This Kings-Lakers trade is focused on Harrison Barnes to L.A.

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Los Angeles Lakers Receive: Harrison Barnes

Sacramento Kings Receive: Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Jared Dudley, 2023 2nd Round Pick

Harrison Barnes has averaging 16.7 points per game this season, which is second on the Sacramento Kings. It would be wise of Sacramento to take advantage of this value and find a way to send him to Los Angeles.

In return, the Kings would land Kyle Kuzma to pair with Fox in the backcourt. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Jared Dudley would also be on the move. Kuzma and Caldwell-Pope would give the Kings two starting-caliber players that have played valuable minutes on a winning team.

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The Kings currently are not in a position to necessarily push for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. Pursuing cheaper contract players could be an ideal outcome for Sacramento and this deal would help with that.

Let’s take a closer look and see how this deal would benefit both sides right away.

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