As the NBA free agency period heats up, teams that missed out on landing Kevin Durant are reportedly turning their attention to Sacramento Kings standouts Malik Monk and DeMar DeRozan, according to ESPN. This pivot follows a strategic 2024 sign-and-trade deal that brought the six-time All-Star DeRozan to Sacramento for $74 million, pairing him with the dynamic scoring off the bench from Monk, who averaged 15.4 points per game last season. The move reflects a broader trend of building competitive rosters through mid-tier talent, as highlighted by The Athletic’s offseason updates, potentially strengthening the Kings’ playoff push. With both players showcasing their skills in new Kings jerseys, this development could signal an exciting shift in the team’s strategy for the upcoming 2025-26 season.
Teams who missed out on KD expected to pursue DeRozan and Malik Monk
