Backup-center battle: Raynaud vs. Cardwell
Key Questions
Why is Domantas Sabonis's trade value low?
His trade value has decreased after a down year in performance. A new article argues he is underrated and could still raise a team's floor.
What trade offer involving Sabonis was rejected?
The Pistons rejected a proposed swap of Jalen Duren for Sabonis. This has narrowed potential frontcourt options for interested teams.
Which team currently features Sabonis as an underrated star?
The Sacramento Kings have Sabonis, described as one of the NBA's most underrated stars. The team had a rumor-filled 2026 with an uneventful trade deadline.
Maxime Raynaud's shooting gives him a path to playing alongside Domantas Sabonis and receiving second-unit minutes, while Dylan Cardwell offers rim protection, rebounding, energy and switchability. A recent under-25 organizational ranking further highlights both centers as important pieces of Sacramento's development and post-Sabonis planning, but the hierarchy remains unsettled.