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Domantas Sabonis on Kings trade rumors: ‘It’s all made up’

Kings center Domantas Sabonis heard all the trade rumors. It’s safe to say he didn’t spend much time believing them. Sabonis was mentioned regularly in speculation after a difficult season in which a knee injury limited him to 19 games.

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 6:28 PM
Domantas Sabonis on Kings trade rumors: ‘It’s all made up’
Key Things to Know
  • Domantas Sabonis dismissed trade rumors surrounding him, stating the speculation is "all made up."
  • Sabonis confirmed he is back to 100% after being limited to 19 games by a knee injury.
  • The center noted he stays off social media and communicates directly with Scott Perry and his agent.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis has dismissed persistent trade rumors, calling the speculation "all made up." Speaking to Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops, Sabonis stated that ignoring the chatter was easy because he stays in direct communication with executive Scott Perry and his agent rather than monitoring social media.

Sabonis also confirmed he is back to 100% health after a knee injury limited him to just 19 games last season. Meanwhile, head coach Doug Christie enters a pivotal season with a team option for 2027-28, where team culture and competitiveness will reportedly heavily influence his future.

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