While the NBA is about to enter the playoffs, which is the most exciting time of the year, there may already be some teams looking for changes in the offseason to raise their ceilings. When the offseason comes, they may end up improving their roster with a trade. Among them, this season's Sacramento Kings is such a team, the Kings who have not made the playoffs for 16 consecutive years, after hiring championship coach Mike Brown, the game has completely changed its face, and currently rushes to second place in the West with a 43-27 record, but if they are the favorites for the championship, it is estimated that not many people will believe them. With the current squad, it will be difficult to achieve for a championship because they still lack a top star who can hit the nail on the back at a crucial time.
According to the US media NBA analysis network, the Sacramento Kings intend to improve their roster through a trade in the offseason in order to win the championship next season, and Leonard, the star of the Los Angeles Clippers, is one of their targets. It is reported that the Sacramento Kings have sent an official offer to the Los Angeles Clippers to bring Leonard to Sacramento through a 7-for-1 deal.
According to a report by the US media NBA Analysis Network, the Kings not only sent as many as four players, but also sent three first-round picks in order to get the trade chips given by Leonard. The specific offer from the Sacramento Kings is:
The Los Angeles Clippers acquired: Kevin Holter, Richon Holmes, Keegan Murray, David Mitchell, 2025 first-round pick, 2027 first-round pick, 2029 first-round pick
Sacramento Kings Acquired: Kawaii Leonard
The current Kings, led by Domantas Sabonis and DeAllen Fox, have been ferocious offensively firefighter and have had good results this season, but the team lacks a defensive specialist. The Kings made this trade for the real purpose of improving their defense. When healthy, Leonard was one of the best offensive and defensive players in the NBA. He can create shooting opportunities for himself and open up space on the offensive end.
According to statistics, after this season's All-Star Game, Leonard's efficiency ranked first in the league. Leonard's post-game stats were 30.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.7 steals and 0.8 blocks per game, shooting 56 percent from the field, 52 percent from three-point range and 90 percent from the free-throw line. He is the only player in the NBA who can score more than 30 points on this percentage.
If the king had any concerns, it was Leonard's injury history. But as long as he can stay healthy, the Kings are picking up a big bargain. In other words, if Leonard hadn't had a history of injury, it would have been difficult to impress the Clippers with the trade chips given by the King.