The Sacramento Kings made a statement at this year’s NBA trade deadline. In essentially swapping up-and-coming guard Tyrese Haliburton for Domantas Sabonis, they made their intentions clear.
They won’t be content to miss the playoffs next season.
It’s hard to fault them. After all, they missed the postseason for an NBA record 16th consecutive season this year. The last time this team made the playoffs, Peja Stojakovic was still on the roster. If you haven’t heard of him, congratulations on being significantly younger than this writer.
Their fanbase is starved for success. With Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox on the roster, they’ve got the talent to give it to them.
LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: 3 Teams To Watch As Harrison Barnes Trade Suitors
Harrison Barnes is another quality player on this roster. The Kings could simply keep him, but we’ve got to think they’d entertain trade offers for his services.
In all likelihood, they’d be making a lateral move for the sake of fit. Here are three trade ideas involving Barnes we think are perfect.