Where Kings Stand With Domantas Sabonis Trade Talks
Where Kings Stand With Domantas Sabonis Trade Talks
The Sacramento Kings and Domantas Sabonis could be back together next season with these latest reports.Will Zimmerle|
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Sacramento KingsThe Sacramento Kings have already had an exciting offseason, led by drafting Darius Acuff Jr. with the seventh overall pick in the draft and the rumors around Jalen Duren coming over in a massive deal, but we've yet to see the biggest moves that many are hoping for.
Just like last offseason, the Kings are trying to offload their veteran contracts. They appear to have a way to part ways with DeMar DeRozan, but all is quiet on the Zach LaVine and Malik Monk front. The only player to gain traction so far on the trade market has been former All-NBA player Domantas Sabonis.
Between the Charlotte Hornets, Toronto Raptors, and Detroit Pistons, there's been a lot of chatter around Sabonis being moved, but the latest report from The Athletic's Sam Amick this morning on the Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross shows that the former All-Star could be in Sacramento longer than people hope.
"Honestly, it feels like we are going back toward the, might not be going anywhere status. Charlotte looked at it pretty seriously but ultimately decided not to go down that road. The Toronto thing, I don't think is alive and well right now. It's seeming like he's very possibly going to still be on the team."
"It feels like we are going back towards the, you know, very well might not be going anywhere, kind of status."@sam_amick tells @CarmichaelDave & @JasonRoss1140 that it's looking more likely that Domantas Sabonis will be staying put in Sacramento: pic.twitter.com/hTjdzdwcqz
— Sactown Sports 1140 (@Sactown1140) July 1, 2026Add on that the Pistons are not interested in Sabonis, and there go pretty much all the feasible options for Sabonis. Even though he's a talented player and one of the top bigs in the league, his unique playstyle has always limited his trade market for the Kings. Compared to a defensive plug-and-play center, he's harder to find a stylistic fit, especially at his contract value.
Perry Not Budging
If there's one thing we've seen so far in his early tenure as Kings General Manager, it's that Scott Perry isn't going to budge and do a deal just to get it done. Even though the Kings' veterans have been on the trading block for over a year, all four of Sabonis, LaVine, DeRozan, and Monk still remain, and that's because Perry isn't going to take pennies on the dollar.
He reportedly could have moved off of some players at last year's deadline, but it would have come at the expense of draft capital. Moving off money is always helpful, but not at that expense. At the end of the day, an expiring contract is more valuable than a diminished return.
While Sabonis still has two years left on his deal, it's not too long of a contract for the Kings to wait out if need be.
Sabonis Can Still Play
Lost in all of this is the reminder that Sabonis is still an extremely talented basketball player who can help the Kings win more games. There are little to no expectations for Sacramento to make a playoff run, but there is also no incentive for them to lose games. If anything, it's the opposite with the new lottery odds.
Sabonis may have had a down year last season, but it's important to remember he was dealing with injuries that not only kept him out of games but also affected him in games as well, likely leading to the drop in all major stats. He had bruised ribs from the get-go and tried to rehab his knee instead of opting for surgery right away.
The best-case scenario would be Sabonis showing out at the beginning of the year, increasing his trade value, and Perry making a big move at the deadline, but if more wins can be had because Sabonis is here, that wouldn't be the worst thing either. Now we just have to hope that he'll buy into what the Kings are doing while he sticks around.
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Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price subsidising their life by livestreaming
Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price look to be making their own way in the world by raking it in from their lucrative social media accounts.
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury, 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year.
Since getting married and moving in together the couple have been earning thousands of pounds a month, livestreaming their life as newlyweds in their static caravan in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
And fans can't get enough of their regular life updates on TikTok and Kick, which have proved to be very profitable for the pair.
They look to be supporting themselves after Noah denied that he was given £5million by Venezuela's family as a wedding gift.
Despite his wife's huge family wealth, an estimated combined £160 million, Noah recently told his Kick followers that he 'pays for everything' for the couple.
Making light of the claims about Venezuela's millionaire financial status, Noah said: 'I actually pay for everything unfortunately. You'd expect the millionaire to pay for it wouldn't you.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price are earning thousands livestreaming their caravan life - after her new groom insisted he pays all the bills and denied he had £5m handout from her dad
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury , 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year
Venezuela then asked their fans: 'Do you think I am a millionaire?'
Noah joked: 'She isn't a secret millionaire guys', before she broke into song and sang: 'But I live like a millionaire!'
But it seems according to estimated calculations from their social media work, Noah and Venezuela can more than afford to support themselves.
Noah has been livestreaming on platforms such as Kick and TikTok, where viewers can send paid gifts or donations.
He was previously encouraging viewers to send gifts on his honeymoon during livestreams, suggesting this is one revenue stream.
Both Noah and Venezuela have built substantial followings on Instagram and TikTok. They can potentially earn money through sponsored posts, brand collaborations, affiliate links and creator payouts.
Kick allows its creators to take home 95 per cent of the £4.99 subscription cost that fans pay.
Streamers keep 100 per cent of direct tips and donations, minus minor standard payment processing fees.
It is unclear how many subscribers Noah currently has because this information is hidden, but he does have 7,200 followers which is publicly viewable.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million
In one video on their honeymoon, Noah asked his followers if they'd give them some more gifts now that they were married.
In a TikTok live viewed by 20,000 he said: 'Keep liking our videos people, keep sending gifts.'
After saying thank you to several of his followers he joked they should stick around on the livestream and 'watch Venezuela punch me in the mouth'.
The other half of the honeymooning couple said: 'I am, honestly!'
Noah previously confirmed that the pair don't share their finances after they were asked whether they have a shared bank account.
'She earns her money, I earn mine,' said Noah, as Venezuela joked: 'Yeah, what you gonna do about it.'
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'.
Meanwhile Venezuela is being eyed up by executives for a fly on the wall TV series.
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'
Boasting 1.3 million TikTok followers, Venezuela is already entertaining fans with her honest musings and candid moments, from cooking to kitting out her and Noah's static caravan home.
And following the success of the Netflix series At Home With The Furys, it is no wonder bosses are wanting to draw on the Fury popularity.
A TV insider said: 'The couple are not A-list celebrities but everyone has become obsessed with their love story.
'People are genuinely intrigued by them. Whether it’s the fact they have married so young, Venezuela’s famous family or their gypsy lifestyle, they have the ‘X factor'.
'Several TV executives think a proper fly-on-the-wall series following their lives as newlyweds in the gypsy community would be fascinating,' they told The Sun.
It is thought Netflix would be likely to produce the series due to their already established relationship with the Furys.
Venezuela's representatives told The Daily Mail: 'We have many offers on the table regarding Venezuela which we are discussing.'
