Domantas Sabonis Reacts to Kings-Spurs-Bulls Blockbuster Trade

Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis sends a message to his former teammates after the huge trade.

Jan 14, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) and center Domantas Sabonis (10) talk during a timeout in the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images | Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

The Sacramento Kings made a splash at the 2022 NBA trade deadline, acquiring star center Domantas Sabonis from the Indiana Pacers. Pairing Sabonis with their De'Aaron Fox created a very dynamic and exciting duo in Sacramento, and the results showed fast.

Fox and Sabonis were both selected to the All-Star Game and All-NBA Third Team in their first full season together, leading the Kings to 48 wins and the third seed in the West. Now, two underwhelming seasons later, the Kings have split them up.

The Kings traded De'Aaron Fox and Jordan McLaughlin to the San Antonio Spurs, while also routing Kevin Huerter to the Chicago Bulls in a blockbuster three-team deal on Sunday.

Full trade:

Spurs: De'Aaron Fox, Jordan McLaughlin

Kings: Zach LaVine, Sidy Cissoko, three first round picks (2025 CHA, 2027 SAS, 2031 MIN), three second round picks (2025 CHI, 2028 DEN, 2028 own back)

Bulls: Zach Collins, Tre Jones, Kevin Huerter, their own 2025 pick via SAS https://t.co/UgwylCUYAO

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 3, 2025

Sabonis took to social media to say his goodbyes to his three former teammates, posting a simple three-word statement showing his support.

Via Domantas Sabonis: "Bigger Than Basketball. 🤝"

Bigger Than Basketball. 🤝 pic.twitter.com/seHJJZjcoZ

— Domantas Sabonis (@Dsabonis11) February 3, 2025

Regardless of how Fox helped revive the franchise after their 16-year playoff drought, sending him to the Spurs is strictly business and the players have made it clear they are not letting the trade affect their off-the-court relationships.

Sabonis now finds himself with a new offensive star in the backcourt, as the Kings received All-Star guard Zach LaVine in Sunday's blockbuster. It will be interesting to see how LaVine fits with his new team, as he is paired with his former Bulls teammate DeMar DeRozan again.

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