The Sacramento Kings are at risk of losing Domantas Sabonis this summer

The 2024-25 NBA season has been strange for the Sacramento Kings. They fired coach Mike Brown, traded De'Aaron Fox, and acquired Zach LaVine and Jonas Valanciunas. Despite all the roster changes, they currently hold a record of 32-29, ranking ninth in the Western Conference. After missing the playoffs last year, they may have a chance to turn things around this season.

A big part of their success is attributed to Domantas Sabonis, who has played well for the Kings since being acquired from the Indiana Pacers in 2022. However, Sabonis' situation in Sacramento may be worth monitoring. According to Sam Amick and Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Sabonis is likely to seek clarity on the Kings' plans for the offseason. They also mentioned that the Kings could be heading towards chaos, according to a league source.

League sources said that Sabonis, who has three more seasons left on his current $140.3 million contract, is expected to seek clarity on the organization's plan in the offseason. Just as Fox wanted to know who held the most important voice in key decisions and in whom the team owner could trust the most as an advisor, it is known that Sabonis has similar questions. Despite recent success, league sources said that several core team members are watching and wondering where this is all heading. "What's the vision here?" said a league source close to a core Kings player. "It feels like it could be heading toward chaos."

Indeed, it is worth keeping a close eye on Sabonis in the offseason. This is especially true if the Kings fail to reach the playoffs once again. Recently, Fox spoke about his departure from Sacramento, stating that the Kings organization did not have his back.

Kings' Relationship with Their Stars

Fox, who says he still talks to Brown every week, had to debunk rumors of tensions with his former coach among Spurs staff when he arrived in San Antonio. What upset Fox the most is that while Sacramento issued a statement addressing Brown's dismissal, the organization did not publicly comment on the move to journalists until 40 days later, after the point guard had been traded. "They fire the coach and don't do an interview?" Fox said. "So it's all on me. Did it weigh on me? No. I don't give a damn. But the fact that you're supposed to have your player's back and you let that slide. At that moment, I felt like the organization wasn't having my back."

There seems to be a certain disconnect between the Kings organization and its players. As things stand, it is unclear if Sabonis feels the same way. However, if the latest report is accurate, it doesn't bode well for his future in Sacramento.

Currently, there are few reasons to believe that the Kings will trade Sabonis in the offseason. However, it is something to consider. If there comes a point where he is not satisfied with the team's prospects, a trade may be his best option. In any case, the current season is not over yet. With a month left, the Kings will aim to finish the season on a high note and make another postseason appearance.

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