# Hornets Avoid Sabonis Trade

> Hornets skip Sabonis trade despite rumors.
- Title: Hornets Avoid Sabonis Trade · Charlotte Hornets On SI
- Summary: Hornets skip Sabonis trade despite rumors. Charlotte Hornets won't trade for Domantas Sabonis as he doesn't fit their needs, costs too much, and they're more…
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- Source: Charlotte Hornets On SI — https://si.com/nba/hornets/onsi/news/nba-insider-says-hornets-could-trade-for-domantas-sabonis-which-would-be-foolish
- Published: 2026-09-16T17:00:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: charlotte hornets, domantas sabonis, sacramento kings, nba, trade, miles bridges, lamelo ball, sports
## Hornets trading rumors
Charlotte Hornets have done enough trading for one offseason but rumor mill persists.
## NBA insider Jake Fischer
Fischer says Hornets show interest in Sabonis but unlikely to meet Kings' asking price.

> I do think interest from the Hornets is still generally there... I don't think Charlotte is motivated to meet the Kings' asking price, but if the price comes down, I would think that Charlotte is still a team to monitor in Sabonis' ultimate trade landscape
## Sabonis' trade value
Sabonis has two years left on contract at $45.5 million and $48.6 million.
## Hornets' frontcourt strength
Hornets spent to rework frontcourt with talent and versatility down low.
## Sabonis' weaknesses
Sabonis is not a good defender since 2019-2020 and has poor shooting.
## Hornets' trade history
Hornets traded LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges for contending.
## Why Hornets avoid trade
Hornets don't need Sabonis, he costs too much, and they're future-focused.
## Key takeaway

Charlotte Hornets won't trade for Domantas Sabonis as he doesn't fit their needs, costs too much, and they're more future-focused.