This is the way. If we're lucky enough to get a Peterson, AJ or Flemmings, I could think of few other guys around the league that would help those guys on the floor more. Through the secondary playmaking, screens to create space, etc, just having a 20 PPG scorer on the floor. Caleb Wilson is a glove fit defensively with Domas. Possibly the only "sketchy" fit is Booz in that top 5, but both guys are so intelligent I think they'd have 0 issues working it out. Not that we should be considering fit at all, but I think it's an added benefit that Domas can really help whatever 2026 draft pick along in their development
[Rumor] Domas trade watch 2026
- Thread starter Tetsujin
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This is the way. If we're lucky enough to get a Peterson, AJ or Flemmings, I could think of few other guys around the league that would help those guys on the floor more. Through the secondary playmaking, screens to create space, etc, just having a 20 PPG scorer on the floor. Caleb Wilson is a glove fit defensively with Domas. Possibly the only "sketchy" fit is Booz in that top 5, but both guys are so intelligent I think they'd have 0 issues working it out. Not that we should be considering fit at all, but I think it's an added benefit that Domas can really help whatever 2026 draft pick along in their development
This summer we can trade him for $25 million incoming salary to a team that cuts him and only incurs $10, basically giving them an extra MLE contract. With money as tight as it is now that could be huge for a team that can do it and give us a pick.
Are we sure he won't have value over the summer?
I do agree if he'll take a buyout for the 2026-27 salary but I'd put that at 2-3 million tops given the above?
BuddyBuckets
Bench
I don't think that's how it works.
If he gets traded for 25 million incoming, then his entire contract becomes guaranteed. I believe this loop hole was closed the last CBA. might be another spot where cpt can fact check me.
oh yeah ok that would be bad if true.
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
There should still be a useful player around that OKC pick range this season but yeah. Not a great return
Elektrik
Starter
I’m pretty sure Scott can handle our local yokels. After all, he had the NYC media to contend with back with the Knicks and they’re a whole different animal.
SacTownKid
Hall of Famer
It's already happening and Perry looks to be just fine doing it. Now the Kings do have some cap issues moving on into next season. NOT where a team wants to be in a "rebuild". Hunter should end up being a win but that deal has Perry walking backwards on a rebuild in the short term.
QWERTYLICIOUS
Starter
People wanting the Kings to get rid of Domas just for the sake of getting rid of Domas while promoting tanking and wanting the flexibility of having future assets with which to work throughout a potential rebuild is wild stuff, especially considering the fact that Domas is probably the one guy (or is probably one of the guys) on the roster who might be able to yield a solid long-term "rebuilding package" in return.
Not to mention James Dolan.
It’s possible Domas doesn’t really have a market that some thinks he’s worth. I know some here swear he is a top 10-20 player and I agree he’s a good player BUT unless Perry can pull something off, we might not be able to move that contract unless it’s for a reasonable cost to what teams value him at. Off-season may be best to move.
Elektrik
Starter
If we still have Lavine next year I’d sit him next year too. In fact, I’d just let him stay home. That’s how much I loathe him.
QWERTYLICIOUS
Starter
No ****, captain obvious!!!
KingsMuse making too much sense lately is that account under new management?
Jdbraver137
Starter
Even if we buy him out I believe it would still count against our cap
SacTownKid
Hall of Famer
Don't count those chickens just yet.
QWERTYLICIOUS
Starter
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BuddyBuckets
Bench
I think if he agrees to give up 5 million next year (to go where he wants now) only 5 mil would count towards next year not the full 10.
Also, it opens space for us to play nique/carter more. and development possessions where they aren't standing around while iso demar goes crazy.
I decided long ago that running a legit business was too complicated for my small brain.
QWERTYLICIOUS
Starter
KingsMuse tells me otherwise!
You are correct, the CBA closed this loophole, so once the deadline passes, DeRozan's outgoing salary for trade purposes is going to be $10M, but it appears his salary would be $25M for the team trading for him. That does put a damper on offseason trades. However, it should be possible for us to fully guarantee the contract early, which would result in his outgoing salary for trade purposes to match the contract value (but of course, then there's no non-quaranteed money on that deal).
So basically we've gotta trade him now if we're going to let another team take advantage of cutting him next year.
LPKingsFan
All-Star
What about a trade on draft day (which technically is in 25-26, right?)
Nope, same thing. Once the deadline passes this year, his value for next year is $10M until he has either earned more than that, or the contract is guaranteed by either the contract being updated or passing the full guarantee date (early January sometime).
QWERTYLICIOUS
Starter
I believe draft day deals fall under the upcoming season, so in this case, '26-'27.
White_Chocolate
Starter
Bummer but his market was just pretty thin. He’s not Lavine but his contract and limitations may make him a hard sell. I think I am of the belief that simply making space even with minimal value in return may have been wiser
gunks
Hall of Famer
I'd sit him if we end up drafting a guard, but if we get a high upside wing or big, might as well let Tank God lead us to another top 10 pick and then turn into valuable cap space in the summer of '27.
I get where you're coming from though, if I wasn't all around the lins this season I'd loathe him too. He's not good for much besides losing.
SacTownKid
Hall of Famer
This definitely seems to be leaning more towards DeMar being waived this summer and I still think LaVine possibly being bought out. The Kings don't want to be over the tax next season and a rebuilding team certainly doesn't want to have give assets to dump salary which looking at most of these moves to duck it is par for the course. Not moving Domas or Malik at this deadline puts serious pressure on Perry this summer and if he's not careful he'll have to give up assets to move salary whether that's in the form of draft picks or youth. Hunter is a decent get but if there isn't a real plan here then this could end up on the dumb side real quick.
KingsFanSince85
All-Star
I’ve been saying it for a long while now — serious basketball fans need to stop following/listening to the local media. The mainstream media ain’t any better, of course. The bar for landing those gigs nowadays is so low and based upon much more than one’s aptitude for sports.
I stopped listening to sports talk radio and podcasts years and years ago. But if someone just absolutely needs that fix— their best bet is to vet all the YouTube podcasters out there and eventually a worthwhile one (or two) will be found. An island of reality in an ocean of diarrhea, so to speak.
QWERTYLICIOUS
Starter
If you ask around some, it kinda already is on the "dumb side"...
SacTownKid
Hall of Famer
The big concern is how teams will approach the Kings this summer. The Kings ADDED to their financial woes in the short term with the Hunter trade and really didn't save much of anything long term. If I were a team remotely interested in Domas I'd just politely let the Kings know they're the ones that need the cap relief and that it will cost them value. Not sure if the Kings put themselves a great bargaining position here. Clocks ticking.