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Kings Pursue Sabonis Trade, Offer Duren $35M–37M

6/30/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Kings are pursuing a sign-and-trade that would send Domantas Sabonis to Detroit and bring Jalen Duren.
Restricted free agent Jalen Duren will meet the Kings when free agency opens Tuesday at 3 p.m.
Detroit’s offer for Duren is $35 million to $37 million annually, below his $40 million to $44 million target.
Domantas Sabonis has said he is open to a move to Detroit.

History

Historical Context

The August 2014 three-team deal that sent Kevin Love from Minnesota to the Cleveland Cavaliers created the “Big Three” with LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, propelling Cleveland to a 53-29 season and a 2016 championship. Today the Sacramento Kings’ proposed sign-and-trade for Domantas Sabonis mirrors that blockbuster, promising to reshape the Pistons’ rebuild and the Kings’ salary-cap outlook.

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Story summary

The Kings are pursuing a sign-and-trade that would send Domantas Sabonis to Detroit and bring Jalen Duren.
Restricted free agent Jalen Duren will meet the Kings when free agency opens Tuesday at 3 p.m.
Detroit’s offer for Duren is $35 million to $37 million annually, below his $40 million to $44 million target.
Domantas Sabonis has said he is open to a move to Detroit.

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