Kings Near Trades for Brogdon, Monk Amid Roster Shuffle

The Sacramento Kings have made several offseason roster moves, including drafting Nique Clifford and Maxime Raynaud, signing Dennis Schroder to fill their point guard need, and acquiring Dario Saric from the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Jonas Valanciunas. Despite these additions, the Kings missed out on key trade targets Cam Johnson and John Collins, both of whom were traded to other teams, prompting Sacramento to continue exploring options to bolster their lineup. The team is expected to be active in free agency and the trade market, with interest reportedly in Malcolm Brogdon to improve depth at point guard, though competition for his signature is high. Additionally, Malik Monk has emerged as a likely trade candidate, with speculation about a potential swap involving Corey Kispert from the Washington Wizards, whose team-friendly contract and three-point shooting could benefit Sacramento's roster. The Kings' current core, including Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Domantas Sabonis, leaves them in a win-now but uncertain direction, unable to secure top draft picks or contend seriously in the postseason. As a result, the Kings are expected to remain proactive in seeking trades to reshape their team and break out of their current mediocrity.