Kings Missed Chance on Trae Young | Sacramento Kings News

The Sacramento Kings nearly pulled off a blockbuster trade for Trae Young before he became an Atlanta Hawk, but backed out fearing long-term contract negotiations. In the deal that fell through, Zach LaVine was to head to Atlanta while Young headed to Sacramento — a move that would’ve reshaped both franchises. Young, a scoring machine with elite playmaking and defensive flaws, had already made four All-Star teams in Atlanta, including a deep playoff run in 2021, but never cracked consistent postseason success. His departure opened the door for Jalen Johnson’s breakout season, earning him All-NBA and All-Star honors. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5d16732d5002b571