The Sacramento Kings didn't get a lot done before the trade deadline, but they did manage to move three players while bringing in De'Andre Hunter. One person who is already happy with the new King is head coach Doug Christie as he appreciates Hunter's capable focus on defense.
De'Andre Hunter is "excited for the new opportunity" in Sacramento.
Doug Christie said "watching him on the defensive end makes me smile" and is looking forward to his pairing with Keegan Murray.
Quotes from Hunter's first day of practice:https://t.co/5zaj10ORqM— Brenden Nunes (@BrendenNunesNBA) February 3, 2026While the Kings went into trade season with some incredibly lofty goals, anyone who pays attention to the NBA knew the players Sacramento needed to move the most were going to be the toughest to trade.