A handful of personnel around the league have recently mentioned Phoenix’s intriguing interest in acquiring Sabonis. But while the Suns are not expected to make any major move this week that could jeopardize the chemistry and momentum of the NBA’s winningest team, league figures have pointed to a potential sign-and-trade this offseason that would conclude the Suns’ contract standoff with Deandre Ayton and in exchange land Sabonis in The Valley.
Source: Jake Fischer @ Bleacher Report
Source: Jake Fischer @ Bleacher Report
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Domantas Sabonis could end up being the biggest name that’s traded prior to the deadline.
While the Wizards and Kings have consistently been linked to Sabonis, @Michael Scotto wouldn’t be shocked if a surprise team comes out of nowhere to land the All-Star: basketballnews.com/stories/a-dark… – 12:24 AM
Domantas Sabonis could end up being the biggest name that’s traded prior to the deadline.
While the Wizards and Kings have consistently been linked to Sabonis, @Michael Scotto wouldn’t be shocked if a surprise team comes out of nowhere to land the All-Star: basketballnews.com/stories/a-dark… – 12:24 AM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
More Domantas Sabonis: “Sad to see (Caris LeVert) leave. We love him. He’s a great guy, a great player. He was part of our team so we wish him the best.” #Pacers – 5:08 PM
More Domantas Sabonis: “Sad to see (Caris LeVert) leave. We love him. He’s a great guy, a great player. He was part of our team so we wish him the best.” #Pacers – 5:08 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Domantas Sabonis on the Caris LeVert trade: “We know it’s a business. It’s the NBA, trade deadline always gets crazy, especially if you don’t have a great record going on. We saw him in the locker room. It was pretty crazy that it was Cleveland and we were there already.” #Pacers – 5:07 PM
Domantas Sabonis on the Caris LeVert trade: “We know it’s a business. It’s the NBA, trade deadline always gets crazy, especially if you don’t have a great record going on. We saw him in the locker room. It was pretty crazy that it was Cleveland and we were there already.” #Pacers – 5:07 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
LaMelo Ball (35th) has replaced Andrew Wiggins (34th) as the All-Star with the lowest score in our RPR MVP Predictor.
Higher-rated Eastern Conference candidates:
Jarrett Allen (19)
Domantas Sabonis (22)
Jrue Holiday (23)
Pascal Siakam (25)
Jaylen Brown (32)
Miles Bridges (33) – 4:36 PM
LaMelo Ball (35th) has replaced Andrew Wiggins (34th) as the All-Star with the lowest score in our RPR MVP Predictor.
Higher-rated Eastern Conference candidates:
Jarrett Allen (19)
Domantas Sabonis (22)
Jrue Holiday (23)
Pascal Siakam (25)
Jaylen Brown (32)
Miles Bridges (33) – 4:36 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Domantas Sabonis, last year’s Skills Challenge winner at All-Star Weekend, won’t be participating for a third consecutive year.
“It will be very nice to do whatever I want this year (over break). I’ll take advantage of that to rest and clear my mind.” – 4:08 PM
Domantas Sabonis, last year’s Skills Challenge winner at All-Star Weekend, won’t be participating for a third consecutive year.
“It will be very nice to do whatever I want this year (over break). I’ll take advantage of that to rest and clear my mind.” – 4:08 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
The NBA trade deadline is Thursday at 3 p.m. ET.
What’s the latest on Ben Simmons, James Harden, Domantas Sabonis, Myles Turner, CJ McCollum, De’Aaron Fox, Brad Beal, John Collins and Eric Gordon?
@Michael Scotto and I discuss all of the latest rumors here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 11:53 AM
The NBA trade deadline is Thursday at 3 p.m. ET.
What’s the latest on Ben Simmons, James Harden, Domantas Sabonis, Myles Turner, CJ McCollum, De’Aaron Fox, Brad Beal, John Collins and Eric Gordon?
@Michael Scotto and I discuss all of the latest rumors here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 11:53 AM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers never trailed in the first 3Qs, up as many as 20. Then were outscored 37-17 in the 4th and lost in Cleveland, 98-85.
Duarte scored 22. Sabonis returned from protocols, had 9/11 in 25mins.
Up next: at Atlanta on Tuesday, their final game before the trade deadline. – 8:32 PM
Pacers never trailed in the first 3Qs, up as many as 20. Then were outscored 37-17 in the 4th and lost in Cleveland, 98-85.
Duarte scored 22. Sabonis returned from protocols, had 9/11 in 25mins.
