Cavs Land Kings’ Harrison Barnes In Bold Trade Scenario

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Why The Sacramento Kings Do The Deal

The Kings don’t badly need LeVert. With that said, they don’t badly need Barnes, either.

After all, rookie Keegan Murray is a remarkably similar player. Ahead of the draft, he was frequently compared to Barnes – and so far, he’s made good on that comparison.

This deal helps the Kings diversify their attack. LeVert is not a perfect player – he can be an inefficient shot-chucker. With that said, he is a more dynamic isolation scorer than Barnes.

Perhaps LeVert could lead the second unit, allowing the Kings to insert Malik Monk into the starting lineup.

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Either way, this move gives them a new wrinkle at the expense of a redundant player.

What does it do for the Cavaliers?

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James Piercey

James Piercey, a former writer for NBA Analysis Network, focused on constructing NBA trade ideas. He previously covered the Houston Rockets for SB Nation’s blog The Dream Shake, providing daily in-depth analyses of the team. His work also appeared in FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among other outlets.

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