Jan 16, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) reacts after a play during the fourth quarter against the Washington Wizards at Golden 1 Center. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectSo, the Kings nearly took a Sabonis-for-RJ Barrett trade, but Jakob Poeltl's unattractive contract blocked it. Poeltl is still under contract for $19.5 million next season, with a three-year, $84.1 million deal kicking in at the start of the 2027-28 season. Is a Sabonis deal still looming? Follow us on Facebook and X for the latest Sacramento Kings news.