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Kings Open Trade Talks, Keep Murray and Clifford Off Limits

The move reflects a 4-13 spiral, Sabonis’ projected month out for a meniscus tear, plus DeMar DeRozan’s public frustration.

Overview

  • Sacramento is “open for business” with inquiries welcomed on veterans across the roster, per reporting from Jake Fischer on Marc Stein’s Substack.
  • Keegan Murray and rookie Nique Clifford are designated as untouchable as GM Scott Perry is portrayed as leaning toward a multiyear rebuild.
  • The posture comes a day after a 128-123 upset win in Denver that ended an eight-game skid, leaving the Kings 4-13 following a 41-point loss to Memphis.
  • Domantas Sabonis is expected to miss roughly a month with a partial left meniscus tear, and he is not expected to request a trade, according to Fischer.
  • On-court fit issues persist as lineups with DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine have a minus-21.6 net rating, while rival interest has grown in two-way guard Keon Ellis.