Sacramento Kings: 3 players that could surface in trade talks in 2021-22

Sacramento Kings: Buddy Hield could surface in trade talks during 2021-22 NBA season

The trade rumors surrounding Buddy Hield have been brewing for quite some time, and it seems like the guard was almost moved this past offseason. The Athletic’s Bill Oram, Shams Charania, and Sam Amick (subscription required) reported that Hield was very close to being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers before they acquired Russell Westbrook. Although that move did not happen, Hield is still a player to watch in trade rumors, as several teams would love to have him.

While Hield has his issues on the defensive end, there is no questioning his electric offensive capabilities. The guard is among the best 3-point shooters in the league, becoming the fastest player ever to knock down 1,000 triples, which he did in his first 350 games. Players like that do not come around often, obviously. For a player that has averaged 16 points per game while hitting 40.6 percent of his 3-pointers on 7.4 attempts for his career, there is bound to be some interest if he is made available by the Sacramento Kings.

One such team that could look to acquire Hield is the Philadelphia 76ers, who have also been in the news lately due to trade rumors. Philly’s Ben Simmons has made it clear that he would like a trade from the 76ers, and Sacramento has been a team briefly mentioned to have an interest in making a move. The Athletic’s Sam Amick (subscription required) wrote how discussions occurred between the 76ers and Kings, but Sacramento is “determined” to see how their roster plays together in the regular season. That might be the case at the moment, but if the Kings reignite their interest in Simmons down the road, Hield will likely be the name mainly brought up in any potential trade scenario.