Sacramento Kings Receive: F Gordon Hayward
Toronto Raptors Receive: C Richaun Holmes, G/F Justin Holiday, F Jalen McDaniels, C Kai Jones, 2023 First-Round Pick (SAC), 2025 First-Round Pick (CHA), 2027 First-Round Pick (CHA)
Charlotte Hornets Receive: F/C Pascal Siakam
By including the Sacramento Kings, the Charlotte Hornets find a way to land Pascal Siakam while only surrendering two first-round picks, and keeping Miles Bridges.
Of course, they’ll need the Kings to play by. In all fairness, Holmes, Holiday, and an unprotected first-round pick may be above market value for Hayward. If the Kings are out, this deal may fall apart.
With that said, they may be in. The Kings aren’t in an ordinary situation. They’re desperate to make an appearance in the NBA Playoffs this season. Their current 16-year playoff drought is the longest in NBA history.
Hayward makes this team better in 2022-23. He gives them another playmaker alongside Domantas Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox while spacing the floor for each when he’s off the ball. The Hornets and Raptors could exploit the Kings’ desperation to win now.
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Assuming, that is, that the Raptors are open to trading Siakam at all.