NBA Trade Rumors: Only 2 Sacramento Kings Listed as 'Untouchable'


The Sacramento Kings are off to a dreadful start to the season at 4-13, despite a stunning win against the Denver Nuggets on the weekend. DeMar DeRozan recently called out his team's odorous situation with some colorful language, and he and others have been mentioned in trade rumors.   

According to insider Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, DeRozan and many others on the team could very well be trade fodder, as he says that all but two players on the Kings roster could be moved. The only two 'untouchables' are Keegan Murray and Nique Clifford.

Clifford was their first rounder (24th overall) in this year's Draft, while Murray was the Kings' lottery pick in the 2022 Draft, 4th overall. 

Murray is a versatile forward, on both sides of the ball. He's able to score and spread the floor on offense, while being a premier defensive player, capable of guarding multiple positions from the perimeter to the post. He has his scoring back up to 15 points per game this season, though he's struggling with his three-point shooting at under 30%. 

Clifford, a 6'5" shooting guard, has himself a role in the rotation, playing over 17 minutes a night, but has yet to contribute much in the way of offense at 4.4 ppg. He's a tough, physical defender who can guard multiple positions. 

DeRozan, Sabonis, LaVine & others are trade candidates on the Kings

With only those two safe, it means that any of DeRozan, Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, Dennis Schroder, Russell Westbrook, Malik Monk and others could be moved. 

Sacramento will definitely be one of the teams to watch as we get closer to the trade deadline in a couple of months. 

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