The Sacramento Kings have featured some impressive point guards in recent years. They once traded Tyrese Haliburton to acquire Domantas Sabonis, and more recently sent De’Aaron Fox to the Spurs in exchange for Zach LaVine and three first-round picks.
Now, according to Grant Afseth of RG Media, the Kings are once again “motivated” to find their next floor general. Reports indicate they’ve shown interest in two All-Star point guards:
Some argue the Kings would be better off drafting their next point guard rather than pursuing veterans like Garland, who is 25, or Young, who—despite his electrifying play—is already 26.
While Garland has been the subject of trade rumors, there’s no certainty the Atlanta Hawks will make Young available this offseason. And if they do, it would likely require a significant offer to acquire the four-time All-Star.
Given that the Kings don’t own a first-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, targeting a proven player at point guard aligns with their desire to contend immediately. Still, it raises an important question: is going all-in for a veteran guard the right long-term strategy to help Sacramento become a true championship contender?