The Sacramento Kings ended their last season as the No. 9 seed in the Western Conference, finishing at 40-42. They made a brief appearance in the NBA Play-In Tournament but were eliminated in their first game against the Dallas Mavericks. The Kings' notable decision was trading De'Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for Zach LaVine, which raised eyebrows considering the team's previous commitment to building around Fox. The Kings’ new trio of LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Malik Monk presents an offensive-heavy lineup, but concerns linger about their defensive capabilities.

With the recent trade of Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, teams are reassessing their strategies for the upcoming offseason. While the Kings may have valuable assets to trade, reports suggest they have yet to engage in talks regarding DeRozan or Monk. As DeRozan continues to provide consistent scoring, his fit on various teams becomes crucial, particularly due to his limitations in floor spacing and defense. Meanwhile, Monk's performance has dipped without Fox, prompting speculation about potential trades this summer for any of the Kings' star players.