, averaging 15.8 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 4.1 assists. The Kings, however, had a disappointing year, finishing second to last in the Western Conference with a 22-60 record.

Sabonis has been a key player for the Kings since joining in 2022, earning three All-Star selections and two All-NBA Third Team nods. Even with his injury concerns, he remains regarded as one of the NBA's top centers. His potential availability on the trade market would likely attract significant interest from other teams. As the Kings seek to return to contention in the competitive Western Conference, several decisions are expected in Sacramento in the coming months.

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He has more value than Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, or Malik Monk.