"Domas Sabonis Sacrifices Salary for Stronger Kings Roster"

Domantas Sabonis has agreed to a five-year, $217 million contract renegotiation and extension with the Sacramento Kings. Despite turning down more money, Sabonis prioritized the franchise's roster-building flexibility over maximizing his earnings. The deal includes an additional $8.6 million for the upcoming season and a four-year extension, totaling nearly $200 million more over the life of the contract. Sabonis, coming off a strong season, aims to help the Kings return to the playoffs alongside De'Aaron Fox and the rest of the team.