The Sacramento Kings have been making headlines for the past two days. Following up on Thursday’s decision to re-sign veteran forward Harrison Barnes, the Kings have reportedly decided to trade for guard Chris Duarte, sending draft compensation to the Indiana Pacers. Duarte’s contract is worth $4.1 million next year, and nearly 5.9 the following year.
Duarte, 26, averaged 7.9 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game in just 46 games last season. This is a step down from his promising 2021-22 rookie season, where he averaged 13.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1 steal, while also making the 2021-22 NBA All-Rookie Second Team.