Will the Kings finally be freed of the obligation that's hung over the franchise since 2011?
It's time once again for our annual series "30Q" in which we answer 30 questions over the course of September as we get ready for the upcoming season.
The Sacramento Kings acquired JJ Hickson from the Clevelabd Cavaliers in 2011, sending Omri Casspi and a protected first-round pick. Half a decade later, the Kings are still dealing with the fallout. Will this finally be the year that the Kings deliver the owed pick?
The pick has hampered flexibility in trades and has influenced strategy in trades.