This Kings-Hornets-Lakers Trade Features Harrison Barnes

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Why The Sacramento Kings Do The Deal 

This trade is a little risky for Hayward. Barnes is generally reliable, and Hayward, unfortunately, is a perennial injury risk. 

On the other hand, a healthy Hayward adds more to this team. He’s a dynamic playmaker and secondary ball-handler who’ll also space the floor for the Kings’ star tandem of Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox. 

Moreover, his skill set is vital for this roster. This deal has the Kings putting a lot of faith in rookie Keegan Murray. He’s a functionally similar player to Barnes – in fact, he was frequently compared to him leading up to the 2022 Draft. 

Asking a rookie to replace a quality veteran is always a gamble. Still, Barnes’ role with these Kings is a relatively simple one. He’ll be asked to space the floor, attack closeouts when given the opportunity, and defend hard.

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Those all look like responsibilities Murray will be capable of covering. If they are, adding Hayward with a ready-made Barnes replacement in hand seems like an obvious choice for this organization. 

Is tanking for Wembanyama an obvious choice for the Hornets? 

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James Piercey

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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