According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Kings agreed on Monday to trade Jalen McDaniels and a second-round selection to the Spurs.
Charania claims that San Antonio intends to waive McDaniels. The five-year veteran’s career averages are 6.9 points and 3.3 rebounds.
Sacramento ended the 2023-24 season with a 46-36 record, advancing to the play-in tournament, where their season came to an end.
The Kings signed DeMar DeRozan this summer, hoping to return to the top of the Western Conference standings after finishing second in 2022-23.
While he adds scoring to an already dynamic offense led by De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis, the franchise based in California’s capital city has serious concerns about its ability to string together stops.
McDaniels is primarily recognized for his defensive abilities, thus trading him is an intriguing choice.
With a roster slot open, Sacramento could bolster its defense by signing Oshae Brissett.
The 26-year-old winger has attracted international interest but has yet to sign a contract.
During his one season with the Celtics, the fifth-year wing averaged 3.7 points and 2.9 rebounds while playing 11.5 minutes per game.
He also stepped up when called upon throughout the playoffs. In Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Brissett was part of a small-ball unit that went on a 20-0 first-half rampage against his former team. He then contributed to a 7-0 run late in the third quarter, which helped Boston take a 13-point lead into the final session of a win that sent them halfway to playing for the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
While McDaniels’ presence influenced the Boston Celtics and SI’s decision to exclude the Kings as prospective landing sites for Brissett as he seeks his next opportunity, Monday’s deal changes the equation.
It’s possible that the former Syracuse standout will take his talents to Sacramento.
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