Sacramento pressed ahead this offseason, choosing to chase a playoff push rather than a full rebuild. The Kings kept their core—Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, and DeMar DeRozan—intact while adding Dennis Schroder in a sign-and-trade and drafting Nique Clifford and Maxime Raynaud. Rumors swirled around Russell Westbrook and Jonathan Kuminga as potential fits, but the betting market is currently laser-focused on Trae Young landing in Sacramento, with Bovada placing the Kings third in odds to acquire him (+375).

A mock trade even floated a package including DeRozan, Malik Monk, Devin Carter, and two future firsts to Atlanta for Young. Young’s elite shooting and playmaking would dramatically recalibrate the lineup alongside Sabonis and LaVine, addressing the point‑guard void left by Fox’s departure. Yet Sacramento is reluctant to part with Keegan Murray or Keon Ellis, likely forcing Atlanta to demand a chunk of the younger core in any deal. The Kings’ offseason calculus hinges on balancing star power with youth, chemistry, and depth as they position themselves for a real postseason chase next year.