Domintas Sabonis is one of the best big forwards in the league and his versatility on offense is often praised. Sabonis is an excellent interior finisher and passer who can shoot in mid-range.
There have been previous reports that the Pacers may adjust some of the players on the team, including Domintas Sabonis, to begin the team's rebuild. In fact, it's easy to see why the Pacers would do that: They're currently in 13th place in the East with a 12-17 record.
According to U.S. media B/R reporter Jake Fischer, the Portland Trail Blazers and Sacramento Kings are seen as potential underlings of Domantas Sabonis. Both teams lack a full-fledged big man, and Domintas Sabonis will easily help both teams when they join.
"Sabonis Jr.'s value in the league seems mixed, but in several teams that have hit the playoffs, such as the Blazers and Kings, they're interested in Sam. The Trail Blazers have Nurkic and Robert Covington available. The Kings have weighed the pros and cons of the Buddy Hield, Marvin Bagley and Barnes trades. Carlisle is known to have a crush on Barnes during his time in Dallas. ”
Next, where does little Sabonis go? That will be the focus of the NBA's attention over the next two months. It was clear that he had been put on the shelves by the Pacers. As Fischer said, the value of little Sabonis is indeed somewhat uneven. So the number of assets that teams are willing to pay for him may vary.
Sabonis Jr. could be a changemaker for many teams, especially those trying to make it to the playoffs. He can be the goal of getting the team to hit the playoffs. With that in mind, we'll see him join a new team before the trade deadline ends.