NBA rumors: The two star point guards that the Sacramento Kings want
The California franchise once had Tyrese Haliburton and De'Aaron Fox together in its ranks, who are now shining in other teams and need replacements
Just three years ago, the Sacramento Kings had two of the best point guards in the NBA in their backcourt. Now, in the summer of 2025, both have departed, and the team is driven to find a new long-term solution at that position. There are two prominent trade targets on their radar.
"It's no secret that we need an authentic point guard with the current mix of talent on the roster," recently stated General Manager Scott Perry.
Grant Afseth, from rg.org, reports that the Kings are considering signing Darius Garland from the Cleveland Cavaliers or Trae Young from the Atlanta Hawks.
"After trading De'Aaron Fox last season and letting go of Tyrese Haliburton in 2022, Sacramento now needs to find a new solution for that position," writes Afseth.
The Kings are motivated to acquire a point guard this summer. Having experimented with Malik Monk as a point guard towards the end of the season, the organization acknowledges the need for a true playmaker as the team seeks to reconfigure its roster after Fox's trade.
Darius Garland, Cleveland Cavaliers
"The Sacramento Kings have identified Cleveland Cavaliers' point guard, Darius Garland, as a trade target as they look to fill the team's vacancy at the starting point guard position this offseason," said multiple sources to Afseth.
After averaging 20.6 points and 6.7 assists this past season in 75 games, with a 40% three-point shooting accuracy, Garland earned his second All-Star selection. Afseth points out that the Cavs are willing to trade Garland under the right circumstances.
The Cavaliers dominated the Eastern Conference during the regular season, finishing with a 64-18 record under the leadership of their Core Four formed by Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen. However, they failed to advance past the first round of the playoffs, leading them to consider making a change.
Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks
Apparently, the Hawks are conducting their due diligence on possible trade avenues for their starting point guard. They have to make a significant decision regarding Young this summer since he could be eligible for a maximum extension of four years and $228.6 million.
"Multiple league sources have informed RG that the Atlanta Hawks have had discussions with the Kings in recent weeks about a potential trade centered around Trae Young," wrote Afseth. "However, those talks have since stalled."
Negotiations for Young's extension in Atlanta will undoubtedly be a situation to monitor as a lack of agreement could trigger a trade. The Kings are on standby, ready to reenter the scene.
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