Insider Says Kings Rookie Could Be Included In Potential Trade With Nets

To say that this NBA rookie class has been underwhelming and unimpressive would be an understatement.

Of course, that’s not much of a surprise.

This always was deemed to be one of the weakest classes in recent history, with only Jared McCain and, to a degree, Stephon Castle, impressive so far.

Nevertheless, a first-year player could still wind up making a big impact on his team, even if it’s not by playing.

“In trade talks between the [Sacramento] Kings and [Brooklyn] Nets on Cam Johnson, rookie lottery pick Devin Carter is a player to watch potentially included in a deal,” Evan Sidery of Forbes wrote on X.

In trade talks between the Kings and Nets on Cam Johnson, rookie lottery pick Devin Carter is a player to watch potentially included in a deal.

Carter underwent left shoulder surgery for a torn labrum in July, and his revaluation for a potential debut comes next month. pic.twitter.com/zHUbWB3uhQ

— Evan Sidery (@esidery) December 21, 2024

Carter has yet to make his NBA debut as he’s recovering from a shoulder injury, but he’s expected to be back on the court next month.

The Kings are reportedly eyeing Johnson, the Nets’ veteran sharpshooter who entered the season as a prime trade candidate.

Sacramento has struggled with 3-point shooting, which also isn’t much of a surprise.

Already with De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis, adding DeMar DeRozan to the mix was not going to help them in that regard.

Keegan Murray has failed to step up as a lottery pick, as he hasn’t been much more than just a streaky shooter, which may open the door for a floor-spacer like Johnson to have a big role if he lands with Sacramento.

If giving up a rookie from a weak NBA Draft class is the price to pay, then so be it.

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