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11-07-2025
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Trade hypothetical sees Lakers reuniting with 17 ppg guard in one-for-one swap
The Los Angeles Lakers' big move this offseason has been bringing in former No. 1 overall pick, DeAndre Ayton to fill out their starting five. This move has done exactly that, giving them a strong starting five, but when you look at the bench, you might see a few issues. Advertisement One of their other signings has been Jake LaRavia, a 6'7 wing who fits in nicely for their bench unit. The missing piece is a guard off the bench, who can come in and be a sparkplug when the superstars are having their off night. YouTuber SROS proposed a hypothetical trade that solves this issue and is also beneficial for the other team involved. It is a simple swap of Rui Hachimura for Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk. The one thing the Lakers don't necessarily need anymore is a guy like Hachimura, and the Kings could benefit from a new face. Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp Monk played for the Lakers during the 2021-2022 season and has since seen an increased role with the Kings, averaging 17.2 points per game in his first year as a usual starter. Advertisement With the exit of his beloved teammate De'Aaron Fox, he could enjoy being shipped out of Sacramento. This could also free up playing time for their younger guards like Keon Ellis and Devin Carter, beginning their development earlier than expected. As stated previously, the Lakers' backup guard unit consists of Gabe Vincent and Jordan Goodwin, something that can definitely be improved on. Hachimura's trade value could be at an all-time high, and although trading with an in-conference team is always difficult, this swap could be beneficial for both teams. More NBA:NBA pundit predicts 9x All Star signs with Lakers to aid Dončić, James in title chase
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04-07-2025
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Source: Warriors, Kings, Pistons discussing Jonathan Kuminga, Malik Monk trade
Source: Warriors, Kings, Pistons discussing Jonathan Kuminga, Malik Monk trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Jonathan Kuminga and Malik Monk could be on the move soon. The Warriors, Kings and Detroit Pistons are discussing a three-team blockbuster that would send Kuminga and veteran point guard Dennis Schröder to Sacramento in separate sign-and-trade deals, a source told NBC Sports California. Advertisement The trade discussions remain fluid. Schröder, on Tuesday, reportedly agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract with the Kings. The Kings, in turn, would send Monk to the Pistons, and second-year NBA guard Devin Carter and newly acquired big man Dario Šarić to the Warriors, the source said. The Kings parting ways with Monk has been the most likely scenario this offseason, two sources told NBC Sports California. Sacramento also would send two second-rounders to Golden State, the source said. For Kuminga, the trade would put an end to a turbulent Warriors tenure and give him a fresh start with the Kings. Advertisement The Warriors selected Kuminga with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, and while the 22-year-old showed flashes of potential, he never has been a perfect fit alongside Steph Curry. Kuminga and the Warriors didn't agree on a contract extension before the 2024-25 NBA season, and he played out the campaign not knowing what the future held for him. He became a restricted free agent Sunday when Golden State extended a $7.9 million qualifying offer. But the trade market for restricted free agents hasn't been robust this week, limiting Kuminga's options outside of the Warriors. In four seasons with the Warriors, Kuminga averaged 12.5 points on 50.7 percent shooting from the field. Advertisement General manager Mike Dunleavy had hoped to acquire players in a potential sign-and-trade for Kuminga, but in this scenario, the Warriors would add a future asset while clearing salary cap space. Sacramento would revamp part of its roster with the move, adding a starting point guard in Schröder and a potential game-changing talent in Kuminga. The 31-year-old Schröder spent time with the Brooklyn Nets, Warriors and Pistons last season, averaging 13.1 points and 5.4 assists in 75 games. The Kings would be his 10th NBA franchise. Carter, the No. 13 pick in last year's NBA draft, battled injuries as a rookie and could join a Warriors team where minutes are hard to come by. He averaged 3.8 points in 11.0 minutes in 36 games. Advertisement Monk has been open about finding a home in Sacramento, so his departure would be bittersweet for the 27-year-old. NBA free agency has been a whirlwind since the negotiating period opened Monday afternoon, and the Warriors and Kings could shake things up even more if they pull off this deal with the Pistons. Download and follow The Deuce & Mo Podcast
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03-07-2025
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The perfect Warrior's trade target could be available in Kuminga sign-and-trade