Up next: at Atlanta on Tuesday, their final game before the trade deadline. – 8:32 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Sabonis just dunked all on Jared Allen. That happens sometimes when you’re willing to jump every time as a defender. Gotta respect it. #Pacers lead 52-47. – 7:34 PM
Sabonis just dunked all on Jared Allen. That happens sometimes when you’re willing to jump every time as a defender. Gotta respect it. #Pacers lead 52-47. – 7:34 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
#Pacers starters:
— Keifer Sykes (instead of Caris LeVert)
— Chris Duarte
— Justin Holiday
— Torrey Craig
— Domantas Sabonis (back from COVID-19 protocols) indystar.com/story/sports/n… – 6:08 PM
#Pacers starters:
— Keifer Sykes (instead of Caris LeVert)
— Chris Duarte
— Justin Holiday
— Torrey Craig
— Domantas Sabonis (back from COVID-19 protocols) indystar.com/story/sports/n… – 6:08 PM
Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
If Indiana got a first and two seconds for Caris LeVert, what’s an acceptable return for Sabonis?
Makes me wonder if a third team would be looped into any deal Washington is trying to pull off with IND in which the Pacers could receive more draft capital than WAS can offer. – 6:05 PM
If Indiana got a first and two seconds for Caris LeVert, what’s an acceptable return for Sabonis?
Makes me wonder if a third team would be looped into any deal Washington is trying to pull off with IND in which the Pacers could receive more draft capital than WAS can offer. – 6:05 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Domantas Sabonis has cleared protocols after six days and will play tonight in Cleveland.
That also means Reggie Perry, who was signed to a 10-day hardship deal, is not available to play.
Goga Bitadze is also back from a foot injury. – 5:21 PM
Domantas Sabonis has cleared protocols after six days and will play tonight in Cleveland.
That also means Reggie Perry, who was signed to a 10-day hardship deal, is not available to play.
Goga Bitadze is also back from a foot injury. – 5:21 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
If the Pacers clear the deck, they can get to over $20M in cap space this summer.
And that’s before factoring in any kind of Sabonis and/or Turner deals.
Not bad! – 5:13 PM
If the Pacers clear the deck, they can get to over $20M in cap space this summer.
And that’s before factoring in any kind of Sabonis and/or Turner deals.
Not bad! – 5:13 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Malcolm Brogdon (right Achilles) is OUT tonight, per Rick Carlisle. Domantas Sabonis (COVID-19 protocols) is back. #Pacers – 4:46 PM
Malcolm Brogdon (right Achilles) is OUT tonight, per Rick Carlisle. Domantas Sabonis (COVID-19 protocols) is back. #Pacers – 4:46 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
#Pacers injury report/illness report: Domantas Sabonis (COVID-19 protocols), Malcolm Brodgon (sore right Achilles) and Goga Bitadze (bruised right foot) have all been upgraded to questionable tomorrow against the #Cavs. – 9:23 PM
#Pacers injury report/illness report: Domantas Sabonis (COVID-19 protocols), Malcolm Brodgon (sore right Achilles) and Goga Bitadze (bruised right foot) have all been upgraded to questionable tomorrow against the #Cavs. – 9:23 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Sabonis is close to exiting protocols. He’s been working out at his sweet home gym. Isaiah Jackson is making progress, participating in shooting drills, but remains out. Probably for another week. Carlisle said it was a “moderate” ankle sprain.
Bitadze is questionable. – 2:41 PM
Sabonis is close to exiting protocols. He’s been working out at his sweet home gym. Isaiah Jackson is making progress, participating in shooting drills, but remains out. Probably for another week. Carlisle said it was a “moderate” ankle sprain.
Bitadze is questionable. – 2:41 PM
More on this storyline
James Boyd: Domantas Sabonis on the looming trade deadline: “Try to ignore it b/c all we can do is play hard. At the end of the day, we’re all athletes, and we wanna go out there and win. … There’s a couple days left. It’ll all be over soon. Hopefully it doesn’t distract anyone.” #Pacers -via Twitter @RomeovilleKid / February 7, 2022
Quinton Mayo: The Washington Wizards have zeroed in on Indiana Pacers 2x All-Star Domantas Sabonis. Washington recently submitted an offer for the 25-year-old and are waiting to hear back, per source. The trade deadline is four days away. -via Twitter @RealQuintonMayo / February 7, 2022
Adrian Wojnarowski: This is likely the start of a dramatic trade deadline makeover for the Indiana roster. Myles Turner and Domantas Sabonis are among key players who remain in trade talks. -via Twitter @wojespn / February 6, 2022
