NBA Contenders Get Bad News on Kings' Buyout Candidates
Summary
The Sacramento Kings have decided not to buy out the contracts of their key players, DeMar DeRozan, Domantas Sabonis, and Zach LaVine, despite speculation and interest from other NBA teams. Kings' general manager, Scott Perry, confirmed that these players will remain with the team through the end of the season. The Kings are currently struggling in the league with a 12-40 record.Key Facts
- The Sacramento Kings did not trade DeMar DeRozan, Domantas Sabonis, or Zach LaVine before the trade deadline.
- Sabonis is on a four-year contract, earning $42.3 million a year, and will earn over $45 million the next two seasons.
- DeRozan has another full year on his contract after joining the Kings through sign-and-trade last year.
- Teams showed interest in DeRozan, but his expensive contract stopped any trades.
- LaVine signed a five-year contract in 2022 with the Bulls, which the Kings took over, making him challenging to trade.
- The Kings currently have a poor record of 12 wins and 40 losses this season.
- GM Scott Perry stated that no buyouts are expected for these players, meaning they will stay with the team for now.
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