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2016 NBA Rookie Ladder: Who Has The Most Trade Value?

By Nathan Grubel

Jan 28, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) is guarded by Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Pacers won 111-92. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) is guarded by Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Pacers won 111-92. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 23, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) reacts next to center Willie Cauley-Stein (00) after making a shot while being fouled against the Indiana Pacers in the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) reacts next to center Willie Cauley-Stein (00) after making a shot while being fouled against the Indiana Pacers in the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /

9. Willie Cauley-Stein, Sacramento Kings

Cauley-Stein is a special prospect. His athleticism and defensive instincts are off the charts, two reasons why the Kings are actually relevant in the Western Conference playoff picture.

He’s a natural fit alongside a stretch big like DeMarcus Cousins meaning the two could be a dynamic duo for the next decade should Sacramento go that route.

Even though there isn’t an offensive game there at the moment, something that makes him one-dimensional like Okafor, he still has plenty of potential to grow because of his freakish athletic abilities. That’s something that Okafor can’t say.

If I were a team looking to steal away a stud at center I would give the Kings a call and inquire about Cauley-Stein. He’s not as high as other names on this list, but he’s got plenty of trade value in today’s NBA.

Trade Value: Moderate

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