I think the Kings are going to be in a great position to be at the top of the sellers market once trade season heats up. If we look at the bottom of the league:
Wizards: Khris and CJ
Nets: Clax, MPJ?, Cam Thomas
Pacers: Would they really sell? I'd figure they'd want to hold most of their core together for next season when Hali comes back. Maybe TJM, but I don't think they'd make Pascal, Nembhard, NeSmith or any of those guys available when they'll obviously want to be good immediately when Hali is healthy
Mavs: Same kind of deal as Pacers. You're a team with a hurt Kyrie/AD, have Klay Thompson. Already lucked into the big rookie in Flagg. Maybe guys like Gafford/Naji.
Pelicans: Don't control their pick and they'd have to be all-in on a reset. Like trading Murphy/Zion/Herb Jones.
LAC: Not going to happen on a team with Kawhi/Harden
And the Kings weirdly have a bunch of pieces that most contenders look for to boost their playoff run; scoring and shot creation.
Wizards: Khris and CJ
Nets: Clax, MPJ?, Cam Thomas
Pacers: Would they really sell? I'd figure they'd want to hold most of their core together for next season when Hali comes back. Maybe TJM, but I don't think they'd make Pascal, Nembhard, NeSmith or any of those guys available when they'll obviously want to be good immediately when Hali is healthy
Mavs: Same kind of deal as Pacers. You're a team with a hurt Kyrie/AD, have Klay Thompson. Already lucked into the big rookie in Flagg. Maybe guys like Gafford/Naji.
Pelicans: Don't control their pick and they'd have to be all-in on a reset. Like trading Murphy/Zion/Herb Jones.
LAC: Not going to happen on a team with Kawhi/Harden
And the Kings weirdly have a bunch of pieces that most contenders look for to boost their playoff run; scoring and shot creation.
