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Kings to Explore Veteran Trades as 6-20 Slide Deepens, per Report

Reported friction with coach Doug Christie has Sacramento weighing deals for established names.

Overview

  • Marc J. Spears of Andscape and ESPN reports the Kings are expected to test the market for multiple veteran players.
  • Sources cited by Spears describe a disconnect between some veterans and head coach Doug Christie and his staff.
  • Players referenced in the reporting include Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan and Russell Westbrook, with Domantas Sabonis also noted on the roster.
  • Home crowds have booed recent showings, chanted for owner Vivek Ranadive to sell, and a fan was ejected for heckling LaVine.
  • Sacramento has dropped to 6-20 with a 1-7 stretch, and Yahoo Sports notes potential trade movement could build as the February deadline nears.