Multiple NBA Teams Showing Interest in Kings' Former All-Star Big Man

The Sacramento Kings decided to roll with the veteran pair of Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis to begin the season, but the team's defensive shortcomings have shown.

Both players are having good statistical starts to the year, but it has not contributed to wins, and has once again named the pair as potential trade targets.

Sabonis, who has reportedly not been pleased with his role to start the season, is the more-likely player to be moved, with The Hoop Collective's Tim MacMahon reporting that "he is not happy."

On Friday, ClutchPoints' NBA Insider and Reporter Brett Siegel named the Toronto Raptors, Charlotte Hornets, Brooklyn Nets and Memphis Grizzlies as the four teams interested in the three-time All Star.

Sabonis' personal stats have been impressive, with the former Gonzaga standout averaging 15.1 points, 14.9 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game.

His rebounding numbers are far-and-away the NBA lead, while shooting at a 68.1% clip from the field is second in the league.

But, Sabonis' number of touches and shot attempts has fallen, as the offense has handed the keys to rookie point guard Darius Acuff Jr.

On the court, Acuff and Sabonis have looked connected at times, but shooting less than ten times per game on average is likely not what Sabonis wants.

Of the four teams mentioned, the Raptors remain the prime candidate, as their interest in Sabonis dates back to last year and spanned throughout the offseason.

Current starting center Jakob Poeltl struggled immensely in their losing playoff series, being played off the court by the Cleveland Cavaliers' big men.

For Sacramento, the Raptors have multiple young players that could be intriguing, including RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley.

With the offseason addition of Kawhi Leonard, Toronto is trying to win now, and would likely be willing to move off additional draft compensation to add Sabonis to the roster.

Heading into November, the Kings will need to decide if Sabonis is the big man they want to pair alongside Acuff for at least the next two seasons or go in a different direction.

Sabonis will make close to $100 million on the remainder of his deal and his frustrations are likely to continue to grow, which is not needed on a rebuilding team.

Friday's matchup will provide a big challenge for Sabonis, matching up with San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama, who is coming off of a historic performance in his last time out.

The Kings look to pull off an upset Friday night at 10:00 p.m. at home.