Sacramento Kings Receive: G/F Caleb Martin, G/F Duncan Robinson
Miami Heat Receive: F Harrison Barnes, C Alex Len
Of course, the Heat’s expectations didn’t emerge out of nowhere.
Realistically, this organization is usually in the running for the NBA title. The Heat are among the most consistently successful teams in the NBA. Last year, that success culminated in an Eastern Conference Finals run.
By contrast, the Sacramento Kings can’t seem to get it right. This franchise is suffering an NBA-record 16-year playoff drought. This year, they were supposed to avoid a 17th straight early summer.
They might yet. The Kings do look more competitive than they have in recent years. With that said, a playoff appearance is far from guaranteed based on their early returns.
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If they want to assure one, they may need to make some moves.
Could this move get them closer to their goals?