When will Warriors trade Kristaps Porzingis? Are Domantas Sabonis, Kyrie Irving next? Latest NBA trade intel

Key Points:

• Kristaps Porzingis is no longer part of the Golden State Warriors' plans due to ongoing health issues and is contemplating retirement; the Warriors are actively seeking to trade his $20 million contract, which functions as a valuable expiring salary exception.
• Domantas Sabonis, a three-time All-Star and rebounding champion, is expected to be traded by the Sacramento Kings before the February trade deadline, with teams like the Toronto Raptors, Charlotte Hornets, Brooklyn Nets, New Orleans Pelicans, and Atlanta Hawks showing interest.
• The Kings and Sabonis maintain a professional relationship, with Sabonis continuing to lead on and off the court while seeking a trade to a playoff-contending team; he is under contract through 2027-28 with a substantial salary.
• Despite significant trade interest from multiple teams, the Dallas Mavericks have no plans to trade 34-year-old Kyrie Irving, valuing his contributions alongside Cooper Flagg and aiming to maintain team chemistry for a playoff push.
• The Warriors are strategically timing Porzingis' trade to coincide with key dates in December when newly signed players become trade-eligible, aiming to acquire assets that can be flipped before the trade deadline, while other teams like the Bucks, Bulls, and Pelicans have engaged in trade talks involving Porzingis.