THE Sacramento Kings The G League affiliate in Stockton is coming off a league-best 24-10 record, led by G League Coach of the Year winner Lindsey Harding. With Harding Departure for an assistant coach work with the The Los Angeles Lakers and Quinton Crawford arrives as his replacementThe talented development program is poised for another successful season.
Stockton announced two recent trades, including a three-team deal on Wednesday and a player swap on Thursday.
The Stockton Kings have acquired the rights to returners Dexter Dennis and Justin Powell in a three-team trade. Jaylen Nowell’s rights will be sent to the Capital City Go-Go as part of the deal. pic.twitter.com/7g0kqG8VHe
— James Ham (@James_HamNBA) September 11, 2024
In Wednesday’s three-team trade, the Kings acquired Dexter Dennis and Justin Powell, trading the rights to Jaylen Nowell to the Capital City Go-Go, and Washington Wizards“Affiliated with the G League.
Dennis, 25, averaged 9.8 points and 4.3 rebounds per game in the G League last season while splitting time between the Cleveland Charge and Texas Legends.
Powell, 23, averaged 7.2 points and 4.4 rebounds in 16 games with the Charge. Both guards could make an impact in Stockton.
Stockton Kings announce another trade: pic.twitter.com/4mEub1wAzd
— James Ham (@James_HamNBA) September 11, 2024
In Thursday’s two-team trade, the Kings sent the rights to Dane Goodwin to the Salt Lake City Stars in exchange for the rights to Jayce Johnson and a second-round pick in the 2025 NBA G League draft.
Johnson, 27, is a 7-foot-4 big man who averaged near double-doubles with 9.7 points, 13.6 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game. The intimidating interior player could be a great addition to Stockton.
The biggest loss for Stockton in these trades is Jaylen Nowell, who averaged 17.4 points last season but will be a valuable piece of the Wizards’ system.
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