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[Basketball Hell @bballhell]

Where there's smoke, there's fire. Darius Acuff has been heavily linked to the Kings since the draft lottery. Today, we'll examine some of his strengths and weaknesses and how his game might translate to the NBA.

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[Basketball Hell @bballhell]

@bretthuff22 Flemings and Okorie point guard battle would be AWESOME.

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https://t.co/ZQOlVsoj3F

[Basketball Hell @bballhell]

Talked about this in an article last month, I think something like this could be mutually beneficial. CLT gives up minimal player assets and SAC gets their FRP

[NBACentral @TheDunkCentral]

The Hornets and Kings have discussed a trade centered around Domantas Sabonis, per @sam_amick

“Per league sources, Sacramento and Charlotte have had recent talks about Kings big man Domantas Sabonis. While a deal is not imminent and appears unlikely before the June 23 draft, sources say the Hornets have some interest in the 30-year-old, three-time All-Star. The problem for now, it seems, is that the Kings have been hoping to land one of Charlotte’s two first-round picks (they have Nos. 14 and 18) in the deal, and the Hornets have signaled a desire to retain their picks and discuss Sabonis later in the summer. Sabonis has two seasons left on his deal ($45.4 million next season and $48.6 million in 2027-28).”

(Via https://t.co/4IHiIpLeb9)

[Pablo Torre 👀 @PabloTorre]

James Dolan invited his friend Donald Trump to watch Game 3. In order to do that, they have to ban the organic, historically joyous parties happening outside MSG for fans who can't afford to be inside. Modern sports in a nutshell

[Basketball Hell @bballhell]

@TreeKoalar So the next GM should do the same? 👍👍

[Basketball Hell @bballhell]

I don’t understand why some people are under the impression sac is looking to dump Sabonis for nothing. His contract is big but he’s no Zach LaVine. This is an All-NBA center when healthy.

[Jake Weinbach @JWeinbachNBA]

A trade idea between the Nets, Hornets, and Kings:

• Nets
Domantas Sabonis

• Hornets
Nic Claxton

• Kings
Terance Mann
Josh Green
2 future second-round picks (via CHA)

Sacramento would also duck under the tax, save money, and gain cap flexibility.

[Basketball Hell @bballhell]

@will_zimmerle Love it Will!

[Basketball Hell @bballhell]

@maury32 Both players are on overinflated contracts. Doesn’t change the fact that Sabonis is objectively a FAR more impactful player than LaVine.

[Basketball Hell @bballhell]

@SeanyDooWop I get the cap aspect, but there has to be some kind of 1st round compensation or some young player asset. If they were interested in a deal like this it probably would’ve been done already

[Ethan Minton @ETrainSports]

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Read my latest article on the passion & power of Sacramento’s phenomenal fanbase. The link to the write-up is in the replies!

[James Ham @James_HamNBA]

According to a league source, the Kings and Hornets did not discuss a potential Domantas Sabonis trade at the deadline, as reported earlier today. “Not accurate” is what I’m being told.

[Basketball Hell @bballhell]

@Tunel_21 Same here. I’d be thrilled to have either one, and would be so nervous to pass up on either one as well. I guess that means you can’t go wrong?

[Basketball Hell @bballhell]

Acuff
Flemings
Brown
Wagler

[Elijah @ElijahGotNext]

Rank these guards

[Basketball Hell @bballhell]

Well, it happened. De'Aaron Fox and Mike Brown will face off in the 2026 NBA Finals.

A brief timeline of the events that led to this matchup becoming a possibility here➡️ https://t.co/HkQfxWSGxI

[Basketball Hell @bballhell]

@DailySabonis I think the value of starting a rebuild by picking 7th in this kind of draft trumps any other value we’d get in return for trading it. Maybe an additional first, but idk.

[Basketball Hell @bballhell]

@WesleyR32555961 Flemings would be a great selection. Whoever it is, I’m just glad our GM is going through the obvious/normal processes.

[Basketball Hell @bballhell]

Explore all options. This kind of meeting seems like it should be normal, but the Monte/Wes regime drafted Davion Mitchell 9th without even bringing him in for a workout, so who knows.

[Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC]

Per a league source, Sacramento Kings general manager Scott Perry met with the family of Houston point guard Kingston Flemings this weekend in San Antonio.

Flemings is expected to be amongst the guards potentially available for the Kings with the 7th pick in the NBA Draft.

[Basketball Hell @bballhell]

@KyleAMadson Once they made the decision to fire Brown, trading Fox was kind of their only option. You just can’t change my mind that there wasn’t a better deal out there than LaVine and some mediocre picks

[Basketball Hell @bballhell]

Groundbreaking

[Jake Weinbach @JWeinbachNBA]

The Kings are reportedly targeting Darius Acuff Jr. with the No. 7 overall pick.

Sacramento is widely expected to draft a high-profile guard with this selection. In addition to Acuff, Keaton Wagler, Mikel Brown Jr., and Kingston Flemings should also receive strong consideration.

[Basketball Hell @bballhell]

@WeGotTheMonk0 @DoubyNot For the first time in 20 years 🤷🏻‍♂️

[Basketball Hell @bballhell]

Should Sacramento select Darius Acuff on draft night, what are three recent roster blueprints Sacramento should follow when building around him?
Link here➡️ https://t.co/vplhcJglEZ