THE Sacramento Kings have reloaded their talented roster ahead of the 2024-25 season, but even the acquisition of six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan leaves a hole in their roster.
Centered around DeRozan, De’Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis and Malik Monk, the Kings field one of the most dangerous offenses in the NBA, but their lack of offensive depth and potential defensive struggles have fans concerned.
Bleacher Report Greg Swartz has outlined three realistic trade targets for the Kings, naming Atlanta Hawks forward Larry Nance Jr. as an ideal choice.
Nance is a talented, versatile defender who can play at either the four or five and would be the best big man on Sacramento’s second unit.
– Greg Swartz, B/R
Nance, 31, is entering his 10th season in the league after spending the last two and a half years with the The New Orleans PelicansNew Orleans sent him to Atlanta this offseason in a blockbuster deal that landed them Dejoute Murray to lead their backcourt.
Last season in New Orleans, Nance averaged 5.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.3 rebounds per game on an impressive 57.3/41.5/77.0 shooting ratio. His career-high three-point and free throw percentages made him a valuable and reliable part of the Pelicans’ offense.
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— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 21, 2023
Nance is known for his high-flying and spectacular dunks, but his defensive versatility would make him a great addition to Sacramento’s system. Nance has similar offensive production to the Kings’ Trey Lyles, but offers more defensive potential that would make him a great addition to their second unit.
Nance has one year left on his $11.2 million contract and has missed more than 15 games in every season of his career. If Nance disappoints in Atlanta and the Kings look to make a trade before the February deadline, the idea of trading Swartz to Sacramento could certainly come to life.
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