Domantas Sabonis Disappointed With Sacramento Kings’ Downward Trajectory, Usage Rate Under Doug Christie
According to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Domantas Sabonis is disappointed with the Sacramento Kings’ downward trajectory and his usage rate under head coach Doug Christie.
Sabonis helped the Kings make the playoffs in 2023 for the first time since 2006. The franchise has missed the playoffs two years in a row since then.
“However, Domantas Sabonis has been disappointed with Sacramento’s downward trajectory since reaching the playoffs and his usage at times under coach Doug Christie, league sources told HoopsHype,” Scotto wrote.
Sabonis, currently out because of a torn meniscus in his left knee, has appeared in 11 games this season. He’s averaging 17.2 points, 12.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game while shooting 51.0% from the field, 20.0% from beyond the arc and 72.5% from the free-throw line. The three-time All-Star has nine double-doubles.
The Kings have been a walking disaster this season. They are only 5-13 despite having Sabonis, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan and Russell Westbrook.
Sabonis is making $42.3 million this season. He’ll make $45.5 million next season and $48.6 million during the 2027-28 season, the final year of his contract.
A three-time rebounding champion, Sabonis has played for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Indiana Pacers and Kings. He holds career averages of 16.1 points, 10.7 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game.
Sabonis will be re-evaluated around the middle of December. It will be fascinating to see if the talented big man is traded this season.
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