These 3 Trades Send Lakers’ Anthony Davis To Sacramento Kings

Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers, Sacramento Kings, NBA Trade Rumors
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Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Trade Rumors
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Los Angeles Lakers Receive: F Harrison Barnes, C Richaun Holmes, 2022 First-Round Pick (No. 4 – SAC)
Sacramento Kings Receive: F/C Anthony Davis

With the Sacramento Kings facing that previously mentioned playoff drought, many suspect that they’ll look to move their fourth overall pick in the upcoming draft in exchange for an impact player. We have a feeling they’d settle for Anthony Davis.

At the same time, he doesn’t guarantee much of anything. Again, injuries have haunted Davis over the last two seasons. Furthermore, his fit alongside Domantas Sabonis is questionable. It would give the King some of the worst frontcourt spacing in the entire league.

That feels like a contender’s problem. The Kings are mere playoff hopefuls. The combined talent of Davis, Sabonis, and De’Aaron Fox ought to be enough to guarantee them an appearance in the postseason.

At the same time, the Lakers may decline either of the deal we’ve suggested so far. The first was lacking a premium asset. This one provides the wrong one.

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They’ll be playoff hopefuls in 2022-23 as well: why are they interested in the fourth overall pick? If they’re not, these two sides will be forced to look for a third team who is.

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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