Should the Kings extend Harrison Barnes this summer?

Kimani OkearahIn the waning moments of the NBA trade deadline in February, Kings General Manager Vlade Divac traded Zach Randolph and Justin Jackson to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Harrison Barnes. The veteran small forward represented a significant upgrade at the wing for Sacramento, but also came with a hefty price tag of over $24 million in the 2018-2019 season, as well as a player option in the amount of $25 million next year. If Barnes accepts his option, he will play out the season with the Kings and enter the summer of 2020 as an unrestricted free agent.

For those who believe Harrison represents a long-term solution at small forward, offering a multi-year contract extension at…