I think the obvious thing thing is that the kings need to shore up rim protection and our front line. Whether that involves replacing all the pieces is questionable, but who are the players out there that A) would help the kings take the next step and B) are realistic targets with the pieces we have to trade.
1. Myles Turner.
I think he is a poor fit with Sabonis and the Pacers very much need length on the perimeter along with some vetran leadership. Harrison Barnes fits that mold well. I think he plus a future first may be able to get a deal done for Myles Turner who can play with Bagley and Holmes as either a PF or C and of course can handle the defensive load down low as well as make up for many deficiencies my the Guards getting beat. Ideally i would lime to retain holmes as i think a turner/holmes frontline would be ideal.
2. Tobias Harris
While im not sure if the 76ers will be looking to move him i think he is a player the Kings should target. He is fully capable of handling much of the offensive load and while he isnt a stellar defender, he has improved this year in that department. He will be able to keep teams honest and would be the main scoring threat on the front. Can play SF or PF depending on the lineup. I think Buddy (to help the perimeter game of the 76ers) and Bagley (to help take some of the scoring load off embiid and get his usage down to save him for the playoffs) would actually be an upgrade for them as far as versatility. A pick swap may also be necessary in this trade to further incentivise the 76ers.
3. Brandon Ingram
Basically the same trade as for Tobias Harris, but im not sure if they would want bagley back given the fit likely wouldn't be there next to zion.
4. Pascal Siakam
A change of scenery may do great for Siakam, who hasn't grown into a #1 option as was expected. He could thrive playing next to two players who will take the offensive attention off of him in Fox and Hali. A trade for bagley and Barnes with a top 5 pick next year (or this years pick if not in top 10) in this years draft may be able to pull him from Toronto giving a highly capable low post scorer with star potential and vetran leadership and playmaking in barnes. Allows you to move Buddy to the bench and improves your defense instantly on the perimeter or play buddy at 3 in situations with Siakam at 4.
Potential Free Agent Targets
1. Holmes and TD. I think it is important to return these 2 but for the right price. Would not cross 12.5/yr for Holmes. TD was a spitfire off the bench and for the right price, should be returned to the team.
2. Nerlens Noel: should be the primary target if Holmes cant be resigned. At 5-6M/year (which is what he made this year) for 3 years, he has the defensive chops to help instantly improve the defense and can be the rim protector the kings need. He also has the athleticism to be dangerous in the PnR with Fox and Hali and see improved numbers and utilization on offense than he would in most other places.
3. Justise Winslow
Has good defensive ability and good playmaking from the SF position. Can be a good stopper on the second unit playing behind barnes if he isnt traded. He can also take up primary perimeter defensive responsibility playing with Barnes at 4 in small ball lineups. He has not lived up to the $13M salary, much of it due to injuries. But he will not need to be doing much offensively (scoring wise) but is a good passer and playmaker. Would not go above 5M/year
4. Otto Porter Jr.
Provides a 3 and D guy on the second unit. Same salary target as Winslow.
1. Myles Turner.
I think he is a poor fit with Sabonis and the Pacers very much need length on the perimeter along with some vetran leadership. Harrison Barnes fits that mold well. I think he plus a future first may be able to get a deal done for Myles Turner who can play with Bagley and Holmes as either a PF or C and of course can handle the defensive load down low as well as make up for many deficiencies my the Guards getting beat. Ideally i would lime to retain holmes as i think a turner/holmes frontline would be ideal.
2. Tobias Harris
While im not sure if the 76ers will be looking to move him i think he is a player the Kings should target. He is fully capable of handling much of the offensive load and while he isnt a stellar defender, he has improved this year in that department. He will be able to keep teams honest and would be the main scoring threat on the front. Can play SF or PF depending on the lineup. I think Buddy (to help the perimeter game of the 76ers) and Bagley (to help take some of the scoring load off embiid and get his usage down to save him for the playoffs) would actually be an upgrade for them as far as versatility. A pick swap may also be necessary in this trade to further incentivise the 76ers.
3. Brandon Ingram
Basically the same trade as for Tobias Harris, but im not sure if they would want bagley back given the fit likely wouldn't be there next to zion.
4. Pascal Siakam
A change of scenery may do great for Siakam, who hasn't grown into a #1 option as was expected. He could thrive playing next to two players who will take the offensive attention off of him in Fox and Hali. A trade for bagley and Barnes with a top 5 pick next year (or this years pick if not in top 10) in this years draft may be able to pull him from Toronto giving a highly capable low post scorer with star potential and vetran leadership and playmaking in barnes. Allows you to move Buddy to the bench and improves your defense instantly on the perimeter or play buddy at 3 in situations with Siakam at 4.
Potential Free Agent Targets
1. Holmes and TD. I think it is important to return these 2 but for the right price. Would not cross 12.5/yr for Holmes. TD was a spitfire off the bench and for the right price, should be returned to the team.
2. Nerlens Noel: should be the primary target if Holmes cant be resigned. At 5-6M/year (which is what he made this year) for 3 years, he has the defensive chops to help instantly improve the defense and can be the rim protector the kings need. He also has the athleticism to be dangerous in the PnR with Fox and Hali and see improved numbers and utilization on offense than he would in most other places.
3. Justise Winslow
Has good defensive ability and good playmaking from the SF position. Can be a good stopper on the second unit playing behind barnes if he isnt traded. He can also take up primary perimeter defensive responsibility playing with Barnes at 4 in small ball lineups. He has not lived up to the $13M salary, much of it due to injuries. But he will not need to be doing much offensively (scoring wise) but is a good passer and playmaker. Would not go above 5M/year
4. Otto Porter Jr.
Provides a 3 and D guy on the second unit. Same salary target as Winslow.
