Whereas the Sacramento Kings went into the offseason with massive hopes about how they’d spend their copious quantities of cap area, one factor stood out as being extra essential than the remaining: determine an extension with Domantas Sabonis. The crew’s All-Star heart had yet another 12 months on his contract earlier than he might hit unrestricted free company subsequent summer season, and unsurprisingly, the Kings wished to make it possible for was all sorted out sooner fairly than later.
On Saturday evening, that each one obtained resolved. In accordance with Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Sabonis and the Kings renegotiated and prolonged his contract, which is able to result in a further $195 million in money coming his method. In all, the deal will imply Sabonis is beneath contract with Sacramento for the subsequent 5 years, and the renegotiation means he’ll be due $217 million over that time period.
Sacramento Kings All-NBA C Domantas Sabonis has agreed to a contract renegotiation and extension for a complete of $217M over 5 years — together with $195M in new cash, his brokers Greg Lawrence and Jason Ranne inform ESPN. pic.twitter.com/JL9Yic3Zi8
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 2, 2023
Sabonis got here to Sacramento in February of 2022 by means of the Indiana Pacers in a deal that noticed the Kings half methods with prized younger guard Tyrese Haliburton. It ended up being a wonderful transfer for Sacramento, as Sabonis was essential within the crew’s success final 12 months, averaging 19.1 factors, 12.3 rebounds, and seven.3 assists in 34.6 minutes per recreation en path to incomes an All-NBA Third Staff choice.
