Why The Sacramento Kings Do The Deal 

There’s a reason we roped the Bulls into this deal: the Kings should have no interest in Poeltl. 

After all, we already watched Sabonis fail to pair with a big man in Indiana alongside Myles Turner. Moreover, Turner’s inability to shoot makes him an even worse fit with Sabonis. Sabonis should play the 5, and we’re not sending a player to the Kings that bumps him down a position. 

By contrast, Caruso will compliment Sabonis nicely. In fact, Caruso is the type of player who will compliment any star playmaker: he’s one of the best 3-and-D guards in the NBA. 

In that respect, Caruso will be an immediate and direct upgrade over Mitchell. He may not have his upside as a playmaker, but he’s a much better floor spacer. Moreover, as good as Mitchell is on the defensive end, Caruso is better. 

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Some will suggest that the Kings aren’t good enough to justify this move. Perhaps they’re not. On the other hand, we know this team intends on operating like a playoff team in 2022-23, and if that’s the plan, this deal will make them better. Will it do the same for the Bulls?