Best & Worst Trade Destinations For Kings’ Harrison Barnes

If any one team in the NBA most badly needs a playoff appearance in 2022-23, it’s the Sacramento Kings. After all, they haven’t been to the postseason in 16 years.

That’s the longest drought in the league. In fact, it isn’t even particularly close. When the Kings moved sophomore Tyrese Haliburton for Domantas Sabonis at this year’s trade deadline, they made one thing clear:

They don’t want to make it 17.

By that logic, this team should hold onto Harrison Barnes. Unless, of course, his contract can be used in a trade for an even more impactful player. Barnes is great: he’s a two-way forward who spaces the floor and can create his own shot when need be.

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He’s just not untouchable. Very few NBA players are. If the Kings can use his contract to land a better player, they can’t afford to hesitate.

Here are the best and worst trade destinations for Barnes this summer.

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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