Jackson Caudell of the Atlanta Hawks on SI proposed a three-team trade idea between the Hawks, Celtics, and Sacramento Kings that includes an intriguing star swap. Atlanta Hawks Receive ...

Why the Kings don't do this trade: It hurts their depth and how much better are they really with Holiday? He is on the wrong side of 30 and is owed a lot of money over the next three seasons.

Once LaVine is off the books, the Kings will have three first-round picks in 2027, two in 2029, and two in 2031, as well as a single pick in both 2028 and 2030, as well as plenty of cap space.