11月4日，据24直播网报道，记者克里斯·曼尼克斯在《体育画报》的一档节目中讨论了有关萨博尼斯有意脱离萨克拉门托国王队的传闻。
Mannix expressed, "At this point, who would even contemplate remaining in Sacramento? If you're a prime-time player like Sabonis, the answer is a resounding no. That's why I predicted the Kings would find themselves in such a dire situation."
资深体育评论员指出：萨博尼斯在国王队中情绪低落，两队可能面临分手的局面。