3 players Sacramento Kings should trade for in the 2021 NBA offseason

The Sacramento Kings will go into the 2021-22 NBA season with an objective to make the postseason. The franchise will need to facilitate some major moves in order to achieve the intended target, as the roster still needs to improve.

NBA trade rumors indicate that the Sacramento Kings are expected to be active in the market, and on that note, here are three players they should target in the 2021 NBA offseason.

Three players the Sacramento Kings should make a move for ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season

The Sacramento Kings struggled on the defensive side of the ball all of the 2020/21 season. They finished dead last in defensive rating, and head coach Luke Walton will want a couple of defensive mavericks on his team.

#3 - Jerami Grant, Power Forward

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The Detroit Pistons are likely headed for a rebuild, and Jerami Grant is a player who will be better off joining a win-now team who wants to be a part of the playoffs. Grant had a solid season with the Pistons, putting up 22.6 points and 4.8 rebounds on 36% shooting from distance.

Grant is a versatile player who can play at the 3 or the 4, and can also be used as a small-ball center in guard-heavy lineups. He has developed an outside shot in the last few years, and his scoring in the paint remains steady.

The Lakers and Kings could reportedly make a trade that would see Kyle Kuzma headed to Sacramento in exchange for Buddy Hield. Hield is a former client of Rob Pelinka’s, and Kuzma had his best seasons under Kings coach Luke Walton. https://t.co/6ZpHItRSJv

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The biggest benefit of adding a player like Grant will be his work on the defensive end. Grant is capable of guarding positions 2-5, which will give Walton the flexibility to experiment with different lineups.

The Sacramento Kings reportedly acquired big man Tristan Thompson from the Boston Celtics on Friday in a three-team trade that also included the Atlanta Hawks. https://t.co/l3tWOpJ4Yq

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Jerami Grant signed a three year, $60 million contract with the Pistons last offseason, which means the Sacramento Kings will owe close to $40 million for the next two years if they get him. They might have to depart with some considerable assets to land a player like Jerami Grant, but considering his profile and how desperately the Kings need a defensive wing, it might turn out to be worth it.

#2 - Andrew Wiggins, Small Forward

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Andrew Wiggins is another athletic wing the Sacramento Kings can target. NBA trade rumors have indicated that the Golden State Warriors are open to parting ways with Wiggins this offseason, and he could be a valuable addition to the Kings' squad.

Wiggins has improved under Steve Kerr's tutelage and looks a much more mature player than he was during his stint with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Wiggins averaged 18 points, five rebounds and two assists per game for the Warriors last season, acting as the secondary scorer behind Stephen Curry. He also did a commendable job of guarding the opposition's best wing players.

The Sacramento Kings can use a player like Andrew Wiggins, as they need a forward who can contribute on both ends equally. The Kings are expected to lose Harrison Barnes to a contender in the 2021 NBA offseason, and Wiggins is the best possible replacement they could ask for.

#1 - Clint Capela, Center

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The Sacramento Kings might find their center room empty this summer, with Richaun Holmes and Marvin Bagley III potentially on their way out. Holmes is a free agent and Bagley is reportedly unhappy with the franchise. Their third option, Hassan Whiteside, has flattered to deceive, leaving the Sacramento Kings devoid of a quality big on their roster.

Clint Capela had a brilliant 2021 postseason as a traditional, rim-running center with Trae Young at point guard position. Capela averaged 10 points and 11 rebounds on 60% shooting from the field during the Atlanta Hawks' dream playoff run.

Capela is one of the best rebounders of the ball on both sides of the court, apart from being a solid defensive player. He can also make pick-and-roll plays work well with a talented point guard, and the Sacramento Kings have two brilliant decision makers in De'Aaron Fox and sophomore Tyrese Haliburton.