Kings Trade Value Rankings: Who Holds the Most Value?

Scott Perry and the Sacramento Kings have a lot of work to do this offseason, and just like last year, that should entail moving off of a veteran or two that is clogging up both the rotation and cap sheet. But even though Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Malik Monk have all been on the chopping block seemingly since the minute Perry took over, all four remain on the roster.

There just wasn't a market for any of the Kings' big-name players, and Perry wasn't willing to part with any assets to move off the contracts. Luckily, this year should be easier to trade everyone, as all the contracts have a year less, with LaVine and DeRozan now expiring after the upcoming season.

Here's how the Kings' main trade assets rank heading into the offseason. Note that rookies Nique Clifford, Maxime Raynaud, and Dylan Cardwell were not included, as it's all but certain they will be back next season. I debated Keegan Murray, but gave him the same fate. The Kings desperately need wing depth, and trading one of their only building blocks doesn't seem likely.

1. De'Andre Hunter

At the top of the list, the one player who wasn't on the Kings roster last offseason: De'Andre Hunter. Just like with Murray, the Kings shouldn't be in the market to trade away wings, but that's also what lands Hunter at the top of the rankings.

He's also on a reasonable $24.9 million expiring contract, which is easily the Kings' most tradeable contract from a pure money perspective. Throw in his ability to start or come off the bench, and Hunter feels moveable if Perry decides to go a different direction. But Hunter played just two games before his eye injury, and would be an intriguing fit next to or backing up Murray.

2. DeMar DeRozan

DeRozan is near the top of the list not only because of his continued ability to put the ball in the basket, but also because of his unique contract. He's due $25.7 million next season, but has a non-guaranteed contract that would cost $10 million to the Kings or whatever team excersises the non-guarantee.

To add further flexibility, that guarantee date isn't until January 10th, 2027, allowing DeRozan's team the option to stretch the decision into the season instead of during this offseason. It's likely best for all involved for the Kings to move DeRozan to a contender, and that should be easier than last year with his change to expiring status. There's also the chance the Kings cut ties with DeRozan, but in an ideal world, they'd be able to get some assets for the future Hall-of-Famer.

3. Domantas Sabonis