I feel like the local media is doing more than enough on covering the ongoing drama between the head coach, GM, and ownership group. So rather than cover that, today I’ll be presenting my Opinion on the Sacramento Kings rotation, problems to address, and possible trades to make:
A popular thought among many fans, sportscasters, and radio personalities is that in Sacramento, there is a glaring need at the 3. Justin Jackson has shown flashes of his potential, but has yet to find any real from of consistency at the position. With a surplus of guards and big men, I think the Kings could explore the trade route. Here are a few of my favorite possibilities:
1.) Trade to Brooklyn for Demarre Carol. I really like this idea, because Demarre is a 3 & D guy that is still quick to get up the floor and would provide veteran leadership for the guys. I’ve noticed that Brooklyn is really thin at the Center position, and that the Kings just so happen to have a surplus there. Maybe packaging a trade of Skal Labissiere or Kosta Koufos, and/or Ben McLemore to make this happen would benefit both teams tremendously.
2.). An idea that I know a radio host is a fan of is a trade bringing over Harrison Barnes from Dallas. Barnes is still young enough to be in his prime and can start immediately. He would bring some extra perimeter scoring, allowing guys like Fox and Bogdanovic to slash to the basket more. I think with Dallas’ recent addition of Luka Doncic, this trade could happen for cheaper that it may have in the past. Like Brooklyn, Dallas is lacking in depth behind DJ at the 5, and could use another 2 guard for more depth as well. He thinks the trade may have to include WCS, Shumpert, and/or McLemore/Ferrell (maybe some 2nd round picks???) could be something the Mavericks would like to field.
3.). An idea I’ve heard from a lot of fans that I feel like is gaining more popularity is a trade to Washington to get Otto Porter. The Wizards could seriously use a starting caliber center and Kosta Koufos fits that bill. Packaging him with someone like Frank Mason, Yogi Ferrell, and/or maybe Zach Randolph could be something that could make this a reality?
So, there you have it. 3 opinions (1 of mine, 1 from the fans, and 1 from a sportscaster) about how to address the need at SF. Which one intrigues you the most? Or is there another you’d like to see happen? I’d love to hear from you! Respond back here, or DM me on instagram @guythatdrumsandstuff
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