Mock Trade Sends Kings’ Devin Carter to Celtics For Sharpshooter

Mock trade sends Kings' Devin Carter to Celtics for sharpshooter

In Wednesday's first round of the NBA Draft, the Kings selected Colorado State's Nique Clifford at No. 24 overall. In last year's draft, they selected Devin Carter at No. 13 overall. 

In a recent mock trade , the Kings are predicted to send Devin Carter east to the Boston Celtics in exchange for sharpshooter Sam Hauser.

"The 27-year-old wing is set to start his four-year $45 million extension next season, with $10 million on the books for the upcoming year," wrote Will Simmerle. "That makes his contract easily movable and gives the Kings an opportunity to acquire a wing talent who's under contract for the foreseeable future."

Hauser would be a great addition with his ability to shoot the basketball. He's coming off a year in which he averaged 8.5 points this season for the Celtics on 41.6%. from deep on 5.6 attempts from 3-point land per game.

Carter appeared in 36 games for the Kings and saw 11 minutes per game. He averaged 3.8 points per game on 37% shooting. The Kings could be an intriguing trade partner for the Celtics, as they're in the midst of significant roster changes in an attempt to shed salary.