Kings benefited from Sabonis’ arrival and Haliburton’s trajectory after a 2021 swap, evolving into a playoff-caliber unit. The team’s dynamic around interior defense and perimeter efficiency contributed to a competitive stretch that shaped fantasy expectations for key pieces.

Sabonis was traded to Sacramento for Haliburton in 2021, a move that set up Haliburton’s breakout and helped Sacramento pivot, while Sabonis anchored the Kings’ interior and offense in a new context, contributing to his continued high usage and fantasy relevance.

Sacramento pivots around LaVine’s departure, recalibrating around a core with Fox. The move adds wing-spacers and perpetuates a high-scoring, high-pace identity while absorbing a critical contract decision. The Kings aim to stabilize a playoff window and reframe their offensive attack with more varied on-ball actions.

LaVine leaves Chicago for Sacramento, adding a proven shot-creator to a young, rising roster. His arrival promises dynamic scoring and spacing for players like Fox and Sabonis, while challenging the Kings to craft a more playoff-ready, balanced offense amid a crowded West.

Belinelli’s journey included a stop with Sacramento, where a reliable outside shooter could stabilize lineups during rapid-ball movement sequences. His career reinforces the ongoing value of bench shooters who can space for ball distributors and shooters above them on the depth chart.