3 blockbuster NBA trades to find Domantas Sabonis a new home

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According to Matt Moore of Action Network and Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, Indiana Pacers star Domantas Sabonis “wants out.”

This news comes not long after reports surfaced that the Pacers will likely be beginning a rebuild this season. According to those reports, Sabonis, Myles Turner, and Caris LeVert could all be on the chopping block.

Sabonis is a two-time All-Star and a constant threat to put up a triple-double. He’s a great post scorer, an amazing passer, and one of the better rebounders in the league.

There will surely be plenty of teams interested in his services this year. What are some NBA trades that could help find Sabonis a new home?

Blockbuster NBA Trades to find Domantas Sabonis a new home: Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers receive: Domantas Sabonis

Pacers receive: Talen Horton-Tucker, DeAndre Jordan, Kent Bazemore, 2025 First-Round Pick, 2028 First-Round Pick, 2023 Second-Round Pick

Out of all the prospects the Indiana Pacers could get, Talen Horton-Tucker might be towards the top of the list. The youngster is oozing with potential, but potential isn’t what the Los Angeles Lakers need right now.

Adding another All-Star player to the Lakers roster seems crazy, but with the amount of money Sabonis is making, it’s not impossible. This trade would give them another guy who can put up 20 points a night.

Sabonis could fill in at center, allowing Anthony Davis to play power forward (which he desperately wants to do). It would also give Los Angeles a much better post presence than they already have.

Meanwhile, the Pacers get a prospect who, in the right situation, could have some amazing upside. Add in the fact that they’d get two unprotected firsts and a second, and this deal is pretty good for them. (Both DeAndre Jordan and Kent Bazemore could simply be waived or bought out).

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