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Why The Sacramento Kings Do The Deal 

This is not a no-brainer for the Kings. 

As constructed, they’re built around De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. Fox is connecting from long distance this season but hasn’t traditionally been a floor spacer. Meanwhile, Sabonis remains a non-factor from distance. Is this the right situation for Simmons? 

Arguably, it isn’t. At the same time, if we assume Fox’s three-point shooting is for real, this deal may be worth the Kings’ time. If nothing else, it’s a pure talent upgrade. 

Furthermore, the Kings may not have championship aspirations in 2022-23. After missing an all-time worst 16 straight playoff trips, they merely need a postseason appearance.

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Even if Simmons is a suboptimal fit, landing him for Huerter and an underperforming Barnes should be enough to get them back to the playoffs. 

In other words, the Kings should take an opportunity to buy low on Simmons. 

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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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