The NBA’s offseason chaos launched before the playoffs even concluded.
Kevin Durant’s shocking trade to the Houston Rockets came early Sunday, just hours before Game 7 tipped off.
With Oklahoma City now celebrating their championship, attention shifts to Wednesday’s NBA Draft.
Sacramento Kings general manager Scott Perry has wasted little time making an impact since taking over.
The organization has shown serious interest in acquiring a point guard while exploring various first-round trade scenarios. They’re reportedly shopping two players to sweeten potential deals.
“The Kings have expressed a desire to acquire a first-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, league sources told HoopsHype. Amid those conversations, Sacramento has gauged the trade market on guards Malik Monk and Devin Carter, sources said,” Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported.
The Sacramento Kings have reportedly been shopping Malik Monk and Devin Carter on the trade market, per @MikeAScotto
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The situation becomes more intriguing when considering recent organizational changes.
During the season, Sacramento reportedly refused to include Carter in potential discussions for Brooklyn’s Cam Johnson under former general manager Monte McNair.
Perry’s arrival brings a different perspective to player evaluation and roster construction.
New leadership often means fresh assessments of existing talent. Perry inherited a roster he didn’t build, creating an opportunity to reassess player values and team needs.
The willingness to explore trades involving both Monk and Carter suggests Sacramento is serious about reshaping their backcourt.
The Kings face a challenging position heading into draft night. Their first-round pick was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in 2022 as part of the Kevin Huerter deal, leaving them without a natural entry point into the first round.
This reality makes Perry’s pursuit of draft capital even more critical.
Sacramento’s draft strategy will likely hinge on their ability to package current assets for future picks.
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