NBA Trades: 3 trades for the Sacramento Kings with the 4th pick
By Jack Simone
NBA Trades: 3 trades for the Sacramento Kings with the 4th pick: San Antonio Spurs
Kings receive: Josh Richardson, Doug McDermott, Pick #20
Spurs receive: Pick #4, Donte DiVincenzo
This trade would help both teams commit to very different directions. While the Sacramento Kings would prioritize win-now players, the San Antonio Spurs would be adding some more youth.
Josh Richardson had a very productive season last year. He shot 41.5% from behind the three-point line and continued to be the above-average defender he’s been throughout the course of his entire career.
Meanwhile, in his first season with the Spurs, Doug McDermott continued to shoot the ball at a very high clip. He shot the three-ball at 42.2% on the season.
Sacramento would be getting two quality wing players in this deal, both of whom could help space the floor for De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. Richardson would be a plus on the defensive end, and McDermott would be a massive help on offense.
San Antonio would be getting a solid haul as well. Not only would they be getting the chance to draft Jaden Ivey, Keegan Murray, Shaedon Sharpe, or another top prospect, but they’d also snag Donte DiVincenzo.
The young guard is reportedly unhappy with the Kings, as he believes they attempted to lower his value toward the end of the season. He’d get a chance at a fresh start with the Spurs while simultaneously forming a lethal defensive backcourt duo with Dejounte Murray.