The NBA trade market is just opening, and one of the first names coming up is that of Domantas Sabonis. According to sources, the Sacramento Kings are ready to make the center available for negotiations this summer, as they reassess their roster and payroll.

But behind the noise stands a reality that coolly puts the rumors in perspective: Sabonis remains under contract for two more seasons, with a salary of 45.4 million dollars for the 2026-27 campaign. That gives the Kings full freedom - they can listen to offers and don't have to accept any. Available to talk doesn't mean sold.

Last season was cut short for the Lithuanian international - only 19 games due to injuries. Still, when he was healthy, the numbers stayed powerful: 15.8 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game on average. That's not the stat line of a player you run from; it's the stat line of a player you bargain for.

And that's exactly the point. The Kings still see Sabonis as a high-impact center when he's on the floor - his rebounding, passing, and presence under the basket make him one of the more distinctive centers in the league. The health question hangs over it, but the talent isn't in doubt. Whether Sacramento really wants to sell him or just wants to show the league it's listening - the summer will reveal, not the headlines.