Report: Pacers discussing potential Sabonis trade

The Indiana Pacers have engaged in trade discussions involving Domantas Sabonis, sources told The Athletic's Sam Amick.

However, the Pacers' asking price for the fourth-year player has thus far been reportedly too rich for prospective suitors.

Indiana and Sabonis are apparently at an impasse over his ongoing contract negotiation. Sabonis can receive an extension on his rookie contract up until Oct. 21. Otherwise, he must wait until next summer when he becomes a restricted free agent.

Through three seasons - the first with the Oklahoma City Thunder and the past two with Indiana - the son of Hall of Famer Arvydas Sabonis has grown into one of the league's most efficient bench players. He averaged 14.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in just under 25 minutes per game last season, posting an effective field-goal percentage of 59.6%.

Sabonis finished second in Sixth Man of the Year voting in 2018-19.

The Pacers already have a significant amount of money invested in fellow big man Myles Turner. The 23-year-old's own four-year, $80-million extension kicks in this season.