The Sacramento Kings have several options to consider as the NBA offseason approaches.
Following a 40-42 regular season, the Kings earned a spot in the NBA Play-In Tournament but were eliminated by the No. 10-seeded Dallas Mavericks.
In a surprising midseason move, the Kings traded De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs. Through a three-team deal, Sacramento acquired Zach LaVine from the Chicago Bulls as part of the trade.
Many Bulls fans can probably give Kings supporters a glimpse of the ups and downs that come with a team led by DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine, should Sacramento decide to keep them paired for a full season.
That said, the Kings have the pieces in place to make this offseason truly exciting and full of potential moves.
According to Spencer See of ClutchPoints.com, the Kings’ trade proposal to the New Orleans Pelicans could shake up the entire league.
The proposal involves Sacramento sending two key stars to New Orleans in exchange for three talented stars, and a 2026 first-round draft pick.
Spencer See explained, “The Pelicans already have solid young pieces in Yves Missi, Herb Jones, Dejounte Murray, and Trey Murphy III. Surrounding them with proven veterans would be the missing ingredient.
“With Williamson finishing the 2024-25 season strong, there’s a possibility they could entice the Kings to make a trade by offering All-Star caliber players like Domantas Sabonis and DeMar DeRozan. Both Sabonis and DeRozan have publicly expressed their desire for clarity from Sacramento’s front office about their futures with the team.”
This would be a major shake-up for both franchises.
While the trade carries risks—especially if Williamson’s ongoing health issues persist—his high ceiling combined with the additional assets involved could make the offer compelling enough for the Kings to seriously consider it.
Since De’Aaron Fox’s departure, Sabonis has become the team’s cornerstone. Although fans might be hesitant to part ways with the league’s top rebounder, the potential reward of a healthy Zion Williamson could make the move beneficial for both sides.