Kings’ Sabonis Trade Interest Reported Across NBA

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis is drawing renewed trade speculation as rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. takes on a major scoring and playmaking role and the struggling team weighs its direction. ESPN reporting says Sabonis and Acuff have a positive relationship, with Sabonis supporting and respecting the rookie, despite Sabonis’ sharply reduced shot volume and reports that he is unhappy with his role. Reports identify the Brooklyn Nets, Toronto Raptors and Charlotte Hornets as potential suitors, while the New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies have also been mentioned; any deal could be complicated by Sabonis’ large salary and the Kings’ demands. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst has suggested a trade could benefit both Sabonis and Sacramento, which may also consider moving other veterans as it plans around Acuff.