When are the Golden State Warriors going to make a move? Fans are starting to get restless at the lack of Warriors trade and free agency action this offseason. One of the only ways some Warriors trade targets can be acquired is through a Jonathan Kuminga sign-and-trade. Let's look at a new Warriors trade rumor that could land a perfect role player in Golden State. Allen Stiles, host of Sactown Sports 1140, reported recently on the Sacramento Kings-Kuminga rumors. Advertisement The Kings have been linked as a possible landing spot for Kuminga, and they have one player on the trade block that the Warriors would love to add to their roster. 'Can confirm, the Monk/Kuminga conversations have happened. But the base-year compensation rule is why this is tough. With Monk making $18 mil, Warriors would have to add another salary to make the money work. Or they just sign and move him in Dec with an easy salary match,' reported Stiles. It sounds like a Malik Monk-Warriors trade is possible, but it will be difficult to pull off. Monk would be an ideal 6th man in Golden State. Monk can run an offense without much help, and the Warriors are desperate for someone with his playmaking and scoring. Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp Advertisement While the contracts to make a Malik Monk-Warriors trade may be difficult, it's a good sign that the conversations have happened. The Warriors could potentially get creative by bringing in another team in a Kuminga sign-and-trade. The Malik Monk-Warriors fit on the court is probably worth looking into, all the options for. More NBA: Former Golden State draft pick could now become realistic Warriors free agent target
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01-07-2025
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Kings Add Former Pistons Guard, Hold Onto Malik Monk Despite Trade Rumors
Kings Add Former Pistons Guard, Hold Onto Malik Monk Despite Trade Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Sacramento Kings are amid an offseason in which they hope to improve upon last year's team. Despite stating multiple times over the years that the Kings intended to build around De'Aaron Fox, they went against that when they traded Fox to the San Antonio Spurs as part of a three-team deal that landed the Kings Zach LaVine in return. Advertisement LaVine was reunited with his former Bulls teammate DeMar DeRozan after having played multiple seasons together in Chicago. While the duo might not have been what Kings fans had in mind, they still qualified for the NBA Play-In Tournament as the No. 9 seed in the Western Conference. December 1, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) dribbles the basketball against San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center.© Kyle Terada-Imagn Images Kings add former Pistons guard, hold onto Malik Monk despite trade rumors Unfortunately, that's as far as the Kings went, as they fell in the first round of the play-in to the Dallas Mavericks. Now, they'll look to bolster their roster in hopes of improving upon last season's effort. Shams Charania announced that the Kings were making a significant move in their backcourt on Tuesday. Advertisement "Free agent guard Dennis Schroder has agreed to a three-year, $45 million deal with the Sacramento Kings, sources tell ESPN. Kings officials and Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports finalized the deal Tuesday," wrote Charania. Before the signing was announced, rumors circulated that the Kings would work with Schroder's former team, the Detroit Pistons, on a sign-and-trade deal that would have sent Kings guard Malik Monk to Detroit in return. Instead of executing the sign-and-trade, the Kings decided to sign him outright and keep Malik Monk for the time being. Monk is one of the best spark plugs off the bench the league has to offer. Ahead of last season, Monk was the betting favorite to win the Sixth Man of the Year award before it went to Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard. Advertisement While Monk remains on the Kings, it doesn't mean that he'll be with them at the start of next season. If the Kings were willing to consider putting Monk in the deal for Schroder, it could mean they'll offer Monk for someone else later in the offseason. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
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30-06-2025
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San Antonio Spurs Could Land $77 Million Bench Player to Round Out Roster Via Trade
San Antonio Spurs Could Land $77 Million Bench Player to Round Out Roster Via Trade originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The San Antonio Spurs have some pretty clear needs this offseason. First of all, they need to add center depth behind Victor Wembanyama. This could be accomplished in either the draft or free agency. Advertisement After that, they need to add shooting around guard De'Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper, and Stephon Castle. Devin Vassell, Harrison Barnes, and Julian Champagnie are all solid scorers and perimeter players, although in the modern NBA, it's hard to have too many shooters. The Spurs could turn to a familiar trade partner, the Sacramento Kings, and add a wing before Wednesday's draft. 'The Kings have expressed a desire to acquire a first-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, league sources told HoopsHype," wrote Michael Scotto. "Amid those conversations, Sacramento has gauged the trade market on guards Malik Monk and Devin Carter, sources said.' The Spurs could offer Keldon Johnson and pick number 14 in the draft for Monk, who averaged 17.2 points last season. In the two years before that, he posted 14.4 points and shot a solid 35.4 percent from deep while coming off the bench. Advertisement He is signed through 2027-28 with a player option in his final year. On the Spurs, he would likely replace Johnson as the sixth man, giving them an upgraded rotation. The Spurs, in theory, could start Fox, Castle, Vassell, Barnes, and Wembanyama and enjoy a second unit of Harper, Monk, Champagnie, Jeremy Sochan, and whoever they sign to bolster the frontcourt. Clint Capela or Brook Lopez, perhaps? The Spurs have long been linked to superstars like Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo, although with Durant traded to the Houston Rockets and Giannis yet to demand a trade, adding Monk could be a solid middle ground. Check out the Inside the Spurs home page for more news, analysis, and must-read articles. Advertisement Related: Victor Wembanyama Makes Bold LeBron James Prediction Ahead of 23rd Season Related: Kevin Hart Mocks Victor Wembanyama for Snubbing Kobe Bryant This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
