One NBA writer has named Josh Green, Dorian Finney-Smith and Alex Caruso as the Sacramento Kings’ top trade targets. Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report believes the Kings should try to trade for Green, Finney-Smith or Caruso.
“At some point, though, this defense will likely need beefing up,” Buckley wrote in his latest NBA trade column. “For everything they did well last season, stringing stops together wasn’t one of them. They wound up a woeful 24th in defensive efficiency, worst among all postseason participants (play-in teams included).
“Green might be the top target given his age and upside, but the Kings could also covet the reliability of Finney-Smith or Caruso. None of these targets would be particularly cheap, but if Sacramento feels the need to deal, it might be motivated by the roster convincing the front office that it’s ready to take the next step.”
Green appeared in 60 games for the Dallas Mavericks last season. He averaged 9.1 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists while shooting 53.7% from the field, 40.2% from beyond the arc and 72.3% from the free-throw line.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Josh Green, Dorian Finney-Smith, Alex Caruso, Sacramento Kings Updates
Caruso appeared in 67 games for the Chicago Bulls in 2022-23. He averaged 5.6 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists while shooting 45.5% from the floor, 36.4% from 3 and 80.8% from the foul line. Caruso made the NBA All-Defensive First Team.
Finally, Finney-Smith played for the Mavericks and Brooklyn Nets last season. He averaged 8.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists while shooting 39.1% overall, 33.7% from 3-point range and 76.3% from the free-throw line.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Josh Green, Dorian Finney-Smith, Alex Caruso, Sacramento Kings Updates
The Kings made the playoffs last season for the first time since 2006. They lost to the Golden State Warriors in the first round in seven games.
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