Sacramento Kings Receive: G/F Luke Kennard, G/F Amir Coffey
Los Angeles Clippers Receive: F Harrison Barnes
This trade raises a series of related questions: How much faith can you put in a rookie?
How much stock can you put in a Summer League performance? In more concrete terms, is Keegan Murray a realistic Harrison Barnes replacement.
Ironically, he’s a player Murray was regularly compared to in college. Furthermore, he was widely regarded as one of the most NBA-ready players in the 2022 draft. This trade would put that readiness to the test.
In fact, if Murray is ready to contribute from day one, this deal should make the Kings stronger.
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On the other hand, if he’s not, it could be a decision they live to regret. The stakes are high here.
Should the Kings really go all-in on a risky hand?