With a high-pressure off-season ahead of them, the Kings may look toward the trade market to snag their next star. Many fans have expected 2022 fourth-overall pickto leap into stardom, but trading for a sure-fire stud this summer could be the best move for Sacramento, even at the expense of Murray.“Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram is considered the most likely player to be traded by rival executives who spoke with HoopsHype.
Ingram, 26, averaged 20.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game in his worst statistical season since 2018-19. The one-time All-Star spent the past season playing second fiddle to Pelicans' starbut would be in an ideal spot in Sacramento next to elite playmakers Fox and Sabonis. If the Kings are looking to make a splash this summer, making calls to New Orleans about the availability of Ingram could be the best place to start.