Why The Sacramento Kings Do The Deal
First, a caveat: Keegan Murray can’t be traded until August 1st because he just inked a rookie contract. With that said, the Kings should be on the phone with the Jazz on August 2nd.
That’s not a knock on Murray. He’s got star upside, and a high floor to match. You can hardly ask for more than that in a prospect. He’s going to be a player that matters in this league for a long time.
We’re advocating for this deal due to the Kings’ desperation to make the playoffs. After jettisoning promising young guard Tyrese Haliburton to the Indiana Pacers for Sabonis, any other outcome would be unacceptable.
The Kings have already leaned in this direction. They ought to avoid taking half-measures. Clinging to draft capital and young players is for rebuilding teams. The Sabonis trade confirmed that the Kings are in win-now mode.
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Assembling a trio of Mitchell, Sabonis and Fox feels like a great to do exactly that: win now.